7AM ET 01/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET, January 5, 2026

Overview

This episode gives a fast-paced rundown of major news stories: the dramatic U.S. capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the U.S. administration's intentions in Venezuela, reaction from regional leaders, the ongoing fallout in Cuba, political maneuvers ahead of the U.S. midterm elections, the latest economic figures, and a recap of the NFL’s season finale with coaching shakeups.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nicolas Maduro Captured and Facing U.S. Charges

• [00:02] Dave Anthony reports that Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro is now in a New York City jail after being captured in a U.S. operation. His arraignment is set for later that morning.
• [00:13] Eric Shawn details the charges:
  • Alleged two-decade collaboration with the Sinaloa and Zeta cartels,
  • Charges include narco-terrorism, drug importation conspiracies, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and related conspiracies.
• Maduro's wife, son, and several Venezuelan officials also face similar charges.
  • Notable quote:
    Eric Shawn [00:16]: "He faces four counts: narco terrorism, conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices."

2. U.S. Political & Global Reaction

• [00:47] Dave Anthony mentions that congressional leaders will be briefed on the operation; Democrats question the mission’s legality.
• President Trump, speaking aboard Air Force One, says the U.S. is now "in charge" of Venezuela.
  • Notable quote:
    President Trump (quoted by Dave Anthony) [01:00]: "Venezuela is a mess and the US is in charge now."
• [01:00] Eric Shawn relays Trump’s justifications:
  • The U.S. needs "total access" to Venezuelan resources (notably oil) to "rebuild their country."
  • Notable quote:
    President Trump (via Eric Shawn) [01:03]: "We need total access. We need access to the oil and to other things in their country that allow us to rebuild their country."

3. Venezuelan & Cuban Response

• [01:10] Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodriguez, releases a statement prioritizing "peace and dialogue" and offers to collaborate with the U.S., though under threat from Trump if she does not "do what’s right."
  • Notable quote:
    Delcy Rodriguez (quoted by Jonathan Savage) [01:15]: "Our peoples and our region deserve peace and dialogue, not war."
• [01:24] Cuba mourns 332 citizens killed during the U.S. operation; many were part of Maduro’s security detail.
• [01:42] President Trump comments that Cuba "looks ready to fall," escalating rhetoric in the region. He also suggests American interest in Greenland, prompting Danish resistance.
  • Notable quotes:
    President Trump [01:43]: "We need Greenland."
    Eric Shawn [01:48]: "From a national security situation."
    Danish Prime Minister (paraphrased) [01:51]: The U.S. "has no right to it and should stop the threats."

4. U.S. Political Landscape — Midterms Preview

• [02:04] Dave Anthony references a looming congressional briefing and shifts to the 2026 midterms, with President Trump hoping Republicans retain Congressional control.
• [02:28] Jared Halpern covers Trump’s campaign strategy:
  • Trump will campaign "like it's 2024" to boost Republicans, focusing on key battlegrounds like Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
  • There is an emphasis on mobilizing voters that formed Trump's coalition in 2024, especially lower-propensity voters.
  • Notable quote:
    Jared Halpern [02:34]: "A challenge for Republicans is energizing the coalition President Trump built in 2024, made up in part with lower propensity voters."

5. Economic Update

• [03:05] Dave Anthony reports positive market momentum to start the year:
  • Dow Jones surged 319 points
  • Nasdaq dipped 6 points

6. NFL Update — Season Finale & ‘Black Monday’

• [03:19] Ainsley Earhardt recaps pivotal games:
  • Steelers seize the AFC North with a win over the Ravens.
  • Panthers claim the NFC South via tiebreaker after a missed Bucs field goal.
  • Falcons fire their head coach and general manager despite an end-season rally.
  • Broncos secure AFC's top seed; Jaguars take the AFC South; Las Vegas Raiders, despite a win, clinch the top draft pick.
• [04:03] Dave Anthony reminds listeners it’s "Black Monday," the NFL’s traditional day for coaching changes after the regular season.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Eric Shawn [00:16]: "He faces four counts: narco terrorism, conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine guns and destructive devices, and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices."
• Dave Anthony quoting President Trump [01:00]: "Venezuela is a mess and the US is in charge now."
• Eric Shawn quoting President Trump [01:03]: "We need total access. We need access to the oil and to other things in their country that allow us to rebuild their country."
• Jonathan Savage quoting Delcy Rodriguez [01:15]: "Our peoples and our region deserve peace and dialogue, not war."
• President Trump [01:43]: "We need Greenland."
• Jared Halpern [02:34]: "A challenge for Republicans is energizing the coalition President Trump built in 2024, made up in part with lower propensity voters."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] — Maduro in NYC jail, charges detailed
• [00:47] — U.S. and Congressional response, Trump’s comments
• [01:10] — Venezuela’s acting president responds
• [01:24] — Cuba’s losses, regional instability, Trump on Cuba and Greenland
• [02:04] — Congressional briefing, midterm election setup
• [02:28] — Trump’s campaign plans for the 2026 midterms
• [03:05] — Stock market update
• [03:19] — NFL playoff and coaching shakeup recap
• [04:03] — NFL ‘Black Monday’ preview

