Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 01/16/2026 Newscast

Date: January 16, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner & FOX News Correspondents
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Overview

In this packed newscast, FOX News delivers granular updates on escalating international tensions with Iran, mounting unrest and government response to immigration protests in Minneapolis, a landmark U.S.–Taiwan trade deal, local immigration enforcement in Florida, a dramatic development in the Charlie Kirk assassination trial, and a significant earthquake off the Oregon coast. Each segment offers real-time insights into the unfolding stories shaping the week.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Iran’s Deadly Crackdown and U.S. Response

• Iran kills thousands of its own protesters, defying President Trump’s warnings.

  • U.N. Ambassador Mike Walsh confirms President Trump is still considering military intervention:

    “He has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter, and no one should know that better than the leadership of the Iranian regime.”
    — Mike Walsh, U.N. Ambassador [00:20]

• Regional Warnings:

  • Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Turkey caution that U.S. strikes could trigger broader conflict.
  • Iran accuses “Israeli intelligence forces and gangs mimicking ISIS” of provoking the U.S. [00:28]

2. Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protests & Threat of Insurrection Act

• Persistent, Intensifying Protests:

  • Demonstrators clash with authorities, breaking into a vehicle and stealing what appeared to be a gun safe.
  • Protest tactics include fireworks, rock throwing, car vandalism, and spray-painting.

• Federal Agent Incident:

  • An ICE agent reportedly fires in self-defense during an attempted arrest of a Venezuelan national, after being attacked with a shovel and broomstick. [00:56–01:28]

• Potential Military Deployment:

  • President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act to deploy troops against protestors targeting ICE officers.

• Quote:

  “Protesters broke into a vehicle… they got their hands on what appeared to be a gun safe, according to authorities, and took other gear from that vehicle.”
  — Alexis McAdams, Fox Reporter [00:56]

3. U.S.–Taiwan Chip Trade Deal

• Major Economic Pact:

  • U.S. and Taiwan agree to develop chip factories in the U.S.
  • Taiwanese investment: at least $250 billion in U.S. production capacity.
  • U.S. reduces reciprocal tariffs on Taiwan from 20% to 15%—and removes them altogether for generic pharmaceuticals.

• Stock Market Reaction:

  • Dow Futures: +50 points
  • S&P 500 Futures: +20
  • Nasdaq Futures: +115
    [01:28–02:00]

4. Local Immigration Enforcement Incentives in Florida

• Polk County Rewards:

  • Polk County Sheriff’s Office among five agencies receiving over $1 million for aiding federal immigration efforts under the 287 Agreement.

• Enforcement Stats:

  • In 2025, 557 undocumented individuals with criminal charges were arrested in Polk County—either deported or in ICE custody.

• State Push for Harsher Policies:

  “Along with presenting the checks, the state’s chief financial officer… highlighted bill proposals to deter illegal immigration in Polk County.”
  — Carla Byron, FOX 13 Tampa Bay [02:50]

5. High-Profile Assassination Trial in Utah: Prosecutor’s Role Challenged

• Defense Motions:

  • Defense for Tyler Robinson, accused of Charlie Kirk’s killing, seeks removal of entire county attorney’s office, citing conflict of interest: a prosecutor’s child was present at the UVU event and texted updates during the attack.

• Prosecutor’s Stance:

  • Utah County Attorney’s office rejects claims, asserting decision to seek the death penalty is based on case evidence, not personal connections.
  • Seeking capital punishment.

• Quote:

  “The entire county attorney’s office should be removed… citing a conflict of interest that one of the prosecutor's children was in the crowd...”
  — Jeff Manaso, FOX News [03:36]

6. Oregon Coast Earthquake

• Details of the Event:

  • Magnitude 6.0 earthquake off the Oregon coast, about 186 miles west of Bandon, Oregon at 7:25pm Pacific Time.

• Safety Report:

  • No tsunami warning, no reported damage or injuries.

• Quote:

  “The USGS said the epicenter was located well offshore, away from populated areas… No tsunami warnings were issued, no reports of any damage or injuries.”
  — Ted Lindner [04:14]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Iran:

  "All options are on the table to stop the slaughter."
  — Mike Walsh, U.N. Ambassador [00:20]

• On Minneapolis Protests:

  “They got their hands on what appeared to be a gun safe... people were throwing fireworks and rocks, splashing the windshield, spray painting cars and more.”
  — Alexis McAdams [00:56]

• On Utah Trial:

  “Defense claims those texts play into a bias that could influence the case in which prosecutors are seeking the death penalty.”
  — Jeff Manaso [03:36]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Iran’s protest crackdown & U.S. response
• 00:28 – Regional tensions over potential U.S. strike
• 00:56 – Minneapolis anti-ICE protests escalate
• 01:28 – U.S.–Taiwan chip trade deal
• 02:40 – Immigration cooperation rewards in Florida
• 03:30 – Utah Charlie Kirk trial, prosecutorial bias issue
• 04:14 – Oregon coast earthquake update

This FOX News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced, high-impact overview of both global flashpoints and key domestic developments, focusing on law, order, international diplomacy, and economic policy as they unfold in real time.