Fox News Hourly Update — 9PM ET 12/23/2025 Newscast

Host: Tom Graham
Date: December 24, 2025
Episode Overview
This episode delivers concise breaking news coverage on major domestic incidents, law enforcement activity, political developments, and notable national stories from December 23, 2025. The tone is urgent and direct, with updates on tragedies, federal actions, legal developments, and a snapshot of the stock market.

Key News Stories & Discussions

1. Nursing Home Explosion in Pennsylvania

[00:02–00:58]

• A deadly explosion at Bristol Health and Rehab Center in Bucks County, PA has killed at least two with more missing as search-and-rescue continues.
• Utility crews were present investigating a gas odor when the explosion occurred.
• Governor Josh Shapiro called it a “tragic day in Bristol Township” and described heroic rescue efforts.
• The facility recently changed ownership; cause of the blast is under investigation.
• Notable quote:
  • “First responders did what they [could]... climbing up ladders, handing individuals in this nursing home to police who were at times carrying two people on their back to safety.” — Governor Josh Shapiro ([00:26])

2. Delaware State Trooper Killed at DMV

[00:58–01:14]

• A Delaware trooper was fatally shot at a DMV office near Wilmington.
• Corporal Rashawn Rich describes the incident:
  • “Suspect approached a trooper who was working an overtime assignment sitting at the reception desk and shot him.” ([01:07])
• The shooter was killed by police; three others sustained non-gunshot injuries.
• No motive has been disclosed.

3. Epstein Letter Declared Fake by DOJ

[01:14–01:25]

• The Department of Justice states a graphic letter, allegedly from Jeffrey Epstein to Larry Nassar (referencing President Trump), is confirmed fake.
• The letter had gained attention after being released with other Epstein files.

4. Libyan Military Chief Dies in Plane Crash

[01:25–02:01]

• A private jet carrying Libya’s military chief, four officers, and three crew crashed in Ankara, Turkey—all killed.
• Mechanical failure cited; Libyan PM calls it a “tragic accident.”

5. Supreme Court Blocks National Guard Deployment in Chicago

[02:32–03:17]

• The Supreme Court temporarily blocks President Trump from deploying National Guard troops in Chicago amid a push to crack down on crime and illegal immigration.
• The Trump administration has not outlined the legal authority for the deployment.
• The order upholds a lower court ruling; conservative Justices Alito, Thomas, and Gorsuch dissented.
• Notable quote:
  • “Justices are refusing to lift a lower court’s order blocking President Trump from deploying National Guard troops in the Chicago area. It is not a final ruling, but it serves as a temporary setback for the administration…” — Jared Halpern ([02:53])

6. National Guard Called Up in Louisiana

[03:17–03:32]

• 350 Guard troops being deployed in New Orleans as part of Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration and crime.
• Governor Jeff Landry (R-LA):
  • “It’s going to help us further crack down on the violence here in the city of New Orleans and elsewhere around Louisiana.” ([03:25])
• Democratic leaders in other states oppose similar federal efforts.

7. Melody Buzzard Case: Missing Girl Found, Mother Charged

[03:32–04:03]

• Remains of 9-year-old Melody Buzzard, missing since October, found in rural southern Utah.
• Her mother, Ashley Lynn Buzzard, arrested and faces murder charges.
• Sheriff Bill Brown:
  • “Members of our sheriff’s office and the FBI arrested her mother, Ashley Lynn Buzzard, for her murder.” ([03:55])
• Authorities believe Melody was killed prior to being reported missing.

8. Wall Street Market Update

[04:03–04:30]

• Dow up nearly 80 points, Nasdaq up 133, S&P 500 hits new record, rising 31 points.

Most Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “First responders did what they [could]... climbing up ladders, handing individuals in this nursing home to police who were at times carrying two people on their back to safety.”
  — Governor Josh Shapiro on the Pennsylvania nursing home explosion ([00:26])
• “Suspect approached a trooper who was working an overtime assignment sitting at the reception desk and shot him.”
  — Corporal Rashawn Rich ([01:07])
• “Justices are refusing to lift a lower court’s order blocking President Trump from deploying National Guard troops in the Chicago area. It is not a final ruling, but it serves as a temporary setback for the administration…”
  — Jared Halpern ([02:53])
• “It’s going to help us further crack down on the violence here in the city of New Orleans and elsewhere around Louisiana.”
  — Governor Jeff Landry ([03:25])
• “Members of our sheriff’s office and the FBI arrested her mother, Ashley Lynn Buzzard, for her murder.”
  — Sheriff Bill Brown ([03:55])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Nursing home explosion and response – [00:02–00:58]
• Delaware DMV trooper shooting – [00:58–01:14]
• Epstein letter declared fake – [01:14–01:25]
• Libyan military jet crash – [01:25–02:01]
• Supreme Court/Chicago Guard deployment ruling – [02:32–03:17]
• Louisiana National Guard deployment – [03:17–03:32]
• Melody Buzzard murder case – [03:32–04:03]
• Stock market recap – [04:03–04:30]

Summary:
Tonight’s Fox News Hourly Update covers significant events: A deadly Pennsylvania nursing home blast, the fatal shooting of a Delaware trooper, a DOJ statement debunking an Epstein letter, the death of Libya’s military chief in a plane crash, a Supreme Court freeze on National Guard deployment to Chicago, new troop deployments in Louisiana, the grim end to a California missing child case, and a bullish close on Wall Street. The news reflects a tense, rapidly developing mix of domestic crisis response, politics, and tragic headlines.