5AM ET 01/10/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 01/10/2026

Host: Chris DiMaio (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: January 10, 2026
Episode Focus:
A timely roundup of breaking news from overnight, with coverage of a mass shooting in Mississippi, ICE-related protests and violence in Minneapolis and Portland, diplomatic developments with Venezuela, political battles in Congress, and new legal trouble for the Clintons.

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Main Theme

This episode delivers a morning snapshot of major news events unfolding in the US and abroad. Key themes include national security, public safety, political accountability, and contentious government actions on both the domestic and international stage.

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Top Stories and Key Discussion Points

1. Mass Shooting in West Point, Mississippi

• Reported By: Chris DiMaio
• Summary:
  A tragic mass shooting leaves six dead; the suspect is in custody and there’s no ongoing threat.
  • Law enforcement: Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott confirms arrest and ongoing investigation.
• Quote:

  "Six people are reported dead...the suspect is in custody and there's no longer a threat to the community."
  — Chris DiMaio [00:04]

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2. Minneapolis ICE Protests and Shooting Update

• Reported By: Jeff Manaso
• Summary:
  • Protests against ICE actions escalated, with several arrests during confrontations between activists and federal agents.
  • Newly released footage shows the ICE officer’s view as he opens fire on Renee Good, who is seen "taunting agents" and defying orders before accelerating a car toward the officer.
  • Renee Good is labeled a "domestic terrorist" by DHS; local officials question self-defense claims.
  • The FBI leads a broader probe as both local prosecutors and politicians promise independent investigations.
• Quote:

  "[They] are seen taunting agents before Good disobeyed officers, orders, backed up, then steps on the gas and into the officer..."
  — Jeff Manaso [00:29]

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3. US–Venezuela Diplomatic Developments

• Reported By: Eben Brown
• Summary:
  • US diplomatic team lands in Venezuela; potential thaw in relations after years of suspension.
  • Ongoing US military operations seize another vessel carrying allegedly sanctioned Venezuelan oil.
  • President Trump calls off a secondary military operation following the release of political prisoners by Venezuela’s acting president.
• Quote:

  "The first of such personnel to take a mission to meet with leaders in that country since the US Led ousting of dictator Nicolas Maduro."
  — Eben Brown [01:15]

• Additional Note:
  "President Trump posts on social media that a secondary military operation inside Venezuela had been called off." [01:40]

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4. Portland Shooting Linked to Venezuelan Gang Activity

• Reported By: Chris DiMaio (with comments from Portland Police Chief Bob Day)
• Summary:
  • Border Patrol agents shoot and wound two people in Portland.
  • Police confirm victims are linked to Tren de Aragua, a notorious Venezuelan gang.
• Quote:

  "Portland Police Chief Bob Day: they do have some nexus to involvement with tda. We can confirm that he's referring to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua."
  — Chris DiMaio [02:35]

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5. Nationwide Crackdown on Fraud

• Reported By: Unnamed White House Official
• Summary:
  • White House touts a new role for an Assistant Attorney General to coordinate national enforcement on fraud.
  • Minnesota highlighted, but officials claim it’s "just a tiny part of a very big problem."
  • The role includes developing priorities, suggesting reforms, and closing loopholes.
• Quote:

  "The new assistant attorney general will also help develop and set national enforcement priorities and propose legislative and regulatory reforms..."
  — White House Official [03:14]

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6. Congressional Divides on Venezuela and Health Care

• Reported By: Ryan Schmelz
• Summary:
  • Senate Republicans broke ranks, joining Democrats on a war powers resolution to restrain the president regarding Venezuela.
  • Over a dozen House Republicans join Democrats to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years.
  • Uncertainty remains, as any deal requires bipartisan cooperation in the Senate.
• Quote:

  "Several lawmakers tell FOX News the hope is that passing the legislation will force a compromise bill to extend the COVID era program that impacts about 20 million Americans."
  — Ryan Schmelz [03:51]

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7. Clintons Face Congressional Subpoena in Epstein Probe

• Reported By: Chris DiMaio
• Summary:
  • Bill and Hillary Clinton are now facing contempt of Congress charges for not confirming attendance to testify on the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
  • House Oversight Chair James Comer demands compliance; silence from the Clintons so far.
• Quote:

  "The Clintons have yet to confirm their attendance that's scheduled for next week. There's been no comment yet from the Clinton camp."
  — Chris DiMaio [04:14]

