Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 01/11/2026 Newscast

Date: January 11, 2026
Host: Chris DiMaio (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
A brisk roundup of major overnight stories from across the United States and the world, highlighting civil unrest in Minneapolis and Iran, a family tragedy in Mississippi, rising tensions in Venezuela, and a Golden Globes preview.

Main Stories & Key Discussion Points

1. Minneapolis Protests Continue After ICE Shooting

[00:03–00:47]

• Protests are escalating in Minneapolis after the release of a video showing ICE agents confronting Renee Good, who was shot and killed Wednesday.
• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry staunchly maintains that the shooting was "completely unjustified," emphasizing the lack of threat posed by Renee Good in the video.
  • Notable Quote (Jacob Fry, 00:19):

    "We've got all two eyes and I can see a person that is trying to leave. I can see an ICE agent that was not running over by a car."

• The Minneapolis police chief describes the difficulty officers face in addressing possible criminal behavior at protests while also ensuring they don't become targets themselves.

2. Family Tragedy in Mississippi

[00:47–01:14]

• A suspect was charged after shooting and killing six of his relatives in Clay County, Mississippi, on Friday night.
• Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott stresses that the killer was not on law enforcement’s radar and appeals for vigilant community action against gun violence.
  • Notable Quote (Sheriff Eddie Scott, 00:57):

    "This guy went on our radar. I mean this is family members that he went after and nobody has reported anything to us. So it can happen anywhere. The best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and get out here and promote, you know, this anti gun violence. It's just too much of it going on."

• 24-year-old Derek Amora faces first degree murder charges.

3. State Department Warning for Americans in Venezuela

[01:14–01:53]

• Renewed safety warnings urge Americans in Venezuela to leave immediately, as reports emerge of armed groups stopping vehicles and searching for US citizens.
• Thousands are protesting in Caracas, demanding the return of ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, recently detained by the US.
• FOX's Chanley Painter reports President Trump announced on social media that Venezuela has started releasing political prisoners.
  • Notable Quote (Chanley Painter, 01:26):

    "The US Is warning Americans in Venezuela to leave immediately, saying armed groups are searching vehicles for evidence of US citizens citizenship."

  • Notable Quote (Chanley Painter, 01:48):

    "President Trump saying on social media that Venezuela has begun the process of releasing political prisoners."

4. Escalating Protests in Iran

[02:32–03:39]

• Nearly 200 dead, with hospitals overwhelmed following massive protests against the Iranian regime; anti-government sentiment is described as the most intense in years.
• Despite communication blackouts, images continue to surface of buildings and vehicles aflame as demonstrations grow.
• Iran’s attorney general warned protestors may be deemed "enemies of God" and face the death penalty.
• U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and President Trump both publicly support Iranian protestors and threaten retaliation if harm comes to them.
  • Notable Quote (Stephanie Bennett, 02:55):

    "Iran's attorney general warned today that anyone taking part will be considered, quote, an enemy of God and could face the death penalty."

  • Notable Quote (Stephanie Bennett, 03:11):

    "On X US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered support for the protesters, writing, the United States supports the brave people of Iran."

  • Notable Quote (Chris DiMaio, 03:21):

    "President Trump is warning Iran not to harm protesters, saying that the US could retaliate if the regime uses force against protesters."

5. Golden Globes Awards Preview

[03:39–04:21]

• Nikki Glaser hosts the Golden Globe Awards for a second consecutive year.
• Film Nominations:
  • "One Battle After Another" (Paul Thomas Anderson, starring Leonardo DiCaprio): 9 nominations.
  • "Sentimental Value" and "Sinners" are also in contention.
• TV Nominations:
  • "The White Lotus": 6 nominations.
  • "Adolescents": 5 nominations.
• Notable Quote (Nikki Glaser, 03:49):

  "Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is leading the nominations with nine. The film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as an aging washed up revolutionary who must call on his past crew after his daughter is targeted because of his past."

6. Update: Ohio Double Murder

[04:21–04:28]

• Police arrest the ex-husband of an Ohio dentist’s wife, who was killed in a double murder last month.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry (00:19):

  "We've got all two eyes and I can see a person that is trying to leave. I can see an ICE agent that was not running over by a car."

• Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott (00:57):

  "So it can happen anywhere. The best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and get out here and promote… this anti gun violence. It's just too much of it going on."

• Chanley Painter (01:26):

  "The US Is warning Americans in Venezuela to leave immediately, saying armed groups are searching vehicles for evidence of US citizens citizenship."

• Stephanie Bennett (02:55):

  "Iran's attorney general warned today that anyone taking part will be considered, quote, an enemy of God and could face the death penalty."

• Stephanie Bennett (03:11):

  "US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered support for the protesters, writing, the United States supports the brave people of Iran."

• Nikki Glaser (03:49):

  "Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is leading the nominations with nine."

Timestamps of Key Segments

• Minneapolis Protests: 00:03–00:47
• Mississippi Family Shooting: 00:47–01:14
• Americans in Venezuela: 01:14–01:53
• Iran Protests: 02:32–03:39
• Golden Globes Preview: 03:39–04:21
• Ohio Double Murder Arrest: 04:21–04:28

Summary

This update captures a turbulent night of breaking news, highlighting Americans’ safety overseas, ongoing domestic unrest, a shocking Mississippi family tragedy, and global protests calling for regime change. The episode mixes sobering violence with a lighter awards season preview, embodying FOX News’s punchy, information-dense tone and providing a snapshot of a world in flux.