5AM ET 01/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 01/14/2026

Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 14, 2026

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Episode Overview

This concise news update delivers breaking headlines and developing stories from around the globe, with a strong focus on political tensions in Iran, updates on US diplomatic moves, domestic legal developments, and notable health news. The episode also covers high-profile US political figures and their current legal entanglements, while concluding with a public health alert.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Iran Protests and US Response

• President Trump’s Support for Iranian Protesters
  • Despite a communications blackout, President Trump publicly encouraged Iranian demonstrators.
  • Trump signaled actionable support was forthcoming, mentioning a variety of possible aid including economic assistance.
  • Quote (President Trump, via Bill Melusion):
    “Keep protesting, take over your institutions if possible, and save the name of the killers and the abusers that are abusing you. You’re being very badly abused.” (00:19)
• Reports on Violence in Iran
  • Over 2,000 demonstrators have reportedly been killed amid ongoing protests (00:30).
  • Trump is considering military action in response to the crackdown.
  • All meetings with Iranian officials are suspended until the killing ends.
  • Iran has responded by warning it is prepared for any US intervention and accused Trump of inciting further violence.
• Senator John Fetterman’s Stance
  • Expressed openness to US intervention, aiming to “break this awful regime.”
    Quote:
    “I’m open to this idea that there could be a catalyst or some kinds of engagement or an action, you know, from our nation could put thing over the top and break this awful regime.” (02:58)

2. US Legal and Justice Updates

• ICE Officer Shooting in Minneapolis
  • The Justice Department will not open a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer.
  • Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche indicated a lack of basis for civil rights inquiry, despite FBI involvement (00:50).
  • Federal officials claim the officer acted in self-defense, but Minnesota authorities have raised concerns about access to evidence and jurisdiction.

3. Major Corporate News

• Saks Global Files for Bankruptcy
  • Parent company of Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman filed for Chapter 11 late Tuesday (Houston, Texas).
  • The bankruptcy underscores ongoing challenges in the retail sector (01:45).

4. Venezuelan Prisoners Released

• Release of US Detainees
  • Interim Venezuelan government has freed at least four US citizens formerly held under Nicolás Maduro’s regime.
  • The State Department calls this “an important step in the right direction.” (02:32)

5. High-Profile Congressional Oversight

• Bill Clinton Subpoenaed in Epstein Investigation

  • Former President Bill Clinton failed to appear under federal subpoena before the House Oversight Committee (03:23).
  • Hillary Clinton has also been subpoenaed.
  • Clinton’s lawyers argue the subpoenas are “invalid and legally unenforceable,” and no Democrat members attended.
  • Congressional contempt proceedings may follow, and any prosecution decision would rest with Attorney General Pambondi.

• Context:

  • Clinton has been known to associate with Epstein before Epstein’s indictment, but has not been implicated (04:01).

6. US Public Health Alert

• Increasing Measles Cases Nationwide
  • 124 new confirmed cases reported in South Carolina.
  • Ongoing outbreak in the Arizona-Utah border region (418 cases since August).
  • 2025 marked the worst year for US measles outbreaks since 1991 (04:10).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump’s Rallying Cry (~00:19)
  “Keep protesting, take over your institutions if possible, and save the name of the killers and the abusers that are abusing you. You’re being very badly abused.”
  (Quoted by Bill Melusion, Fox News)

• Senator John Fetterman on Intervention (~02:58)
  “I’m open to this idea that there could be a catalyst or some kinds of engagement or an action, you know, from our nation could put thing over the top and break this awful regime.”
  (Sound courtesy of Fox’s Hannity)

• Bill Clinton Subpoena Response (~03:41)
  “Clinton’s lawyers call the subpoenas, quote, invalid and legally unenforceable.”
  (Bill Melusion, Capitol Hill)

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Important Segments & Timestamps

• 00:03 - 01:00: Iran protests, US government reaction, President Trump’s statements, and possible military action.
• 01:00 - 01:45: DOJ decision on ICE shooting; concerns over investigation and jurisdiction.
• 01:45 - 02:02: Saks Global bankruptcy filing.
• 02:32 - 02:48: Release of US prisoners in Venezuela; update on US-Iran tensions.
• 02:48 - 03:23: Senator Fetterman supports intervention in Iran; update on Clinton/Epstein House Oversight events.
• 03:23 - 04:01: Bill Clinton fails to appear before Capitol Hill committee; potential for holding in contempt.
• 04:01 - 04:29: Measles outbreaks and national health warning.

