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Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 01/12/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 12, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced update on the top domestic and international news stories at the hour. Major topics include President Trump’s response to Iran’s crackdown on protests, violence and protests in U.S. cities, a meeting between Pope Leo and a Venezuelan opposition leader, a synagogue arson in Mississippi, a major nurse strike in New York City, and updates on Wall Street and precious metals.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Tensions and Protest Crackdown

[00:03–01:21]

President Trump revealed to reporters aboard Air Force One that “Iran wants to talk” but military action is still possible, hinging on Iran’s handling of ongoing protests.
- Notable quote (Dave Anthony, 00:10):
  “A meeting is being set up, but we may have to act because of what’s happening.”
Iran’s Foreign Minister asserts the regime has the escalating protests “under total control,” boasting of pro-government counter-demonstrations, some with “death to America” chants.
Reports from Tehran (via Starlink) describe:
- Security forces firing on crowds, using tear gas, and arresting thousands.
- Human rights groups estimate at least 544 people killed in two weeks; actual toll may be higher due to the internet blackout.
In Los Angeles, an incident involving a truck driven into a crowd protesting the Iranian regime:
- No serious injuries reported; crowd retaliated, attacked the truck and its driver, who was subsequently arrested.
In Minneapolis, anti-ICE protests sparked by the shooting of Renee Good continue:
- Good allegedly interfered with ICE operations and drove toward an agent.
- Hundreds of federal officers are being deployed as unrest continues.

2. Federal Immigration Enforcement Escalation

[01:21–01:39]

Hundreds of federal agents are being sent to the Twin Cities and other protest sites.
- “On top of the over 2,000 ICE officers in D.C., DHS investigators already on the ground and tracking down and arresting what Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calls the worst of the worst criminal illegal immigrants.” (Jeff Manasseo, 01:33)

3. International Diplomacy: Vatican and Venezuela

[01:39–01:58]

Pope Leo, the first American pope, met with Maria Corria Machado, a Venezuelan opposition activist and recent Nobel Peace Prize recipient.
Pope Leo urged Venezuela to remain independent following the U.S. capture of former leader Nicolas Maduro.
Notable moment: This reflects the Vatican’s diplomatic engagement following significant political unrest in Venezuela.

4. Domestic Policy: Protests, Legislative Response, and Possible Shutdown

[02:40–03:15]

Fallout from protests in Minneapolis and Portland, both involving federal immigration agents’ use of force.
Some Democrats are advocating for blocking Department of Homeland Security funding, even risking a government shutdown.
- Senator Mark Warner dissents from this approach, citing the negative impact of the previous year’s historic government closure.
- Congress faces a deadline at month’s end to pass 12 funding bills, including for DHS.

5. Religious Hate Crime: Mississippi Synagogue Arson

[03:15–03:58]

A synagogue in Jackson, Mississippi was set ablaze; officials call it “an act of terror.”
- Mayor John Horn expressed solidarity with Beth Israel congregation.
- No injuries reported; significant property damage and one suspect in custody.
- The Simon Wiesenthal Center labeled it “an assault on the heart of Jewish life in the South.”
- CAIR: “Houses of worship should always be places of peace and safety, never targets of hatred or violence.”
- Historical context: The synagogue was previously firebombed by the KKK in 1967.
Notable quote (Chris Foster, 03:53):
“The synagogue was attacked once before but firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967.”

6. Labor Unrest: New York City Nurses Strike

[03:58–04:30]

15,000 nurses in NYC began a strike before dawn, affecting three hospital systems.
- Mayor Zora Mamdani joined the picket line, supporting nurses’ demands for pension protection.
- Quote (Mayor Mamdani, paraphrased by anchor, 04:10):
  “They are not asking for a multi million dollar salary. What they are asking for is for their pensions to be safeguarded, to be protected in their own workplace.”
- Hospitals claim these demands are financially untenable.

7. Markets Update

[04:30–04:44]

Dow Jones: Down 112 points.
Nasdaq: Up by 13.
Gold and silver reached record highs.

Notable Quotes & Moments

On Iran:
- “We may have to act because of what's happening.” – Dave Anthony, 00:10
On ICE operations:
- “Secretary Kristi Noem calls the worst of the worst criminal illegal immigrants.” – Jeff Manasseo, 01:35
On synagogue arson:
- “An assault on the heart of Jewish life in the South.” – (Simon Wiesenthal Center, cited by Chris Foster, 03:50)
On labor strike:
- “What they are asking for is for their pensions to be safeguarded, to be protected in their own workplace.” – Mayor Zora Mamdani (paraphrased by anchor, 04:10)

Timeline of Key Segments

00:03–01:21: Iran protests, Trump’s response, LA and Minneapolis protest incidents
01:21–01:39: ICE and DHS deployments – Jeff Manasseo
01:39–01:58: Vatican and Venezuela, Pope Leo–Maria Corria Machado meeting
02:40–03:15: Congress, federal shutdown threat, and funding battles – Ryan Schmell
03:15–03:58: Mississippi synagogue arson, community reactions – Chris Foster
03:58–04:30: NYC nurse strike, mayoral support, hospital statement
04:30–04:44: Stock market and precious metals update

Overall Tone & Takeaways

The newscast captures a tense global and national moment, with U.S. foreign policy, domestic unrest, hate crimes, and labor strife at the forefront. Reporting is brisk and urgent, with direct attribution to reporters and official statements, reflecting FOX News’ familiar style. The episode is packed with headline-level updates and firsthand accounts, making it a useful snapshot for listeners needing rapid orientation to current events.

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Iran wants to talk. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That's what President Trump tells reporters on Air Force One as he considers taking military action over Iran's crackdown on protests. Well, he may meet with them. I mean, a meeting is being set up, but we may have to act because of what's happening. Iran's foreign minister claims they have the situation under total control with a big counter demonstration supporting the regime that includes death to America chants after days of protest against Iran's leaders. A source in Tehran speaking with Fox News via Starlink, described security forces open firing into crowds of people, using tear gas and arresting thousands. Human rights organizations say at least 544 people have been killed over the past two weeks. But with an ongoing Internet blackout, the confirmed number is expected to increase significantly. Fox's Trey Yang Someone drove a truck into a crowd of protesters in Los Angeles who are demonstrating against Iran. No one was seriously hurt, but the crowd surrounded the U haul, smashed the windows, attacked the driver and police took him into custody. In Minneapolis, the anti ICE protests have gone on for days, angry over what they call murder. The shooting death last week of Renee Good, who Homeland Security says was interfering with ICE operations and then drove toward an immigration agent. And more federal officers are coming, hundreds.
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Of federal agents being deployed to the Twin Cities. Some came Sunday, others coming this week. On top of the over 2,000 ICE officers in D.C. dHS investigators already on the ground and tracking down and arresting what Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem calls the worst of the worst criminal illegal immigrants.
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Fox's Jeff Manasseo. Pope Leo met today with Venezuelan opposition activist Maria Corria Machado. Last month she came out of hiding to accept her Nobel Peace Prize. In Norway, the first American pope called for Venezuela to remain an independent country after U.S. forces captured former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. That's CJ Papa.
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[02:40]
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What happened in Minneapolis last week and then in Portland, Oregon with shootings involving federal immigration agents could lead to action in Washington.
[02:48]
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Some Democrats in Congress have called on leadership to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security even if it were to result in another government shutdown. Senator Mark Warner is not one of them, saying he doesn't want to see a repo of last November's longest shutdown in history. Congress has until the end of January to pass 12 appropriations bills to fund the government. One of them funds the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE on Capitol Hill. Ryan Schmell's FOX News.
[03:16]
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There was arson over the weekend in Mississippi, a synagogue set on fire.
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Jackson Mayor John Horn calls it an act of terror and says the city stands with the Beth Israel congregation. Its president, Zach Schumper says in a statement, we are thankful to the fire department, law enforcement and to everyone checking in on our community. No one's reported to have been injured in the fire early Saturday. Parts of the building are destroyed and there's one suspect in custody, the Simon Wiesenthal Center. Jewish human rights organization calls the fire an assault on the heart of Jewish life in the South. The Council on American Islamic Relations says in a statement houses of worship should always be places of peace and safety, never targets of hatred or violence. The synagogue was attacked once before but firebombed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1967. Chris Foster, Fox News.
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Some hospitals in New York City are taking care of patients without nurses. 15,000 of them walked off the job before dawn this morning, going on strike against three hospital systems. And Mayor Zora and Mamdani joined them on the picket lines. They are not asking for a multi million dollar salary. What they are asking for is for their pensions to be safeguarded, to be protected in their own workplace. The hospitals say the nurses demands are unaffordable. On Wall street, the dow is down 112 points, but the Nasdaq is now rising by 13 as the price of gold and silver hit record highs today. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of Jesus, a listening experience that will provide hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow now@foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.