3AM ET 01/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET Newscast (Jan 12, 2026)

Main Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of national and international news, including high-profile federal investigations, major entertainment awards, U.S.-Iran tensions, immigration protests, and a police ambush – all presented in FOX’s signature breaking-news tone.

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell Under Investigation

• [00:03–01:05]
• The episode opens with breaking news that U.S. Attorney’s Office in Washington, D.C. has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell.
• The probe focuses on whether Powell was truthful in his congressional testimony about renovations at the Federal Reserve headquarters.
• Key Context:
  • President Trump had frequently urged Powell to cut interest rates to stimulate the economy, but Powell delayed due to inflation concerns.
  • The issue arises during ongoing Fed headquarters renovations; Powell’s testimony is now under DOJ scrutiny.
  • Powell’s Response: He released a video claiming the investigation is politically motivated:
    “The investigation's really being done because he angered the president.” – Jill Nadeau paraphrasing Powell [00:43]
  • Powell’s Statement:
    “Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job the Senate confirmed me to do with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people.” – Jerome Powell (quoted by Ted Lindner) [00:46]
  • The Fed has recently enacted a modest interest rate cut.

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83rd Annual Golden Globe Awards Recap

• [01:05–01:56]
• A celebratory roundup of the major winners at the Golden Globes, with an emphasis on political and dramatic themes in film and television.
  • One Battle After Another (dir. Paul Thomas Anderson) wins four awards, including Best Picture (Musical/Comedy).
  • Hamnet wins two Globes, including Best Picture (Drama).
  • Timothée Chalamet wins Best Actor for Marty Supreme, acknowledging past disappointments:
    “I’d be lying if I didn’t say those moments didn’t make this moment that much sweeter for my parents, for my partner. I love you. Thank you so much.” – Timothée Chalamet (quoted by Ted Lindner) [01:38]
  • On the TV side, Adolescents garners four awards as a limited series, along with The Pit and The Studio Two as notable winners.

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U.S. Options on Iran Protest Crackdown

• [02:39–03:14]

• The White House is set to brief President Trump on possible interventions in response to Iran’s deadly crackdown on protests.

  • Military options are reportedly being considered, but no carrier strike groups are currently nearby.
  • Iran threatens retaliation if struck by U.S. forces.
  • Aircraft carriers Ford, George Washington, and Lincoln are currently outside the Middle East; one may be dispatched soon:
    “Might take a week to get there, though there are strike aircraft in the region.” – Lucas Tomlinson [02:57]

• Human Cost:

  • Iranian activism groups claim the regime’s crackdown has killed at least 538 people so far.

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U.S. Protests Sparked by ICE Shooting in Minneapolis

• [03:14–04:00]
• Across the country, people protest the fatal shooting of Renee Goode by an ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) agent in Minneapolis.
  • Activists distribute flyers for anti-ICE activities, which federal officials say complicate law enforcement.
  • Tense scenes as crowds gathered and swarmed ICE vehicles post-arrest:
    “Agents had a large crowd gathering around them...that crowd swarmed the agents’ cars after they detained one person and then drove away.” – Garrett Tenney [03:49]
  • Authorities warn of increased risks for law enforcement amid surging activism.

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Ambush-Style Attack on South Carolina Police Officer

• [04:00–04:36]
• A Greenville, SC police officer was shot multiple times while sitting in his patrol car; authorities label the incident an “ambush-style attack.”
  • The officer has since been treated and released.
  • The suspect was shot and killed by deputies after a shootout.
  • Sheriff Hobart Lewis called it an “ambush style attack” in a video posted to social media [04:28].

