Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET 01/10/2026 Newscast

Date: January 10, 2026
Host: Paul Stevens, FOX News Podcasts
Episode Purpose:
A fast-paced rundown of major national and international news updates, reflecting the latest events and political developments with analysis and real-time reporting on protests, immigration enforcement, US-Venezuela relations, and President Trump’s political agenda.

Main Theme

The episode centers on escalating US immigration protests, developments in the aftermath of anti-ICE activism, diplomatic moves with Venezuela, and renewed US ambitions toward Greenland, all seen through the lens of current US political leadership.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Protests and Tensions Surrounding ICE Actions

[00:02–01:03]

• Protests Following Activist's Death:

  • Civil liberties and migrant rights groups organize nationwide rallies after an unlawful assembly is declared in Minnesota post the fatal shooting of an activist.
  • Paul Stevens: “Still tense in many cities… Civil liberties and migrant rights groups calling for more nationwide rallies today. This after an unlawful assembly was declared last night in Minnesota. Coming after thousands of anti ICE protesters gathered. This following the fatal shooting of activist.” [00:02]

• Escalation in Minneapolis:

  • Activist Renee Good doxes immigration agents, prompting intensified protests.
  • Protesters break into hotel sites, vandalize and disrupt agents’ rest with instruments and noise tactics.
  • Homeland Security increases agent deployment (1,000 more to the existing 2,000) to Minneapolis.
  • Quote (Garret Centi): “Protesters, even rioters took it a step further and broke into parts of a hotel they believe immig agents are staying at... outside, protesters were playing instruments, banging drums and blowing whistles to prevent immigration agents from sleeping or getting rest.” [00:20]

• Portland Incident — Border Patrol Shooting:

  • Two individuals shot by Border Patrol agents are now in federal custody; both identified as Venezuelans with alleged criminal records and possible gang affiliation.
  • Portland’s Democratic mayor urges ICE to halt operations during the investigation.
  • Arrests made during Portland ICE protests (six arrested) [01:12, 01:48].

2. US–Venezuela Relations and Oil Negotiations

[02:31–03:23]

• President Trump Pursues Venezuelan Oil Access:

  • In talks with oil executives for a $100 billion deal to revive Venezuela’s petroleum industry.

• Resumption of US–Venezuela Diplomatic Relations:

  • US diplomats visit Venezuela after years of suspension following the ouster of Maduro.
  • Noted seizure of a fifth oil tanker with allegedly sanctioned Venezuelan oil.
  • President Trump cancels a secondary military operation after Venezuelan acting president releases political prisoners.
  • Quote (Eben Brown): “It could be the first step towards resuming regular relations with Venezuela, which had been suspended since 2019.” [02:44]

3. US Ambitions and Political Standoff Over Greenland

[03:23–04:18]

• Greenland Resistance:

  • Greenland's leaders reject President Trump’s plea and calls for US control, insisting the island’s future is self-determined.
  • President Trump reasserts determination to acquire Greenland—with or without cooperation:
    • Quote (Fox News Anchor): “President Trump saying he'd like to make a deal, an option he called the easy way. If that's not possible, he said the US Would do things the hard way.” [03:39]
    • Quote (Eben Brown): “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not. Because if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over.” [03:47]

• Strategic and Economic Motives:

  • Vice President J.D. Vance highlights missile defense dependency:
    • Quote (Garret Centi as Vance): “People don't realize this. The entire missile defense infrastructure is partially defense dependent on Greenland.” [04:00]
  • Major US billionaires (Bezos, Gates, Bloomberg) support Greenland mining ventures to source metals essential for electric vehicle production.

• European Backlash:

  • European leaders warn that a US-Greenland agreement could endanger NATO unity.

4. Quick News Highlights

Throughout

• Portland: Border Patrol incident and protests lead to six arrests. [01:48]
• US military seizes a series of oil tankers transporting sanctioned Venezuelan oil. [02:44]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Still tense in many cities… Civil liberties and migrant rights groups calling for more nationwide rallies today.” — Paul Stevens [00:02]
• “Protesters, even rioters took it a step further and broke into parts of a hotel… protesters were playing instruments, banging drums and blowing whistles to prevent immigration agents from sleeping or getting rest.” — Garret Centi [00:20]
• “It could be the first step towards resuming regular relations with Venezuela, which had been suspended since 2019.” — Eben Brown [02:44]
• “President Trump saying he'd like to make a deal… If that's not possible, he said the US Would do things the hard way.” — Fox News Anchor [03:39]
• “We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not. Because if we don't do it, Russia or China will take over.” — Eben Brown [03:47]
• “People don't realize this. The entire missile defense infrastructure is partially defense dependent on Greenland.” — Garret Centi (as VP J.D. Vance) [04:00]

Useful Timestamps

• 00:02: Nationwide protests and Minnesota unrest update
• 00:20: On-the-ground Minneapolis protest escalation report
• 01:03: Portland shooting and protest fallout
• 02:31: US–Venezuela oil negotiations and diplomatic overtures
• 03:23: Greenland standoff and geopolitical implications

Tone & Style

The episode maintains the characteristic brisk, urgent tone of Fox News hourly updates—focused, headline-driven, and peppered with direct quotations for immediacy. Coverage is framed around political action and its social consequences, emphasizing both domestic tensions and international maneuvering.

Summary:
This podcast episode provides listeners with a swift yet detailed briefing on intensifying anti-ICE protests, related unrest in Minneapolis and Portland, major developments in US–Venezuela relations, and renewed American ambitions regarding Greenland, including the intersection of military, political, and economic strategies. The coverage is unflinching, nationalist in orientation, and stakes out the Trump administration’s assertive posture at home and abroad.