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This episode provides a fast-paced, factual overview of ongoing global and domestic news, with particular emphasis on US-Iran relations, American political investigations, and immediate public health risks — all delivered in the authoritative tone of FOX News Radio.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Waiting for what's next in Iran. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. President Trump repeating his support for protesters in Iran on Tuesday. Fox's Jeff Paul with more.

[Jeff Paul]

President Trump, despite a communication blackout in Iran, is sending a message to those very people demonstrating out in the streets.

[Bill Melusion]

Keep protesting, take over your institutions if possible, and save the name of the killers and the abusers that are abusing you. You're being very badly abused.

[Jeff Paul]

The president proclaim that help is on the way shortly after the U S based Human Rights activists news agency revealed that more than 2,000 had been killed amid the ongoing protests. When asked to elaborate, Trump said simply, there's going to be a lot of help on the way and in different forms, including economic help.

[Ted Lindner]

President Trump has said he's considering military action as a potential response to the crackdown on protests. He's canceled all meetings with Iranian officials until the killing of protesters ends. Iran says it's ready for any US Intervention and accused the president of inciting violence. The Justice Department says it will not open a civil rights investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement officer. In Minneapolis, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche said there's currently no basis for such an inquiry, even as an FBI investigation continues. Federal officials say the officer acted in self defense, while critics warn the decision comes before a full review of the evidence. Minnesota officials have also raised concerns after federal authorities blocked the state from accessing evidence and said it lacks jurisdiction. Saks Global, the parent company of the iconic Saks Fifth Avenue, Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman department stores, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, the filing happening late on Tuesday in U.S. bankruptcy Court in Houston, Texas. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Ted Lindner]

Fox confirming this morning the interim government in Venezuela has released at least four U.S. citizens who were imprisoned under the Maduro regime, the State Department calling it an important step in the right direction by the interim authorities. President Trump weighing military action in Iran, accusing the Iranian government of killing protesters rising up against the Iranian regime. As many as 2,500 dead so far. Pennsylvania Democrat Senator John Fetterman says he's standing by plans for intervention. I'm open to this idea that there could be a catalyst or some kinds of engagement or an action, you know, from our nation could put thing over the top and break this awful regime. That sound courtesy of Fox's Hannity. Former President Bill Clinton a no show on Capitol Hill Tuesday, failing to appear before the House Oversight Committee to answer questions about Jeffrey Epstein. Fox's bill Melusion from Capitol Hill has.

[Bill Melusion]

More despite being under a federal subpoena, Clinton failed to appear for a scheduled deposition with the House Oversight Committee as part of its Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Hillary Clinton is also subpoenaed to give her deposition, but in a letter, Clinton's lawyers call the subpoenas, quote, invalid and legally unenforceable. Also not in attendance any of the Democrats on the committee. The House would have to vote to approve holding former President Bill Clinton in contempt of Congress for not showing up. That vote would require a simple majority to pass. If it does pass the House, it then gets referred to the Department of Justice where it will be all up to AG Pambondi to decide if, if she wants to prosecute the former president.

[Ted Lindner]

The former president was known to be friendly with Epstein before his federal indictment, but was never officially implicated in any wrongdoing related to him. Measles outbreaks continue to grow in several parts of the Nation. 124 new cases since Friday reported in South Carolina, 418 cases along the Arizona, Utah border since August last year was the nation's worst for measles since 1991. I'm Ted Lindner and this is FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

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