11PM ET 01/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 01/13/2026 Newscast

Date: January 14, 2026
Host: Lisa Lucera (Fox News Radio)
Additional Contributors: Ainsley Earhardt, Bret Baier, Jenny Coselda, FOX News Reporters

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise, information-packed roundup of major U.S. and international news for the end of January 13, 2026. Key stories include the ongoing protests in Iran and U.S. policy responses, domestic developments in immigration enforcement, progress on President Trump’s legislative agenda, encouraging U.S. inflation data, and a Grammy Awards announcement. Throughout, the tone is brisk, factual, and urgent.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Response to Iranian Protests ([00:03]–[00:48])

• President Trump weighs options as protests in Iran escalate, with death toll surpassing 2,500 (per an international activist organization).
• The president publicly encourages Iranian protesters and is “considering next steps.”
• Republican Study Committee Spokesperson: “I know exactly what it would be. We have to make a decision, but… I can’t be telling you.” ([00:16])
• Exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi views U.S. support as ‘extremely energizing’:
  “The Iranian people count on this president to follow through on his promise that he made. And this is something that will keep them hopeful that this time they’re not going to be thrown under the bus as they have before.” – Bret Baier reporting Pahlavi’s message ([00:30])

Context:
The protests, initially sparked by economic concerns, have shifted toward anti-regime sentiment.

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2. Justice Department on Minneapolis ICE Shooting ([00:48]–[01:18])

• The DOJ announces no current basis to open a civil rights investigation into the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis.
• Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche offers no public explanation for the decision.
• FBI investigation is ongoing.
• Meanwhile, Los Angeles County considers limiting federal immigration activity on county property.

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3. Los Angeles County Considers “ICE-Free Zones” ([01:18]–[01:48])

• Ainsley Earhardt outlines a proposed ordinance preventing federal immigration agents from using county-owned facilities such as parks for enforcement activities.
• Ordinance would mandate clear signage and require board action within 30 days.

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4. Notable Criminal Justice News ([01:48])

• Kristin Goodwin reports: Actor Kiefer Sutherland arrested in Los Angeles, allegedly for assault against a rideshare driver.

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5. Congressional Republicans Push Trump Agenda ([02:40]–[03:25])

• Lisa Lucera on the GOP’s new legislative push:
  • Republican Study Committee (RSC) framework aims to pass key Trump priorities before year’s end using the reconciliation process (need only a simple majority).
  • “It would be political malpractice if we did not pursue a path of reconciliation.” – Lisa Lucera referencing GOP approach ([02:58])
  • Focus areas: health care, housing affordability, and $1.6 trillion in spending cuts.
  • “Losing just a few votes could sink any bill on Capitol Hill.” – Lisa Lucera ([03:25])

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6. U.S. Inflation Report: Encouraging News ([03:30]–[04:10])

• Jenny Coselda summarizes the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) figures:
  • December monthly inflation: +0.3%
  • Core inflation (excluding food and energy): +0.2%
  • Annual inflation: +2.7%, maintaining improvement since the 2022 high of 9.1%
  • Core annual inflation: +2.6%
• Both readings come in below forecasts, signaling improvement.

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7. Entertainment News: Grammys Host Announced ([04:10]–[04:36])

• Lisa Lucera reports Trevor Noah will host the Grammy Awards for a sixth and final time — also producing.
• Noah is nominated for best audiobook narration/storytelling.
• Event will be broadcast February 1st.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Republican Study Committee Spokesperson:
  “I know exactly what it would be. We have to make a decision, but obviously, I can’t be telling you.” (regarding U.S. response to Iranian protests) [00:16]

• Bret Baier relaying Reza Pahlavi’s message:
  “The Iranian people count on this president to follow through on his promise… this will keep them hopeful that this time they’re not going to be thrown under the bus as they have before.” [00:30]

• Lisa Lucera (on reconciliation):
  “It would be political malpractice if we did not pursue a path of reconciliation.” [02:58]

