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Fox News Hourly Update — 1PM ET, 01/03/2026 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 3, 2026

Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of breaking news and major national stories, with a primary focus on the unprecedented U.S. military operation in Venezuela. It provides updates on high-profile legal cases in Texas and Wisconsin, global reactions, and a quick look at the weekend’s pivotal NFL matchups.

Key Stories and Discussion Points

1. U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela

(00:03–01:28)
The U.S. launched a surprise early morning operation against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, capturing him and his wife, who now head to the U.S. to face criminal charges.
The operation was described as “one of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American military might” (B, 00:10).
President Trump was reported to have watched the event live from Mar-a-Lago (A, 00:18).
Maduro is indicted on narco-terrorism, drug, and weapons charges.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a stern warning to would-be adversaries:
- Quote: “Don’t play games with this President’s in office because it’s not going to turn out well.” — Marco Rubio (C, 00:41)
The military operation involved destroying boats used for drug smuggling, resulting in more than 100 alleged smugglers killed, and the seizure of oil tankers.
Uncertainty surrounds Venezuela’s leadership moving forward:
- Quote: “We’re going to be running it with a group and we’re going to make sure it’s run properly. We’re going to rebuild the oil infrastructure which will cost billions of dollars. It’ll be paid for by the oil companies directly.” — President Trump (B, 00:59)

Message to Venezuelans

When asked for his message to the Venezuelan people:
- Quote: “You’re going to have peace and you’re going to have safety. You’re going to have justice. You can have a country. You’re going to have a real country.” — President Trump (B, 01:13)
Celebrations reported in Miami among Venezuelan Americans.

Global Reaction

(01:28–01:53)
- Russia’s foreign ministry strongly condemned the operation, calling U.S. justifications “untenable,” expressing continued solidarity with the Venezuelan people.
- Argentina’s president supported the move, stating:
  - Quote: “Freedom advances. Long live freedom.” — President of Argentina (D, 01:47)
- Some American allies are urging de-escalation; domestic critics in Congress are questioning the operation’s legality.

2. Uvalde School Shooting Officer Trial Update

(02:39–03:18)
Former Uvalde school police officer Adrian Gonzalez faces trial for child abandonment and endangerment, more than three years after the massacre.
- It took officers 77 minutes to breach the classroom, by which time 19 students and two teachers were killed.
- Only two of the 376 responding officers have been charged.
- Gonzalez’s attorney claims he was helping children escape during the attack.
- Quote: "Victims’ families have been trying to hold police accountable for not advancing on the shooter as soon as officers arrived on the scene." — Reporter Roger Stern (E, 02:39)

3. Wisconsin Judge Conviction and Resignation

(03:22–03:54)
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan resigns after felony obstruction conviction.
- Prosecutors say she helped a Mexican immigrant evade ICE arrest by distracting federal agents and escorting him out a private door.
- A jury convicted her on December 19.
- Republicans began impeachment proceedings; the case gained national attention.
- President Trump cited the case in his immigration campaign; Democrats called the prosecution politicized.
- Quote: “The case drew national attention, with President Trump highlighting it as part of his immigration push, while Democrats called the prosecution politically motivated.” — Matt Murphy (C, 03:46)

4. NFL Saturday Games Preview

(03:54–End)
Two crucial games begin the final regular season week:
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers — NFC South title (loser eliminated).
- Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers — NFC West crown (loser gets playoff wild card).
For sports fans, high stakes dominate the start of the weekend.

