9PM ET 12/13/2025 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update — 9PM ET 12/13/2025 Newscast

Date: December 14, 2025
Host: Carmen Roberts (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers breaking news on a tragic mass shooting at Brown University, the ongoing response from authorities, President Trump's statements on domestic and international crises—including an ISIS attack in Syria—and updates on severe weather and national political and celebrity news.

Key Discussion Points

1. Brown University Mass Shooting

Event Summary:
- A mass shooting occurred at Brown University during final exams in the Boris and Holly building.
- At least 2 people were killed; 8 critically wounded.
- The suspect—described only as wearing black—escaped on foot and is still at large.
Authorities’ Response:
- Providence Mayor Brett Smylie called for a shelter-in-place (00:22):
  
  “We are asking everyone to shelter in place and so we would hope that everyone would stay indoors until they hear otherwise. From official city of Providence and police.”
- Ongoing manhunt led by Providence police.
- It remains unconfirmed whether victims were students.
Repeat Emphasis by Host (02:32):
- Host Carmen Roberts reiterates these points and the continued shelter-in-place advisory.
Quote, President Trump (00:47):

"I've been fully briefed on the Brown University situation. What a terrible thing it is."

2. ISIS Attack in Syria

Incident Details:
- A lone ISIS gunman ambushed US personnel, killing three Americans—two soldiers and a civilian interpreter—and wounding three more.
- The attack happened during a "key leader engagement" as part of counter-ISIS efforts.
- US/Syrian forces returned fire, killing the attacker.
Presidential Response:
- President Trump at the White House (01:05):
  
  “We will retaliate.” "This was an ISIS attack on US And Syria and again we mourned the loss." (01:13)
Analysis by Lucas Tomlinson (01:23):
- Despite the defeat of ISIS' "caliphate" in Trump’s first term, sleeper cells remain active.
- Ongoing US and Syrian counter-ISIS operations continue.

3. Severe Weather in the U.S.

Cold Front:
- Bitter cold spreads across the country, with Grand Forks, North Dakota experiencing extreme wind chills ("felt like 36").
Washington State Flooding:
- Historic flooding in Washington, state of emergency continues.
- Up to a foot or more of rain has caused overflowing rivers, widespread flooding, evacuations, and the potential for mudslides.
- Reporter (unnamed, 02:59):
  
  “The water has started to recede. I was in this exact same spot yesterday and the water would have been over my head… Ten rivers were seen at major flood stage this week.”

4. Nicki Minaj Criticizes California Governor Newsom

Social Media Critique:
- Rapper Nicki Minaj posted harsh criticism of Governor Gavin Newsom regarding his advocacy for trans rights, stating his political career is over.
Notable Quote, Nicki Minaj (03:46):

“…imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Not even a trans adult would run on that. Normal adults wake up and think they want to see healthy, safe, happy kids, ending it with send in the next guy on board.”
Contextual Note:
- Newsom has stated his record on pro-trans legislation.
- Minaj’s previous outspokenness on cancel culture and political issues is referenced.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Providence Mayor Brett Smylie (00:22):

"We are asking everyone to shelter in place… stay indoors until they hear otherwise."
President Trump (00:47, 01:05, 01:13):

"I've been fully briefed... What a terrible thing it is."
"We will retaliate."
"This was an ISIS attack on US And Syria and again we mourned the loss."
Nicki Minaj on X/Social Media (03:46):

“…imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids… send in the next guy on board.”

Important Timestamps

[00:03] – Breaking: Brown University mass shooting details
[00:22] – Providence Mayor Brett Smylie’s shelter-in-place order
[00:32] – Scene details, shooter description
[00:47] – President Trump statement on Brown University event
[01:05] – US responds to ISIS killing in Syria; Trump: "We will retaliate"
[01:23] – Fox's Lucas Tomlinson on ISIS attack implications
[02:32] – Recap: Brown University shooting and ongoing response
[02:59] – Washington State flooding update, on-scene report
[03:46] – Nicki Minaj targets Governor Newsom on social media

Summary Flow & Tone

The update moves briskly between major developing news stories: a tense and ongoing shooting situation at a prestigious university, a deadly attack on US personnel abroad, extreme weather affecting American communities, and a splash of cultural and political controversy. The tone remains urgent and factual, highlighting both the gravity of events and responses from national leaders and public figures.

