3AM ET 01/10/2026 Newscast

Summary

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FOX News Hourly Update

Episode: 3AM ET 01/10/2026 Newscast
Date: January 10, 2026
Host: Chris DiMaio

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Episode Overview

This episode provides listeners with a concise update on the latest national and international headlines, focusing on continuing protests against ICE in Minneapolis, renewed U.S.-Venezuela diplomacy, recent incidents in Portland tied to international gangs, moves to combat federal funds fraud, bipartisan fractures on Capitol Hill, and new Congressional subpoenas involving the Clintons and the Epstein investigation.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Protests and ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

• [00:02] Chris DiMaio introduces escalating protests in Minneapolis over ICE actions and the fatal shooting of activist Renee Goode.

• [00:15] Jeff Manasso gives a detailed report:

  • Multiple arrests occurred after confrontations between anti-ICE activists and federal agents.
  • Newly released video shows the ICE officer’s perspective—Renee Goode and her wife taunt agents, Goode disobeys orders, reverses, and drives into the officer, leading to the shooting.
  • Before the video, both the mayor and governor questioned ICE’s self-defense narrative.
  • DHS labeled Goode a "domestic terrorist."
  • Local prosecutors committed to their own investigation as the FBI leads the main inquiry.

  Notable Quote:

  "New videos released showing the perspective of the ICE officer who opened fire on Renee Goode..."
  — Jeff Manasso, [00:17]

2. U.S. – Venezuela Relations & Oil Diplomacy

• [00:57] Chris DiMaio reports President Trump's Friday meeting with oil executives regarding U.S. re-engagement with Venezuela.

• [01:13] Eben Brown expands on the diplomatic front:

  • First U.S. diplomatic visit to Venezuela since the 2019 ousting of President Maduro.
  • Military seized another tanker allegedly carrying sanctioned Venezuelan oil—the fifth such operation.
  • President Trump canceled a second military operation following the release of political prisoners by acting President Delsey Rodriguez.

  Notable Quote:

  "It could be the first step towards resuming regular relations with Venezuela, which had been suspended since 2019."
  — Eben Brown, [01:18]

3. Border Patrol Incident in Portland Linked to International Gang

• [02:32] Protests in Portland after a man and woman are shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents.

  • Portland Police Chief Bob Day cited a link between the victims and the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.

  Notable Quote:

  "They do have some nexus to involvement with tda,"
  — Portland Police Chief Bob Day (referenced), [02:40]

4. Nationwide Federal Fraud Crackdown

• [02:44] Announcement of a Trump administration initiative to target fraudulent taxpayer fund use.

• [02:59] The appointment of a new Assistant Attorney General reporting directly to the president, tasked with establishing national enforcement priorities, suggesting legislative and regulatory reforms.

  Notable Quote:

  "The new assistant attorney general will also help develop and set national enforcement priorities and propose legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to close systematic vulnerabilities and prevent future abuses."
  — [02:59]

5. Congressional Bipartisanship & Legislative Updates

• [03:25] Peter Doocy reports on bipartisan breaks within the Republican party on Capitol Hill.

• [03:33] Ryan Schmeltz details:

  • Five Republican Senators joined Democrats to possibly rein in President Trump's war powers in Venezuela.
  • Over a dozen House Republicans supported Democrats in extending Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
  • The aim is to force a compromise on extending COVID-era programs for about 20 million Americans; Senate passage would require 60 votes.

  Notable Quote:

  "Several lawmakers tell FOX News the hope is that passing the legislation will force a compromise bill to extend the COVID era program that impacts about 20 million Americans."
  — Ryan Schmeltz, [03:47]

6. Clinton Subpoenas in Epstein Investigation

• [04:09] Hillary Clinton faces Congressional contempt charges over subpoenas related to the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.

  • House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer notes neither Clinton has confirmed attendance.
  • Bill Clinton is due to testify January 13; Hillary Clinton the day after.

  Notable Quote:

  "House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the Clintons have yet to confirm their attendance."
  — Chris DiMaio, [04:14]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• ICE Case Video Insights:
  "Both the mayor and governor pushed back on a self defense claim. DHS calling Good a domestic terrorist."
  — Jeff Manasso, [00:39]

• Diplomatic Thaw:
  "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]

• Hill Tensions:
  "Five Republican senators frustrated President Trump as they joined Democrats on a resolution to potentially rein in the president's war powers in Venezuela."
  — Ryan Schmeltz, [03:34]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Minneapolis ICE Protest & Shooting: 00:02–00:56
• US-Venezuela Oil Diplomacy & Sanctions: 00:57–01:54
• Portland Border Patrol Shooting & Gang Ties: 02:32–02:59
• Federal Fraud Crackdown Announcement: 02:59–03:25
• Congressional Votes & Bipartisan Breaks: 03:25–04:09
• Clinton/Epstein Subpoenas: 04:09–04:28

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Transcript

[A]

The heat continues against ICE. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. More protests expected in Minneapolis over ongoing ICE action there and the shooting death of an activist. Fox's Jeff Manasso has more.

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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 Good 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.

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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 Edmund Brown has more.

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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.

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Protesters also marching in Portland, Oregon. A man and woman were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents. They do have some nexus to involvement with tda. We can confirm that Portland Police Chief Bob Day referring to the Venezuelan gang Trende Aragua. The Trump administration says they're moving forward with a plan to seek out fraudulent use of taxpayer money nationwide. And as allegations of fraud pile up.

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In Minnesota, they've created this new assistant attorney general who will soon report directly to the president with findings that top Republicans believe will show that Minnesota is just a tiny part of a very big problem. According to a White House fact sheet, the new assistant attorney general will also help develop and set national enforcement priorities and propose legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to close systematic vulnerabilities and prevent future abuses.

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Fox's Peter Doocyte Some Republicans broke with their party on key votes on Capitol Hill this week. More from fox's Ryan Schmeltz.

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Five Republican senators frustrated President Trump as they joined Democrats on a resolution to potentially rein in the president's war powers in Venezuela. On the House side, over a dozen Republicans voted with Democrats on a three year extension of the Affordable Care act tax credits. Several lawmakers tell FOX News the hope is that passing the legislation will will force a compromise bill to extend the COVID era program that impacts about 20 million Americans. But with reforms pushed by the GOP, any extension passed by the Senate is likely to need 60 votes. In Washington, Ryan Schmells FOX News BILL.

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And Hillary Clinton facing contempt of Congress charges over subpoenas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the Clintons have yet to confirm their attendance. That's scheduled for next week. Former President Clinton is supposed to testify on January 13. His wife is scheduled for the day after. I'm Chris Tabeo. This is FOX news.

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