11AM ET 01/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET, January 14, 2026

Main Theme

This episode delivers rapid coverage of ongoing international crises, political maneuvers, domestic policy battles, and historical milestones, capturing a tense and fast-evolving global and national news landscape.

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Key News Stories & Discussion Points

1. Mounting Tensions in the Middle East

• U.S. Military Preparations
  • Americans stationed at U.S. military bases in the region are reportedly being told to evacuate in anticipation of potential Iranian attacks.
  • President Trump is considering action against Iran for its crackdown on protesters, which could include swift trials and executions.
    • Quote: “We will take very strong action if they do such a thing. We will take very strong action.”
      — Greg Palkot reading President Trump’s statement ([00:22])
• Execution Fears & Human Rights Crisis
  • Ongoing concerns that Iran may execute detained protesters.
  • Human rights groups estimate over 2,500 deaths in the current unrest.
    • Note: “The confirmed death toll in Iran now sits at more than 2,500 people.”
      — Dave Anthony ([00:26])

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2. Greenland, Denmark, and U.S. Geopolitics

• U.S. Interest in Greenland
  • Greenland and Denmark’s foreign ministers are in Washington holding talks with Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
  • This follows a Truth Social post from President Trump asserting NATO is more formidable if the U.S. controls Greenland, stating “Anything less is unacceptable.”
• Danish Response
  • Greenland’s prime minister stands firm on sovereignty:
    • Quote: “If we have to choose between the US and Denmark, we choose Denmark, NATO, the EU.”
      — Greg Palkot quoting Greenland’s prime minister ([01:02])
  • Denmark is reported to be increasing its military presence in Greenland.

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3. Minneapolis Shooting, Immigration Policy & Sanctuary Cities

• Aftermath of Minnesota Shooting
  • A week since Renee Good’s death in Minneapolis, anti-ICE protests continue.
  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey argues ICE actions have overstepped:
    • Quote: “If we're talking about arresting violent criminals, Minneapolis does not oppose that. But that's not what is taking place in the streets of our city.”
      — Mayor Jacob Frey, as quoted by Dave Anthony ([01:19])
• Federal Sanctions Against Sanctuary Cities
  • President Trump plans significant federal funding cuts to sanctuary jurisdictions effective February 1st.
  • The cuts are an expansion of previous threats and will be “significant,” but specifics remain unclear.
    • Quote: “It's an expansion of earlier threats to cut off resources to so-called sanctuary cities themselves.”
      — Ainsley Earhart ([01:42])
    • Quote: “Trump said the cuts would be, quote, significant when asked by reporters what kind of funding would be affected.”
      — Dave Anthony ([01:53])

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4. Congressional Subpoenas & Clinton/Epstein Affair

• Clinton’s No-Show in Congress
  • Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton have refused to testify before a Republican-led House Oversight Committee about the Epstein scandal.
  • Ignoring the subpoenas could lead to contempt of Congress charges.
  • A Clinton lawyer calls the investigation “an effort to publicly harass and embarrass them.” ([02:27])

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5. Smithsonian Content Review and White House Pressure

• Museum Oversight
  • The Smithsonian is under scrutiny from the Trump administration to remove “improper ideology” from exhibits, with budget cuts threatened for non-compliance.
  • Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III has submitted requested materials for review, covering several major museums.
    • Quote: “It’s for a content review to make sure galleries are free of what the White House calls improper ideology.”
      — Chris Foster ([02:46])

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6. Civil Rights: Claudette Colvin’s Legacy

• Passing of a Civil Rights Pioneer
  • Claudette Colvin, who refused to give up her seat on an Alabama bus in 1955 months before Rosa Parks, has died at 86.
  • Colvin served as a star witness in the legal battle that ended bus segregation; her contributions went largely unrecognized for decades but are now being acknowledged.
    • Quote: “She wanted her grandchildren and great grandchildren to understand she stood up for something important.”
      — Unnamed narrator/historian ([03:29])

