Fox News Hourly Update: 9AM ET 12/17/2025 — Episode Summary

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This newscast covers breaking national and international headlines, including President Trump's upcoming primetime address, the latest in US foreign and domestic policy, ongoing high-profile criminal cases, a major labor dispute at a world-famous museum, and sports news.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

President Trump’s Primetime Address & White House Agenda

• Announcement of Oval Office Address
  • President Trump is set to address the nation on primetime TV in 12 hours.
    • (00:02) Dave Anthony: “In 12 hours, President Trump will be on primetime TV…Addressing the nation, the White House press.”
• Planned Talking Points
  • The White House says the president will focus on recent achievements:
    • Securing the border
    • Lowering inflation from Biden-era peaks
    • Reducing gas prices
    • (00:11) Press Secretary: “The president will highlight his accomplishments over the past year, a secure border, lower inflation…and reduced gas prices.”
• Action on Venezuela
  • Possible focus on Venezuela during the address:

    • Recent US military action against drug smuggling boats

    • Seizure of an oil tanker

    • Trump’s Truth Social post claims a total blockade of sanctioned oil tankers.

      (00:30) President Trump (via Truth Social): “I am ordering a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. America will not allow criminals, terrorists or other countries to rob, threaten or harm our nation and likewise will not allow a hostile regime to take our oil, land or any other assets.”

• Further Presidential Activity
  • President will visit Dover Air Force Base for the arrival of fallen soldiers from Syria.
  • Five countries, including Syria, are being added to a travel ban.
    • (00:49) “The president has added Syria and four other countries to a travel ban list, not allowing people from there to come here.”

Legal and Political Developments

• Jack Smith & House Judiciary Committee
  • Ex-special counsel Jack Smith, responsible for indicting Trump (charges dropped post-election), faces GOP questioning.
    • (00:49) “Republican Jim Jordan…the chairman just told FOX this was political...about going after our candidate for President Trump.”

Major Crime and Security Updates

• Providence University Shooting

  • Manhunt ongoing for the Brown University shooter; two students killed, nine wounded.
    • (01:28) “We still do not know the identity of this primary person of interest.”
    • Description: Five foot eight, stocky build; hope for public help using new video footage.

• Australia Terror Attack

  • Surviving gunman of Sydney (Bondi Beach) Hanukkah attack now charged after waking from coma.
    • Targeted Jews, killed 15 during Hanukkah.
    • (01:46) “...accused of targeting Jews on Bondi beach, killing 15 as they celebrated the start of Hanukkah.”

High-Profile Murder Case

• Nick Reiner, Son of Movie Director, Charged
  • Nick Reiner in custody, accused of murdering parents Rob and Michelle Reiner.
    • Facing two first-degree murder counts, multiple murder special circumstance, and use of deadly weapon allegation.
    • (02:27) “Nick Reiner faces two counts of first degree murder with a special circumstance of multiple murders and a special allegation of using a dangerous and deadly weapon.”
    • Potential penalties: Life without parole or death penalty.
    • (02:37) “These charges carry a maximum sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.”
    • Authorities express commitment to justice.

      (02:52) “Their loss is beyond tragic and we will commit ourselves to bringing their murderer to justice.” – L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hockman

International: Louvre Museum Strike

• Louvre Museum Closed Over Labor Dispute
  • Paris museum remains closed, staff striking over understaffing, low pay, and upcoming ticket price increases.
    • (03:16) “Tourists lined up…not knowing if they’d get the chance to go inside. Louvre staff have now chosen to continue…the walkout…Unhappiness…even before October’s daylight heist of $100 million worth of crown jewels.”
    • Strong union opposition to 45% ticket increase for non-EU visitors next year.

Financial and Sports Updates

• Stock Market
  • Wall Street stock futures rising ahead of market open.
    • (03:55) “On Wall street, stock futures are rising before the opening bell…”
• NBA Mid-Season Tournament
  • New York Knicks win the NBA Cup, beating San Antonio.
    • (03:55) “The New York Knicks won the NBA cup in the final game of the mid season tournament, beating San Antonio.”

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

“I am ordering a total and complete blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers going into and out of Venezuela. America will not allow criminals, terrorists or other countries to rob, threaten or harm our nation and likewise will not allow a hostile regime to take our oil, land or any other assets.”
— President Trump (via Truth Social), 00:30

“The public is anxious and fearful, understandably, because we still do not know the identity of this primary person of interest in this case.”
— Reporter on Providence Shooting, 01:28

“Their loss is beyond tragic and we will commit ourselves to bringing their murderer to justice.”
— L.A. County District Attorney Nathan Hockman, 02:52

Timestamps for Key Segments

• President Trump’s Agenda & Venezuela Action: 00:02 – 00:49
• Special Counsel Jack Smith House Hearing: 00:49
• Providence University Shooting Update: 01:28 – 01:46
• Sydney Terror Attack News: 01:46 – 01:59
• Nick Reiner Charged in Double Murder: 02:27 – 03:02
• Louvre Museum Strike: 03:09 – 03:55
• Stock Market & NBA Results: 03:55

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise rundown of the top news stories as of December 17, 2025, balancing high-level political developments, urgent crime news, major international events, and quick financial and sports updates. From President Trump’s anticipated national address and hardline foreign policy moves, to shocking crime updates both domestically and abroad, and cultural issues with global resonance, listeners get a broad but pointed snapshot of the world’s headlines at the moment.