Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 01/10/2026

Host: Chris DiMeo
Date: January 10, 2026
Main Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of overnight U.S. news stories, focusing on high-profile law enforcement events, diplomatic moves regarding Venezuela, and domestic political developments on immigration, policing, and the economy.

Major Storylines & Key Insights

1. Minneapolis ICE Protests and Shooting Investigation

[00:02–00:58]

• Ongoing Tension:
  Protests continue in Minneapolis over ICE operations and the shooting death of activist Renee Goode.

• Video Released:
  New officer bodycam footage shows the moments before the fatal shooting of Renee Goode. Goode and her wife are seen “taunting” agents, then Goode “disobeyed officer's orders, backed up, then steps on the gas and into the officer.”

• Authority Pushback:
  Local mayor and governor question the self-defense claim made by ICE. DHS labels Goode a “domestic terrorist.”

• Multiple Investigations:
  FBI is leading the probe; local prosecutors also commit to independent inquiries.

  “Prior to this video, both the mayor and governor pushed back on a self-defense claim.”
  — Jeff Minasso [00:38]

  “DHS calling Goode a domestic terrorist.”
  — Jeff Minasso [00:43]

2. Renewed U.S.–Venezuela Diplomatic Engagement

[00:58–02:01]

• High-Level Meeting:
  President Trump met with U.S. oil executives about potential re-engagement in Venezuelan oil markets.

• Diplomatic Breakthrough:
  U.S. diplomats returned to Venezuela for the first official meeting with the government since the 2019 ouster of Maduro.

• Oil Sanctions Enforcement:
  U.S. military seized a fifth tanker carrying sanctioned oil.

• Easing Tensions:
  President Trump halted a planned military action after Venezuela’s acting president released political prisoners.

  “A team of U.S. diplomats landed in Venezuela Friday, the first of such personnel to take a mission to meet with leaders in that country since the U.S.-led ousting of dictator Nicolas Maduro.”
  — Eben Brown [01:14]

  “President Trump posts on social media that a secondary military operation inside Venezuela had been called off.”
  — Eben Brown [01:44]

3. Shooting of Activists and Police-Related News

[02:32–03:35]

• Portland Protests:
  Protesters marched after Border Patrol agents shot and wounded a man and woman, allegedly connected to Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

  “They do have some nexus to involvement with tda … the Venezuelan gang trende Aragua.”
  — Portland Police Chief Bob Day [02:40]

• Ohio Police Shooting – Officer Cleared:
  Officer Connor Grubb was cleared by a use-of-force board in the 2023 fatal shooting of Takia Young, a pregnant Black woman. Bodycam footage shows Young asked, “Are you going to shoot me?” before driving forward; Grubb fired one fatal shot.

  “The pregnant woman could be heard asking, ‘Are you going to shoot me?’ as she rolled her car forward toward Grubb.”
  — Ohio Shooting Segment [03:15]

4. Politics, Border Security, and the 2026 Election

[03:35–04:19]

• Republican Border Victory Lap:
  Senate Majority Leader John Thune leads a GOP delegation to the southern border, touting record-low illegal crossings and enhanced Border Patrol funding via the “One Big Beautiful bill.”

  “Illegal crossings have plummeted to historic lows under the Trump administration and Border Patrol has been supercharged with new funding and resources from the One Big Beautiful bill.”
  — Tom Graham [03:43]

• Texas Primary Dynamics:
  Texas Senator John Cornyn faces a tough primary against AG Ken Paxton; Trump remains neutral. Cornyn seeks credit for federal border security reimbursements for Texas.

5. Economic Update

[04:19–04:29]

• Stock Market:
  Stocks closed higher Friday after a mixed U.S. jobs report.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Minneapolis ICE Shooting:
  “Both the mayor and governor pushed back on a self-defense claim.”
  — Jeff Minasso [00:38]

• On ICE’s stance:
  “DHS calling Goode a domestic terrorist.”
  — Jeff Minasso [00:43]

• On Venezuela Policy:
  “President Trump posts on social media that a secondary military operation inside Venezuela had been called off.”
  — Eben Brown [01:44]

• On Ohio Police Shooting:
  “The pregnant woman could be heard asking, ‘Are you going to shoot me?’”
  — Reporter [03:15]

• On Border Security Politics:
  “Illegal crossings have plummeted to historic lows under the Trump administration…”
  — Tom Graham [03:43]

Timeline of Key Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|-----------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Minneapolis ICE Protests & Shooting | | 00:58 | U.S. Diplomatic & Oil Engagement with Venezuela | | 02:32 | Portland Protest Shooting & Gang Ties | | 03:00 | Ohio Officer Cleared after Shooting | | 03:35 | GOP Border Security Tour & Texas Politics | | 04:19 | Stock Market Update |

Summary

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers rapid-fire national news: heated protests and a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis with controversial federal claims; an apparent thaw in U.S.-Venezuelan relations amid ongoing oil sanctions; police and Border Patrol shootings in Oregon and Ohio; Republicans showcasing border security policy in an election context; and closing with an economic update. The coverage is tight, with clear Fox News tones emphasizing law enforcement, security, and pro-Republican messaging.