Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 01/09/2026 – Episode Summary

Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news stories. Key topics include ongoing protests in Minneapolis following a deadly ICE incident, new information on a shooting in Portland, Russia’s latest missile strike in Ukraine, the state of the US stock market, President Trump’s tough new anti-cartel initiative, expectations ahead of the December jobs report, and a fatal police confrontation in Brooklyn. The tone is urgent and factual, with frequent reporter handoffs for field updates.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Minneapolis Protests After ICE Shooting

• Protests Enter Second Day
  Protests in Minneapolis continue following the death of a driver shot by an ICE agent.
• Security and Arrests
  • Minnesota National Guard is on standby (“in case protests get out of hand”).
  • More than a dozen arrests outside a federal building during demonstrations (00:13).
• State vs. Federal Tensions
  • State officials allege exclusion from the shooting investigation, which is now led by the FBI.
  • Minnesota Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan’s statement:

    “I don't trust the Trump administration to conduct this investigation. We need a full, independent and transparent investigation led by state and local law enforcement.” (00:36)

• White House Response
  • The Trump administration defends the agent’s action as self-defense and asserts the driver tried to run over agents (00:48).

2. Portland Shooting Involving Federal Agents

• Incident Details
  • Two people were shot by federal agents; not immigration-related.
  • One of the wounded identified as a member of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua (01:08).
• Law Enforcement Statements
  • Portland Police Chief Bob Day:

    “Police were not involved in the shooting.” (01:08)

• Protest Response
  • Five arrests during subsequent protests.

3. Russian Missile Strike on Ukraine

• Escalation in Ukraine
  • Russia launches the new Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile, targeting Lviv, described as retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian drone attack on Putin’s residence (01:25).
• Casualties
  • At least four people killed; critical infrastructure hit by a hypersonic missile.

4. U.S. Stock Market Snapshot

• Pre-Market Update
  • Dow futures: down 14
  • S&P 500 futures: down 3
  • NASDAQ futures: down 11 (01:52)
• (Brief note, no analysis; segment closes with: “America is listening to Fox News.”)

5. President Trump’s Cartel Crackdown

• Exclusive Interview
  • Trump outlines the "Don Roe Doctrine," a new anti-cartel strategy with Fox News' Sean Hannity (02:32).
• Strategy and Self-Assessment
  • President claims:

    "We've knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land." (Reporter quoting Trump, 02:45)

  • Trump asserts the cartels are responsible for “killing between 250 to 300,000 people in our country every year.” (02:57)
• International Context
  • Segment references last week's capture of Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.

6. December Jobs Report Preview

• Jobs Growth Expectations
  • Anticipated: Around 73,000 jobs added, up from November’s 64,000 (03:16).
  • Recent trend: Only 22,000 jobs added per month in the three preceding months, down from early 2025 averages.
• Unemployment Rate
  • Expected to dip to 4.5% from 4.6%.
  • Context: Unemployment has risen gradually but remains "relatively modest by historical standards." — Hilary Barski (03:44)

7. Fatal Police Shooting in Brooklyn

• Incident Overview
  • NYPD fatally shot a 60-year-old man who was armed with a knife in a hospital Thursday night (03:57).
• Details from Police
  • Blood found throughout the room and hallway.
  • The suspect had "cut himself before police arrived and threatened to kill two people in the room he had barricaded himself in with.”
  • NYPD commanding officer Charles Minch describes the scene:

    “When they got to the room, they saw blood all over the walls, floor and splattered across the exterior of the door. The subject came into the door frame and displayed the bloody weapon.” (03:57)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Peggy Flanagan (Minnesota Lt. Gov.):
  “I don't trust the Trump administration to conduct this investigation. We need a full, independent and transparent investigation led by state and local law enforcement.” (00:36)
• President Trump (on drug operations):
  “We've knocked out 97% of the drugs coming in by water, and we are going to start now hitting land.” (02:45)
• Trump (on cartel violence):
  “The cartels are running Mexico and they're killing between 250 to 300,000 people in our country every year.” (02:57)
• NYPD’s Charles Minch (on Brooklyn incident):
  “When they got to the room, they saw blood all over the walls, floor and splattered across the exterior of the door. The subject came into the door frame and displayed the bloody weapon.” (03:57)

Key Timestamps

• 00:03 – Minneapolis protests and ICE shooting coverage
• 00:48 – Trump administration statement on investigation
• 01:00 – Portland federal agent shooting updates
• 01:26 – Russian missile strike on Ukraine
• 01:52 – Stock futures update
• 02:32 – Trump’s interview on cartel crackdown
• 03:12 – Labor Department jobs report preview
• 03:57 – Fatal police shooting in Brooklyn

Tone and Language

• Rapid, factual updates with emphasis on present-tense reporting and official statements.
• Slightly dramatic tone during coverage of violence or high-profile political moves.
• Quotes and attributions provide a sense of immediacy, reflecting the urgency and gravity of current events.

This summary captures the full breadth of the hour's reporting, providing a clear, engaging overview for listeners who want to stay informed on the latest national and international headlines.