1AM ET 01/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 01/07/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner
Date: January 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

In this newscast, FOX News covers major international and domestic developments, including world reactions to the US capture of deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, updates on US-Ukraine security agreements, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz’s political decision amid a fraud scandal, the five-year anniversary of the January 6 riots, and the passing of Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Reaction to the Capture of Nicolas Maduro (00:03 - 01:02)

• Setting: Ted Lindner introduces strong reactions from world leaders, US politicians, and the Venezuelan American community regarding the US's capture of the ousted Venezuelan leader, Nicolas Maduro.
• Community Voices:
  • Leo Sono: A Venezuelan American who fled as a child shares his perspective from Doral, FL, emphasizing the community’s disappointment with prior US administrations’ limited actions.
    • “My Venezuelan family hoped previous administrations would step in, but saw only statements and sanctions.” (00:22)
  • Expresses frustration with "liberal rhetoric" that he feels doesn't represent the community's true sentiment:
    • “I’ve been truly disgusted by the reaction from the left.” – Leo Sono (00:14)
    • Critiques outside perspectives:
      “We have the people in Brooklyn that are telling us that what are we feeling is wrong, it's incorrect...” – Ted Lindner (00:45)
    • Memorable Quote:
      • “And Leo says and recognizes his family back in Venezuela are scared and uncertain about their future. But this is the closest they have ever, ever been to the possibility of freedom.” – Ted Lindner (00:51)
• President Trump Statement:
  • Announces the US will, according to him, "recoup sanction oil supplies from Venezuela."
  • Promises that up to 50 million barrels of oil will be sold to the US at market price by Venezuela’s interim authorities. (01:02)

2. US & European Security Commitment to Ukraine (01:02 - 01:39)

• Diplomatic Developments: Following Paris talks, US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff updates on near-final security protocols for Ukraine.
  • “Partners are largely finished on an agreement for security protocols for Ukraine...” – Steve Witkoff (01:23)
  • Key Quote:
    • “Are important so the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.” – Governor Tim Walz (01:33)
• Military & Economic Aspects:
  • Framework may include British and French troops operating in Ukraine, US leading monitoring of ceasefires.
  • A “prosperity agreement” for Ukraine’s post-war economy is nearing.

3. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz Not Seeking Reelection (02:39 - 03:19)

• Announcement: Governor Tim Walz says he will not seek a third term amid criticism over state fraud scandals.
• Response to Resignation Calls:
  • “I'm not going anywhere and you can make all your requests for me to resign. Over my dead body will that happen. I will fight this thing till the very end to make the state better.” – Tim Walz (02:59)
  • Distances himself from Trump comparisons:
    “Anytime I get drug into being next to Donald Trump, God help me, I don't want to be judged against that guy.” (03:13)
• Background:
  • Over 90 people charged in multiple fraud schemes misusing public funds.

4. Five-Year Anniversary of January 6, 2021 Riots (03:19 - 03:52)

• Commemoration:
  • Democrat leaders reflect on the attack’s fifth anniversary.
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urges remembrance.
    • “Democracy was placed at greater risk than it has been in a century, in more than a century.” – Chuck Schumer (03:45)
• Aftermath:
  • Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died following the riot (assaulted by demonstrators, died of natural causes).
  • White House releases webpage contesting narratives of the event.
  • President Trump’s clemency: nearly 1,600 convicted individuals pardoned on the first day of his second term.

5. Passing of Michael Reagan (03:52 - 04:36)

• Obituary: Michael Reagan, son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80.
  • Description of his legacy: author, talk show host, champion of freedom and Reagan-era principles.
  • “Michael lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose and an abiding devotion to President Reagan’s ideals...Used his voice to champion freedom, personal responsibility and the principles that define his father’s presidency.”

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “I’ve been truly disgusted by the reaction from the left.”
  — Leo Sono, (00:14)
• “We have the people in Brooklyn that are telling us that what are we feeling is wrong, it's incorrect...”
  — Ted Lindner, (00:45)
• “This is the closest they have ever, ever been to the possibility of freedom.”
  — Ted Lindner, reflecting Leo Sono’s views (00:51)
• “...Partners are largely finished on an agreement for security protocols...”
  — Steve Witkoff, (01:23)
• “Are important so that the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.”
  — Tim Walz, (01:33)
• “Over my dead body will that happen. I will fight this thing till the very end to make the state better.”
  — Tim Walz, (02:59)
• “Democracy was placed at greater risk than it has been in a century, in more than a century.”
  — Chuck Schumer, (03:45)
• Tribute to Michael Reagan: “Michael lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose and an abiding devotion to President Reagan's ideals.”

