Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 01/15/2026 Newscast

Date: January 15, 2026
Host: Sue Guzman (with reporting by Alexis McAdam, Megan Alexander, Kevin Corr, and Ryan Schmell)
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

Overview

This episode covers breaking developments on a range of national and international news stories, including a tense ICE operation in Minneapolis, ongoing protests and diplomatic tensions surrounding Iran, a widespread Verizon outage, potential Congressional contempt proceedings for the Clintons, and an indictment connected to vandalism of Vice President J.D. Vance’s property. The reporting offers updates, eyewitness details, and official reactions, painting a vivid picture of events shaping the news cycle.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. ICE Shooting and Protests in Minneapolis

[00:02] – [01:03]

• Event: An ICE agent shot a subject during an attempted arrest in Minneapolis after being attacked with a snow shovel.
• Operational Challenges: Alexis McAdam reports ICE agents are being ‘doxxed’ during operations by activist groups using encrypted chats.
  • “They blow a whistle, they tell people where to go. ICE watch groups have a signal group chat…they text exactly what's going on with these active operations.” (Alexis McAdam, 00:17)
• ICE’s Stance: ICE denies political motivation, stating they enforce the law regardless of administration. Those targeted were allegedly legal residents with criminal records.
• Protests: Minneapolis police declared the subsequent assembly unlawful after rocks and fireworks were thrown at officers, ordering protesters to disperse.
• Governor’s Response:
  • “You have an absolute right to peacefully film ICE agents as they conduct these activities.” (Governor Tim Walz, 01:03)

2. Rising Tensions and Protests in Iran

[01:09] – [01:52]

• International Watch: As anti-regime protests grow in Iran, the government threatens retaliation if the US or Israel intervenes.
• Historical Context:
  • Reference to past conflicts: Israel’s war against Iran, Operation Midnight Hammer, and previous US military actions.
• US Policy Discussion:
  • “President Trump saying he wants to go back to the old Iran. He wants to see the pre-1979 Iranian Revolution version.” (Fox News Analyst, 01:14)
  • “We don't want to see people killed and we want to see a little bit of freedom for these people. These people have been living in hell for a long time.” (Fox News Analyst, 01:34)
• Protest Duration: Protests have persisted for over two weeks, signaling escalating unrest.

3. Nationwide Verizon Outage

[02:16] – [02:59]

• Scope of Outage:
  • At peak, over 170,000 customers affected (notably in New York, D.C., Chicago, Atlanta, Houston, Louisiana, Portland).
  • Previous similar outage in September 2024.
• Resolution & Repercussions:
  • Verizon announced resolution via social media.
  • Company will issue credits to affected customers.
  • Reference to $1 million settlement over prior 911 call outage investigation.
• Quote:
  • “Not to jump on the carrier when they're down. It's worth noting the company also had to fork over a million bucks to settle an investigation into 911 call outages by the SEC.” (Kevin Corr, 02:26)

4. House Republicans Move to Hold Clintons in Contempt

[03:10] – [03:47]

• Incident: Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton failed to appear for deposition as part of the House Oversight Committee’s probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
• Possible Legislation: Chairman James Comer signals a markup next week to consider holding both Clintons in contempt.
  • “Next week the committee will mark up legislation to hold both former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress.” (James Comer, 03:10)
• Clinton Response: Their attorney claims all available information about Epstein has already been provided and subpoenas lack legislative purpose.

5. Indictment for Vandalism at Vice President Vance’s Ohio Home

[03:47] – [04:13]

• Defendant: William D. Defore, 26, of Cincinnati.
• Charges: Damaging government property, engaging in physical violence, assaulting, resisting, or impeding federal officers.
• Incident: Involves vandalism and property damage at the home of Vice President J.D. Vance.

Memorable Quotes & Notable Moments

• ICE Watch Groups:
  “They blow a whistle, they tell people where to go. ICE watch groups have a signal group chat…they text exactly what's going on with these active operations.”
  – Alexis McAdam (00:17)

• ICE’s Nonpartisan Stance:
  “Whether you like us or not, we're enforcing the law. They don't think of it as political here. So they said they did this under Democrats. They've done the job under Republicans.”
  – Alexis McAdam, paraphrasing ICE agents (00:17-00:51)

• Governor on Protest Rights:
  “You have an absolute right to peacefully film ICE agents as they conduct these activities.”
  – Governor Tim Walz (01:03)

• On Iran's Modern History:
  “You know that used to be a hell of a country. I have friends that used to invest in Iran and they did well with their investments. It was a great place. The people were great.”
  – Fox News Analyst (01:34)

• House Oversight Chairman on Clintons:
  “Next week the committee will mark up legislation to hold both former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress.”
  – James Comer (03:10)

Segment Timestamps

• ICE operation and protests: 00:02 – 01:09
• Iran protests and US/Israel response: 01:09 – 01:52
• Verizon outage update: 02:16 – 02:59
• Congress vs. the Clintons/Epstein probe: 03:10 – 03:47
• Indictment: Vance’s home vandalism: 03:47 – 04:13

Tone and Takeaways

The episode adopts FOX News' urgent, direct tone, spotlighting law enforcement challenges, political strife, global instability, and consumer issues. Reports are delivered straightforwardly, with brief but high-impact eyewitness and expert commentary. The content provides a rapid-fire digest for listeners wanting to grasp the national and global news landscape within minutes.