1AM ET 01/05/2026 Newscast

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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]

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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.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

What's next for Maduro? I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro will answer to drug charges when he is arraigned later today in New York City. And members of Congress will be watching.

[CB Cotton]

The support for the US Military action has largely fallen along party lines. And we know New York City Democratic Socialist Mayor Zorramdani said he directly called President Trump yesterday to criticize the Venezuelan strikes. New York State Attorney General Letitia James wrote on X yesterday, maduro was a brutal dictator who caused pain and suffering while adding that she also believes in the Constitution. And as such, quote, I am deeply concerned with the administration's continued abuse of the rule of law. It's unlikely that any of this opposition will have any impact because this is a federal case against Maduro. The DOJ's four count superseding indictment accuses him and his allies of turning Venezuela and to a drug pipeline to flood the U.S. with, quote, thousands of tons of cocaine.

[Daria Albinger]

That's Fox's CB Cotton in New York City. If you have a flight booked to or through Caribbean airspace over the next few days, you may want to check before you leave for the airport.

[Paul Stevens]

Hundreds of flights had to be canceled by major carriers because of Saturday's US Military action in Venezuela. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announcing a reopening of that airspace. But it could take a few days for many carriers to get back on schedule regarding numerous flights and a full day's worth of passengers. American Airlines, Delta, United Frontier Airlines, spirit Airlines and JetBlue Airways all observed airspace closures. Paul Stevens, FOX News.

[Daria Albinger]

President Trump says a US national security official team has determined that Ukraine did not target a residence which belonged to Russian President Putin in a drone attack last week. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

In Northern California, residents in Marin county are trying to stay a step ahead of the floodwaters which are approaching their businesses and homes. Fox TV affiliate KTVU Fox 2 San Francisco's Devin Truby with more SF fitness.

[Ainslie Earhart]

Surrounded their business with tarps and dozens of sandbags.

[Gym Owner/Employee]

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. You know, 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.

[Ainslie Earhart]

The gym says they have just some water damage in the lobby, but it's manageable. The king tides on Saturday breaking many records set back in 1998. According to the National Weather Service, tides were supposed to be 2 1/2ft above high tide. Point Reyes, San Francisco, Alameda reporting their highest tide since 1998. Redwood City, Martinez, Richmond reporting their highest on record.

[Daria Albinger]

It's expected to continue raining through today. British and French forces have carried out airstrikes in Syria on ISIS targets. Fox's Stephanie Bennett has more from London.

[Stephanie Bennett]

The UK Ministry of Defense says careful intelligence analysis identified an underground facility in the mountains north of Palmyra. Officials believe it was storing weapons and explosives and the area surrounding it was away from civilians. Using guided bombs to target several access tunnels down to the facility. The Ministry of Defense says initial indications show it was a successful mission and all aircraft returned safely. 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. Britain and France are part of the U. S led coalition that has been fighting ISIS militants for more than a decade.

[Daria Albinger]

The strikes taking place after American strikes in Syria last month. Hundreds marched in silence Sunday in the Swiss resort of Kranz, Montana to honor the victims of that New Year's Eve bar fire that killed 40. I'm Daria Albinger. This is Fox News.

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