Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, January 9, 2026

Host: Lisa Licera
Date: January 10, 2026
Duration: ~4 minutes (primary news content)

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update provides concise coverage of top headlines from January 9, 2026. Major stories include civil unrest in Minneapolis over a shooting involving ICE, updates on an officer-involved shooting in Portland, President Trump's new oil deal with Venezuela, details on a deadly fire in Switzerland, a national flu update, a consumer recall on wireless chargers, and a protest by San Francisco rideshare drivers against autonomous vehicles.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Protests After ICE Shooting

• [00:02] Lisa Licera reports on ongoing protests in Minneapolis after an ICE agent fatally shot a woman, Renee Goode.
• [00:17] CJ Papa provides context from the ground, explaining the protestors' intentions:

  “Folks here… want to make sure ICE agents, if they are staying here, get as little sleep as possible.”

• State Attorney General Keith Ellison is seeking public video of the incident.
• DHS claims Renee Goode "deliberately drove into officers" and the shooting was justified.

2. Portland Customs and Border Patrol Shooting

• [00:51] Portland Police Chief Bob Day updates the public:
  • The injured couple are in federal custody and have a "nexus to involvement with [Trende Aragua]”—a Venezuelan gang.

  • “Chief Day did not provide details... other than to say the conclusion was based on a statement this summer from a Venezuelan immigrant shooting victim.” [01:06]

  • Both individuals have criminal records.
• DHS labels them "criminal illegal aliens".

3. President Trump’s Venezuelan Oil Deal

• [01:25] Lisa Licera: Before heading to Mar-a-Lago, Trump met with oil executives on a deal for $100 billion in US investment in Venezuela’s petroleum sector.
• [01:33] CJ Papa quotes Trump:

  “Some people would say it’s a miracle what we’ve done and Venezuela’s happy. I think they’re all going to be happy.” [01:36]

• US military seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean, underscoring ongoing oil tensions.

4. Deadly Fire at a Swiss Ski Resort

• [02:31] Lisa Licera: Switzerland honors 40 people who died in a New Year’s Eve fire at La Constellation Bar, Crans-Montana.
• [02:37] CJ Papa:
  • Heroic recognition for firefighters.
  • Church bells tolled for five minutes nationwide.
  • The fire started from sparkling candles on champagne bottles too close to the ceiling.
  • DNA samples were needed to identify some victims due to the severity of burns:

    “...burned so severe officials needed families to supply DNA samples just to identify some victims.” [02:41]

  • 116 injured, fire safety inspections had lapsed since 2019.
• Swiss authorities have opened a criminal investigation into the bar managers.

5. US Flu Season Update

• [03:22] Lisa Licera:
  • Flu infections are slowly declining, but deaths and hospitalizations are rising.
  • Declines noted in medical visits and number of states with high activity.
  • The CDC is unsure if the flu season has peaked.

6. Exploding Wireless Charger Recall

• [03:44] Ainslie Earhart:
  • 13,000 ILO Ray magnetic wireless chargers sold at TJ Maxx and Marshalls recalled due to explosion risk.

  • “...can explode while in use, posing a fire and burn hazard... Do not throw this lithium ion device in the trash or general recycling.” [03:51]

  • Consumers urged to stop using and request a refund; dispose cautiously via hazardous waste channels.

7. San Francisco Rideshare Drivers Protest Robo Taxis

• [04:16] Lisa Licera: Reports that Lyft and Uber drivers protest Waymo’s self-driving Robo taxis in San Francisco.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• CJ Papa (Minneapolis Protesters):

  “They want to do everything they can to make sure that ICE agents, if they are staying here, that they get as little sleep as possible.” [00:17]

• President Trump (on Venezuela oil deal):

  “Some people would say it's a miracle actually what we've done and Venezuela's happy. I think they're all going to be happy.” [01:36]

• CJ Papa (on Swiss fire victims):

  “...burned so severe officials needed families to supply DNA samples just to identify some victims.” [02:41]

• Ainslie Earhart (charger recall instructions):

  “Do not throw this lithium ion device in the trash or general recycling. It poses a fire risk, so check with your municipal hazardous waste collection center.” [03:55]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] Minneapolis protest after ICE shooting
• [00:51] Portland shooting by Customs and Border Patrol
• [01:25] Trump’s Venezuela oil deal and Caribbean tanker seizure
• [02:31] Switzerland ski resort fire, national remembrance
• [03:22] CDC flu season update
• [03:44] Wireless charger recall
• [04:16] San Francisco rideshare drivers protest self-driving taxis

Tone

The tone of the episode is urgent, straightforward, and authoritative, with reporters and officials providing direct updates on breaking and developing stories.

This episode provides a tightly packed news summary, offering listeners essential information on national and international incidents, public safety updates, and consumer alerts.