11PM ET 01/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, January 7, 2026

Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: January 8, 2026

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Overview

This episode provides fast-paced, concise reporting on the top news events shaping the day. Major topics include a controversial shooting involving a Homeland Security officer in Minneapolis, U.S. actions in Venezuela and the international response, a lawsuit challenging Utah’s book banning law, new federal nutrition guidelines, and an unprecedented streak of nominations for the film One Battle after Another at the Screen Actors Guild awards.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Homeland Security Shooting in Minneapolis

[00:02 – 01:00]

• Incident: A Homeland Security/ICE officer shot and killed Renee Good in Minneapolis.
• Official Justification:
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem states the officer acted in self-defense.
  • The woman was allegedly harassing, stalking, and impeding officers’ work, blocking them with her vehicle.
  • Claimed the woman attempted to run over officers when shot.
• State Reaction:
  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz warned that having federal agents in the state could lead to violence and declared, “we do not need any further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough.” (Guest Commentator, 00:43)
  • Walz put the National Guard on notice.
• Notable Quote:
  • “He acted in self defense.” – Lisa Licera (00:02)
  • “ICE officers and agents approached the vehicle of the individual in question who was blocking the officers in with her vehicle and she had been stalking and impeding their work all throughout the day.” – Ainsley Earhardt (00:22)

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2. Congressional Response to Venezuela and International Fallout

[01:01 – 02:00]

• Democratic Criticism:
  • Senator Chris Murphy criticizes the Biden administration for lacking a stabilization plan for Venezuela following the operation to remove Nicolás Maduro.
  • Murphy alleges the administration plans to “steal the oil and use leverage over the oil to try to micromanage the country on a day to day basis” and warns it’s “a recipe for disaster.” (Guest Commentator, 01:08)
• Republican Stance:
  • Most Republicans express confidence in the administration’s actions.
• International Reaction:
  • Colombian President Gustavo Petro calls the operation “an abhorrent violation of sovereignty.”
• Trump’s Involvement:
  • Trump claims to have spoken to Petro, inviting him to the White House and discussing “drugs and other disagreements.”
  • Notes previous sanctions on Petro and his officials.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Their plan seems to be to steal the oil and use the leverage over the oil to try to micromanage the country on a day to day basis. That sounds like a recipe for disaster.” – Guest Commentator (01:08)

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3. Utah Book Ban Lawsuit

[02:36 – 03:26]

• Legal Action:
  • The ACLU of Utah, representing Kurt Vonnegut’s estate and other authors, files a lawsuit against Utah’s “sensitive materials” law.
  • Plaintiffs describe the law as modern-day “book burning” that violates First Amendment rights.
• Specifics:
  • A book is automatically banned from Utah public schools if at least three school districts or two of five charter schools deem it “sensitive.”
  • Utah has raised its tally of banned books to 22, including titles underlying popular musicals/films like “Wicked.”
• Notable Quote:
  • “…partaking in modern day book burning and trampling on First Amendment protections.” – Lillian Wu (02:42)

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4. Federal Nutrition Guidance Overhaul

[03:26 – 03:55]

• Major Update:
  • The government revamps nutrition guidelines, notably changing the look of the decades-old food pyramid.
• Leadership’s Message:
  • Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. advocates: “Eat real food with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and whole grains.” (03:40)
  • Warns against processed foods heavy in additives, sugar, and salt, describing them as damaging to health.
• Policy Impact:
  • The updated guidelines inform SNAP benefits and school meal programs.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “It’s upside down, a lot of you will say, but it was actually upside down before and we just righted it.” – Guest Commentator (03:33)
  • “Highly processed foods loaded with additives, added sugar and excess salt damage health and should be avoided.” – Guest Commentator (03:49)

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5. ‘One Battle after Another’ Sweeps SAG Award Nominations

[04:07 – 04:36]

• Awards News:
  • Paul Thomas Anderson’s film garners seven nominations, the most in the 31-year SAG Awards history.
  • Recognition for Best Ensemble plus nods for cast members Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infinity, Sean Penn, and more.

