Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 01/06/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Lacera
Date: January 7, 2026
Duration: ~4:30
Main Theme:
A concise roundup of the latest U.S. and global news developments, including U.S. oil policy with Venezuela, Ukraine peace talks, an immigration fraud investigation in Minnesota, abortion rights in Wyoming, Pamela Smart’s resentencing appeal, media business news, and leadership changes at NASCAR.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. U.S. Oil Operations in Venezuela & Profits Distribution

• President Trump announces the U.S. will take 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, with profits intended to benefit both Venezuelans and Americans.
  • Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-OH) responds:

    “The US should get its money back… We deserve to be reimbursed for the cost that it took financially to free Venezuela.” (00:03, 00:21)

  • White House to meet with oil executives (Exxon, Chevron, ConocoPhillips) on Friday to discuss the initiative (00:27).
  • This move follows the Brooklyn federal court appearance of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife, who pled not guilty to narco-terrorism charges (00:34).

2. Ukraine Security Commitments & Peace Talks

• New Western Commitment: U.S. and European allies are finalizing security protocols for Ukraine as part of recent Paris peace talks (00:44).
  • US Special Envoy Steve Witkop:

    “So that the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.” – Jared Halpern (quoting Whitkop, 01:02)

  • British and French troops may serve in Ukraine under U.S.-led ceasefire monitoring; discussions also focus on a prosperity agreement for Ukraine’s postwar recovery (01:07–01:22).

3. Major Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis

• Department of Homeland Security launches its “biggest immigration enforcement operation yet” in Minneapolis (01:22).
  • Tom Homan (Fox’s Border Contributor) explains:

    “Why are they being prioritized for now? Because billions of dollars fraud has been uncovered.” (01:36)

  • Federal authorities investigate up to $1 billion in claimed fraud at daycare, health care, and other government-funded organizations—primarily targeting the Somali community (01:40).

4. Wyoming Supreme Court Upholds Abortion Rights

• Wyoming Supreme Court strikes down state bans on abortion pills and tight restrictions, ruling such laws violate the state's health care access amendment (02:31).
  • Eben Brown:

    “The court decided the laws violate the Wyoming State Constitution’s amendment ensuring access to health care.” (02:35)

  • Plaintiffs included Wyoming’s lone abortion clinic, two doctors, and four women (02:40).

5. Pamela Smart Seeks Sentence Reduction

• Pamela Smart, imprisoned for her role in her husband’s 1990 murder, files for a sentence reduction in NY and NH (03:08).
  • Held at Bedford Hills Correctional Facility for Women (03:14).

6. Netflix and WWE Expand Partnership

• The Hollywood Reporter reveals Netflix and WWE’s deepening relationship via a new multi-year content deal, following the expiration of WWE’s previous agreement with Peacock (03:29).
  • Jared Halpern:

    “Netflix is also the new US home for WWE’s library of premium live events.” (03:38)

  • Weekly specials like “Smackdown” remain with NBC/Peacock and ESPN holds rights to other events (03:45).

7. NASCAR Leadership Change

• NASCAR Commissioner Steve Phelps announces resignation after 20+ years, following revelations of inflammatory texts during revenue-sharing negotiations at a federal trial (04:07).
  • Will depart at month’s end, just before race season (04:17).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sen. Bernie Moreno on Venezuela:

  “We deserve to be reimbursed for the cost that it took financially to free Venezuela.” (00:21)

• Special Envoy Witkop/Reportage on Ukraine:

  “So that the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.” (01:02)

• Tom Homan on Minneapolis immigration raid:

  “Why are they being prioritized for now? Because billions of dollars fraud has been uncovered.” (01:36)

• Eben Brown on Wyoming abortion ruling:

  “The court decided the laws violate the Wyoming State Constitution’s amendment ensuring access to health care.” (02:35)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Venezuela Oil Policy & Profits: 00:03–00:27
• Maduro Court Case: 00:27–00:34
• Ukraine Peace Talks & Security: 00:44–01:22
• Immigration Enforcement Minneapolis: 01:22–01:40
• Wyoming Abortion Ruling: 02:31–02:40
• Pamela Smart Update: 03:08–03:14
• Netflix–WWE Deal: 03:29–03:45
• NASCAR Commissioner Resigns: 04:07–04:17

This episode delivers a whirlwind tour of the day's most critical and buzzworthy stories—focusing on U.S. policy moves, international affairs, high-profile legal battles, and major entertainment and sports business developments. Each story is covered in the swift, direct style of a top-of-the-hour newscast.