Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET, January 16, 2026

Host: Lisa Brady (with reports from Jeff Paul, Jarrett Halpern, Kristin Goodwin, and others)

Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise update on major national news stories, including legal proceedings in a high-profile assassination case, health care policy developments from President Trump, a Supreme Court case with national implications for Bayer, heated debate on immigration enforcement, and public safety measures in California counties. Additional segments include market snapshots and safety advisories for airlines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tyler Robinson Assassination Case: Conflict of Interest Hearing

[00:02–00:51]

• Progress in Case: Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a Utah college event, returns to court for a critical hearing.
• Defense Motion:
  • Defense attorneys seek to remove the Utah county attorney’s office from prosecution, citing a conflict of interest.
• Basis of Motion:
  • A prosecutor’s adult child—who was present near the shooting—might compromise impartiality.
  • Quote from Defense Attorney, [00:20]:
    “Lawyers for Tyler Robinson argue because a prosecutor's adult child was at that Turning Point USA event when Charlie Kirk was shot and killed, they can't stay impartial, therefore, they should be removed.”
  • Affidavit details: The prosecutor’s child was 85 feet away, heard the shot, ran with the crowd, and texted family about the incident.
• Prosecution Response:
  • The prosecutor’s child did not witness the shooting.
  • Prosecutors deny any legal or ethical conflicts requiring recusal.

Notable Quote:

• Defense Attorney, [00:20]:
  “…they can't stay impartial, therefore, they should be removed.”

2. President Trump’s New Health Care Push

[01:04–01:37]

• New Legislation: President Trump calls on Congress to pass a healthcare plan centered on Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
• Policy Goals:
  • Reduce or bypass insurance company involvement, increasing direct control over funds for individuals.
• Drug Pricing:
  • Push to codify drug pricing agreements to outlast his administration.
  • Comes amid bipartisan talks to revive expired Affordable Care Act subsidies.
• Trump’s Tone:
  • Direct criticism of insurance companies alongside grudging acknowledgment.

Notable Quotes:

• President Trump, [01:09]:
  “In other words, we cut out the insurance companies. They're making a fortune. And you know, they're good people, they're business people. I don't blame them. But we cut them out. We pay the money directly to the people.”

3. Supreme Court to Hear Bayer/Roundup Lawsuit Case

[01:37–01:54]

• Issue at Stake:
  • Bayer wants the Supreme Court to halt thousands of state lawsuits arguing Roundup causes cancer.
  • EPA had previously approved Roundup without a cancer warning.
• Implications:
  • What the Court decides on state lawsuits versus federal regulatory approval could have broad impact on product labeling and consumer safety suits.
• Reporting:
  • Jarrett Halpern highlights legal tension between state-level suits and EPA findings.

4. Immigration Enforcement Controversy in Minnesota

[02:15–03:04]

• Congressional Field Hearing:
  • Democratic representatives, led by Rep. Ilhan Omar, confront aggressive ICE operations in Minnesota.
  • Concerns about “unprecedented” federal agent presence and two shootings within a week.
• Omar’s Criticism:
  • Accuses DHS and ICE of “overreach” and “lawlessness.”
  • Quote:
    “There is no modern present for this level of federal overreach, violence, lawlessness carried out in the name of immigration enforcement.” (Rep. Ilhan Omar, [02:34])
• Federal Response:
  • DHS and ICE allege Democratic leaders allow rioters to attack federal officers.
  • President Trump threatens deployment of troops under the Insurrection Act if local police fail to suppress violence.
• Presidential Statement:
  • When asked about sending troops, President Trump tells reporters he does not believe it’s necessary at present.

5. California Counties Restricting Federal Immigration Activity

[03:06–03:42]

• Alameda County:
  • Moves forward with two proposals to limit ICE on county property and craft a coordinated response to ICE presence.
• San Jose, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles:
  • Local governments passing or drafting similar measures to block federal immigration enforcement activities.
• Upcoming Votes:
  • Alameda county’s full board will vote January 27.
• Context:
  • The wave of local action highlights the intensifying clash between federal immigration authorities and progressive jurisdictions.

6. FAA Warnings & Market Report

[03:42–03:57]

• FAA Cautions Airlines:
  • Warns of potential military activity and GPS interference affecting flights over Central and South America.
• Wall Street Update:
  • Near the close, the Dow is relatively unchanged, down 20 points.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Defense Argument for Recusal:
  • “They can't stay impartial, therefore, they should be removed.” (Defense attorney, [00:20])
• President Trump on Insurance Companies:
  • “We cut them out. We pay the money directly to the people.” (President Trump, [01:09])
• Rep. Ilhan Omar on Immigration Enforcement:
  • “There is no modern present for this level of federal overreach, violence, lawlessness carried out in the name of immigration enforcement.” (Rep. Ilhan Omar, [02:34])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Tyler Robinson Court Hearing / Conflict of Interest: 00:02–00:51
• Trump’s Health Care Plan and Interview: 01:04–01:37
• Supreme Court to Hear Bayer/Roundup Lawsuits: 01:37–01:54
• Immigration Field Hearing in Minnesota / Rep. Ilhan Omar: 02:15–03:04
• California Counties’ Anti-ICE Initiatives: 03:06–03:42
• FAA Airline Warning / Wall Street Update: 03:42–03:57

This summary covers the most pressing national stories as presented in the Fox News 3PM ET hourly update on January 16, 2026, retaining the original reporting tone, notable quotes, and clear attributions for each segment.