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03: Venezuela reaction and community voices
• 01:02: President Trump’s oil and Ukraine commitments
• 01:23: US & European security agreement talks for Ukraine
• 02:39: Gov. Tim Walz will not seek reelection amid fraud scandal
• 03:19: Five years since January 6 riots
• 03:52: Obituary for Michael Reagan

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This summary delivers a comprehensive view of the episode’s news coverage, preserving the reporting’s clarity, quotations, and the tone of those featured.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

More reaction to Venezuela. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox news. World leaders, US lawmakers and Venezuelan Americans weighing in following the US capture of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro. Fox's Dana Marie McNicoll is in Doral, Florida, the largest community of Venezuelan Americans in the U.S. i've been truly disgusted by the reaction from the left.

[Leo Sono]

Leo Sono fled Venezuela with his family when he was just 10 years old, escaping what he calls a brutal socialist regime. He says his Venezuelan family had hoped previous administrations would step in, but saw only statements and sanctions. Now, as an American citizen, he says the liberal rhetoric doesn't represent how its community feels.

[Ted Lindner]

We have the people in Brooklyn that are telling us that what are we feeling is wrong, it's incorrect and actually.

[Steve Witkoff]

They should free Maduro.

[Leo Sono]

And Leo says and recognizes his family back in Venezuela are scared and uncertain about their future. But this is the closest they have ever, ever been to the possibility of freedom.

[Ted Lindner]

Meantime, President Trump taking to social media, announcing the US Will, in his words, recoup sanction oil supplies from Venezuela. He posted on Truth Social interim authorities in the South American country will sell the US up to 50 million barrels of oil at market price. And the US and European allies are making a new security commitment to Ukraine as part of peace talks.

[Steve Witkoff]

Following the latest round of talks in Paris, US Special envoy Steve Witkoff says partners are largely finished on an agreement for security protocols calls for Ukraine, which.

[Tim Walz]

Are important so that the people of Ukraine know that when this ends, it ends forever.

[Steve Witkoff]

Under the framework, British and French troops could operate in Ukraine with the US Leading a monitoring and verification of any ceasefire. Witkoff says negotiators are also closing in on a prosperity agreement to restart Ukraine's post war economy. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox.

[Ted Lindner]

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[Ted Lindner]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz announcing Monday he will not be seeking reelection for a third term as governor in 2026. The decision comes as he faces growing criticism for his handling of fraud in the state. The governor answering questions about his decision for the first time on Tuesday, saying that he accepts responsibility for any fraud that happens in his state, but then was asked, will he be resigning?

[Tim Walz]

I'm not going anywhere and you can make all your requests for me to resign. Over my dead body will that happen. I will fight this thing till the very end to make the state better. And the question that I think they need to decide is, is when did the guy in the White House resign? Anytime I get drug into being next to Donald Trump, God help me, I don't want to be judged against that guy.

[Ted Lindner]

More than 90 people have been charged so far for their role in multiple fraud schemes that involve the misuse of public funds intended for social services and other government programs. Democrat leaders In Congress marked five years since the January 6, 2021 riots at the US Capitol on Tuesday when demonstrators protested President Trump's 2020 election loss. Speaking to reporters on the Capitol step, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urged Americans to never forget that day, the day.

[Tim Walz]

Democracy was placed at greater risk than it has been in a century, in more than a century.

[Ted Lindner]

Capitol Police officer Brian Sicknick died the day after the riot. He was assaulted by demonstrators and died of natural causes. The White House released a webpage contesting many of the day's events. On the first day of his second term, President Trump granted clemency to nearly 1,600 people convicted in connection with the riot. And Michael Reagan, the oldest son of former President Ronald Reagan, has died. A statement from the Ronald Reagan Presidential foundation saying, Michael lived a life shaped by conviction, purpose and an abiding devotion to President Reagan's ideals. A successful author, nationally syndicated radio talk show host, and sought after public speaker, Michael used his voice to champion freedom, personal responsibility and the principles that define his father's presidency. Michael Reagan's 80 years old. I'm Ted Lindner.

[Leo Sono]

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[Ted Lindner]

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[Tim Walz]

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