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Summary

This concise, hard news episode rapidly covers a dramatic international development (Maduro’s arrest and U.S. intervention in Venezuela), the political fallout and global ramifications, competitive U.S. midterm campaigning, Wall Street’s opening trends, and an NFL season end brimming with drama and executive firings. Critical quotes from Trump and foreign leaders, plus a sense of escalating international tension, dominate the tone—underscored by tight, urgent delivery characteristic of FOX News newscasts.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

From the leader in Venezuela to an inmate in New York City. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News. That's where Nicolas Maduro, captured in that US Operation Saturday, is jailed and in five hours he'll be arraigned, set to.

[Eric Shawn]

Face charges that he ran a multi billion dollar drug operation with the Sonola and Zeta cartels and others that flooded our country with hundreds of tons of cocaine over two decades. He faces four counts, narco terrorism, conspiracy, cocaine importation conspiracy, possession of machine gu and destructive devices and conspiracy to possess machine guns and destructive devices. His wife Celia, who was also captured and is in US Custody, faces similar charges, as does their son Nicholas and other government officials who are also charged.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Eric Shawn. Outside that federal court in Manhattan, congressional leaders will get a briefing today on the operation that captured Maduro, Democrats who called it illegal. President Trump told reporters in Air Force One. Flying back to the White House. Venezuela is a mess and the US Is in charge now.

[Eric Shawn]

We're going to just take care of the country. We need total access. We need access to the oil and to other things in their country that allow us to rebuild their country.

[Dave Anthony]

Venezuela's acting president Del C. Rodriguez is offering cooperation in a statement.

[Jonathan Savage]

Our peoples and our region deserve peace and dialogue, not war. Rodriguez takes over today having been told by President Trump she could pay a very big price if she doesn't do what's right. She's offered to collaborate with the United States. Meanwhile, Cuba is mourning the deaths of 332 of its citizens as a result of the US operation in Venezuela. The communist run country supplied much of Maduro's security detail.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jonathan Savage. President Trump also told reporters he thinks Cuba looks ready to fall. And he said this, we need Greenland.

[Eric Shawn]

From a national security situation.

[Dave Anthony]

The president has talked about taking Greenland before, but it's a territory of Denmark. Danish prime minister says the US has no right to it and should stop the threats. America's listening to fox.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.

[Dave Anthony]

Jesus, a listening experience that will provide hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow [e-mail] or wherever you listen to podcasts. We mentioned congressional leaders getting a briefing on the Venezuela operation later this afternoon. As lawmakers return, they start a year that includes the midterm elections. With control of the next Congress on the line. President Trump hopes Republicans stay in charge.

[Jared Halpern]

Before ending his year at Mar a Lago. President Trump Trump rallied supporters last month in Pennsylvania and North Carolina, states that could prove pivotal in the outcome of this year's midterm elections. White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says the president will campaign like it's 2024 to support Republican candidates up and down the ballot. A challenge for Republicans is energizing the coalition President Trump built in 2024, made up in part with lower propensity voters. Democrats won back the House in 2018, the first midterm of President Trump's first term. In Washington. Jared Halpern, FOX News On Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

Stock futures are rising after the year started Friday with a big surge for the Dow rising 319 points. The Nasdaq, though, started 2026 dropping 6 points. The NFL's regular season is over with the last game last night ending on a dramatic last second kick.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Two final playoff spots were decided on Sunday with the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the Baltimore Ravens in a winner take all game for the AFC north title and a missed field goal and the Carolina Panthers winning a three way tiebreaker over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and the Atlanta Falcons for the NFC south title. For the Falcons, the strong end to the year wasn't enough to save the jobs of head coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot, with the team announcing that both have been fired. Meanwhile, the rest of the playoff order was set with the Denver Broncos clinching the top seed in the AFC in a first round bye, while the Jacksonville Jaguars locked up the AFC south and will host a playoff game on the other end. Despite winning, the Las Vegas Raiders clinched the top overall pick in the draft. Greg thompson, FOX NEWS now, the day.

[Dave Anthony]

After the regular season is called Black Monday in the NFL. So there could be other teams that miss the playoffs firing coaches. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.