Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 12/08/2025

Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Radio)
Date: December 9, 2025
Episode Overview:
This nightly news update swiftly covers the latest U.S. and global headlines, including developments in Ukraine-Russia war diplomacy, U.S. domestic politics, ongoing trade and legal disputes, a major airline penalty, and a revealing study on life expectancy linked to geography.

Main Stories & Key Discussion Points

1. Ukraine Peace Deal Doubts

• [00:02-00:19]

  • President Trump expressed skepticism regarding whether Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will approve a potential peace deal with Russia, despite the ongoing "bloodshed on both sides."
  • The president cited “27,000 soldiers died last month” and emphasized the need for a resolution.
    • Quote:

      "27,000 soldiers died last month. That's what I want to see stand."
      — President Trump ([00:14])

• [00:19-00:32]

  • Trump claimed Zelensky “hasn’t read the proposal.”
  • U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner reportedly traveled to Moscow for discussions with President Putin.
  • Meanwhile, Zelensky was in London meeting with European allies about the peace proposal and security concerns for Ukraine.

2. Farmers’ Relief Package Amid Trade Wars

• [00:32-00:59]

  • The Trump administration announced a one-time $11 billion economic relief payment to U.S. farmers impacted by tariffs and reduced exports (notably soybeans), especially due to the trade conflict with China.
    • The funding will be sourced from tariff revenue.
    • Quote:

      "What we're doing is we're taking a relatively small portion of that and we're going to be giving and providing it to the farmers in economic assistance. And we love our farmers."
      — President Trump ([00:46])

• [00:59-01:13]

  • The farming industry had been actively seeking government assistance as export markets suffered during ongoing trade wars.

3. Legal Proceedings: Mesa County Clerk Case

• [01:13-01:44]
  • Tina Peters, a former county clerk from Colorado, remains imprisoned after being denied release by a federal judge while she appeals her 2024 conviction.
  • Key details:
    • Peters argued her imprisonment violated her First Amendment rights; a federal magistrate rejected her bond request.
    • Peters faces nine years for state-level charges related to tampering with voting systems to overturn the 2020 election.
    • Her attorney expressed disappointment for Associated Press.
    • Peters was a noted Trump supporter and was GOP clerk for Mesa County during the alleged abuses.

4. 2026 Senate Race: Jasmine Crockett’s Announcement

• [01:44-01:59]
  • Jasmine Crockett, Texas Democratic Congresswoman, has announced a run for U.S. Senate.
  • She will seek to unseat Republican Senator John Cornyn, who is also facing two Republican primary challengers.
    • No direct quote; described as “outspoken.”

5. Southwest Airlines Penalty Update

• [03:01-03:45]
  • The U.S. Department of Transportation has agreed to waive the remaining $11 million of a fine originally imposed on Southwest Airlines over its December 2022 winter storm meltdown.
  • Background:
    • Southwest canceled 17,000 flights, affecting 2 million passengers due to failures in crew scheduling software.
    • Original penalty was $140 million under the Biden administration; most went to directly compensate travelers.
    • Quote:

      “The U.S. department of Transportation will waive the final $11 million of a fine it once imposed on Southwest Airlines...”
      — Eben Brown ([03:09])

6. Legal Charges for Georgia State Rep. Sharon Henderson

• [03:45-04:04]
  • Sharon Henderson, Georgia Democrat state representative, was indicted on two counts of theft of government funds and ten counts of making false statements.
  • Allegedly, she lied about her employment to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic.

7. Study: Life Expectancy and Location

• [04:04-04:45]
  • Money Geek study revealed strong ties between state of residence and life expectancy in the U.S.
    • Key findings:
      • Hawaii: Highest life expectancy (79.9 years)
      • Mississippi: Lowest (70.9 years)
      • Overall U.S. average: 76.4 years
      • Massachusetts: High on both life expectancy and insurance coverage
      • The states at the bottom included West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana, Kentucky.
    • Quote:

      “A child born in Hawaii can expect to live 79.9 years. A child born in Mississippi can expect 70.9 years. That's nine years less...”
      — Money Geek Analyst ([04:04])

8. Wall Street Market Recap

• [04:45-05:00]
  • The Dow closed down 216 points; NASDAQ dropped 32 points.
    • Lisa Lacera: “The major indexes pulled away from the record highs…”

Notable Quotes

• President Trump ([00:14]):
  "27,000 soldiers died last month. That's what I want to see stand."
• President Trump ([00:46]):
  "What we're doing is we're taking a relatively small portion of that and we're going to be giving and providing it to the farmers in economic assistance. And we love our farmers."
• Eben Brown ([03:09]):
  “The U.S. department of Transportation will waive the final $11 million of a fine it once imposed on Southwest Airlines...”
• Money Geek Analyst ([04:04]):
  “A child born in Hawaii can expect to live 79.9 years. A child born in Mississippi can expect 70.9 years. That's nine years less…”

Important Timelines

• Ukraine Peace Deal & U.S.-Russia Diplomacy: 00:02–00:32
• U.S. Farmers Relief Announcement: 00:32–01:13
• Tina Peters Legal Update: 01:13–01:44
• Jasmine Crockett Senate Run Announcement: 01:44–01:59
• Southwest Airlines Penalty News: 03:01–03:45
• Georgia Rep. Sharon Henderson Indictment: 03:45–04:04
• Life Expectancy Study: 04:04–04:45
• Wall Street Wrap: 04:45–05:00

Tone:
The reporting is matter-of-fact and direct, characteristic of nightly news recaps, with brief direct quotes capturing key perspectives and developments.

Summary Utility:
This episode delivers a rapid-fire update of current national and international headlines, major political and legal developments, big business news, and insightful data, making it an ideal catch-up for listeners seeking a concise, engaging rundown of the day’s most important stories.