3PM ET 01/16/2026 Newscast

Summary

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

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

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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.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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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.”

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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.”

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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])

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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

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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.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

An accused assassin due back in court. Lisa Brady, FOX News. A hearing set to begin for Tyler.

[Jeff Paul]

Robinson, charged with killing conservative conservative activist Charlie Kirk at a college event in Utah last year. Defense attorneys are trying to have the Utah county attorney's office thrown off the case over a possible conflict of interest.

[Defense Attorney]

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. According to an affidavit, the adult child was a student at the time and still is, was standing around 85ft away when they heard a loud sound and after people started yelling that Kirk had been shot, ran with the rest of the crowd. They then texted their family members that, quote, someone got shot and Charlie got shot.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jeff Paul the courthouse in Provo.

[Jeff Paul]

Prosecutors say the adult child did not witness the actual shooting and they don't believe there's any legal or ethical conflict to force removal of anyone on the the prosecution team. President Trump is urging Congress to pass new health care legislation.

[President Trump]

At the center of what President Trump dubs the great health care plan are health savings accounts.

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.

President Trump also wants Congress to codify pricing agreements with major drug makers to ensure those deals are in place after his presidency. The proposed proposal comes amid bipartisan negotiations to revive Affordable Care act subsidies that expired last year.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jarrett Halpern, the U.S. supreme Court.

[Jeff Paul]

Just agreeing to hear the legal fight over a popular weed killer, Bayer, the maker of Roundup, hoping to block thousands of state lawsuits accusing the company of failing to warn people a key ingredient could cause cancer. But the EPA's approval came without a cancer warning.

[Lisa Brady]

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[Lisa Brady]

Democrat members of Congress taking their criticism.

[Jeff Paul]

Of immigration enforcement operations on the road with a field hearing in Minnesota.

[Rep. Ilhan Omar]

Dozens of Democrat representatives gathering in the Twin Cities to talk about the ongoing ICE operations that have drawn protests and two ICE shootings within a week.

What we are witnessing right now is unprecedented.

Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minneapolis.

There is no modern present for this level of federal overreach, Violence, lawlessness carried out in the name of immigration enforcement.

Some 3,000 federal agents on the ground in Minnesota where DHS and ICE accused Democrats of allowing far left rioters to attack federal officers. With President Trump warning if local law enforcement doesn't get a handle on the violence that he may use the Insurrection act to send in troops. And Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

The president telling reporters today he does.

[Jeff Paul]

Not think there's a reason for that right now. Another California county is moving to restrict federal immigration activity at its properties.

[Local Government Official]

Members of the Alameda County Together for All Ad Hoc committee voting to send two proposals to the full Board of Supervisors. One aims to ensure there is a countywide response plan to Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity. Another would create ICE free zones for prohibiting federal officers from using county owned and controlled properties as ICE staging or processing areas. The full board is expected to vote on both on January 27th.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin the San Jose City.

[Jeff Paul]

Council and Santa Clara county recently passed ICE restrictions and Los Angeles county officials have voted to draft a similar ordinance. The FAA issuing warnings to airlines to use caution when flying over Central America and parts of South America. The agency citing the risk of potential military activities and g interference. An hour to the close. On Wall street, not much movement. The dow is down 20 points. Alisa Brady, FOX News.