Notable Quotes

Marco Rubio: “Don’t play games with this President’s in office because it’s not going to turn out well.” (00:41)
President Trump: “We’re going to rebuild the oil infrastructure which will cost billions of dollars. It’ll be paid for by the oil companies directly.” (00:59)
President Trump (to Venezuelans): “You’re going to have peace and you’re going to have safety. You’re going to have justice. You can have a country. You’re going to have a real country.” (01:13)
Argentine President: “Freedom advances. Long live freedom.” (01:47)
Reporter Roger Stern (Uvalde update): “Victims’ families have been trying to hold police accountable for not advancing on the shooter as soon as officers arrived on the scene.” (02:39)

Timestamps for Key Segments

US attacks Venezuela, Maduro captured — 00:03–01:28
International reaction and Miami celebrations — 01:28–01:53
Uvalde shooting officer trial update — 02:39–03:18
Wisconsin judge conviction, resignation — 03:22–03:54
NFL playoff implications — 03:54–End

This concise, high-energy news update from FOX covers a dramatic day in global politics, legal accountability in the U.S., and pivotal NFL action, offering both quotable moments and an engaging snapshot for those who missed the episode.

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This is a FOX News alert. The US Goes on the attack in Venezuela. I'm Dave Anthony.
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One of the most stunning, effective and powerful displays of American military might.
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President Trump watched it live early this morning at his Mar a Lago resort.
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In Florida to bring outlaw dictator Nicholas Maduro to justice.
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Maduro and his wife both captured and are both on a navy ship now headed to the US to be put on criminal trial. Indicted on narco terrorism, drug and weapons charges. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a message has been sent.
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Don't play games with this. President's in office because it's not going to turn out well.
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This after a four month military operation blowing up boats said to be trafficking illegal drugs off Venezuela's coast, killing more than 100 alleged smugglers. The US also seized oil tankers. As for who will lead Venezuela now, the president says we're going to be.
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Running it with a group and we're going to make sure it's run properly. We're going to rebuild the oil infrastructure which will cost billions of dollars. It'll be paid for by the oil companies directly.
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A reporter asked him what his message is for the people of Venezuela.
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You're going to have peace and you're going to have safety. You're going to have justice. You can have a country. You're going to have a real country.
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There have been celebrations on the streets in Miami where many Venezuelan Americans live celebrating the ouster of Maduro. Some American allies call for de escalation. Fox's CB Cotton reports outside the UN In New York.
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We're also hearing from US Advers to include Russia. Its Ministry of Foreign affairs writing in part on X, the pretexts used to justify these actions are untenable. Russia reaffirms its solidarity with the Venezuelan people, but also voices of support. Argentina's president, a strong ally of President Trump, wrote, freedom advances. Long live freedom.
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That's foxes against CB Cotton. Outside the UN Some in Congress questioned the legality of the operation America's listening to.
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Jesus, a listening experience that will provide hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow now@foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Again, our top FOX News story. Venezuela's leader has been captured now on his way to the US After a military operation early this morning. Nicolas Maduro and his wife both face criminal trial here. They've been indicted on narco terrorism drug and weapons charges. Now to another trial that starts Monday in Texas. Three and a half years after a massacre at a school in Uvalde, the.
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Victims families have been trying to hold police accountable for not advancing on the shooter as soon as officers arrived on the scene. Now, former Uvalde schools police officer Adrian Gonzalez will enter a courtroom to face charges of child abandonment and endangerment. His attorney says the officer was busy helping students escape the building. It took 77 minutes for officers to breach the classroom and kill the gunman. By that time, he had murdered 19 students and two teachers. Only two of the 376 responding officers have been charged. Roger Stern, FOX News.
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Now an update on a Wisconsin judge turned convict.
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Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan has sent her resignation letter to the governor weeks after being convicted of felony obstruction. Prior prosecutors say Dugan helped a Mexican immigrant evade arrest last April by distracting federal agents outside her courtroom and escorting the man out through a private door. A jury convicted her Dec. 19, prompting Republicans to begin preparing impeachment proceedings. The case drew national attention with President Trump highlighting it as part of his immigration push, while Democrats called the prosecution politically motivated. Matt Murphy, FOX News.
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It may be Saturday, but there are two NFL games to kick off the last week of the regular season with a lot on the line. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the Carolina Panthers for the NFC south title. The loser gets eliminated. Tonight. The Seattle Seahawks face the San Francisco 49ers for the NFC west division crown. The loser gets a playoff wild card. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX.