Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 3PM ET 01/07/2026 Newscast
Date: January 7, 2026
Host: Lisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Summary by Segment

Episode Overview

This afternoon newscast delivers concise updates on major breaking stories across the U.S. and beyond, focusing on:

• A controversial ICE-involved shooting and subsequent protests in Minneapolis
• New federal nutrition guidelines rolled out by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
• U.S. facilitation of Venezuelan oil exports following regime change
• Legal developments in the Nick Reiner murder case
• Updates on oil tanker seizures, Wall Street performance, and more

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Minneapolis ICE-Involved Shooting & Protests

[00:02 – 00:38]

• Incident Summary:
  Protests are swelling in Minneapolis after a woman was shot and killed by an ICE agent in an event described by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) as "self defense."
• Official Accounts:
  • Mike Tobin: "DHS says this is an individual who weaponized her vehicle, a 37 year old woman. A federal agent fired two shots. We understand that she was struck in the head." [00:17]
• Local Response and Tensions:
  • Mayor Jacob Fry vehemently rejected the ICE narrative, calling it "garbage" and using profanity directed at ICE during the press conference.
    • Quote: “They're sowing chaos on our streets and in this case quite literally killing people.” — Mayor Jacob Fry (reported by Mike Tobin, [00:33])
  • Fry calls for ICE to leave Minneapolis, while ICE attributes the incident to demonization of officers by local politicians.
• Official Investigations:
  • The FBI steps in to investigate the shooting.
  • Governor Tim Walz assures a "fair investigation" and warns against misinformation, labeling the other side a "propaganda machine."

2. Federal Housing Reform Proposals

[00:38 – 00:50]

• New Policy Move:
  President Trump signals action to ban large institutional investors from purchasing further single-family homes.
  • Intended aim: Alleviate rising home costs and limited supply.
  • The president calls on Congress for comprehensive legislative action.
• Analyst Consensus:
  This move is framed as a step toward making housing more accessible to families rather than corporations.

3. Overhaul of Federal Nutrition Guidelines

[00:50 – 01:20]

• Announcement:
  Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. introduces new federal nutrition guidelines, emphasizing "whole foods" and improved dietary standards.
  • Quote: “My message is clear, Eat real food.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. [00:54]
  • Recommends more protein, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and healthy fats, aiming to combat chronic disease and reduce healthcare costs.
    • Critique of past policies: Both Republican and Democratic administrations are accused of promoting “low quality, highly processed foods and pharmaceutical interventions instead of prevention.”
• Implementation:
  • Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins: Cites the updated guidelines as “a framework for federal nutrition programs, including school lunches and SNAP benefits and food for the military and prisons.” [01:17]

4. U.S.–Venezuela Oil Deal

[02:15 – 02:39]

• Developments:
  • U.S. is now importing Venezuelan oil after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro.
  • Mike Tobin states, “The US is facilitating the sale of approximately 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, a flow that administration officials say will continue indefinitely.” [02:21]
  • Proceeds are “for the benefit of the American people and the Venezuelan people at the discretion of the United States government.” — Lisa Brady [02:31]
• Sanctions Update:
  White House confirms selective rollback of sanctions to allow Venezuelan crude shipment and sales.
  • President Trump to meet with oil industry leaders to discuss restarting Venezuelan operations.

5. Oil Tanker Seizures

[02:58 – 03:11]

• News Details:
  • The U.S. has seized two oil tankers: one Russian-flagged in the North Atlantic, another stateless in the Caribbean.
  • Both vessels accused of transporting sanctioned oil to help countries, including Venezuela, evade international sanctions.

6. Nick Reiner Murder Case

[03:11 – 03:54]

• Legal Update:
  • The arraignment of Nick Reiner (son of director Rob Reiner) is delayed after his defense attorney withdrew with no public explanation.
    • Alan Jackson (defense attorney): “Pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.” [03:27]
  • LA County DA Nathan Hockman: “We are fully confident that a jury will convict, convict Nick Reiner beyond a reasonable doubt of the brutal murders of his parents, Rob Reiner and Michelle Singer Reiner, and do so unanimously.” [03:38]
  • Kimberly Greene named as new deputy public defender.

7. Market Update

[03:54 – End]

• Wall Street Close-to-Close:
  • Dow down 328 points; S&P also in the red; NASDAQ up by 110 points.
  • Brief business report wrapping up the newscast.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “They're sowing chaos on our streets and in this case quite literally killing people.” — Mayor Jacob Fry ([00:33])
• “My message is clear, Eat real food.” — Robert F. Kennedy Jr. ([00:54])
• “Pursuant to the law in California, Nick Reiner is not guilty of murder.” — Defense Attorney Alan Jackson ([03:27])
• “We are fully confident that a jury will convict, convict Nick Reiner beyond a reasonable doubt of the brutal murders...” — LA County DA Nathan Hockman ([03:38])
• “The US is facilitating the sale of approximately 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil...” — Mike Tobin ([02:21])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Protests & ICE shooting in Minneapolis: [00:02 – 00:38]
• Housing reform news: [00:38 – 00:50]
• Nutrition guidelines overhaul: [00:50 – 01:20]
• Venezuela oil shipments & sanctions: [02:15 – 02:39]; [02:58 – 03:11]
• Nick Reiner murder case update: [03:11 – 03:54]
• Stock market wrap: [03:54 – End]

This episode provides timely, hard-hitting news updates with a focus on breaking stories, policy shifts, and events with national and international implications, matching the direct and succinct tone typical of the FOX News Hourly Update.