Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 01/08/2026

Main Theme:
This broadcast provides a concise roundup of national news events, including political developments, law enforcement actions, judicial decisions, sports updates, and financial market news, offering listeners a quick snapshot of major U.S. headlines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Tensions in Minneapolis: National Guard on Standby

[00:02]

• Governor Tim Walz (misstated as "Walsh" in transcript) authorizes the Minnesota National Guard to be staged and ready to support local law enforcement.

• Background:

  • The deployment follows heightened tensions after an immigration enforcement agent shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.
  • The situation is volatile, prompting debate over law enforcement and accountability.

• Protests & Political Reactions:

  • Lisa Brady: “Walls urging protesters to remain peaceful as the Minneapolis mayor and some Democrats in Congress accused the office involved of murder.”
  • Steny Hoyer (00:21): “I feel your anger. The human desire to lash out in this moment is very real.”
  • Vice President J.D. Vance (00:25, 00:42):
    • Describes the victim as “a victim of left wing ideology that he says is fueling violence against law enforcement.”
    • “What we're going to do is make it easier for the American people's administration to enforce the American people's law. And that means that Democrats have to stop rallying the mob against legitimate law enforcement operations.”
  • Vance asserts the officer acted in self-defense.

2. Senate Vote to Limit Presidential War Powers in Venezuela

[00:55–01:19]

• President Trump criticizes Republicans joining Democrats to limit his authority on military actions in Venezuela.
• Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (01:08):
  • “It's a clear rejection of the idea that one person can unilaterally send American sons and daughters into harm's way without Congress.”
  • The vote pushes a war powers limitation resolution forward; President Trump argues this threatens U.S. security.

3. House Fails to Override Two Presidential Vetoes

[01:19–01:42]

• Two bills vetoed by President Trump remain blocked:
  • One on funding a Colorado water pipeline.
  • Another designating part of Everglades National Park as an Indian reservation site.

4. Steny Hoyer Announces Retirement from Congress

[01:42–01:51]

• Steny Hoyer (01:42):
  • “I have decided not to seek another term.”
  • “I make this decision with sadness for I love this House.”
• Hoyer, a Maryland Democrat and former House Majority Leader, has served since 1981 and is 86 years old.

5. Federal Prosecutor Disqualified in New York AG Case

[02:15–03:03]

• John Sarcone, acting U.S. attorney for New York's Northern District, disqualified by Judge Lorna Scofield in the investigation of New York AG Letitia James.
  • Judge ruled Sarcone’s appointment improper, invalidating subpoenas in the James case.
  • DOJ defends Sarcone’s position; Letitia James calls the ruling “a win for the rule of law.”
  • Context: Previous criminal cases against James and ex-FBI Director James Comey were dismissed partly due to issues with interim appointments.

6. Sports Updates

[03:03–03:48]

• Olympic Snowboarding:
  • Chloe Kim, two-time Olympic champion, dislocates shoulder during training; Winter Games status uncertain.
• NFL:
  • Miami Dolphins fire Head Coach Mike McDaniel after four seasons (record: 35–33; 7–10 this season).
    • Dolphins missed playoffs past two years.
  • At least eight NFL teams now have head coaching vacancies.

7. Wall Street Report

[03:48–end]

• Dow Jones: Up 270 points, reaching back to 49,000.
• S&P 500: Up fractionally, though down most of session.
• Nasdaq: Closes down 104 points.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Steny Hoyer on Protester Emotions (00:21):

  • “I feel your anger. The human desire to lash out in this moment is very real.”

• Vice President J.D. Vance on Law Enforcement (00:25, 00:42):

  • “What we're going to do is make it easier for the American people's administration to enforce the American people's law. And that means that Democrats have to stop rallying the mob against legitimate law enforcement operations.”

• Senator Chuck Schumer on War Powers Vote (01:08):

  • “It's a clear rejection of the idea that one person can unilaterally send American sons and daughters into harm's way without Congress.”

• Steny Hoyer on Retirement (01:42, 01:48):

  • “I have decided not to seek another term.”
  • “I make this decision with sadness for I love this House.”

• Letitia James on Judge’s Ruling (recounted, 02:22):

  • Called the court decision “a win for the rule of law.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• National Guard and Minneapolis Protests: 00:02–00:55
• Senate War Powers Vote in Venezuela: 00:55–01:19
• House Veto Overrides: 01:19–01:42
• Steny Hoyer Retirement: 01:42–01:51
• Federal Prosecutor Disqualification (NY AG): 02:15–03:03
• Sports Updates – Chloe Kim, NFL: 03:03–03:48
• Financial Markets Recap: 03:48–end

Tone:
The episode maintains an urgent, direct, and factual delivery, characteristic of broadcast headline news—with emotional notes particularly during political and protest-related reporting.