Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 12/10/2025 Newscast

Fox News Podcasts | December 11, 2025

Episode Overview

This hourly newscast delivers concise, high-priority updates on pressing national and international stories as of December 10, 2025. Key topics include the House passage of a major national defense bill, dramatic updates from the U.S.–Venezuela relationship, President Trump’s introduction of a new “Gold Card” citizenship program, a high-profile Louvre art heist, shakeups in U.S. political races, developments in major media industry bids, and positive swings on Wall Street after the latest interest rate cut.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

• House Passed NDAA Bill:
  • The U.S. House approved the $900 billion National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), with a vote count of 312–112.
  • "One step closer to passage." — Chimelee Silicera [00:03]
  • Notably, 18 Republicans opposed the bill, making this year's traditionally bipartisan vote unusually contentious.
  • Initial attempts to bring the bill to the floor were blocked by dissenting House Republicans before the final vote succeeded.
    • "What is traditionally an annual, routine and bipartisan vote...got messy when a handful of House Republicans bucked ship, initially blocking a procedural rule...before reversing course." — Griff Jenkins [00:14]
• Senate and White House Outlook:
  • Measure now moves to the Senate.
  • President Trump has signaled support for the NDAA.

2. U.S.–Venezuela Oil Seizure and International Fallout

• Seizure of Oil Tanker:
  • U.S. forces seized an oil tanker carrying sanctioned oil from Venezuela and Iran, sparking outrage from the Venezuelan government.
  • Venezuela labeled the act "blatant theft and international piracy."
• U.S. Justification:
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi asserted the ship was tied to networks "supporting foreign terrorist organizations."
• Political Context:
  • Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado appeared in public in Norway after an 11-month absence; her daughter accepted the Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf.

3. President Trump’s Gold Card: New Citizenship Pathway

• Policy Details:
  • President Trump announced a new "Gold Card" program as a "direct pathway to citizenship for all qualified and vetted people, like a green card...but with better privileges.” — Jackie Heinrich [01:23]
  • Requirements:
    • $15,000 non-refundable processing fee
    • $1 million required "gift" to the U.S. upon approval
    • "Platinum" version available for $5 million
  • "All of the funds from this program would go toward the federal government." — Jackie Heinrich [01:35]

Notable Quote

"The president called it a direct pathway to citizenship for all qualified and vetted people, like a green card. But he said it comes with better privileges."
— Jackie Heinrich [01:23]

4. International & Crime Briefs

Louvre Art Heist Fallout (France)

• Developments:
  • A French inquiry found significant security lapses enabled a notorious 30-second heist at the Louvre.
  • "Only one of two cameras near the break in point was working and security staff didn't have enough screens to monitor events as they happened. When the alarm finally sounded, police were initially dispatched to the wrong part of the museum..." — Jonathan Savage [02:36]
  • Police narrowly missed intercepting the thieves by about 30 seconds; all four suspects now arrested, but the stolen jewels remain missing.

U.S. Political Race Update – NYC

• Primary Challenge:
  • Outgoing city comptroller Brad Lander announced his primary challenge to Congressman Dan Goldman in a progressive district spanning lower Manhattan and northwest Brooklyn.
  • Lander is endorsed by prominent figures, including Rep. Zoran Mamdani and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

5. Media & Business Headlines

Paramount–Warner Bros. Deal Stalls Over Security Review

• Tencent Withdraws Bid:
  • Tencent, Chinese tech giant, pulled out of the Paramount-led bid for Warner Bros. Discovery due to worries over a U.S. national security review, dropping a $1 billion financing commitment.
  • "Sovereign wealth funds of Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi and Qatar...have agreed to give up a right to board seats or voting rights." — Griff Jenkins [03:33]

U.S. Financial Markets

• Rate Cut & Market Reaction:
  • After the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third consecutive time, major indices surged:
    • Dow +497
    • NASDAQ +77

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chimelee Silicera:
  "One step closer to passage." [00:03]
• Griff Jenkins:
  "What is traditionally an annual, routine and bipartisan vote...got messy when a handful of House Republicans bucked ship..." [00:14]
• Jackie Heinrich:
  "The president called it a direct pathway to citizenship for all qualified and vetted people, like a green card. But he said it comes with better privileges." [01:23]
• Jonathan Savage (re: Louvre heist):
  "Police were initially dispatched to the wrong part of the museum. Despite this, we're told that officers only missed intercepting the thieves by about 30 seconds." [02:36]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• NDAA House Passage: 00:03–00:39
• Venezuela Oil Tanker Seizure/Gold Card Announcement: 00:39–01:52
• Louvre Heist Report: 02:28–03:13
• NYC Primary Challenge/Paramount-Warner Bid: 03:13–04:16
• Stock Market Update: 04:16–04:27

Tone

The episode’s tone is fast-paced, factual, and urgent, with a focus on breaking news, major policy developments, and high-stakes international affairs. Each news anchor delivers concise, authoritative updates, reflecting the Fox News brand’s emphasis on timely information and national interests.