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The battle over the Guard. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. The California National Guard in LA has until Monday afternoon to leave the City of angels. The U.S. court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit issuing an order on Friday barring the troops. But the Ninth Circuit also issuing a partial administrative stay in the ongoing court battle between California leaders and the Trump White House over control of the state's National Guard troops. The stay also pauses the second part of the order, returning federalized California National Guard troops to the command of Governor Gavin Newsom. The US Meantime, continues its buildup of ships and military assets off Venezuela. Operation Southern Spear has destroyed 23 alleged drug boats with military strikes, killing at least 87 people. President Trump explaining why it's being done.
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We knocked out 96% of the drugs coming in by water and nobody can figure out who the 4%. I wouldn't want to be the 4% either. But 96% of the drugs coming in by water, every one of those boats you see get shot down, you just saved 25,000American lives.
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President Trump says operations to combat drug trafficking on land in Venezuela are set to begin soon. The president also nearing a choice to head the Federal Reserve.
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President Trump tells the Wall Street Journal he's likely down to just two candidates to lead the Federal Reserve next year. The president also believes he should play a role in the central bank's interest rate decisions.
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Well, you know, I've made a lot of money. I've been very success. And I think my role should be at least that of recommending they don't have to follow what I say.
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President Trump has harshly criticized the current Fed chair, Jerome Powell, for not lowering a key interest rate further. Powell's term expires early next year. The president says he plans to announce a new nominee soon at the White House. Jared Halpern, Fox News America is listening to FOX News.
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The former University of Michigan head football coach appeared virtually in court to face charges. More from fox's Chanley Painter.
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Former Wolverines head football coach Sharon Moore faces charges of home invasion, Supreme Court stalking and breaking and entering. Moore is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with an employee believed to be an executive assistant who prosecutors say broke off a years long affair on Monday. And when he was fired by the University for the, quote, inappropriate relationship. Prosecutors say Moore broke into the apartment of his former mistress, grabbed butter knives and kitchen scissors and threatened to kill himself. Despite these shocking allegations, Moore's defense attorney says he's not a threat.
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And the former coach pleading not guilty to those charges. He's out on a $25,000 bond. Not expected back in court until January. Minnesota Governor Tim Walsh announcing a new fraud prevention program in a post on.
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X Walz says his state has been taken advantage of by, quote, an organized group of fraudsters. Minnesota has drawn controversy in recent weeks over a fraud scheme involving several departments and nonprofits. Money that was supposed to go to services like child care, COVID 19 relief and autism care instead went to items like luxury cars and properties. The justice department estimates about $1 billion in state and federal taxpayer funds have been wasted. So walls took shots at President Trump, who has criticized Minnesota as a hub of money laundering activity.
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Fox's Madeleine Rivera. The TSA renewing a push to end collective bargaining agreements for airport security screeners. The American Federation of Government Employees swiftly v to fight the move, calling it illegal and a violation of a federal judge's preliminary injunction blocking Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's first attempt to terminate that contract. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.
Host: Paul Stevens
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Date: December 13, 2025
This episode delivers a fast-paced rundown of major national and global news headlines. Key themes include a federal court standoff over the California National Guard, U.S. military operations in Venezuela, political maneuvering for the next Federal Reserve chair, high-profile criminal charges against a former football coach, a major fraud scandal in Minnesota, and an ongoing labor dispute at the TSA.
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[00:30] – [01:09]
Summary:
The United States has ramped up its military presence off Venezuela, targeting alleged drug boats. Operation Southern Spear has destroyed 23 vessels, with at least 87 fatalities reported.
Notable Quote:
“We knocked out 96% of the drugs coming in by water and nobody can figure out who the 4%. I wouldn't want to be the 4% either. But 96% of the drugs coming in by water, every one of those boats you see get shot down, you just saved 25,000 American lives.”
— President Trump, [00:49]
Insight:
President Trump emphasizes the life-saving aspect of these military actions and signals readiness to expand operations onto Venezuelan territory.
[01:19] – [01:39]
Summary:
President Trump tells the Wall Street Journal he’s close to naming a new Federal Reserve chair, with two finalists in consideration. He also publicly asserts his belief that he should influence rate decisions, though only as a recommendation.
Notable Quote:
“Well, you know, I've made a lot of money. I've been very success. And I think my role should be at least that of recommending. They don't have to follow what I say.”
— President Trump, [01:30]
Anchoring Detail:
Trump continues to criticize Jerome Powell for not lowering interest rates more aggressively; Powell’s term expires early next year.
[02:16] – [02:59]
[03:12] – [03:46]
[03:46] – End
President Trump (re: Venezuela):
“Every one of those boats you see get shot down, you just saved 25,000 American lives.” [00:54]
President Trump (on the Fed):
“I think my role should be at least that of recommending. They don’t have to follow what I say.” [01:30]
The episode is brisk and direct, in classic Fox News style, balancing official statements, pointed commentary, and reportage. President Trump's remarks are characteristically self-confident and unsparing; coverage of the Minnesota and TSA stories is concise and fact-driven, highlighting conflict and accountability.
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