Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 01/08/2026 Newscast

Date: January 9, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a fast-paced summary of major national and international news stories as of January 9, 2026. Topics covered include a controversial police shooting in Portland, escalating protests in Minneapolis, new legal and political moves regarding Venezuela, landmark Senate action on presidential war powers, a ruling on Head Start, notable crime updates, political campaign announcements, and unexpected changes in NASA’s space mission. The tone throughout remains urgent, direct, and focused on the latest developments.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Portland Shooting and Political Fallout

• Oregon Governor Tina Kotak's Response
  [00:03]

  • Two people were shot in Portland, traced to alleged ties with the Trende Aragua gang.
  • Governor Kotak blames the Trump administration:

    "We are all shaken and outraged by another terrible, unnecessary, violent event instigated by the reckless agenda of the Trump administration."
    — Gov. Kotak ([00:08])

• Uncertainty Over Immigration Tie
  [00:30]

  • Law enforcement does not know if the incident was immigration-related or which federal agencies were involved.

• DHS Statement
  [00:38]

  • DHS says the incident escalated after border agents identified themselves and the vehicle tried to hit them, prompting defensive gunfire.
  • The Multnomah County DA is investigating.

2. Minneapolis Protests Over Fatal Shooting

• Escalating Demonstrations
  [00:55]

  • Ongoing unrest after a woman was shot and killed by an immigration officer.
  • "Hundreds of people are taking part... More than a dozen people arrested here today, several for throwing bottles at Border Patrol. Agents have had to use tear gas and pepper balls to break up the crowd a few times."
    — Correspondent ([00:56])

• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem’s Defense
  [01:07]

  • Secretary Kristi Noem claims the woman, Renee Good, drove toward an ICE officer who then acted in self-defense.

• Investigation Calls
  [01:10]

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz wants state involvement in the investigation after the FBI announces its takeover.

3. Maduro’s Capture and U.S. Politics

• Trump Defends Decision
  [01:16]

  • Deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro faces a U.S. trial for narco-terrorism.

  • President Trump tells Fox's Sean Hannity:

    "Well, it wasn't a hard decision. Democrats wanted him and Republicans wanted him and nobody had what it takes to get him."
    — President Trump, via Ainsley Earhart ([01:35])

  • On lack of action from predecessors:

    "Didn't want to get him."
    — Reporter ([01:42]) "I don't know. Something happened."
    — Ainsley Earhart ([01:43])

• Senate Limits on Trump’s Power
  [01:44]

  • The Senate, with five GOP senators joining Democrats, advances a War Powers resolution to restrict further strikes against Venezuela.

4. Ruling on Head Start Funding and DEI Ban

• Federal Judge’s Decision
  [02:30]
  • A suit alleged the Trump administration unlawfully cut Head Start staffing and purged DEI-related words.
  • A Wisconsin director cited a list of nearly 200 banned words, including “Native American,” “black,” and “women,” conflicting with legal reporting requirements.
  • Judge rules directors can’t be punished for using such language and blocks further staff cuts.

5. Crime & Political Campaigns

• Salt Lake City Funeral Shooting
  [03:17]

  • Two killed, six injured outside a church — stemmed from a funeral guest dispute.

• Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s Reelection Bid
  [03:33]

  • Shapiro, a potential 2028 presidential candidate, launches his reelection campaign, highlights bipartisan accomplishments, and a quick overpass repair.
  • Quotes from campaign video:

    "Together, we've gotten a whole lot done on issues that have been stuck for decades, but there's always more to do." ([03:41])

  • Memoir covers his career, faith, rumored VP vetting, and the arson attack on his home.

6. Space News: NASA Mission Cut Short

• Medical Emergency on ISS
  [04:14]
  • Medical issue forces an early return for the US-Japanese-Russian crew of four from the International Space Station.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Gov. Tina Kotak on Portland Shooting:

  "We are all shaken and outraged by another terrible, unnecessary, violent event instigated by the reckless agenda of the Trump administration."
  ([00:08])

• President Trump on capturing Maduro:

  "Well, it wasn't a hard decision. Democrats wanted him and Republicans wanted him and nobody had what it takes to get him."
  ([01:35])

• Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro on his record:

  "Together, we've gotten a whole lot done on issues that have been stuck for decades, but there's always more to do."
  ([03:41])

Segment Timestamps

• Portland Shooting: 00:03 – 00:38
• Minneapolis Protests: 00:55 – 01:10
• Maduro & Trump: 01:16 – 01:44
• Senate Resolution: 01:44
• Head Start Lawsuit Ruling: 02:30 – 03:17
• Salt Lake City Shooting: 03:17
• Shapiro Reelection: 03:33 – 03:50
• NASA Mission Abbreviated: 04:14

This episode exemplifies Fox News’s brisk, info-heavy format, linking local violence to national political narratives, tracking legal challenges to federal actions, and providing listeners with immediate political and scientific developments.