Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 01/05/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers quick, top-line updates on major political, legal, health, entertainment, and sports stories in the U.S. and abroad, maintaining FOX News’s brisk, succinct news radio style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Military Operation in Venezuela & Congressional Response

• Congressional Action: Bipartisan lawmakers are pushing for a “war powers” resolution asserting Congress’s constitutional role over U.S. military action in Venezuela following a controversial operation.

  • [00:07] “Bipartisan measure that will affirm Congress's authority on matters of war and peace when it comes to Venezuela.” — Reporter

• Schumer’s Critique & War Secretary’s Defense: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and other Democrats question the legality of the U.S. military operation that led to the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. War Secretary Pete Hegseth defends the mission.

  • [00:27] “Nearly 200 of our greatest Americans went downtown in Caracas. Seems those Russian air defenses didn't quite work so well, did they? Downtown Caracas and grabbed an indicted individual wanted by American justice in support of law enforcement without a single American killed.” — Pete Hegseth

• Aftermath: Maduro and his wife make their first U.S. court appearance in New York, pleading not guilty to drug and weapons charges. Maduro claims innocence and describes himself as a “kidnapped president.”

  • [00:46] Summary by Lisa Brady

2. High-Profile Texas School Shooting Trial Begins

• Defendant: Adrian Gonzalez, a former Uvalde school police officer, faces 29 counts related to alleged failures during the 2022 Robb Elementary mass shooting response.

• Prosecution's Argument: Gonzalez is accused of endangering lives by not engaging the shooter, violating his training, and delaying law enforcement intervention.

  • [01:11] “Prosecutors allege Gonzalez placed lives in imminent danger by failing to engage, distract or delay the shooter and did not follow his active shooter training.” — Kristen Goodwin

• Defense's Position: Claims Gonzalez acted to save lives.

  • [01:41] Summary by Kristen Goodwin

3. Changes to Child Vaccination Recommendations

• Policy Shift: Fewer vaccines will now be universally recommended for children; more discretion is given to families and doctors.
• Controversy: Critics argue the new approach increases health risks.
  • [01:50] Brief headline coverage

4. Child Care Funding & Fraud Allegations in Minnesota

• Federal Rule Change: Trump administration overturns a Biden-era policy, now requiring states to distribute federal child care funds based on actual attendance, not just enrollment.

  • [02:23] “Paying providers up front based on paper enrollment instead of actual attendance invites abuse…” — HHS Deputy Secretary Jim O’Neill

• Context: Ongoing fraud investigations in Minnesota regarding taxpayer-funded services. Governor Tim Walz ends reelection bid, blaming political attacks.

5. Entertainment Highlight: Stranger Things Documentary

• Announcement: Netflix unveils “One Last Adventure: The Making of Stranger Things 5,” a behind-the-scenes documentary on the final season.

  • [03:10] “The film promises an inside look at the years of effort and craft that went into the final installment of the Duffer Brothers generation defining series.” — Michelle Paulino

• Premiere Date: January 12th

• Trailer Moment:

  • [03:34] “This show is about how life does throw this stuff at you.” — Stranger Things cast
  • [03:37] “It's gonna be messy, but let's…” — Stranger Things cast

6. NFL Coaching Shakeup

• Developments: Six NFL teams now have head coaching vacancies following the end of the regular season. Recent firings include head coaches from the Cardinals, Raiders, Browns, and Atlanta Falcons, with the Falcons also letting go of their GM and President/CEO.
  • [03:49] Summary by Lisa Brady

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Pete Hegseth on the Venezuela Operation
  [00:27]
  “Nearly 200 of our greatest Americans went downtown in Caracas. Seems those Russian air defenses didn't quite work so well, did they? Downtown Caracas and grabbed an indicted individual wanted by American justice in support of law enforcement without a single American killed.”

• Governor Tim Walz’s Resignation Amid Child Care Fraud Scandal
  [02:57]
  “Governor Tim Walz is now dropping his bid for reelection, but accusing Republicans of playing politics…”

• Stranger Things Cast on Final Season
  [03:34]
  “This show is about how life does throw this stuff at you.”

  [03:37]
  “It's gonna be messy, but let's…”

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Time | Segment | |----------|-------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | Venezuela military operation & Congressional moves | | 00:46 | Maduro's U.S. court appearance | | 01:11 | Uvalde school shooting trial update | | 01:41 | Defense argument in Uvalde case | | 01:50 | Federal vaccine recommendation changes | | 02:15 | Child care fraud; federal rule changes | | 02:57 | Governor Walz drops reelection bid | | 03:10 | Stranger Things documentary announced | | 03:49 | NFL coaching changes |

Tone

• Direct, urgent, and information-heavy, typical of hourly radio news.
• Balanced attribution to quotes and positions from political, legal, and cultural figures.
• Brief moments of lighter coverage with the “Stranger Things” and NFL headlines, offering a break from heavier hard news.