Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET Newscast (December 12, 2025)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid rundown of top national and international headlines for December 12, 2025. Major stories include President Trump’s emergency response to catastrophic Washington state flooding, new developments in Michigan football’s coaching scandal, a move to end TSA officers’ union rights, and dramatic moments from Taylor Swift’s new documentary. The episode is packed with breaking headlines and key updates, reflecting FOX News’ signature brisk and urgent tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Catastrophic Washington State Flooding (00:02–00:34)

• President Trump’s federal response:
  Carmen Roberts reports that President Trump signed an emergency declaration after historic flooding in western Washington. The situation is dire, with rivers cresting at record heights and thousands forced to evacuate.

• On-the-ground impact:

  • Families stranded on rooftops
  • Bridges washed out
  • Homes lifted off their foundations

• Personal account:
  Dennis Broughton, a local resident near Leavenworth, underscored the scale:

  “It’s been 100 years since we’ve had one quite this large. And so it’s significant and has done a fair amount of damage to some of the areas around here.” (00:25 – Dennis Broughton)

• Evacuation efforts:

  • National Guard troops mobilized, going door-to-door
  • Governor Bob Ferguson warns up to 100,000 may need to evacuate

2. Michigan Wolverines Coach Fired Amid Criminal Charges (00:34–01:20)

• Coach Moore’s legal trouble:
  Moore, recently fired from Michigan Wolverines, is out of jail with GPS monitoring. Charged with home invasion, stalking, and breaking and entering.

• Alleged circumstances:

  • Accuser is his executive assistant
  • Prosecutors allege he threatened suicide following exposure of their affair
  • University fired him immediately after learning of the allegations and presented evidence

• Judge’s strict contact ban:

  “The judge here, that means no calling, no writing, no video chatting, no texting, no emailing or any other form of contact the human mind can possibly fathom.” (01:09 – News Reporter)

3. TSA Union Rights Revoked (01:20–01:34)

• Homeland Secretary Kristi Noeman: Ends the collective bargaining agreement for 47,000 TSA officers.
• Union Response: American Federation of Government Employees calls it illegal and prepares to sue.

4. Wall Street Weekly Wrap (01:34–01:59)

• The market:
  • Dow Jones drops 246 points
  • Brief coverage emphasizing continued financial uncertainty

5. Brian Walsh Murder Case Goes to Jury (02:52–03:30)

• Background:
  Brian Walsh accused of murdering and dismembering his wife, Anna, in 2023. No body found.

• Defense claims:

  • Walsh allegedly found Anna dead and panicked
  • Sudden unexplained deaths suggested as possible

• Defense closing argument:

  “Someone doesn’t believe it could happen doesn’t mean that it doesn’t. Importantly, though, think about the shock of it happening. Think about the effect it would have on anyone.” (03:15 – Defense)

• Prosecution evidence:

  • Videos of Walsh buying cleaning tools
  • Internet searches on body disposal

6. White House Ballroom Lawsuit (03:30–04:10)

• Preservationists’ lawsuit:

  • National Trust for Historic Preservation sues President Trump over new White House ballroom
  • Issues:
    • Demolition of the East Wing
    • Accusations of overstepping constitutional authority
    • Project allegedly lacks necessary federal reviews and Congressional approval

• White House response:

  • Asserts no review required for project

7. Taylor Swift Documentary – Emotional Moments (04:10–04:44)

• Taylor Swift seen emotional:

  • Documentary reveals her breakdown backstage after a fatal attack on fans in the UK

• Incidents covered:

  • Thwarted terror plot at Vienna concert; event canceled
  • Deadly attack on children at Taylor Swift–themed dance class near Liverpool

• Swift’s reaction (direct quote):

  “I’m going to like meet some of these families tonight and…” (Approx. 04:23 – Taylor Swift, as reported)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It’s been 100 years since we’ve had one quite this large... significant… fair amount of damage...”
  (00:25 – Dennis Broughton on WA flooding)

• “The judge here... no calling, no writing, no video chatting, no texting, no emailing or any other form of contact the human mind can possibly fathom.”
  (01:09 – News Reporter on Moore case)

• “Someone doesn’t believe it could happen doesn’t mean that it doesn’t. Importantly, though, think about the shock... the effect it would have on anyone.”
  (03:15 – Defense closing in Brian Walsh trial)

• Taylor Swift, teary before meeting survivors:

  “I’m going to like meet some of these families tonight...”
  (Approx. 04:23 – Taylor Swift documentary segment)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – President Trump signs emergency order for WA flooding
• 00:25 – Local resident Dennis Broughton describes the flood
• 00:34 – National Guard evacuation efforts
• 01:09 – Judge details contact ban for Coach Moore
• 01:20 – TSA collective bargaining agreement terminated
• 01:34 – Wall Street closes down
• 02:52 – Brian Walsh trial given to jury
• 03:15 – Defense closing argument
• 03:30 – Lawsuit over the White House ballroom
• 04:10 – Taylor Swift documentary: emotional UK moments

Overall Summary

This newscast packs in urgent coverage of dramatic weather disasters, legal scandals in sports, major labor and political conflicts, high-profile murder trials, and pop culture events with global resonance. The reporting combines succinct, authoritative language with moments of raw emotion, particularly surrounding the Washington floods and Taylor Swift’s emotional response to a tragedy affecting her fans. Listeners walk away with a fast yet vivid sense of the day’s major news without frills or filler.