Fox News Hourly Update - 1AM ET 01/11/2026

Host: Chris DiMaio | Date: January 11, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode of Fox News' Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of the latest major national and international news stories. Topics range from ongoing protests in Minneapolis, updates on a Mississippi mass shooting, U.S. military actions in Syria, political unrest in Venezuela and Iran, to domestic issues like gas prices and notable obituaries. The tone is direct and informative, characteristic of a breaking news newscast.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis ICE Protest Unrest & Police Shooting

• Ongoing Protests: Reactions intensify after ICE-related confrontation resulted in the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis.
  • [00:03] Chris DiMaio: "Protests continue to ramp up after the release of the ICE agents video showing the confrontation with Renee Good before she was shot and killed Wednesday."
• Official Responses:
  • Mayor Jacob Fry maintains that “the shooting was completely unjustified,” despite viewing new video evidence.
    • [00:15] Jacob Fry: "Even after watching that new video, ... the shooting was completely unjustified and that the officer..."
  • Police chief notes the difficulty of law enforcement’s position:
    • [00:32] Jacob Fry: "Not run over by a car. ... trying to walk this fine line now between targeting ... criminal behavior that may be happening at protests and trying not to become a target of these large group."
• Analysis: Commentary provided by Fox’s Garrett Tenney; the city’s leadership is divided between calls for police reform and concerns about maintaining order.

2. Mass Shooting in Clay County, Mississippi

• Incident: Six family members killed; suspect apprehended.
  • [00:48] Chris DiMaio: "A suspect is charged with shooting and killing six people in Clay County, Mississippi on Friday night. Police say the victims were related to the suspect."
• Sheriff's Statement:
  • Sheriff Eddie Scott highlights the unpredictability of such violence and advocates anti-gun violence efforts.
    • [00:58] Eddie Scott: "This guy went on our radar ... So it can happen anywhere. The best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and ... promote ... anti gun violence. It's just too much of it going on."
• Legal Update: 24-year-old Darricka Moore faces first-degree murder charges, with possible additional charges.

3. U.S. Military Strikes in Syria

• Operation Hawkeye Strike:
  • [01:28] Shanley Painter: "The US Carrying out large scale strikes against ISIS in Syria. More than 35 targets were reportedly hit."
  • Initiated by President Trump in response to an ISIS ambush near Palmyra which resulted in U.S. casualties.
    • [01:28] Shanley Painter: "President Trump ordered the mission after an ISIS ambush near Palmyra in December. That attack left two U.S. soldiers and a U.S. civilian interpreter dead."

4. Iran Protests & Unrest

• Fatalities and Mass Arrests:
  • [01:48] Chris DiMaio: "More than 100 are now dead in massive protests in Iran. More than 2,000 also arrested."
• Broader Context: Unrest likely tied to ongoing regional tensions and governmental actions.

5. Domestic Crime: Ohio Double Murder

• Arrest Made: Ex-husband, Michael McKee, is charged in the deaths of Spencer and Monique Tepe.
  • [02:36] Chris DiMaio: "Police arresting the ex-husband of an Ohio dentist's wife who was killed in a double murder last month..."

6. Venezuela: Political & Security Crisis

• State Department Warning: Americans advised to leave Venezuela.
  • [02:52] Steve Harrigan: "They say there are reports that armed militia are setting up checkpoints at different locations around Caracas and that they are looking for Americans."
• Political Developments:
  • Interim government releasing some political prisoners, but majority of Maduro regime remains in power.
    • [03:07] Steve Harrigan: "The socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro is gone, but most of his regime is still in their same offices."
  • Analysts suggest current government remains a temporary solution.
• US Military Action: President Trump pauses second wave of strikes on Venezuela.

7. Ongoing Russia-Ukraine Conflict

• Escalation:
  • Ukrainian drone strike reaches Russia’s Volgograd region, targeting an oil depot in retaliation for Russian attacks on Kyiv.
  • [03:24] Chris DiMaio: "Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at an oil depot in Russia's Volgograd region on Saturday... in response to Russia launching a hypersonic missile along with drones that disrupted Kyiv's power supply."

8. Obituary: Bob Weir, Grateful Dead Founding Member

• Death of a Music Icon:
  • [03:47] Chris DiMaio: "Founding member and guitarist for the Grateful Dead, Bob Weir has died. ... Weir died peacefully from underlying lung issues after battling cancer."
• Legacy: Joined the band at 17; influential career spanning over 30 years.

9. Domestic Economy: Gas Prices

• Price Drop: National average falls to $2.80 per gallon, lowest in nearly five years.
  • [04:20] "AAA says, at the national average now $2.80 gallon."

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On Gun Violence:
  • [00:58] Eddie Scott: "It can happen anywhere. The best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and get out here and promote, you know, this anti gun violence. It's just too much of it going on."
• On Venezuela’s Ongoing Crisis:
  • [03:07] Steve Harrigan: "The socialist dictator Nicolas Maduro is gone, but most of his regime is still in their same offices. Some analysts are warning that their time in office needs to be a temporary measure."
• On US Strikes in Syria:
  • [01:28] Shanley Painter: "The US Carrying out large scale strikes against ISIS in Syria. More than 35 targets were reportedly hit."

Timestamps of Important Segments

• Minneapolis ICE Protest & Shooting: [00:03] – [00:47]
• Clay County, Mississippi Mass Shooting: [00:48] – [01:15]
• US Strikes on ISIS in Syria: [01:28] – [01:48]
• Iran Protests: [01:48] – [01:59]
• Ohio Double Murder Arrest: [02:36] – [02:52]
• Venezuela Security & Political Update: [02:52] – [03:24]
• Russia-Ukraine Latest: [03:24] – [03:47]
• Death of Bob Weir (Grateful Dead): [03:47] – [04:20]
• Gas Prices Update: [04:20] – [04:31]

Summary

This episode delivers a fast-moving, information-rich round-up of major breaking news across the US and globe. It balances law enforcement updates, international conflict coverage, and cultural notes, offering listeners a concise snapshot of ongoing events and key issues as they unfold. The tone is briskly factual, with direct quotes from public officials and correspondents adding immediacy and authenticity to the coverage.