11AM ET 01/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET (January 8, 2026)

Episode Overview

The January 8th, 2026, 11AM Fox News Hourly Update delivers a brisk roundup of the day’s top U.S. and international headlines. Topics include ongoing anti-ICE protests and a controversial shooting in Minneapolis, a notable congressional retirement, Senate debate on Venezuela policy, the latest in U.S.-Iran tensions, presidential executive orders affecting international organizations, shakeups in NFL coaching, and a check on Wall Street.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Shooting During Immigration Operation

• [00:02] Dave Anthony reports on anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis following a fatal shooting during an immigration operation.
• The victim, Renee Goode, is described by Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar as having been “murdered”:
  • Quote: “Seen them terrorize so many of citizens in the 5th district and across Minnesota.” — Ilhan Omar [00:22]
• Homeland Security offers a different narrative, calling it a “case of domestic terrorism.” According to their account, Goode resisted police, stalked agents, and attempted to drive into an immigration officer.

2. Retirement of Steny Hoyer

• [00:49] Long-serving Democratic Congressman Steny Hoyer (Maryland) announces his retirement:
  • Quote: “I make this decision with sadness for I love this house.” — Steny Hoyer [00:49]
• Hoyer joins over 50 other lawmakers choosing not to run for reelection this cycle.

3. Senate Vote on Venezuelan War Powers Resolution

• [00:59] The Senate prepares to vote on a Democrat-led resolution to limit President Trump’s future actions in Venezuela, following the U.S.-led operation that captured leader Nicolas Maduro.
• [01:13] Republican Senate Leader John Thune voices opposition:
  • Quote: “Maduro was leading a drug cartel that was poisoning literally thousands of Americans every single year.” — John Thune [01:17]

4. U.S. Policy and Role in Venezuela

• [01:32] Fox’s Jared Halpern at the White House recounts President Trump’s statements from a New York Times interview:
  • The U.S. will use oil to lower prices and provide support to Venezuela.
  • Trump does not commit to a timeline; U.S. involvement “could be much longer than a year.”
  • No date set for new Venezuelan elections.

5. Continued Protests and Crackdown in Iran

• [02:13] Protests erupt throughout Iran over economic turmoil and anger at the regime.
• At least three dozen protesters reportedly killed in a government crackdown.
• [02:31] Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchee states willingness to negotiate with the U.S., but only on grounds of mutual respect:
  • Quote: “Any talks must be based on mutual respect, not what he called dictation from Washington.” — Abbas Arakchee [02:31]
  • He describes last year’s 12-Day War as “an extreme failure for the United States and Israel,” and warns Tehran is “ready for a fight if attacked.”
• Recap of Trump’s “maximum pressure” campaign and last June’s American airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites.

6. Executive Order: Withdrawing from International Organizations

• [03:11] President Trump issues an executive order to withdraw the U.S. from dozens of international organizations deemed mismanaged, wasteful, or a threat to sovereignty.
• About half are UN-affiliated, focusing on areas like climate, labor, and migration.

7. NFL Coaching Shakeup

• [03:25] Jared Max reports that eight NFL teams, or 25% of the league, are looking for new head coaches.
• Miami Dolphins fire Mike McDaniel after four seasons (record: 35–33). Other teams seeking coaches: Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans, Las Vegas Raiders.

8. Stock Market Update

• [04:01] On Wall Street: The Dow rebounds, up 230 points after a substantial drop from a record high, while the NASDAQ falls by 125 points.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Congresswoman Ilhan Omar:
  “Seen them terrorize so many of citizens in the 5th district and across Minnesota.”
  (On ICE operations in Minneapolis) – [00:22]

• Congressman Steny Hoyer:
  “I make this decision with sadness for I love this house.”
  (Announcing retirement) – [00:49]

• Senate Leader John Thune:
  “Maduro was leading a drug cartel that was poisoning literally thousands of Americans every single year.”
  (On U.S. intervention in Venezuela) – [01:17]

• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchee:
  “Any talks must be based on mutual respect, not what he called dictation from Washington.”
  (On nuclear negotiations with the U.S.) – [02:31]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Minneapolis Shooting & Anti-ICE Protests: [00:02]–[00:31]
• Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement: [00:49]–[00:57]
• Senate Venezuela War Powers Debate: [00:59]–[01:17]
• U.S. Policy in Venezuela/Trump’s Comments: [01:32]–[01:56]
• Iran Protests & U.S.-Iran Tensions: [02:13]–[03:11]
• Trump Withdraws from Int’l Organizations: [03:11]–[03:22]
• NFL Coach Firings: [03:25]–[03:59]
• Stock Market Update: [04:01]–[04:07]

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This episode offers a rapid-fire, event-driven look into current U.S. politics, international affairs, sports, and finance—keeping listeners freshly briefed on a volatile news day.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Another day of anti ICE protests in Minneapolis. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News. Murder is what they call yesterday's shooting that left a citizen dead during an immigration operation. Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar also says ICE.

[Fox News Reporter]

Murdered Renee Goode, telling CNN we have.

[Democratic Congresswoman Ilhan Omar]

Seen them terrorize so many of citizens in the 5th district and across Minnesota.

[Dave Anthony]

Homeland Security, though, is countering, saying this was a case of domestic terrorism in Minnesota, that Renee Goode had resisted police, had stalked agents and tried to drive into that immigration officer. Another lawmaker is going to retire.

[Steny Hoyer]

I make this decision with sadness for I love this house.

[Fox News Reporter]

That's Steny Hoyer, a Democrat from Maryland. He's been in Congress since 1981.

[Dave Anthony]

He joins more than 50 other lawmakers.

[Fox News Reporter]

Not running for reelection.

[Dave Anthony]

The Senate is planning a vote today on a Democrat pushed war powers resolution that would limit President Trump's future actions in Venezuela after the operation that captured leader Nicolas Maduro.

[Fox News Reporter]

But Republican Senate Leader John Thune tells Fox he hopes that vote fails.

[Republican Senate Leader John Thune]

What the president did there is something that's supported broadly not just by folks here in Washington, D.C. but across the country because Maduro was leading a drug cartel that was poisoning literally thousands of Americans every single year.

[Dave Anthony]

Now to Fox's Jared Halpern @ the White.

[Jared Halpern]

House. Only time will tell how long the US Demands direct oversight in Venezuela, President Trump told the New York Times in a lengthy interview. The president says the administration will be using oil to bring down prices and give money to Venezuela. Pressed on a timetable, President Trump suggested a US Role in Venezuela could be much longer than a year. He also did not provide a timeline for new elections in.

[Fox News Reporter]

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[Dave Anthony]

Podcasts. The protests rage on in Iran, angry about economic turmoil and at the regime. Human rights activists claim at least.

[Fox News Reporter]

Three dozen people have been killed in a crackdown. President Trump had warned Iran recently if peaceful protesters were killed, the US Would come to their.

[Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchee]

Rescue. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Arakchee told reporters his country's willing to negotiate with with the United States over its nuclear program. But he added any talks must be based on mutual respect, not what he called dictation from Washington. He described last year's 12 Day War as an extreme failure for the United States and Israel and warned that Tehran is ready for a fight if attacked. President Trump last year reimposed a strategy of maximum pressure on Iran in an attempt to stop the country from getting nuclear weapons. American warplanes bombing Iranian nuclear facilities last June. Jonathan Savage, Fox.

[Fox News Reporter]

News. By executive order, President Trump's pulling the US out of dozens of international organizations that he considers mismanaged or wasteful or threats to American sovereignty. About half are UN Affiliated, focused on climate or labor or.

[Dave Anthony]

Migration. Another NFL team has punted its.

[Jared Max]

Head coach 25% of the NFL. Eight teams need new head coaches. The Miami Dolphins fired Mike McDaniel Thursday after four seasons on the job. McDaniel's teams compiled a record of 35 wins and 33 losses, seven and 10 this season. The Dolphins missed the playoffs each of the last Two years after McDaniel had led them into the postseason each of his first two years. Other teams who need new coaches the Baltimore Ravens, New York Giants, Cleveland Browns, Atlanta Falcons, Arizona Cardinals, Tennessee Titans and Las Vegas Raiders. Jared Max, FOX.

[Dave Anthony]

News. On Wall Street, a rebound for.

[Fox News Reporter]

The Dow after plunging off a record high yesterday. It's rising 230 points, but the NASDAQ is down.

[Dave Anthony]

125. I'm Dave Anthony and this is FOX.