11PM ET 01/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 11PM ET 01/11/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 12, 2026
Theme: Coverage of breaking U.S. and world news, with a focus on government investigations, international tensions, domestic incidents, and major entertainment events.

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Episode Overview

This fast-paced Fox News newscast delivers critical late-night updates, including an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, U.S.-Iran tensions and U.S. military movements, domestic protests and violence, notable Golden Globe winners, and the passing of a major New Jersey politician. The tone is urgent, direct, and focused on headline-driven reporting.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell

[00:02–01:00]

• Announcement: The U.S. Attorney’s Office is conducting a criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

• Reason: Whether Powell was truthful in his congressional testimony about renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters.

• Political Tension: President Trump previously pressured Powell to lower rates more quickly; Powell’s reluctance, citing inflation fears, became a political flashpoint.

• Powell’s Response: He released a video suggesting political retaliation motivates the investigation.

  "Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job the Senate confirmed me to do with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people."
  — Jerome Powell (quoted by Ted Lindner), [00:48]

• Recent Fed Moves: The Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by a small amount.

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U.S. Response to Iranian Protests

[01:07–01:44]

• Briefing Scheduled: A team will brief President Trump on Tuesday about potential intervention options, including military action, in response to Iranian government crackdowns on protesters.

• Iran’s Stance: Iranian leaders threaten counterattacks if the U.S. launches strikes.

• Military Logistics: No U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups are currently in the region. Movements are anticipated but will take time.

  "As military options go, none appear immediate... One of those carriers is likely to be dispatched to the Middle East in the coming days. Might take a week to get there, though."
  — Garrett Tinney, [01:18]

• Death Toll: Activists claim at least 538 protesters have been killed during two weeks of unrest in Iran.

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Protests & Violence in the U.S.

[02:32–03:21]

• California Incident: A U-Haul truck drove into a group of pro-Iranian protesters in Westwood, California. One injury reported; bystanders confronted the driver.

• ICE Protest Fallout: Protests erupted in Minneapolis and other cities over the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent. Large crowds surrounded ICE agents, and activists distributed flyers for anti-ICE participation.

  "Activists were handing out flyers encouraging people to sign up and take part in anti ICE activities, which federal officials say are ramping up across the country and making it more dangerous to enforce the law."
  — Unnamed Activist (reported), [02:56]

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83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Highlights

[03:21–03:52]

• Ceremony: Hosted by Nikki Glaser at the Beverly Hilton.
• Winners:
  • Best Animated Film: "K Pop Demon Hunters"
  • Best Director: Paul Thomas Anderson ("One Battle After Another")
  • Best Actor (Comedy/Musical): Timothée Chalamet ("Marty Supreme")
  • Best Actress (Comedy/Musical): Rose Byrne ("If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You")
• More Info: Complete winners list to be posted on Fox News website.

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Other Major Headlines

[03:52–04:29]

• Officer Shot in South Carolina: In an "ambush style attack," a police officer was wounded in Greenville County. The suspect was killed in a later confrontation.
• Passing of a Political Figure: Former acting New Jersey Governor Richard "Dick" Cody, the longest-serving state legislator, has died.

  "He served as acting governor twice for the state." — Ted Lindner, [04:26]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jerome Powell’s Stand on Integrity:
  "Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats..."
  — Jerome Powell (via Ted Lindner), [00:48]
• On Iranian Tension and U.S. Military Delay:
  "...None appear immediate. There are no aircraft carrier strike groups in the region..."
  — Garrett Tinney, [01:18]
• Activists Mobilized Against ICE:
  "...handing out flyers encouraging people to sign up and take part in anti ICE activities..."
  — Unnamed Activist (reported), [02:56]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Fed Chair Investigation: [00:02–01:00]
• Iran Protest Response: [01:07–01:44]
• US Domestic Protest/Violence: [02:32–03:21]
• Golden Globe Highlights: [03:21–03:52]
• Officer Shooting & Political Passing: [03:52–04:29]

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Closing

This episode delivers a concise, packed report on urgent developments in U.S. politics, foreign policy, civil unrest, entertainment, and public safety, featuring direct reports and official statements while maintaining Fox News’ brisk, informative style.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

An investigation into the chair of the Federal Reserve. I'm Ted Lindner, fox news. The U.S. attorney's office announcing that on Sunday, opening that criminal investigation. And a Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell says they're looking into whether he was being honest about renovations on Fed headquarters. In Washington, fox's Jill Nadeau with the latest.

[Jill Nadeau]

President Trump has often demanded Fed Chair Jerome Powell lower interest rates, saying it'll pump up the US Economy. But Powell didn't do it right away due to concerns it could spur inflation. All this happened as the Fed headquarters were getting renovated. Powell testified to Congress about that. And now the DOJ is looking into whether he was forthcoming in that testimony. Powell put out a video saying the investigation's really being done because he angered the president.

[Ted Lindner]

Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job the Senate confirmed me to do with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people.

[Jill Nadeau]

The Fed has recently cut interest rates by a small amount. In Washington, Jill Naito, FOX News.

[Ted Lindner]

Meantime, a team will brief President Trump Tuesday on his options for intervening on behalf of protesters in Iran. The Wall Street Journal reporting those options, including taking military action, we've heard now.

[Garrett Tinney]

From the Iranian regime saying they are threatening counterattacks should the Trump administration decide that to launch strikes inside Iran. And as military options go, none appear immediate. There are no aircraft carrier strike groups in the region. Ford remains in the Caribbean, George Washington and Lincoln in the western Pacific. One of those carriers is likely to be dispatched to the Middle east in the coming days. Might take a week to get there, though. There are strike aircraft in the region.

[Ted Lindner]

And activists say the number of people killed in the Iranian crackdown over two weeks of protest has soared to at least 538 people, with many more feared dead. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

A U Haul truck plowed into a group of protesters in Westwood, California, Sunday. This during a demonstration in support of the Iranian people. One person reportedly injured. Cell phone video showing people punching the driver as they tried to pull him from the truck. That driver has not yet been identified in Minneapolis. People upset over the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent last week in Minneapolis, flooding the streets of many cities around the country.

[Unnamed Activist]

Activ were handing out flyers encouraging people to sign up and take part in anti ICE activities, which federal officials say are ramping up across the country and making it more dangerous to enforce the law. Agents had a large crowd gathering around them as they were carrying out an immigration enforcement operation and that crowd swarmed the agents cars after they detained one person and then drove away.

[Ted Lindner]

And that was Fox's Garrett Tinney. Tonight, the 83rd annual Golden Globe Awards happening at the Beverly Hilton. Nikki Glaser back to roast celebrities as the Golden Globes host. Some of the winners so far. Best animated film winner went to K Pop Demon Hunters. The best director was Paul Thomas Anderson for one battle after another. Best actor in a comedy or musical went to Timothee Chalamet for Marty Supreme. Best actress in a comedy or musical went to Rose Byrne for if I had legs, I'd kick you. The full list of winners will be up later on [e-mail] a South Carolina police officer shot and wounded while sitting in his patrol car Sunday in what one official called an ambush style attack. Local sheriff's deputies later shot and killed a suspect in that shootout that, according to authorities, the officer treated her to the hospital and released. Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis described the shooting as an ambush style attack in a video from the scene posted on Facebook. And Richard Dick Cody, a former acting governor of New Jersey and the longest serving legislator in the state's history, has died, his wife Mary Jo, confirming her husband's death today. He served as acting governor twice for the state. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.

[Jill Nadeau]

This is Ainsley Earhart.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Thank you for joining me for the.

[Ted Lindner]

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