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Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• “He acted in self defense.” – Lisa Licera (00:02)
• “ICE officers and agents approached the vehicle of the individual in question who was blocking the officers in with her vehicle and she had been stalking and impeding their work all throughout the day.” – Ainsley Earhardt (00:22)
• “We do not need any further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough.” – Guest Commentator [relaying Tim Walz’s remarks] (00:43)
• “Their plan seems to be to steal the oil… that sounds like a recipe for disaster.” – Guest Commentator (01:08)
• “…partaking in modern day book burning and trampling on First Amendment protections.” – Lillian Wu (02:42)
• “It’s upside down, a lot of you will say, but it was actually upside down before and we just righted it.” – Guest Commentator (03:33)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Minneapolis Shooting Coverage - 00:02–01:00
• Venezuela Policy & World Response - 01:01–02:00
• Utah Book Ban Lawsuit - 02:36–03:26
• Federal Nutrition Guideline Update - 03:26–03:55
• SAG Awards Nominations - 04:07–04:36

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Tone and Style

The podcast delivers news with a direct and urgent tone, blending official statements, quick-paced reporting, and brief commentary. It remains matter-of-fact, giving listeners the skeleton outline of each story while letting direct speaker quotes add color and immediacy.

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This summary captures the critical news stories covered in the Fox News 11PM ET Hourly Update for January 7, 2026, providing context, direct quotes, and clear segment breakdowns for those seeking a comprehensive overview.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

He acted in self defense. I'm Lisa Licera of Fox News. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the immigration officer who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis this morning in a res uv was protecting himself and his fellow officers. She claims the woman, later identified as Renee Good, was part of a group that were harassing officers.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

ICE officers and agents approached the vehicle of the individual in question who was blocking the officers in with her vehicle and she had been stalking and impeding their work all throughout the day.

[Lisa Licera]

Noem says the woman tried to run them down when she was shot. Minnesota Governor Tim Wall says he told people someone could get hurt as a result of federal agents in the state. And he said we do not need.

[Guest Commentator]

Any further help from the federal government. To Donald Trump and Kristi Noem, you've done enough.

[Lisa Licera]

And Walls has put the National Guard on notice, meaning they could be called up. Some Senate Democrats demanding a public hearing on the action in Venezuela. And after meeting with administration officials today.

[Senator Chris Murphy]

Senator Chris Murphy torched the administration for what he believes is a lack of a plan to stabilize Venezuela.

[Guest Commentator]

Their plan seems to be to steal the oil and use the leverage over the oil to try to micromanage the country on a day to day basis. That sounds like a recipe for disaster.

[Senator Chris Murphy]

Republicans have mostly been supportive and confident in the administration's actions since the operation to remove Nicolas Maduro from office.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Ryan Schmells on Capitol Hill. Columb President Gustavo Petro has called the US Action against Maduro an abhorrent violation of sovereignty. But President Trump posted on Truth Social the two spoke by phone and invited him to the White House, saying the two spoke about drugs and other disagreements. In October, the Trump administration imposed sanctions on Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Licera]

Fox a lawsuit filed over one state's book ban.

[Lillian Wu]

Utah hit with a lawsuit from the American Civil Liberties Union of Utah on behalf of the estate of Kurt Vonnegut and other acclaimed authors who argue the state's sensitive materials law is unconstitutional, claiming it's partaking in modern day book burning and trampling on First Amendment protections. The complaint comes a day after Utah upped its tally of banned books to 22 with the addition of three works, including the one the popular musical and wicked movies are based on. A book must be removed from all public schools in the state if at least three school districts or at least two and five charter schools determine it amounts to objective, sensitive material as defined by Utah code. Lillian Wu, Fox News the Trump administration.

[Lisa Licera]

Is overhauling federal nutrition guidance.

[Jared Halpern]

The food pyramid seen in school cafeterias for decades has a makeover.

[Guest Commentator]

It's upside down, a lot of you will say, but it was actually upside down before and we just righted it.

[Jared Halpern]

Health and Human Services secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. Says the message is simple. Eat real food with an emphasis on fresh vegetables and whole grains.

[Guest Commentator]

Highly processed foods loaded with additives, added sugar and excess salt damage health and should be avoided.

[Jared Halpern]

The updated dietary guidelines provide a foundation for federal nutrition programs and policies, including SNAP benefits and meal options for school children. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox.

[Lisa Licera]

News Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle after Another dominates the Screen Actors Guild actor awards with seven nominations. In the 31 years of the awards formerly known as the SAG Awards, no movie has received more nominations. The film has been nominated for best ensemble. In addition to the ensemble, individual actors and including Leonardo DiCaprio, Chase Infinity, Sean Penn and others have also been nominated. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

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