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

Host: Lisa Brady | Date: January 16, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced summary of key national news stories: ongoing anti-ICE protests and political tensions in Minnesota, the extension of the National Guard deployment in D.C., developments in two high-profile legal cases, controversy over deepfake images connected to Elon Musk’s XAI, and updates from business and markets. The reporting style remains brisk, direct, and focused on headline developments.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. Minnesota Anti-ICE Protests & Political Response

[00:02–00:46]

• Context: Anti-ICE demonstrations continue in the Twin Cities, with a field hearing by Democratic members of Congress.

• Congresswoman Ilhan Omar sharply criticizes President Trump regarding federal enforcement actions, alleging a political motive linked to the Insurrection Act.

  "One of the reasons why he sent this paramilitary occupation into our state, why this level of terror is taking place, why we are seeing the kind of chaos that is ensuing, is because he does want to invoke the Insurrection Act."
  – Ilhan Omar ([00:17])

• President Trump downplays the likelihood of invoking the Act but leaves the door open:

  "I don't think there's any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I'd use it. It's very powerful."
  – Donald Trump ([00:39])

• White House Response: Says ICE is targeting criminals and blames Democratic rhetoric for “fueling violent confrontations.”

2. National Guard Extension in D.C.

[00:46–01:10]

• DC National Guard mission to be extended through the end of the year.
• A memo, cited as reviewed by the Associated Press, justifies the extension due to "ongoing efforts to restore law and order."
• The context includes recent violence, referencing the shooting of two guard troops in November, one fatally.

3. Charlie Kirk Assassination Case Legal Twist

[01:10–01:47]

• Defense attorneys for Tyler Robertson (accused of killing Charlie Kirk) attempt to disqualify the prosecution, citing a prosecutor’s family member was in the crowd during the shooting.

• Utah County Prosecutor Ryan McBride questions the motive for this motion:

  "There's a lot of case law talks about how it can be a tactic to try and remove cases from one prosecutor's authority to find a more lenient prosecutor, find a more favorable prosecuting authority. That's not going to seek, for example, in this case, the death penalty."
  – Ryan McBride ([01:30])

• Defense refutes this is just a tactic, calls for alternate prosecution until conflict-of-interest issues are resolved.

4. Ohio Double Murder Indictment

[02:15–02:53]

• Dr. Michael McKee, a vascular surgeon, indicted for killing his ex-wife and her new husband in Columbus, Ohio.
• Faces aggravated murder charges; national attention followed two weeks of speculation.
• If convicted, faces possible life without parole ([02:19]–[02:53]; Carmen Roberts reporting).

5. XAI, Deepfakes, and Legal Battles: Elon Musk in the Spotlight

[02:53–03:36]

• California Attorney General issues a cease and desist to XAI (a Musk company), demanding it stop producing/disseminating non-consensual sexualized imagery via its Grok AI chatbot—a concern also under international investigation.

• Ashley St. Clair (conservative influencer and Musk’s child’s mother) sues XAI both for deepfake images and retaliation via demonetization of her X account.

• XAI countersuit: Company claims St. Clair violated terms of service by suing in New York instead of Texas, the designated forum.

  "Musk announced Monday he'd be filing for full custody of his 1 year old son with St. Clair after she apologized for past attacks on transgenderism."
  – Chris Foster ([03:36])

6. Google Antitrust & Markets Update

[03:51–End]

• Google asks a judge to delay data sharing with competitors as it appeals a ruling that found monopolistic practices in online search.
• Market Wrap: Dow Jones down 83 points; S&P and Nasdaq also close lower.

Notable Quotes

• “One of the reasons why he sent this paramilitary occupation into our state...is because he does want to invoke the Insurrection Act.”
  — Ilhan Omar, ([00:17])

• “I don't think there's any reason right now to use it, but if I needed it, I'd use it. It's very powerful.”
  — Donald Trump, ([00:39])

• “It can be a tactic to try and remove cases from one prosecutor’s authority to find a more lenient prosecutor … That's not going to seek, for example, in this case, the death penalty.”
  — Ryan McBride, ([01:30])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Minnesota protests & Congressional hearing: [00:02–00:46]
• National Guard mission extension in D.C.: [00:46–01:10]
• Charlie Kirk case legal update: [01:10–01:47]
• Ohio double murder indictment: [02:15–02:53]
• XAI, deepfakes lawsuit, and Musk family developments: [02:53–03:51]
• Google antitrust & markets: [03:51–End]

Overall Episode Tone & Style

• Direct, urgent, and informational.
• Sticks closely to core facts, with brief soundbites from principals.
• Maintains FOX News’ trademark brisk, matter-of-fact pacing.