Fox News Hourly Update: 11AM ET 01/05/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 5, 2026
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Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking and developing news from around the U.S. and the world, with a primary focus on the high-profile arrest and arraignment of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in New York, fallout and political reverberations, updates on other legal cases, political scandals, financial news, and sports highlights.

Key News Stories and Discussion Points

1. Nicolas Maduro’s Arraignment in New York City

• Main Development:
  • Nicolas Maduro, ex-Venezuelan president, and his wife were captured in a U.S. military raid in Venezuela and transported to a Manhattan federal court. ([00:03])
  • Charges include narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.
• Legal Defense:
  • "His lawyers are expected to argue that he is immune for prosecution as their sovereign head of state." (B, [00:28])
• Scene at the Courthouse:
  • Heavy security, NYPD presence, news media, and cold weather.
  • Protests planned, specifically against President Trump, are ongoing outside. ([00:19])

Notable Quote:

• “Security is tight. Many NYPD officers, barricades, lots of media crews. Windchills are in the mid-20s. They are not stopping protesters, though, who have planned a demonstration against President Trump just feet from where I'm standing now.”
  — Tanya J. Powers (B), [00:38]

2. Political Reactions and U.S. Control in Venezuela

• U.S. Administration Statement:
  • President Trump declares, "the US is in charge now in Venezuela," as Venezuela swears in Delsy Rodriguez as acting president. ([00:45])
  • Rodriguez calls for peace and dialogue, but Trump warns, "if Rodriguez does not do what's right, she will face a situation should probably worsen."
• Congressional Briefing:
  • U.S. Congressional leaders to be briefed later that day, with Democrats noting potential illegality and Republicans praising the "legendary" operation.

Notable Quote:

• "This is the stuff that legends are made of."
  — Rep. Derek Van Orden, R-WI ([01:15])

3. Military Leadership & Congressional Controversies

• Censure of Senator Kelly:
  • Secretary of War Pete Hegseth censures Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, cutting military retirement pay after Kelly and others warned troops about following potentially illegal orders. ([01:23])

4. Minnesota Fraud Investigation and Election Fallout

• Governor Tim Walz Drops Out:
  • Minnesota’s Democratic Governor Tim Walz exits his re-election race amidst federal investigations into fraud involving Somali-owned daycares and businesses. ([01:34])
• Nature of Fraud:
  • Fraudulent companies set up, applied for government grants, and pocketed taxpayer money. This trend became viral recently, with the DHS now investigating. ([01:46])

Notable Quotes:

• “Just set up like sham companies.”
  — Alexis McAdams (B), [01:42]
• “Show us how you're using this cash.”
  — Alexis McAdams (B), [01:54]

5. Robb Elementary School Shooting: First Criminal Trial

• Jury Selection Begins:
  • The first criminal trial begins for the delayed law enforcement response to the 2022 Uvalde, Texas school shooting. ([02:26])
• Charges:
  • Former Uvalde Schools officer Adrian Gonzalez stands accused of endangerment and abandonment of a child for failing to stop or delay the shooter. Up to two years in prison possible. Other officers, like former chief Pete Arredondo, face similar charges.
• Trial Location:
  • Moved to Corpus Christi, Texas, for fairness.

6. Financial News Update

• Stock Market Surge:
  • “The Dow hit an all time high, now up 646 points. The NASDAQ's gaining 207.” ([03:07])
• Chevron Stocks:
  • Up nearly 5% after President Trump’s statement about oil companies helping the U.S. rebuild Venezuela’s oil industry.

7. NFL Coaching Changes and Playoffs

• NFL Headline Firings:
  • Atlanta Falcons and Cleveland Browns fire head coaches after disappointing seasons.
  • Falcons' GM and CEO also dismissed; Browns looking for 11th head coach since 1999.
  • Carolina Panthers take NFC South title.
• Playoff Picture:
  • Pittsburgh Steelers secure the last playoff spot.

Notable Sports Recap:

• “Now the Browns will be looking for their 11th head coach since 1999…”
  — Jared Max (D), [03:44]

Notable Timestamps & Memorable Moments

• [00:03] — Opening on Maduro’s transfer to NYC.
• [00:19–00:45] — Tanya J. Powers reports from courthouse; details on protests and security.
• [01:15] — Congressman Van Orden praises Venezuela raid.
• [01:34–01:54] — Alexis McAdams on Minnesota fraud probe.
• [02:26] — Chris Foster highlights Uvalde school shooting trial.
• [03:07–03:46] — Jared Max on NFL coach firings and playoff race.

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update moves quickly through critical national and international news with the familiar brisk, serious tone of the network’s reporting. The arraignment of Nicolas Maduro, the political aftermath, legal cases in Minnesota and Texas, Wall Street’s highs, and NFL shakeups deliver a packed brief of the morning’s top stories.