9PM ET 12/27/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 12/27/2025 Newscast

Date: December 28, 2025
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a concise roundup of major national and international headlines, including the latest on Ukraine peace talks, flight disruptions from winter storms, a surge in auto recalls, the economic impact of weight loss drugs, wild hog damage in Mississippi, and an international ceasefire agreement. The tone is direct and informative, typical of Fox News’ hourly news segment.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Ukraine Peace Talks and Putin’s Label as "Man of War"

• Ukrainian President Zelensky condemned Russian President Vladimir Putin by calling him "a man of war" after a deadly Russian strike on Kyiv.
  • “He calls Putin a man of war.” (A, 00:03)
• This development comes on the eve of Zelensky’s meeting with former U.S. President Trump to discuss ongoing peace efforts.
• Alex Gray, former NSC chief of staff, commented on the U.S. interest in a peace process:
  • “Our interest is to end the war in a respectable manner. That doesn't embolden Putin, that doesn't embolden China.” (A paraphrased, 00:17)
• The U.S.-led peace plan involves security guarantees and demilitarization zones. However, President Trump reportedly maintains that Zelensky lacks anything “until he [Trump] approves it,” raising questions about the plan’s viability.
  • “President Trump is reportedly saying Zelensky does not have anything until he approves it. And many are skeptical the plan would even come to fruition.” (B, 00:36)
• Zelensky is set to meet with European leaders after his Mar-a-Lago talks (A, 00:49).

2. Severe Winter Storms Disrupt Holiday Travel

• Widespread storm activity caused significant travel chaos with 987 flights canceled and over 8,500 delayed.
  • “Airlines have canceled so far today, 987 flights and delayed more than 8,500.” (A, 01:19)
• Travelers encountered extreme wait times and logistical hurdles:
  • “Some people told us they waited an entire hour and they were still not at the front. Other people told us long lines were the least of their issues.” (C, 01:19)
• Additional storms are expected in the Northeast soon.

3. Auto Recalls: Ford Tops List

• Ford led U.S. automakers in recalls for 2025, including the electric F-150 and Mustang over rollaway risks. The most significant issue involved rear-view cameras impacting nearly 1.5 million vehicles.
  • “The latest recall for Ford vehicles involved electric F150s and electric Mustangs over a parking function issue... The biggest recall, though, was for nearly one and a half million cars of varying types due to a rear view camera issue.” (F, 03:05)
• Over 150 total recalls in 2025; Honda had more than 50 recalls.
• Ford also scaled back EV production, incurring $19.5 billion in write-downs and restructuring costs.

4. Weight Loss Drugs Reduce Grocery Spending

• A Cornell University study finds people using GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy cut their grocery bills by 5.3% on average in six months; higher-income households saw an 8% drop.
  • “Households using GLP1 drugs... cut grocery spending by an average of 5.3% within six months. Higher income households saw an even bigger drop, about 8%.” (G, 03:46)
• Spending fell most on ultra-processed, calorie-dense foods, while purchases of yogurt, fresh fruit, and nutrition bars increased.

5. Wild Hogs Devastate Mississippi Farms

• Wild hogs are causing significant agricultural damage—up to $80 million annually in Mississippi—by destroying acres of crops overnight.
  • “Farmers say the hogs eat up planted corn and peanuts, damaging acres of crops in a night. It's estimated they create up to 80 [million dollars] in damage in Mississippi each year.” (H, 04:21)
• Farmers are taking defensive measures, such as electric fences and traps.