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[00:03]
A
This is a FOX News alert. Rhode Island's governor says the unthinkable has happened. I'm Carmen Roberts. That unthinkable is a mass shooting at Brown University where a gunman killed at least two people and critically injured eight this afternoon. A manhunt is underway for the shooter who escaped on foot. Providence Mayor Brett Smylie.
[00:22]
B
We are asking everyone to shelter in place and so we would hope that everyone would stay indoors until they hear otherwise. From official city of Providence and police.
[00:32]
A
Say the shooting happened at the Boris and Holly building during final exams. The only description of the shooter is that he was dressed in black and he was last seen leaving the engineering building. President Trump responded after leaving the Army Navy game in Baltimore.
[00:47]
C
I've been fully briefed on the Brown University situation. What a terrible thing it is.
[00:54]
A
No word if the victims were students. And President Trump also says the US Will respond after a lone ISIS gunman ambushed and killed three Americans and wounded three others in Syria today.
[01:05]
C
We will retaliate.
[01:07]
A
Two of those killed were US Soldiers, the other an American civilian interpreter. The president spoke to reporters at the White House.
[01:13]
C
This was an ISIS attack on US And Syria and again we mourned the loss.
[01:21]
A
Fox's Lucas Tomlinson has more on the story.
[01:24]
B
Those American soldiers, according to the Pentagon, were conducting a quote, key leader engagement. Their mission was in support of ongoing counter ISIS and counterterrorism operations in the region. While the ISIS caliphate was crushed in President Trump's first term, as evidence ISIS sleeper cells still exist, US And Syrian.
[01:42]
A
Forces returned fire and killed the gunman. And bitter cold is sweeping into parts of the country. Earlier In Grand Forks, North Dakota felt like 36. America is listening to Fox News.
[02:01]
D
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[02:32]
A
Repeating our top story. A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded eight others at Brown University this afternoon happened during final exams. Police are searching for the gunman and we have no word whether the victims were students. The university and police are asking people in and around the university to shelter in place until further notice. Washington state remains under a state of emergency from historic flooding and more rain is on the way.
[02:59]
E
The water has started to recede. I was in this exact same spot yesterday and the water would have been over my head. It was higher than me. But residents there returning to their homes, some of them and clearing out the mess, trying to see what has been damaged or destroyed. They have a lot to go through. A powerful atmospheric river dumped at least a foot or more of rain in this area over the week, which swelled rivers, flooded neighborhoods, prompted multiple swift water rescues and forced thousands to evacuate. There is also the potential for mudslides. That risk remains a concern. Ten rivers were seen at major flood stage this week. The unpredictable and dangerous situation forced many families to quickly leave their homes at night in the city of Burlington on Thursday.
[03:41]
A
Fox's Christina Coleman reporting. Rapper Nicki Minaj goes after the governor of California.
[03:47]
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Musician Nicki Minaj slammed California Governor Gavin Newsom in a series of social media posts Friday. Declaring his political career over. Minaj on X wrote quote, imagine being the guy running on wanting to see trans kids. Not even a trans adult would run on that. Normal adults wake up and think they want to see healthy, safe, happy kids, ending it with send in the next guy on board. Newsom recently told the New York Times there's no governor who has signed more pro trans legislation than he has. Minaj has previously spoken out against cancel culture and has at times aligned with the Trump administration, including raising concerns about the killings of Christians in Nigeria. Michelle Palino, FOX News and I'm Carmen.
[04:26]
A
Roberts and this is FOX News.
[04:30]
D
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