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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.

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[00:03]
Chris DiMeo
The heat continues against ice. I'm Chris DiMeo, FOX News. More protests expected in Minneapolis over ongoing ICE action there and the shooting death of an activist. Fox's Jeff Minasso has more.
[00:15]
Jeff Minasso
Several more arrests in Minneapolis on Friday in confrontations between anti ICE activists and federal agents as new videos released showing the perspective of the ICE officer who opened fire on Renee Goode who along with her wife are seen taunting agents before Goode disobeyed officer's orders, backed up, then steps on the gas and into the officer. Prior to this video, both the mayor and governor pushed back on a self defense claim. DHS calling Good a domestic terrorist. The video release after local prosecutors also vowed to do their own probe as the FBI is handling the case. Jeff Manasso, Fox News as President Trump.
[00:58]
Chris DiMeo
Spent Friday afternoon meeting with U.S. oil executives about possible re engagement in Venezuela, further actions were taken to secure sanctioned oil being transported out of that country as diplomatic talks take shape. Fox's Eben Brown has more.
[01:13]
Eben Brown
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. It could be the first step towards resuming regular relations with Venezuela, which had been suspended since 2019. The US military conducted another seizure of an oil tanker allegedly transporting sanctioned Venezuelan oil. This is the fifth such vessel. It also comes as President Trump posts on social media that a secondary military operation inside Venezuela had been called off. Now that Acting President Delsey Rodriguez released a number of political prisoners in Miami. Eben Brown, FOX News America's listening to Fox News.
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[02:32]
Chris DiMeo
Protesters marching in Portland, Oregon. A man and woman were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents. Portland Police Chief Bob Day. They do have some nexus to involvement with tda. We can confirm that day referring to the Venezuelan gang trende Aragua. An Ohio police officer is cleared following the deadly shooting of a black pregnant woman while she was behind the wheel of her vehicle.
[03:00]
Reporter on Ohio Police Shooting
A five member use of force Review board announced this week. It has cleared Officer Connor Grubb of Blendon township following the 2023 shooting of Takia Young. The 21 year old was killed in a suburban Columbus parking lot outside of a Kroger body. Camera shows Grubb and another officer approach Young's car as she was suspected of stealing alcohol. The pregnant woman could be heard asking, are you going to shoot me? As she rolled her car forward toward Grubb, he fired a single fatal shot, striking her in the chest. Previously, a g jury did a quick grub of murder and other charges.
[03:35]
Chris DiMeo
Tom Graham, FOX News Senate Majority Leader John Thune leading a delegation of his Republican colleagues to take a victory lap at the southern border.
[03:44]
Tom Graham
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. It's also an election year and Republicans want to show their work to voters ahead of the midterms. Texas Senator John Cornyn is in a tough primary race against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. President Trump hasn't endorsed either of them yet. Cornyn made it known to Texas taxpayers he fought to get billions in reimbursements for the state in the One Big Beautiful bill after the state paid to secure its own border during the Biden administration.
[04:20]
Chris DiMeo
That's fox's Bill Malusian on Capitol Hill. Stocks rising Friday following a mixed report on the US Jobs market. I'm Chris De Mayo. This is FOX News.
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