Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET, January 8, 2026

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Episode: 3PM ET 01/08/2026 Newscast
Date: January 8, 2026

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise reporting and commentary on several developing national stories, including a controversial shooting by a federal immigration enforcement agent in Minneapolis, political debate over war powers in Venezuela, the anniversary of the Tucson mass shooting, a national health report, and that day's Wall Street performance. The episode maintains the network's direct, opinion-driven style and features quick transitions between stories for a fast-paced listening experience.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Shooting & Investigation Dispute

• Incident: Follows up on a deadly shooting in Minneapolis involving an immigration enforcement agent and a woman killed while allegedly driving toward the officer ([00:07]).
• Emotional Response:
  • "There's a part of me that feels very, very sad for this woman, not just because she lost her life, but because I think she is a victim of left wing ideology."
    — Fox News Commentator, [00:13]
• Investigation Conflict:
  • Minnesota’s Governor Tim Walz pushes for state involvement:
    • “I will continue to press that we be part of the investigation, that we do the investigation so that Minnesotans can trust what the outcome is.”
      — Gov. Tim Walz, [00:38]
  • Federal Authorities' Response:
    • "They have not been cut out. They don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
      — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, [00:57]
  • Background: A federal law enforcement officer was injured, causing the investigation to transition from a joint probe to exclusively federal jurisdiction.

2. Expanding Federal Fraud Probe

• The Vice President announces an expansion of a federal investigation into fraud within taxpayer-funded services in Minnesota, noting it will now encompass other states and that a new assistant attorney general will be appointed to lead these efforts ([01:01]).

3. Senate Vote – War Powers in Venezuela

• Issue: The Senate advances a resolution limiting presidential war powers in Venezuela, with several Republican senators in support ([01:20]).
• Commentary:
  • "We talked to some of the senators who were going to vote the wrong way in my view, on this resolution today. Much of their argument was based more on a legal technicality than any disagreement in policy. If you look at the people who actually voted, every single one of them have supported the administration's plan."
    — Fox News Commentator, [01:38]
• Presidential Response:
  • President Vance asserts, "it won't change how the administration conducts foreign policy." ([01:52])

4. Anniversary – Tucson Mass Shooting

• Remembrance: Marks 15 years since the 2011 shooting in Tucson where Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was injured ([02:16]).
• Giffords’ Reflection:
  • "I'm so proud of our work. I know we can end gun violence. One step at a time." — Gabrielle Giffords, [02:39], [02:46]
• Context: Tribute to victims (including 9-year-old Christina Taylor Greene) and Giffords’ recovery process.

5. National Health Trends for 2025

• Positive Signs:
  • Falling rates of premature death, drug, firearm, and homicide deaths.
  • Increases in cancer screenings, physical activity, and volunteerism.
• Concerns:
  • Higher rates of e-cigarette use, multiple chronic conditions, homelessness, and unemployment.
• State Rankings:
  • Healthiest: New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Vermont, Connecticut, Utah.
  • Least healthy: West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, Louisiana.
• Analysis: Based on nearly 100 measures evaluated by the United Health Foundation ([03:06]).

6. Wall Street Snapshot

• Market Update: Mixed day with the Dow recovering above 49,000 (+300 points at times), while S&P and Nasdaq are down (Nasdaq more than 100 points) ([03:53]).

Notable Quotes

• On Minneapolis Shooting:

  • “There's a part of me that feels very, very sad for this woman, not just because she lost her life, but because I think she is a victim of left wing ideology.”
    — Fox News Commentator, [00:13]

• On State Investigation Role:

  • “I will continue to press that we be part of the investigation, that we do the investigation so that Minnesotans can trust what the outcome is.”
    — Gov. Tim Walz, [00:38]

• On Federal Jurisdiction:

  • "They have not been cut out. They don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
    — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, [00:57]

• On Senate Vote — War Powers:

  • "We talked to some of the senators who were going to vote the wrong way in my view, on this resolution today. Much of their argument was based more on a legal technicality than any disagreement in policy. If you look at the people who actually voted, every single one of them have supported the administration's plan."
    — Fox News Commentator, [01:38]

• Gabrielle Giffords on Gun Violence:

  • "I'm so proud of our work. I know we can end gun violence. One step at a time."
    — Gabrielle Giffords, [02:39–02:46]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Minneapolis Shooting Coverage: [00:07] – [01:01]
• Vice President on Fraud Probe & Senate Vote: [01:01] – [01:52]
• Gabrielle Giffords Remembrance: [02:16] – [02:59]
• Health Analyst National Trends: [03:06] – [03:53]
• Wall Street Update: [03:53] – [End]

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a rapid-fire rundown of headline topics, including breaking news on a controversial police shooting, developments in government oversight, war powers debate, anniversary reflections on a past tragedy, new health statistics, and business updates — all reflecting the channel’s brisk, news-driven approach. The episode blends factual reporting with pointed commentary, providing context and diverse perspectives on national issues.