6. Ceasefire Between Thailand and Cambodia

• Thailand and Cambodia have reached a ceasefire, ending weeks of cross-border fighting.
  • “Thailand and Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement today to end weeks of fighting.” (A, 04:51)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “He calls Putin a man of war.” – Carmen Roberts (A), 00:03
• “Our interest is to end the war in a respectable manner. That doesn't embolden Putin, that doesn't embolden China.” – Alex Gray (as paraphrased by A), ~00:17
• “President Trump is reportedly saying Zelensky does not have anything until he approves it.” – Madison Scarpino (B), 00:36
• “Airlines have canceled so far today, 987 flights and delayed more than 8,500.” – Carmen Roberts (A), 01:19
• “Farmers say the hogs eat up planted corn and peanuts, damaging acres of crops in a night.” – Gary Baumgarten (H), 04:21

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Ukraine Peace Talks & Putin – 00:03–00:49
• Flight Disruptions – 01:19–01:35
• Auto Recalls: Ford – 03:02–03:41
• GLP-1 Drugs Impacting Grocery Bills – 03:41–04:17
• Wild Hogs in Mississippi – 04:17–04:51
• Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire – 04:51–05:00

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This structured summary covers all major news items with direct attribution, important moments, and relevant context for each headline.

Transcript

[A]

He calls Putin a man of war. I'm Carmen Roberts. Fox News. Ukrainian President Zelensky giving Russian President Putin that label after Moscow's deadly attack on Kyiv early this morning. One day before Zelensky and President Trump meet to continue peace talks. Former NSC chief of staff Alex Gray tells Fox News, our interest is to end the war in a respectable manner. That doesn't embolden Putin, that doesn't embolden China. Meantime, President Zelen Zelensky appears optimistic about the U. S. Led peace plan.

[B]

It involves US Security guarantees as well as demilitarization zones. But President Trump is reportedly saying Zelensky does not have anything until he approves it. And many are skeptical the plan would even come to fruition.

[A]

And that's fox's Madison Scarpino. Zelensky says that he will meet with European leaders after his talks with President Trump at Mar a Lago. Flight cancellations and delays keep growing as thousands of people try to get home from the holidays amid powerful storms that struck the Northeast, the Upper Midwest and California. FlightAware shows that airlines have canceled so far today, 987 flights and delayed more than 8,500.

[C]

Not only are we seeing those delays and cancellations, but also some very long lines. Some people told us they waited an entire hour and they were still still not at the front. Other people told us long lines were the least of their issues.

[A]

That's fox's Caroline Elliott reporting. The storms may have cleared, but there are more on the way with storms expected to move into the area tomorrow night for the Northeast. Again, America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

An American automaker topped the recall list this year.

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The latest recall for Ford vehicles involved electric F150s and electric Mustangs over a parking function issue that increased rollaway risk. The biggest recall, though, was for nearly one and a half million cars of varying types due to a rear view camera issue. In many cases, they would have blank or distorted screens. In all, the carmaker had more than 150 recalls in 2025. Honda came in second with more than 50 recalls. Also this year, Ford scaled back on future EV production and that's resulted in the company recording $19.5 billion in accounting, write downs and restructuring costs. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News Weight loss dogs.

[A]

Are doing more than shrinking waistlines. They are also trimming grocery bills.

[G]

A study from Cornell University finds households using GLP1 drugs like ozempic and Wegovy cut grocery spending by an average of 5.3% within six months. Higher income house saw an even bigger drop, about 8%. Researchers say spending fell most on ultra processed calorie dense foods and savory snacks. Meanwhile, purchases of yogurt, fresh fruit and nutrition bars increased. The findings are published in the Journal of Marketing Research. Paul Stevens, FOX NEWS and wild hogs.

[A]

Are severely impacting farming in Mississippi, as Fox's Gary Baumgarten reports.

[H]

Farmers say the hogs eat up planted corn and peanuts, damaging acres of crops in a night. It's estimated they create up to 80 in damage in Mississippi each year, adding to the stress of farmers whose income is already dependent on the weather and the success of the crops they plant. Some farmers are taking matters into their own hands, surrounding their crops with electric fences and traps. Gary Baumgarten, FOX News and Thailand and.

[A]

Cambodia signed a ceasefire agreement today to end weeks of fighting. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

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