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• Chris DiMaio:
  "Six people are reported dead...the suspect is in custody..." [00:04]
• Jeff Manaso:
  "Anti ICE activists and federal agents as new videos released showing the perspective of the ICE officer who opened fire..." [00:25]
• Eben Brown:
  "The first of such personnel to take a mission to meet with leaders in that country since the US Led ousting of dictator Nicolas Maduro." [01:15]
• Unnamed White House Official:
  "...report directly to the president with findings that top Republicans believe will show that Minnesota is just a tiny part of a very big problem." [03:04]
• Ryan Schmelz:
  "...Republican senators frustrated President Trump as they joined Democrats on a resolution to potentially rein in the president's war powers in Venezuela." [03:37]
• Chris DiMaio:
  "Bill and Hillary Clinton facing contempt of Congress charges over subpoenas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation." [04:10]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – 00:24: Breaking: Mississippi mass shooting coverage
• 00:25 – 01:07: Minneapolis ICE protests, shooting, and video evidence
• 01:07 – 02:01: US–Venezuela relations resume; oil tanker seizure; military operation called off
• 02:32 – 03:00: Portland shooting, Venezuelan gang angle
• 03:00 – 03:26: White House crackdown on nationwide fraud
• 03:35 – 04:10: Congressional votes on Venezuela war powers, ACA tax credits
• 04:10 – 04:28: Clintons subpoenaed regarding Epstein

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Episode Takeaways

• Ongoing violence, government accountability, and international diplomacy dominate the news.
• Sharp divides persist in Congress, with bipartisan crossovers on critical issues.
• The administration pushes high-profile crackdowns—both on fraud and in foreign affairs.
• The episode follows FOX News' signature style: urgent, punchy, and focused on national impact.

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Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

This is a FOX News alert. I'm Chris DiMaio. A mass shooting in Mississippi. Six people are reported dead. It happened hours ago in West Point, Mississippi. Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott says that a suspect is in custody and there's no longer a threat to the community. An investigation is underway. More protests in Minneapolis over ongoing ICE action there. Fox's Jeff Manasso has more.

[Jeff Manasso]

Several more arrests in Minneapolis on Friday in confrontations between anti ICE activists and federal agents as new videos released showing the perspective of the ICE officer who opened fire on Renee Good, who along with her wife are seen taunting agents before Good disobeyed officers, orders backed up, then steps on the gas and into the officer. Prior to this video, both the mayor and governor pushed back on a self defense claim. DHS calling Good a domestic terrorist. The video release after local prosecutors also vowed to do their own probe as the FBI is handling the case. Jeff Manasso, FOX News as President Trump.

[Chris DiMaio]

Spent yesterday talking with oil executives about Venezuela actions taken as diplomatic talks take shape.

[Eben Brown]

A team of US Diplomats landed in Venezuela Friday, the first of such personnel to take a mission to meet with leaders in that country since the US Led ousting of dictator Nicolas Maduro. It could be the first step towards resuming regular relations with Venezuela, which had been suspended since 2019. The US military conducted another seizure of an oil tanker allegedly transported sanctioned Venezuelan oil. This is the fifth such vessel. It also comes as President Trump posts on social media that a secondary military operation inside Venezuela had been called off. Now that acting President Del Rodriguez released a number of political prisoners in Miami, Eben Brown, FOX News America's listening to FOX News.

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[Chris DiMaio]

Protesters marching in Portland, Oregon, where a man and woman were shot and wounded by Border Patrol agents. Portland Police Chief Bob Day they do have some nexus to involvement with tda. We can confirm that he's referring to the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. The Trump administration says they're moving forward with a plan to seek out fraudulent use of taxpayer money nationwide. As allegations of fraud pile up in.

[Unnamed White House Official]

Minnesota, they've created this new assistant attorney general who will soon report directly to the president with findings that top Republicans believe will show that Minnesota is just a tiny part of a very big problem. According to a White House fact sheet, the new assistant attorney general will also help develop and set national enforcement priorities and propose legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to close systematic vulnerabilities and Prevent future abuses.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Peter Doocy @ the White House, some Republicans broke with their party on key votes on Capitol Hill this week. Fox's Ryan Schmelz says more five.

[Ryan Schmelz]

Republican senators frustrated President Trump as they joined Democrats on a resolution to potentially rein in the president's war powers in Venezuela. On the House side, over a dozen Republicans voted with Democrats on a three year extension of the Affordable Care act tax credits. Several lawmakers tell FOX News the hope is that passing the legislation will will force a compromise bill to extend the COVID era program that impacts about 20 million Americans. But with reforms pushed by the GOP, any extension passed by the Senate is likely to need 60 votes. In Washington, Ryan Schmelz, FOX News.

[Chris DiMaio]

Bill and Hillary Clinton facing contempt of Congress charges over subpoenas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer said the Clintons have yet to confirm their attendance that's scheduled for next week. There's been no comment yet from the Clinton camp. I'm Chris DiMeo. This is Fox.

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