Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET 01/01/2026 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Date: January 1, 2026
Host: Sue Guzman
Duration: ~4:45 minutes of news content

Overview

This hourly newscast delivers fast-paced updates on major headlines from the early hours of January 1, 2026. The episode covers heightened New Year’s Eve security in New York City, a congressional probe into an alleged $1 billion fraud in Minnesota, President Trump’s policy shift on National Guard deployments, new U.S. sanctions against Venezuelan oil firms, a massive German bank heist, and diplomatic tensions leading to travel bans on Americans in West Africa.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New Year’s Eve Security in Times Square (00:03–00:46)

• Main Points:
  • NYPD employs tight security, including federal partners, drones, bomb squads, K9 units, and beefed-up subway patrols.
  • Measures are precautionary; there is no specific threat.
  • Expectation of large crowds from across the globe, despite cold temperatures.
• Notable Quote:
  • “NYPD says there are no credible threats, but they are prepared for everything. People have to be ready to stand outside for hours.” — Alexis McAdams reporting (00:38)

2. Congressional Hearing on Minnesota Fraud Case (00:46–01:40)

• Main Points:
  • The House Oversight Committee will hold hearings on an alleged massive social services fraud in Minnesota.
  • Potentially over $1 billion stolen; Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison under scrutiny.
  • Congressman Tom Emmer calls for denaturalization and deportation of convicted Somali fraudsters.
  • Gov. Walz denies wrongdoing, asserting active efforts to combat fraud.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have either been asleep at the wheel or complicit in a massive fraud involving taxpayer dollars…” — Chairman James Comer (01:10)
  • “American taxpayers demand and deserve accountability for the theft of their hard-earned money.” — Chairman James Comer (01:20)

3. President Trump Withdraws National Guard from Major Cities (01:40–02:00)

• Main Points:
  • Trump ends efforts to keep National Guard in Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland after legal setbacks.
  • Indicates troops may return if crime rates rise.
• Notable Quote:
  • “He says troops will return though, if crime begins to soar in those areas again.” — Sue Guzman (01:57)

4. U.S. Sanctions against Venezuelan Oil Companies & Anti-Narcotics Strikes (02:40–03:28)

• Main Points:
  • US Treasury announces sanctions on four Venezuelan oil firms, citing alleged drug trafficking links.
  • U.S. Southern Command reports three strikes on “narco trafficking” boats; three suspected traffickers killed.
• Notable Quote:
  • “They acted as a convoy transferring narcotics between the vessels prior to the strikes… three narco terrorists aboard the first vessel were killed.” (03:18)

5. Massive Bank Heist in Germany (03:28–04:10)

• Report by: Stephanie Bennett
• Main Points:
  • Over 2,700 customers impacted; more than 3,000 safety deposit boxes compromised.
  • Stolen valuables estimated between $11–$105 million.
  • Thieves drilled a hole in the bank wall; fire alarm initially alerted authorities.
  • Most deposit boxes insured for only ~$12,000; customers encouraged to have sought extra private insurance.
• Notable Quote:
  • “They didn’t find a fire, but a massive hole in the wall and the vault was ransacked.” — Stephanie Bennett (03:50)

6. West African Nations Ban US Citizens Following US Travel Restrictions (04:10–04:36)

• Main Points:
  • Mali and Burkina Faso prohibit entry of American citizens in response to expanded US travel bans.
  • Move is described as a diplomatic tit-for-tat during rising US–West Africa tensions.
• Notable Quote:
  • “Mali and Burkina Faso making the move in response to the Trump administration’s recent expansion of travel restrictions…” — Sue Guzman (04:28)

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “NYPD says there are no credible threats, but they are prepared for everything.” — Alexis McAdams (00:38)
• “Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison have either been asleep at the wheel or complicit…” — Chairman James Comer (01:10)
• “He says troops will return though, if crime begins to soar in those areas again.” — Sue Guzman (01:57)
• “...the vault was ransacked.” — Stephanie Bennett (03:50)
• “Mali and Burkina Faso making the move in response to the Trump administration’s recent expansion of travel restrictions…” — Sue Guzman (04:28)

Detailed Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:03 — Times Square security updates for New Year’s Eve
• 00:46 — Minnesota $1B fraud investigation and Oversight Committee hearings
• 01:40 — Trump withdraws National Guard troops from select U.S. cities
• 02:40 — U.S. sanctions on Venezuelan oil companies; anti-smuggling operations
• 03:28 — German bank heist impacts thousands of customers
• 04:10 — African nations ban Americans in response to U.S. policies

Tone and Style

The episode maintains FOX News’ signature brisk, authoritative delivery, balancing urgent national security updates with crisp international headlines and pointed political coverage.

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