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Jerome Powell (via Ted Lindner):
  “Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job...with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people.” [00:46]

• Timothée Chalamet (via Ted Lindner):
  “I’d be lying if I didn’t say those moments didn’t make this moment that much sweeter...for my parents, for my partner. I love you. Thank you so much.” [01:38]

• Lucas Tomlinson (on Iran crisis):
  “Might take a week to get there, though there are strike aircraft in the region.” [02:57]

• Garrett Tenney (on ICE protests):
  “Agents had a large crowd gathering around them...that crowd swarmed the agents’ cars after they detained one person and then drove away.” [03:49]

• Sheriff Hobart Lewis (on shooting):
  Described as “an ambush style attack” [04:28]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03–01:05: Jerome Powell under DOJ investigation, interest rate cut
• 01:05–01:56: Golden Globes ceremony recap
• 02:39–03:14: U.S. considers options for Iran protests, possible military deployment
• 03:14–04:00: Protests over ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis
• 04:00–04:36: Ambush attack on South Carolina police officer

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This FOX News newscast delivers concise reports with strong, direct language and a dramatic edge, quickly moving from national federal probes to global conflict and major stories across America.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

The Federal Reserve chair under investigation. I'm Ted Lindner, fox news. The U.S. attorney's office for D.C. opening up a criminal investigation in a Federal Reserve chair, Jerome Powell. He says they're looking into whether he was being honest about renovations on Fed headquarters. In Washington, Fox's Jill Nadeau with the details.

[Jill Nadeau]

President Trump has often demanded Fed Chair Jerome Powell lower interest rates, saying it'll pump up the US Economy. But Powell didn't do it right away due to concerns it could spur inflation. All this happened as the Fed headquarters were getting renovated. Powell testified to Congress about that, and now the DOJ is looking into whether he was forthcoming. In that testimony. Powell put out a video saying the investigation's really being done because he angered the president.

[Ted Lindner]

Public service sometimes requires standing firm in the face of threats. I will continue to do the job the Senate confirmed me to do with integrity and a commitment to serving the American people.

[Jill Nadeau]

The Fed has recently cut interest rates by a small amount. In Washington, Jill Nado, Fox News.

[Ted Lindner]

The 83rd annual Golden Globes awards ceremony celebrating achievements within film and tv. Fox's Michelle Paulino recaps it for us.

[Jill Nadeau]

And the winner is One Battle after Another.

[Michelle Paulino]

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another about the deep political battles in America took home four awards, including best picture, musical or comedy. Hamnet won two, including best picture drama at the 83rd annual Golden Globes while Timothee Chalamet grabbed the best actor trophy for Marty supreme, acknowledging his previous losses.

[Ted Lindner]

I'd be lying if I didn't say those moments didn't make this moment that much sweeter for my parents, for my partner. I love you. Thank you so much.

[Michelle Paulino]

Golden Globes clips provided by Golden Globes LLC and Dick Clark, Clark Productions, llc. On the TV side, adolescents took home four Globes for limited series the Pit and the Studio two.

[Ted Lindner]

Michelle Pulido, America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

A team will brief President Trump Tuesday on his options for intervening on behalf of protesters in Iran. The Wall Street Journal reports those options include taking military action.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

We've heard now from the Iranian regime saying they are threatening counterattacks should the Trump administration decide to launch strikes inside Iran. And as military options go, none appear immediate. And there are no aircraft carrier strike groups in the region. Ford remains in the Caribbean, George Washington and Lincoln in the western Pacific. One of those carriers is likely to be dispatched to the Middle east in the coming days. Might take a week to get there, though there are strike aircraft in the region.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson Activists say the number of people killed in the Iranian crackdown over two weeks of protest has soared to at least 538 people, many more feared dead. In Minneapolis Sunday, people upset over the fatal shooting of Renee Goode by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, flooding the streets of many cities around the country. Fox's Garret Tenney Activists were handing out.

[Garrett Tenney]

Flyers encouraging people to sign up and take part in anti ICE activities, which federal officials say are ramping up across the country and making it more dangerous to enforce the law. Agents had a large crowd gathering around them as they were carrying out an immigration enforcement operation and that crowd swarmed the agents cars after they detained one person and then drove away.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Garrett Tenney and a South Carolina police officer shot and wounded while sitting in his patrol car Sunday in what one official called an ambush style attack. Local sheriff's deputies later in shot and killed a suspect in a shootout that according to authorities. The Greenville police officer was repeatedly shot early early on Sunday, the officer treated at the hospital and released, according to the city. Greenville County Sheriff Hobart Lewis described the shooting as a quote, ambush style attack in a video from the scene which was posted on social media, including on Facebook. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox News.

[Jill Nadeau]

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