Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 01/11/2026 Newscast
Date: January 11, 2026
Host: Pam Huso
Reporters: Trey Yingst, Matt Finn, Madeleine Rivera
Overview:
This episode offers a rapid-fire rundown of major breaking news, focusing particularly on U.S. military strikes against ISIS in Syria, intensifying anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, widespread anti-regime protests in Iran, a fatal family shooting spree in Mississippi, and the tragic plane crash of Colombian pop star Yesan Jimenez.
1. U.S. Strikes ISIS Targets in Syria
Main Points:
- The U.S. carried out precision airstrikes targeting ISIS in Syria, in retaliation for the killing of two National Guardsmen in December.
- Over 90 precision-guided munitions were used, hitting more than 35 locations.
- These strikes mark the second major U.S. response since the attack on American forces.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps:
- Pam Huso [00:02]: “More U.S. strikes in Syria. The target was ISIS.”
- Trey Yingst [00:08]: “U.S. Central Command said these strikes were in response to the killing of two National Guardsmen last month. … These were the second round of strikes against the Islamic State since that attack on U.S. forces.”
- Trey Yingst [00:23]: “Centcom continues to monitor ISIS activity, but officials tell Fox News they're also closely watching the ongoing protest in Iran.”
2. Widespread Protests & Unrest in Iran
Main Points:
- Massive anti-regime demonstrations have erupted across Iran; government buildings and mosques set ablaze.
- The Iranian government's crackdown resulted in more than 200 deaths and 2,000 arrests (per Human Rights Activists news agency).
- President Trump has warned of potential U.S. intervention should mass violence escalate; preliminary military planning is underway.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps:
- Trey Yingst [00:26]: “Over the weekend, massive demonstrations swelled across Iran with fires set in major cities, government buildings torched and mosques burned down.”
- Madeleine Rivera [02:41]: “More than 2,000 people have been arrested. That's per the Human Rights Activists news agency. President Trump has promised to intervene if the regime resorts to mass violence.”
- Madeleine Rivera [02:56]: “The discussions include what sites might be targeted. One option being discussed is a large scale aerial strike on multiple Iranian military targets.”
- Pam Huso [03:12]: “Iran has severed Internet connections and phone lines, making it harder to gauge what's happening on the ground.”
3. Anti-ICE Protests & Shooting in Minneapolis
Main Points:
- Protests and civil unrest surged after an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Goode the prior week.
- Rioters stormed a Minneapolis hotel thought to house ICE agents, vandalizing property and painting anti-ICE slogans.
- Police declared an unlawful assembly; heightened federal presence expected as DHS sends 1,000 additional agents.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps:
- Matt Finn [00:59]: “Rioters break into a Minneapolis hotel Friday night where they believe immigration agents are staying, tossing furniture and spray painting anti ICE messages. Police declared an unlawful assembly.”
- Eddie Scott [01:10]: “The People United.”
- Matt Finn [01:12]: “A group of Democratic congresswomen including Representative Ilhan Omar alleged they were denied a full access tour of the detention facility.”
- Madeleine Rivera [01:23]: “What happened today is a blatant attempt to obstruct members of Congress from doing their oversight duties.”
- Pam Huso [01:41]: “JD Vance has called Wednesday's shooting self defense. But Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry has condemned the federal agent. DHS will be sending an additional thousand agents to that city.”
4. Mass Shooting in Mississippi
Main Points:
- A Mississippi man killed six relatives—including a seven-year-old cousin—across three locations.
- The sheriff emphasized how violence can erupt anywhere and advocated for anti-gun violence awareness.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps:
- Eddie Scott, Clay County Sheriff [03:32]: “This guy went on our radar. I mean this is family members that he went after and nobody has reported anything to us. So it can happen anywhere. The best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and get out here and promote, you know, this anti gun violence. It's just too much of it going on.”
- Pam Huso [03:48]: “No motive has been determined for Friday's shooting spree that took place in three locations.”
5. Tragic Death of Colombian Pop Star Yesan Jimenez
Main Points:
- Singer Yesan Jimenez, his band, and crew were killed on Saturday in a plane crash en route to a concert in Colombia.
- Jimenez, 34, had recently spoken about premonitions of his own death in such an accident, amplifying the grief across Colombia.
- Jimenez is credited with revitalizing Colombia's popular music.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps:
- Pam Huso [03:48]: “Colombian pop star Yesan Jimenez died tragically on Saturday along with his band and crew when their private plane crashed shortly after takeoff in Colombia while en route to a concert. The crash killed all six people aboard.”
- Pam Huso [03:59]: “The 34 year old singer had recently spoken about having premonitions of dying in such an accident. That's only added to the shock and grief felt across the country. Jimenez is credited with revitalizing Colombia's popular music.”
Key Memorable Moments
- Trey Yingst [00:26]: “Massive demonstrations swelled across Iran… government buildings torched and mosques burned down.”
- Madeleine Rivera [01:23]: “What happened today is a blatant attempt to obstruct members of Congress from doing their oversight duties.”
- Eddie Scott [03:32]: “It can happen anywhere. The best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and get out here and promote… this anti-gun violence.”
Notable Timestamps
- 00:02 – Opening headlines on U.S. military action against ISIS
- 00:26 – Escalating protests and regime violence in Iran
- 00:59 – Minneapolis anti-ICE protests and hotel riot
- 01:23 – Congresswomen’s denied access and oversight dispute
- 01:41 – Political reactions and DHS response to shooting
- 02:41 – Iranian protest casualties/arrests; potential US intervention
- 03:32 – Mississippi mass shooting and sheriff’s public response
- 03:48 – Yesan Jimenez plane crash
Tone: The episode maintains a direct, urgent, and matter-of-fact tone, characteristic of hourly news briefs, while relaying both hard-hitting political developments and moments of tragedy.
This summary provides a clear and detailed snapshot for listeners who missed the episode, featuring all major news updates and memorable moments with proper speaker and time attribution.