Fox News Hourly Update: 1PM ET 01/11/2026 - Episode Summary

Overview:
This Fox News Hourly Update summarizes the major national and international news events of January 11, 2026. Anchored primarily by Pam Puso, with reports from Matt Finn and Madeleine Rivera, this concise newscast covers ongoing protests following the police shooting in Minneapolis, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, anti-ISIS military strikes in Syria, emerging speculation on the 2028 presidential race, Congressional efforts to avoid a government shutdown, and the passing of composer Guy Moon.

NATIONAL NEWS

Protests Over ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

• Main Story:
  • Major protests are ongoing across the U.S. in response to the shooting death of Renee Goode by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
    • “Protesters out in force... rallies across the country against the shooting death of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.”
      – Pam Puso [00:02]
• Developments:
  • Large demonstrations, with some escalating into riots.
    • “Some rioters even broke into at least one hotel downtown Friday night, targeting ICE officers.” – Matt Finn [00:12]
  • Protests and clashes reported in Los Angeles and Austin.
  • Newly released video shows Renee Goode’s SUV honking and “taunting officers,” parked in the street.
    • “Video appears to show Renee Goode's SUV parked right in the middle of the street, honking the horn and taunting officers.” – Matt Finn [00:26]
  • Border Patrol remarks on dangers faced by agents surrounded by crowds.
    • “On the ground it's dangerous for agents to be blocked in by a car because there are so many anti-ICE agitators who quickly surround them.” – Matt Finn [00:36]
  • Commentary from Tom Homan (former ICE Director):
    • “I truly believe that that officer thought his life was in danger.” – Tom Homan via Matt Finn [00:51]
  • National debate continues as critics dispute official accounts.

INTERNATIONAL NEWS

Iran Protests & U.S. Response Preparations

• Protests in Iran:
  • More than 2,000 reported arrested by the Human Rights Activists news agency.
    • “More than 2,000 people have been arrested... President Trump has promised to intervene if the regime resorts to mass violence.” – Madeleine Rivera [01:11]
  • Internet and phone lines remain down nationwide.
  • U.S. Administration is holding preliminary discussions on possible responses to mass violence, including military options.
    • “One option being discussed is a large scale aerial strike on multiple Iranian military targets.” – Madeleine Rivera [01:35]
  • Iranian officials threaten retaliation against U.S. forces and possibly Israel if attacked.
    • “Iran says if attacked, it would retaliate against US forces in the region. Israel could also be targeted.” – Pam Puso [01:41]

U.S. Airstrikes on ISIS in Syria

• Operation Hawkeye Strike:
  • Ongoing U.S. airstrikes are targeting ISIS in retaliation for previous attacks on American personnel.
    • “The strikes are part of Operation Hawkeye strike, which the administration launched last month as payback...” – Madeleine Rivera [02:35]
  • Second round of strikes since December 19, 2025; over 70 targets hit in the first wave.
    • “This is the second round of strikes. The US began this operation on December 19th when CENTCOM says they hit more than 70 targets.” – Madeleine Rivera [03:01]
  • Jordanian forces are assisting with air support.
    • “Jordanian forces provided support with fighter aircraft.” – Madeleine Rivera [03:10]

POLITICS

2028 Republican Presidential Speculation

• Possible Nominees:
  • Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin publicly supports Vice President J.D. Vance as a potential presidential candidate.
    • “As people speculate on what's going to happen down the road in 2028... I think J.D. vance would make a great, great presidential nominee.” – Glenn Youngkin via Matt Finn [03:27]
  • J.D. Vance has not announced plans for a campaign.

Government Shutdown Looms Again

• Congressional Talks:
  • Congress faces another government shutdown deadline at the end of January.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune expresses hope for bipartisan cooperation.
    • “I'm hoping that we'll see at least some constructive engagement... to fund the government, do the basic things that we need to do.” – John Thune via Matt Finn [03:57]
  • Reminder of the recent record 43-day government shutdown.

CULTURE & OBITUARY

Passing of Composer Guy Moon

• Noted Composer’s Death:
  • Guy Moon, Emmy-nominated composer best known for work on “The Fairly Oddparents,” died following a car accident in Los Angeles at age 63.
    • “Guy Moon, an Emmy nominated music composer, has died. Moon, best known for his work on the animated show the Fairly Oddparents, died Thursday after he suffered injuries during a car accident in Los Angeles.” – Pam Puso [04:13]

MEMORABLE QUOTES

• “Protesters out in force... rallies across the country against the shooting death of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.”
  – Pam Puso [00:02]

• “Some rioters even broke into at least one hotel downtown Friday night, targeting ICE officers.”
  – Matt Finn [00:12]

• “Video appears to show Renee Goode's SUV parked right in the middle of the street, honking the horn and taunting officers.”
  – Matt Finn [00:26]

• “I truly believe that that officer thought his life was in danger.”
  – Tom Homan via Matt Finn [00:51]

• “President Trump has promised to intervene if the regime resorts to mass violence.”
  – Madeleine Rivera [01:16]

• “I'm hoping that we'll see at least some constructive engagement... to fund the government, do the basic things that we need to do.”
  – John Thune via Matt Finn [03:57]

TIMESTAMP INDEX OF KEY SEGMENTS

• [00:02] – Protest responses after Minneapolis ICE shooting
• [01:11] – Iran protests, U.S. strategic options
• [02:35] – U.S.-led strikes against ISIS in Syria
• [03:27] – 2028 GOP presidential nomination speculation
• [03:57] – Congressional efforts to avoid shutdown
• [04:13] – Death of Guy Moon

This update provides listeners with a brisk, information-dense overview of the day’s biggest developments across domestic affairs, foreign policy, politics, and culture.