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7. Stock Market Update

• Brief Financial Update:
  • Dow Jones down 278 points; NASDAQ plunging 328 points. ([04:04])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We will take very strong action if they do such a thing. We will take very strong action.”
  — President Trump, via Greg Palkot ([00:22])
• “If we have to choose between the US and Denmark, we choose Denmark, NATO, the EU.”
  — Greenland's Prime Minister, via Greg Palkot ([01:02])
• “If we're talking about arresting violent criminals, Minneapolis does not oppose that. But that's not what is taking place in the streets of our city.”
  — Mayor Jacob Frey ([01:19])
• “Trump said the cuts would be, quote, significant when asked by reporters what kind of funding would be affected.”
  — Dave Anthony ([01:53])
• “It’s for a content review to make sure galleries are free of what the White House calls improper ideology.”
  — Chris Foster ([02:46])
• “She wanted her grandchildren and great grandchildren to understand she stood up for something important.”
  — Unnamed narrator/historian ([03:29])

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Structure and Tone

Rapid-fire, urgent, and factual, the episode captures a world in motion—balancing hard news on global tensions with moments of historical reflection and commentary on shifting norms. The language remains concise, direct, and in keeping with FOX News’s news delivery style.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Get out. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That's what some Americans are being told in the Middle East. Fox has learned told to leave US Military bases in case Iran attacks. As President Trump considers taking action over a deadly crackdown on protesters that could include fast trials and hangings. He tells CBS News, we will take.

[Greg Palkot]

Very strong action if they do such a thing. We will take very strong action.

[Dave Anthony]

And today there are concerns that Iran will begin to execute some of the demonstrators who were arrested over the past two weeks. Fox's Trey Youngst also reports. Human rights organizations say the confirmed death toll in Iran now sits at more than 2500 people. The Foreign ministers of Greenland and Denmark who don't want the US to take control of the Danish territory are in Washington for talks right now with Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Hours after a Trump truth social post that NATO is far more formidable and effective with Greenland in the hands of the US the president added anything less is unacceptable.

[Greg Palkot]

Greenland's prime minister said, if we have to choose between the US And Denmark, we choose Denmark, NATO, the eu. Local media is reporting Denmark is sending military equipment and advanced troops to Greenland, which is preparing for a larger Danish army presence.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Greg Palkot. It's been a week since Renee Good's shooting death in Minneapolis and his anti ice protests rage. Mayor Jacob Fry, a Democrat, tells Fox and friends immigration agents have gone too far if we're talking about arresting violent criminals. Minneapolis does not oppose that. But that's not what is taking place in the streets of our city. President Trump plans to cut federal funding Feb. 1 to sanctuary cities and states.

[Ainsley Earhart]

It's an expansion of earlier threats to cut off resources to so called sanctuary cities themselves. Back in Washington, Trump said the cuts would be, quote, significant when asked by reporters what kind of funding would be affected.

[Dave Anthony]

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[Ainsley Earhart]

This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.

[Dave Anthony]

Jesus, A listening experience that will provide hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow [e-mail] or wherever you listen to podcasts. Hillary Clinton was a no show on Capitol Hill this morning the day after former President Bill Clinton also refused to appear before the Republican led oversight committee in the House to answer questions in a deposition about the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking scheme involving underage girls. Clinton's ignoring subpoenas could lead to contempt of Congress charges. A Clinton lawyer calls this an effort to publicly harass and embarrass them. The Smithsonian is now a day past a Trump administration deadline to make changes or face budget cuts.

[Chris Foster]

It's for a content review to make sure galleries are free of what the White House calls improper ideology. Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch III writes in a staff email. Today we transmitted more information in response to that request, which included digital photographs of labels, placards and other text on public display in several galleries. Two batches had been submitted previously, but not enough to satisfy the demand. First issued last summer, it's focused on operations at eight of the Smithsonian's 21 museums, including the National Museum of American History, Natural History Museum, Air and Space Museum and the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Chris Foster, FOX News A woman who.

[Dave Anthony]

Took a stand for civil rights on a bus in Alabama in 1955 has died, but she's not as well known as Rosa Parks for being arrested, refusing to give up her seat to a white passenger.

[Unnamed Historian or Narrator]

Claudette Colvin, whose defiance took place months before Rosa Parks made history, became a star witness in a landmark lawsuit which overturned bus segregation. And historians say Colvin's actions helped launch a pivotal period in Montgomery. But for decades, she got little recognition, though awareness has grown in recent years, including a biography and a movie in the works from Marvel star Anthony Mackie. Colvin, who was 86, had her juvenile record expunged recently because she wanted her grandchildren and great grandchildren to understand she stood up for something important.

[Dave Anthony]

Lillian Wu, FOX NEWS fell off the dows down 278 points, the NASDAQ's plunging 328. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX NEWS.