Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET 12/08/2025 Newscast

Overview:
This episode delivers the latest noteworthy updates in U.S. politics, international affairs, crime, and culture. Key topics include President Trump's comments on a major streaming merger, his economic messaging strategy, immigration guidance from a New York City official, diplomatic meetings concerning Ukraine, a high-profile murder trial, a failed coup in West Africa, workplace racism at Cinnabon, and damage at the Louvre.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump on the Netflix–Warner Brothers Discovery Deal

• [00:03 – 00:26]

  • President Trump weighs in on the proposed acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery by Netflix—a deal that would give Netflix control over Warner Bros. studios and HBO Max.
  • Trump expresses both praise and skepticism about market consolidation:
    • Quote:
      • Donald Trump [00:16]:
        “Netflix, a great company. They've done a phenomenal job. Ted is a fantastic man. I have a lot of respect for him. But it's a, it's a lot of market share. So we'll have to see what happens.”
  • Trump indicates direct involvement in the approval process.

• Additional Context [00:26]

  • The deal excludes cable networks such as CNN.
  • Trump's comments were given before attending the Kennedy Center Honors in D.C.; he is scheduled to speak on the economy at the White House.

2. Trump’s Nationwide Economic Messaging Tour

• [00:40 – 01:20]
  • Upcoming speech in Pennsylvania, close to Scranton (President Biden’s hometown), to argue that his policies promote affordability.
    • Quote:
      • Jared Halpern [00:40]:
        “President Trump will make the case his policies are bringing down cost and making life more affordable. The economic messaging comes amid polling that shows Americans are frustrated with the economy and Democratic gains in recent elections.”
  • Trump disputes the Democratic Party’s claim as the “party of affordability,” citing lower gas and grocery prices as evidence of his own economic success.
  • The Pennsylvania event marks the first in a series of 2026 campaign stops.
    • Quote:
      • Jared Halpern [01:13]:
        “White House officials indicate tomorrow's stop in Pennsylvania is the first in what will be a nationwide tour during 2026.”

3. New York City Immigrant Rights Guidance

• [01:20 – 01:46]
  • NYC’s mayor-elect posts guidance for immigrant New Yorkers on interacting with ICE agents.
    • Quote:
      • Unknown New York Official [01:28]:
        “ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school or private area of your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.”
  • The video includes warnings for immigrants to avoid interfering with investigations or resisting arrest.

4. Diplomatic Push for Ukraine; U.S. Peace Proposal

• [01:46 – 02:00]
  • Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is in London meeting Western and NATO leaders.
  • Trump claims Zelenskyy hasn’t read the U.S. peace proposal for ending the war with Russia.
    • Quote:
      • Chris Foster [01:46]:
        “President Trump says Zelenskyy hasn't even read a US Proposal for peace with Russia.”

5. UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Trial Developments

• [02:28 – 03:15]
  • Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in NYC, appears in court.
  • Judge considers admitting new evidence: a pocket knife, zip ties, and a handwritten to-do list found during Mangione’s arrest.
  • Mangione faces state and federal charges (potential death penalty).
    • Quote:
      • Tanya J. Powers [02:58]:
        “The hearings only deal with a state criminal case against Mangione. He also faces federal charges that could bring the death penalty.”
    • Quote:
      • Tanya J. Powers [03:07]:
        “Manhattan attorney's office released new photos of evidence, including a pocket knife with zip ties and a handwritten to do list that was allegedly in Mangione's pocket when he was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania.”

6. Attempted Coup in Benin, West Africa

• [03:15 – 03:51]
  • President Patrice Talon of Benin confirms his army thwarted a coup attempt.
  • Some soldiers appeared on state TV announcing the dissolution of the government, but the government quickly regained control.
    • Quote:
      • Jonathan Savage [03:22]:
        “President Patrice Talon said what he called fleeing mutineers were still holding hostages and indicated that some people may have died in the incident but didn't provide numbers.”

7. Racist Incident at Cinnabon in Wisconsin

• [03:51 – 04:18]
  • Cinnabon worker in Ashwaubenon, WI, fired after being filmed making racist slurs and gestures toward a Black Somali couple.
    • Quote:
      • Unknown Reporter [03:55]:
        “The woman fired after making a string of racist comments to a black Somali couple throwing the N word into the mix as the couple filmed her warning her that she was going to lose her job.”
  • Cinnabon issues a statement distancing itself from the ex-employee’s actions.

8. Louvre Library Water Leak

• [04:18 – 04:29]
  • Leak in the Louvre Museum’s Egyptian antiquities library damages up to 400 documents.
    • Quote:
      • Chris Foster [04:18]:
        “A water leak at the Louvre museum in Paris damages up to 400 documents in a library room of its Egyptian antiquities department.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Donald Trump on Netflix Deal [00:16]:
  “Netflix, a great company... But it's a, it's a lot of market share. So we'll have to see what happens.”
• Jared Halpern on Economic Messaging [00:40]:
  “The economic messaging comes amid polling that shows Americans are frustrated with the economy and Democratic gains in recent elections.”
• NYC Official on ICE [01:28]:
  “ICE cannot enter into private spaces like your home, school or private area of your workplace without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.”
• Jonathan Savage on Benin Coup [03:22]:
  “President Patrice Talon said what he called fleeing mutineers were still holding hostages and indicated that some people may have died in the incident but didn't provide numbers.”
• Reporter on Cinnabon Incident [03:55]:
  “The woman fired after making a string of racist comments to a black Somali couple throwing the N word into the mix as the couple filmed her warning her that she was going to lose her job.”

Timestamps of Major Segments

• Netflix–Warner Brothers Discovery Deal: 00:03–00:26
• Trump’s Economic Messaging Tour: 00:40–01:20
• NYC Guidance for Immigrants: 01:20–01:46
• Ukraine & U.S. Peace Proposal: 01:46–02:00
• UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder Trial: 02:28–03:15
• Benin Coup Attempt: 03:15–03:51
• Cinnabon Racist Incident: 03:51–04:18
• Louvre Leak: 04:18–04:29

Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update expertly distills the morning’s top stories: President Trump’s skepticism about a giant streaming merger, new moves in his economic campaign, contentious local guidance for immigrants, international crisis management, major criminal proceedings, instability in West Africa, social justice at the workplace, and a cultural loss in Paris. Listeners are swiftly brought up to date on diverse, high-impact issues shaping the day’s news.