Fox News Hourly Update — 3PM ET 01/05/2026 Newscast

Date: January 5, 2026
Host: Lisa Brady (with field correspondents and contributors)
Network: FOX News Radio

Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking news on the dramatic leadership change in Venezuela following the US capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife. The newscast also covers the refugee situation along the Venezuela-Colombia border, changes to US vaccine recommendations for children, federal data sharing on Medicaid and immigration enforcement, developments in Gaza and Lebanon amid regional conflict, and a Wall Street update driven by international events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Venezuela: Leadership Change & US Capture of Maduro

• [00:02] Former Vice President Delsey Rodriguez is sworn in as interim president after the US apprehension of Nicolas Maduro and his wife, who both pleaded not guilty in New York.

• Rodriguez denounces the US action as "illegitimate military aggression and a kidnapping," calling Maduro and Flores "heroes."

• [00:27] Maduro faces allegations of selling diplomatic passports to drug traffickers, facilitating drug money movement under diplomatic cover, taking bribes, and orchestrating violence against threats to his drug empire.

• [00:46] The Trump administration describes Maduro’s capture as a law enforcement action; some Democrats in Congress disagree, prompting an upcoming bipartisan briefing.

• Military tension escalates, with tanks lining Venezuela's border with Colombia.

  Notable Quote:

  • "The interim leader calling them heroes and describing the US Raid as illegitimate military aggression and a kidnapping." — Lisa Brady [00:12]

2. Colombia-Venezuela Border: Humanitarian Response

• [01:01] Steve Harrigan, on the ground at the border, reports steady crossings but no major escalation yet. Colombian military presence is increased in preparation for a potential humanitarian crisis.

• Over 30,000 Colombian troops deployed, with Colombia often being the first refuge for Venezuelans fleeing upheaval.

• [01:30] The administration attributes the regional refugee crisis to the Maduro regime’s brutality.

  Notable Quote:

  • "What we have seen is preparation on the Colombian side, preparation for what could become a potential humanitarian crisis." — Steve Harrigan [01:09]

3. US Domestic Policy: Vaccine Recommendation Changes

• [01:30] Announcement from the CDC’s acting head: reduced number of required childhood vaccines, with some left to family discretion.

• Move follows President Trump’s request for review of public health policy alignment with peer nations; administration insists on continued access and insurance coverage for all vaccines.

  Notable Quote:

  • "Dropping the number of vaccines recommended for every child, leaving some other vaccines up to families." — Lisa Brady [01:33]

4. Immigration & Health Data: Federal Court Ruling

• [02:15] A federal judge in California allows the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to share certain Medicaid enrollee data with Department of Homeland Security, reversing an earlier block.

• The order limits shared data to basic biographical and contact info, excluding details of citizens and legal immigrants.

• CMS frames the action as part of immigration enforcement priorities; illegal aliens can use Medicaid only for emergency hospital care.

  Notable Quote:

  • "The judge did limit this to basic biographical location and contact information and said citizens and legal immigrants details cannot be shared." — Jessica Rosenthal [02:44]

5. Middle East Conflict: Gaza and Lebanon Updates

• [03:04] Report of an Israeli airstrike in Gaza killing civilians, amid conflicting accounts. Israeli military says they targeted a Hamas militant planning an attack.

• Strikes also reported in southern Lebanon, attributed to continued ceasefire violations and targeting of militant infrastructure.

• [03:32] Lebanese villagers urged to evacuate; upcoming briefing scheduled with Lebanon’s army commander regarding the disarmament of Hezbollah, following the 2024 ceasefire.

  Notable Quote:

  • "Prior to the attacks, residents in four Lebanese villages were advised to evacuate...The militants were due to be cleared from the area by the end of 2025." — Jonathan Savage [03:32]

6. Markets & Economic Impact

• [04:01] A rally continues on Wall Street, attributed in part to Chevron’s performance after Venezuela’s developments. The Dow Jones reaches record territory, up 702 points near the close.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Lisa Brady [00:12]: "The interim leader calling them heroes and describing the US Raid as illegitimate military aggression and a kidnapping."
• Steve Harrigan [01:09]: "What we have seen is preparation on the Colombian side, preparation for what could become a potential humanitarian crisis."
• Jessica Rosenthal [02:44]: "The judge did limit this to basic biographical location and contact information and said citizens and legal immigrants details cannot be shared."
• Jonathan Savage [03:32]: "Prior to the attacks, residents in four Lebanese villages were advised to evacuate."

Timestamps of Major Segments

• [00:02] – Venezuelan leadership change; US capture of Maduro
• [01:01] – Venezuela-Colombia border: refugee flows and military buildup
• [01:30] – CDC changes to children’s vaccine schedule
• [02:15] – Federal judge allows Medicaid data sharing for immigration enforcement
• [03:04] – Israeli strike in Gaza; Lebanon tension and ceasefire updates
• [04:01] – Wall Street market rally and closing updates

This concise and fact-focused newscast offers a rapid yet thorough sweep of high-impact global and US news, delivering both breaking updates and deeper policy context for listeners on the go.