11PM ET 01/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET 01/19/2026 Newscast

Date: January 20, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
The newscast delivers timely updates on national and international headlines ranging from legal and political controversies to humanitarian crises and major industry shifts.

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Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. DOJ Investigation: St. Paul Church Protest

• [00:02–00:22]
  • Protesters disrupted a church service in St. Paul, chanting "ICE out."
  • Renee Goode’s perspective:

    "What you saw there was anti Christian, anti law enforcement rioters storming a church in this country."
    (Renee Goode, 00:14)

  • St. Paul Police are investigating the event as disorderly conduct.
  • The Department of Justice is appealing a federal ruling limiting officers' power to detain or use tear gas on peaceful protestors.

2. Death in ICE Custody — El Paso, Texas

• [00:22–01:20]
  • Victor Manuel Diaz, a 36-year-old Nicaraguan national, was found unresponsive in an ICE facility in El Paso. Initial findings suggest suicide, though the official cause is under investigation.
  • Diaz entered the U.S. illegally in March 2024 and was transferred from Minneapolis earlier this month.
  • ICE’s detention center at Fort Bliss is among the largest in the country.

3. Unrest in Iran: Rising Death Toll & US-Iran Tensions

• [01:20–01:49]
  • Over 5,000 dead and thousands injured in anti-government protests.
  • President Massoud Possesskian of Iran warns:

    "Any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war."
    (Reported by Fox News, 01:30)

  • Former President Trump, responding in Politico, calls for new leadership in Iran and signals U.S. may be preparing for action.
  • Israel remains on high alert as regional tensions rise.
  • Mass arrests in Iran:

    "The total number arrested, reportedly 25,000."
    (Trey Inks, Tel Aviv, 01:49)

4. Michigan School Shooting Case — Prosecutor Under Scrutiny

• [02:31–03:16]
  • Oakland County prosecutor Karen McDonald accused of ethical violations in the Crumbley case (parents of the school shooter).
  • Allegations include withholding evidence and leveraging media for political gain, potentially prejudicing the trial.
  • The Crumbleys sentenced to at least 10 years for supplying the murder weapon.
  • Oakland County maintains confidence in their work and the verdict.

5. Chile Wildfires: Widespread Disaster

• [03:16–03:32]
  • Central and southern Chile face devastating wildfires:
    • At least 19 deaths
    • Over 50,000 displaced
    • Thousands of acres scorched
  • Firefighters continue to battle the flames amid challenging conditions.

6. Railroad Merger: Union Pacific & Norfolk Southern

• [03:32–04:11]
  • Surface Transportation Board asked for more data before approving the merger.
  • Additional documentation needed on market share projections.
  • The merger, if approved, would establish the first coast-to-coast U.S. rail network.
  • Regulatory hurdles have delayed the process.

7. Obituary: Valentino, Iconic Italian Designer

• [04:11–04:28]
  • Legendary designer Valentino has passed away at age 93.
  • Renowned for his glamorous gowns, he was beloved by global royalty, first ladies, and stars.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• "What you saw there was anti Christian, anti law enforcement rioters storming a church in this country."
  Renee Goode, on the St. Paul incident ([00:14])

• "Any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war."
  President Massoud Possesskian of Iran ([01:30])

• "The total number arrested, reportedly 25,000."
  Trey Inks, on mass arrests in Iran ([01:49])

• "Oakland county prosecutor Karen McDonald is being accused... of putting winning over justice and using the case against Jennifer and James Crumbley to advance her political career."
  Jeff Manasso, on Michigan case allegations ([02:37])

• "Union Pacific says it will provide additional information... The Union Pacific Norfolk Southern merger will create a single company controlling coast to coast rail shipments for the first time in U.S. history."
  Fox News report, on railroad merger ([03:32])

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• St. Paul Church Protest & DOJ Appeal: 00:02–00:22
• ICE Custody Death: 00:22–01:20
• Iran Unrest & US Response: 01:20–01:49
• Israel High Alert & Iran Arrests: 01:49
• Michigan School Shooting Case: 02:31–03:16
• Chile Wildfires: 03:16–03:32
• Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern Merger: 03:32–04:11
• Valentino Obituary: 04:11–04:28

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This newscast offered concise, impactful updates on both domestic and international events, with a focus on ongoing investigations, legal challenges, international crises, and significant business developments—all delivered in the clear and assertive tone characteristic of FOX News.

Transcript

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The Justice Department investigating. I'm Lisa Licera. Fox News. After protestors disrupted a church service in St Paul yesterday chanting ice out. And Renee Goode, what you saw there.

[B]

Was anti Christian, anti law enforcement rioters storming a church in this country.

[A]

Deputy attorney Todd Blanche, St. Paul Police actively probing the incident as a disorderly conduct investigation. This as the Department of Justice has notified a federal appeals court that will appeal a ruling that federal officers in the Minneapolis area cannot detain or tear gas peaceful protesters who are not obstructing authorities. Federal immigration officials say a Nicaraguan national died while in custody in Texas.

[C]

Immigration and Customs Enforcement revealing Victor manuel Diaz, a 36 year old detainee from Nicaragua was found unresponsive last week at Camp East Montana in El Paso, Texas explaining they believe he died by suicide but the official cause of his death remains under investigation. According to ICE, Diaz entered the US illegally in March of 2024. He was taken into custody earlier this month in Minneapolis and was transferred to Texas. Camp East Montana on the US Army's Fort Bliss base in El Paso is one of the largest ICE detention facilities.

[A]

In the U.S. fox's Kristen Goodwin a government official now saying at least 5,000 people have died and thousands more hurt in anti government demonstrations in IR On.

[D]

Sunday, Iran's President Massoud Possesskian warned any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war. President Trump responded to those remarks saying in an interview with Politico that it's time to look for new leadership in Iran in preparation for possible US Action against Iran. Israel is keeping its military on high alert.

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Fox has Trey Inks in Tel Aviv. The total number arrested, reportedly 25,000. America is listening to Fox News.

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[A]

A landmark school shooting case in Michigan getting another look over claimed the prosecutor crossed ethical lines.

[F]

The Detroit Free Press reports that Oakland county prosecutor Karen McDonald is being accused by a former Wayne county prosecutor of putting winning over justice and using the case against Jennifer and James Crumbley to advance her political career. That McDonald withheld evidence, protected key witnesses and used the media and a public relations firm to allegedly prejudice the defendants early on while a gag order was in place. The Crumbly's sentenced to at least 10 years in prison for providing the gun their then 15 year old son used to kill The Oakland county attorney's office saying it's proud of their work and of the verdicts. Jeff Manasso, FOX News Firefighters in Chile.

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Battling forest fires that have killed at least 19 people and forced 50,000 to leave their homes as they sweep through thousands of acres in the center and the south of the country. Union Pacific says it's ready to provide the necessary information to wrap up its merger with Norfolk Southern.

[B]

Union Pacific says it will provide additional information requested by the Surface Transportation Board, which last week declared its merger application with Norfolk Southern incomplete. The companies were invited to revise and resubmit the application. Regulators wanted more information on the combined company's projected market share and some other documents. The Wall Street Journal says the request is likely to delay what it's already expected to be a lengthy merger review. The Union Pacific Norfolk Southern merger will create a single company controlling coast to coast rail shipments for the first time in U.S. history.

[A]

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