Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 01/05/2026

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Daria Albinger, offers a comprehensive roundup of key national and international news developments as of January 5, 2026. Major stories include the legal proceedings against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in New York, fallout from U.S. military action affecting Caribbean flights, weather emergencies in Northern California, an update on British and French airstrikes against ISIS in Syria, and a memorial for victims of a deadly Swiss bar fire.

Key News Segments & Discussion Points

1. Maduro's Arraignment on Drug Charges (00:02 - 01:04)

• Event: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is set to be arraigned on federal drug charges in New York City.
• Political Reactions:
  • Support and opposition to the U.S. military action against Venezuela have divided largely along party lines.
  • Notable dissent from New York City’s Democratic Socialist Mayor Zorramdani, who personally called President Trump to criticize the strikes.
  • New York State Attorney General Letitia James commented via X (formerly Twitter), highlighting Maduro’s brutality while expressing constitutional concerns:

    "I am deeply concerned with the administration's continued abuse of the rule of law."
    — Letitia James [00:27]

• Legal Specifics: The DOJ’s indictment alleges Maduro and his allies flooded the U.S. with "thousands of tons of cocaine."
• Commentary:

  "It's unlikely that any of this opposition will have any impact because this is a federal case against Maduro."
  — CB Cotton [00:38]

2. Caribbean Airspace & Flight Disruptions (01:04 - 01:41)

• Impact: Major airlines canceled hundreds of flights after the U.S. military action in Venezuela led to airspace closures.
• Update: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced airspace is reopening, but rescheduling may take several days.
  • Affected carriers include American, Delta, United, Frontier, Spirit, and JetBlue.
  • Delays expected as airlines attempt to reroute "a full day's worth of passengers."
• Reporting:

  "Hundreds of flights had to be canceled by major carriers because of Saturday's US Military action in Venezuela."
  — Paul Stevens [01:14]

3. Ukraine-Russia Drone Strike Update (01:41 - 02:00)

• President Trump announced that U.S. security officials determined Ukraine did not target a Putin-owned residence in a recent drone attack.

4. Northern California Flooding (02:40 - 03:34)

• Situation: Marin County residents and businesses brace for ongoing flooding, with volunteer-driven responses.
• Local Efforts:

  "We had the sandbag wall break yesterday and that got water into the lobby. So we're gonna have to refortify that, get some more sandbags."
  — Gym Owner/Employee [02:57]

• Impact: Only minor lobby damage sustained so far; king tides breaking records set in 1998.
  • Areas with historic high tides: Point Reyes, San Francisco, Alameda, Redwood City, Martinez, Richmond.
• Forecast: Continued rain expected through the day.

5. British & French Anti-ISIS Airstrikes in Syria (03:34 - 04:21)

• Action: UK and French forces targeted an ISIS weapons/explosives storage underground facility near Palmyra, using guided bombs.
• Intent: Both militaries state the strikes are aimed at preventing ISIS resurgence and safeguarding civilians:

  "Careful intelligence analysis identified an underground facility in the mountains north of Palmyra... initial indications show it was a successful mission and all aircraft returned safely."
  — Stephanie Bennett, from London [03:44]

• Context: Follows American strikes in Syria last month; actions are part of the ongoing U.S.-led anti-ISIS coalition.

6. Memorial in Switzerland for Bar Fire Victims (04:21 - 04:36)

• Event: Hundreds held a silent march in Crans-Montana for those lost in the New Year’s Eve bar fire that killed 40 people.
• Coverage: A brief but solemn remembrance segment.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Letitia James on the Rule of Law:

  "I am deeply concerned with the administration's continued abuse of the rule of law."
  — [00:27]

• Community Solidarity Amid California Flooding:

  "We have a lot of great employees, employees that came in and worked on their day off, members that came in volunteered. So we got a lot of help, a lot of great people."
  — Gym Owner/Employee [02:57]

• On the Rationale for Anti-ISIS Strikes:

  "The French military said the strikes were aimed at preventing the resurgence of the ISIS group as the fight against terrorism remains a priority for France and its partners."
  — Stephanie Bennett [04:08]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Maduro in NYC / U.S. Political Reactions – [00:02–01:04]
• Flight Cancellations & Airspace Closures – [01:04–01:41]
• Ukraine-Russia Drone Attack Update – [01:41–02:00]
• Marin County Flooding & King Tides – [02:40–03:34]
• UK/French Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria – [03:34–04:21]
• Swiss Bar Fire Memorial March – [04:21–04:36]

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update captures major headlines and fast-moving developments across politics, security, travel, weather, and international conflict, presenting concise coverage and on-the-ground accounts. The episode highlights ongoing tensions related to U.S. interventions abroad, legal and political responses at home, and community resilience in the face of natural disasters. Notable for its brisk pacing and clear segment delineation, the update provides essential information for listeners needing a snapshot of the latest major stories.