Fox News Hourly Update — December 16, 2025

Episode: "There Were Jobs Lost in October, But a Bit of a Rebound Last Month"

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Dave Anthony, Cheryl Cassoni, Ainsley Earhart)
Date: December 16, 2025

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire rundown of key news stories, including labor market updates, an ongoing criminal investigation at Brown University, a high-profile murder case in Los Angeles, developments in counter-narcotics operations, Senate scrutiny of military actions, a political controversy involving Senator Mark Kelly, a harrowing incident at a soccer celebration in England, and NFL highlights. The tone is urgent and informative, reflecting the news format.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Labor Market Update

• November Job Rebound:
  • Dave Anthony [00:02]: Reports 64,000 jobs created in November, indicating a slight rebound after October's losses due to the delayed government report post-shutdown.
  • "There were jobs lost in October, but a bit of a rebound last month... 64,000 jobs were created in November, a little better than expected."
• Unemployment Rate Climbs:
  • Ainsley Earhart [00:15]: Notes unemployment increased to 4.6%.
  • Cheryl Cassoni [00:19]: Adds context: this is the highest rate since 2021; October saw 105,000 job losses.
  • Retail sales in October remained flat despite slight increase hopes.

2. Brown University Shooting Investigation

• Suspect Still at Large:
  • Dave Anthony [00:19]: Updates on the shooting: gunman killed two and wounded nine; FBI offers a $50,000 reward.
  • Cheryl Cassoni [00:49]: Describes newly released surveillance footage of the person of interest:
    • "These videos show their primary person of interest, the potential gunman near Brown University at 2pm Saturday... wearing a dark beanie, a surgical mask... and a dark... jacket. He's just walking almost casually. At one point he stops, turns and looks around with his arms behind his [back]."

3. High-Profile Los Angeles Murder Case

• Nick Reiner to Face Charges:
  • Dave Anthony [01:08]: Nick Reiner, son of Rob and Michelle Reiner, to appear in court for their murder.
  • Cheryl Cassoni [01:18]: Notes Reiner's history with addiction and mental health issues.
  • Jonathan Hunt [01:27]: Mentions Nick Reiner co-created the film "Being Charlie" with his father.

4. U.S. Counter-Narcotics Operations

• Narco-Terrorists Targeted:
  • Dave Anthony [01:30]: Reports eight suspected narco-terrorists killed when three drug-trafficking boats exploded off Venezuela.

5. Senate Intelligence Briefing & Political Scrutiny

• Upcoming Briefing:
  • Dave Anthony [01:30]: Announces upcoming classified briefing for senators by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and War Secretary Pete Hegseth regarding the anti-narcotics operation.
  • Some Democrats question the legality of these operations.
• Senate Minority Leader’s Concerns:
  • Cheryl Cassoni quoting Chuck Schumer [01:47]: "And if Secretary Hegseth continues to conceal the truth, then what exactly is he trying to hide?"

6. Investigation of Senator Mark Kelly

• Political Controversy:
  • Ainsley Earhart [02:46]: Reports on the Pentagon’s escalation of a review into Senator Mark Kelly for misconduct after his appearance in a video urging military members not to follow unlawful orders.
    • President Trump called the lawmakers' message "seditious behavior punishable by death."
    • Kelly’s response: "The investigation should send a shiver down the spine of every patriotic American that the president and secretary of defense would abuse their power to come after me or anyone this way."

7. Crime Abroad: Liverpool Soccer Celebration Incident

• Deliberate Car Attack Sentencing:
  • Jonathan Savage [03:35]: Former Marine Paul Doyle drove into crowds celebrating Liverpool’s Premier League win, injuring over 130 people.
  • Memorable quote from the judge: “Motivated by inexplicable fury, calling footage of the incident truly shocking.”
  • Doyle sentenced to 21.5 years in prison.

8. Monday Night Football Highlights

• NFL Results:
  • Dave Anthony [04:09]: Recaps Steelers’ 28-15 win over Dolphins, led by Aaron Rodgers' two TDs; "eliminating the Dolphins from playoff contention and keeping the Steelers alone atop the AFC North Division."

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the jobs report:
  "There were jobs lost in October, but a bit of a rebound last month... 64,000 jobs were created in November, a little better than expected."
  — Dave Anthony [00:02]

• Suspect description in Brown University shooting:
  "The man is seen wearing a dark beanie, a surgical mask... and a dark... jacket. He’s just walking almost casually. At one point he stops, turns and looks around with his arms behind his [back]."
  — Cheryl Cassoni [00:49]

• On Mark Kelly investigation:
  "The investigation should send a shiver down the spine of every patriotic American that the president and secretary of defense would abuse their power to come after me or anyone this way."
  — Senator Mark Kelly (read by Ainsley Earhart) [02:46]

• Judge’s condemnation of Paul Doyle:
  "Motivated by inexplicable fury, calling footage of the incident truly shocking."
  — Judge on Paul Doyle's actions (Jonathan Savage reporting) [03:35]

Important Segment Timestamps

• Jobs report & economic update: 00:02 – 00:19
• Brown University shooting investigation: 00:19 – 01:08
• Reiner murder case: 01:08 – 01:30
• Narco-terrorism & Senate briefing intro: 01:30 – 01:56
• Senate briefing controversy: 01:47 – 01:56
• Mark Kelly investigation: 02:46 – 03:27
• Liverpool car attack sentencing: 03:30 – 04:09
• NFL highlights: 04:09 – 04:28

Overall Tone & Style

The episode moves briskly between stories in a headline-driven, urgent tone. News anchors maintain objectivity but include pointed quotes reflecting the tension around political and legal controversies. The information is concise and factual, typical for a news update format.