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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.

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[00:03]
Lisa Lacera
He has doubts. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. President Trump says he's not sure Ukraine's President Zelensky will sign off on a peace deal with Russia. Despite the bloodshed on both sides.
[00:14]
President Trump
27,000 soldiers died last month. That's what I want to see stand.
[00:19]
Lisa Lacera
President claims Zelensky hasn't read the proposal. US Envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Moscow last week and went with Prussian President Vladimir Putin. Volodymyr Zelensky was in London today to meet with European allies to discuss the deal and Ukrainian security. The Trump administration providing some relief for farmers hit hard by US Trade wars. The president announcing a one time payment totaling $11 billion for farmers that will be covered by tariff revenue.
[00:47]
President Trump
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.
[00:59]
Lisa Lacera
Farming industry has been asking for help after soybeans and other exports were cut as part of trade war with China. A federal judge refuses to release a former county clerk who was found guilty of attempting to overturn the 2020 presidential election result.
[01:13]
Kristen Goodwin
Tina Peters appealing her 2024 conviction in state court arguing her imprisonment violates her First Amendment right of free speech. The 70 year old also filing a petition in federal court looking to be released on bond while the state appeal is pending. But a federal magistrate judge rejecting her bid to be released. Peters attorney telling the Associated Press he's disappointed by the decision. Peters, a supporter of President Trump, is serving nine years on state charges related to tampering with voting Systems in the 2020 presidential race while she was the elected GOP clerk in Colorado's Mesa County.
[01:45]
Lisa Lacera
Fox's Kristen Goodwin outspoken Democratic Texas Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett has announced that she's running for Senate. She's hoping to unseat Republican John Cornyn, who's also facing two primary challengers. America's listening to FOX News.
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[03:01]
Lisa Lacera
Trump administration waiving part of a fine levied against one airline for canceling thousands of flights during a winter storm three years ago.
[03:10]
Eben Brown
The U.S. department of Transportation will waive the final $11 million of a fine it once imposed on Southwest Airlines for its canceling of 17,000 flights and subsequent stranding of 2 million passengers in December of 2022 in the midst of a winter storm. Those cancellations were determined to have been caused by Southwest's computerized crew scheduling systems not being able to handle the changes. Southwest agreed to $140 million penalty in its settlement with the Biden administration. Most of it was used to compensate affected travelers. Eben Brown, Fox News.
[03:45]
Lisa Lacera
Georgia state Rep. Sharon Henderson, a Democrat who represents Covington, has been indicted on two counts of theft to government funds and 10 counts of making false statements after being accused of lying about her employment to collect federal unemployment benefits during the pand. A new study finds where you live is linked to your time on earth.
[04:04]
Money Geek Analyst
The state where you live in shapes how long and how well you live. 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 than numbers from a new study from Money Geek, which researched health care across the nation. It found average life expectancy directly correlates with where you live. A study shows on average, Americans in general pass away sometime in their 70s and on average can expect to reach 76.4 years old. Massachusetts comes in at 79.6, which has the highest insurance coverage rate in the country. At the bottom of the life expectancy list, West Virginia, Alabama, Louisiana and Kentucky.
[04:45]
Lisa Lacera
Fox's CJ Papa Wall street the major indexes pulled away from the record highs. The Dow lost to 16. The NASDAQ minus 32. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fo.
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