• Jenny Coselda (on inflation):
  “The CPI has improved significantly from a peak of 9.1% in June of 2022.” [03:30]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Iran Protests & U.S. Policy: 00:03–00:48
• DOJ on Minneapolis ICE Shooting: 00:48–01:18
• LA County ICE-Free Zones Proposal: 01:18–01:48
• Kiefer Sutherland News: 01:48
• GOP Legislative Agenda: 02:40–03:25
• Inflation Report: 03:30–04:10
• Grammys Announcement: 04:10–04:36

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Tone & Coverage

The newscast maintains a fast, focused, and factual tone, prioritizing concise clarity on major legislative, economic, international, and cultural topics of the day.

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Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

Weighing his options. I'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. President Trump says he's considering next steps from the US as the number of dead during protests in Iran is more than 2500, according to an international activist organization.

[Republican Study Committee Spokesperson]

I know exactly what it would be. We have to make a decision, but I can't be, obviously, I can't be telling you.

[Lisa Lucera]

Earlier, the president encouraged Iranians to continue protesting. In a post on social media, exiled Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells Fox's.

[Bret Baier]

Bret Baer president has said has been extremely energizing to the, to the people. The Iranian people count on this president to follow through on his promise that he made. And this is something that will keep them hopeful that this time they're not going to be thrown under the bus as they have before.

[Lisa Lucera]

The protests began several weeks ago over the country's faltering economy and has since turned toward protests against the regime. The Justice Department says there's no current basis to open a civil rights investigation into the killing of Renee Good by an ICE officer in Minneapolis. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche did not elaborate on how the Justice Department came to that conclusion. The FBI continues to investigate the shooting. This says Los Angeles county supervisors are expected to consider a measure addressing federal immigration enforcement.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

The proposed ordinance would create, quote, ICE free zones in Los Angeles county, preventing federal immigration agents from using county owned property, including parks, as operation bases, staging or processing areas. It would also require clear signage stating the property is owned and controlled by the county and cannot be used for what it describes as unauthorized civil law enforcement, including immigration enforcement. The motion calls on the LA County Board of Supervisors to place the ordinance on its agenda within 30 days.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin in Los Angeles, actor Kiefer Sutherland has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a rideshare driver. In Los Angeles, America's listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

Framework for passing President Trump's agenda before the end of the year.

[Republican Study Committee Spokesperson]

The Republican Study Committee, the largest House GOP caucus on Capitol Hill, wants to utilize reconciliation for a second time this Congress. It's the process used to pass the One Big beautiful Bill act with a simple majority in both chambers.

[Lisa Lucera]

It would be political malpract this if we did not pursue a path of reconciliation.

[Republican Study Committee Spokesperson]

Chairman August flueger says the RSC's framework includes legislation focused on health care and housing affordability, with the goal of cutting spending by $1.6 trillion. But getting a bill across the finish line will be a challenge with a slim GOP majority. Losing just a few votes could sink any bill on Capitol Hill.

[Lisa Lucera]

Ryan Schmelz, Fox News Encouraging readings released today in the latest report on inflation.

[Jenny Coselda]

Prices rose in December at a modest 3/10 of a percent as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Excluding food and energy, the increase was 0.2%. For the year ending in December, the CPI was up 2.7%. 2.7 matches the November number and is tied for the lowest inflation measured by the CPI since May. CPI was up 2.6% on an annual basis excluding food and energy. Both core readings came in below forecasts. The CPI has improved significantly from a peak of 9.1% in June of 2022. Jenny Coselda, Fox News the Grammy Awards.

[Lisa Lucera]

Have announced Trevor Noah will host next month for the sixth and final time. And the Recording Academy says Noah will also serve as executive producer. Noah, who has won four Grammys, is up for an award this year for best audiobook narration and storytelling recording. The grammys will air February 1st from Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount. Plus, I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

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