FOX News Hourly Update

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

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.

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]

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]

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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