7AM ET 01/06/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 01/06/2026

Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 6, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Fox News hourly newscast delivers critical updates on major global and domestic events, including the aftermath of the U.S. operation capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, the upcoming trial following the Uvalde school shooting, major terror-related indictments in California, a developing double-homicide case in Ohio, and highlights from college football championships and Wall Street performance.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Aftermath of the Capture of Venezuelan Leader Nicolas Maduro

[00:04 – 01:20]

• Political Reactions in Congress:

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson supports the operation but avoids language of regime change.

    "This is not a regime change. This is a demand for change of behavior by a regime."
    (House Speaker Mike Johnson, [00:17])

  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer expresses skepticism about post-capture plans, calling them "vague" and "unsatisfying."

    "...any plan to run Venezuela as vague, based on wishful thinking and unsatisfying."
    (Dave Anthony paraphrasing Schumer, [00:22])

• Legal Proceedings against Maduro:

  • Maduro pleads not guilty to narco-terrorism, drug, and weapons charges in a New York federal court.

    "My name is President Nicolas Maduro Moros, president of Venezuela. I am here kidnapped, I was captured at my home in Caracas, Venezuela. I am innocent. I, I am not guilty. I am a decent human."
    (Nicolas Maduro, [00:50])

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi responds, emphasizing the importance of justice:

    "We know that this monster released countless defendants, prisons, insane asylums into our country. It's not just about drugs."
    (Pam Bondi quoted by Ainsley Earhardt, [01:09])

• Upcoming Briefing:

  • All House and Senate members to be briefed the following day.

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2. Ukraine Diplomacy Update

[01:20 – 01:32]

• Zelensky in Paris:
  • Focused on security guarantees and ongoing negotiations with Russia.
  • U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker says progress is being made:

    "...frees up the Ukrainians and Zelensky to go and make the final deal as part of the 20 point plan with Russia. And so, you know, we're really very far down the road."
    (Matt Whitaker, [01:25])

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3. Uvalde School Shooting Trial

[01:32 – 02:00]

• First Criminal Case After Uvalde Massacre Begins:
  • Former school police officer Adrian Gonzalez stands trial for child endangerment and abandonment.
  • Context: Law enforcement took over an hour to engage the shooter, resulting in the deaths of 19 students and 2 teachers.

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4. New Year’s Eve Bomb Plot in California

[02:04 – 03:09]

• Terror-Related Charges:
  • Audrey Carroll (30) and Zachary Aaron Page (32) plead not guilty in federal court to charges including providing material support to terrorists and possession of unregistered firearms.
  • Alleged conspiracy was tied to a far-left, anti-capitalist, and anti-government group.
  • Tina Lay (41) had pled not guilty earlier; Dante Anthony Gaffield (24) to enter plea later in the month.
  • Plot aimed to bomb sites in Southern California on New Year’s Eve.
  • Trials scheduled to begin February 17.

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5. Double Murder Investigation in Ohio

[03:09 – 03:45]

• Details of the Case:
  • Spencer and Monique Tepe found shot to death in their Columbus home.
  • Surveillance shows a person of interest nearby, but identity is unclear.
  • Both victims’ children (ages 1 and 4) and the family dog are safe with relatives.

    "Surveillance video shows someone walking near the home in Columbus where a couple was murdered, their head down, hands in their pockets, their face not visible."
    (Chris Foster, [03:13])

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6. Financial and Sports Headlines

[03:45 – end]

• Stock Market:

  • Wall Street futures mixed after a record Dow close.

• College Football:

  • Montana State wins the college football subdivision title, narrowly defeating Illinois State 35-34.
  • Anticipation builds for higher-tier college football playoff semifinals set for Thursday and Friday.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "This is not a regime change. This is a demand for change of behavior by a regime."
  — House Speaker Mike Johnson ([00:17])

• "Any plan to run Venezuela as vague, based on wishful thinking and unsatisfying."
  — Dave Anthony summarizing Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer ([00:22])

• "My name is President Nicolas Maduro Moros, president of Venezuela. I am here kidnapped, I was captured at my home in Caracas, Venezuela. I am innocent. I, I am not guilty. I am a decent human."
  — Nicolas Maduro in federal court ([00:50])

• "We know that this monster released countless defendants, prisons, insane asylums into our country. It's not just about drugs."
  — Ainsley Earhardt referencing Attorney General Pam Bondi ([01:09])

• "Frees up the Ukrainians and Zelensky to go and make the final deal as part of the 20 point plan with Russia. And so, you know, we're really very far down the road."
  — Matt Whitaker, U.S. Ambassador to NATO ([01:25])

• "Surveillance video shows someone walking near the home in Columbus where a couple was murdered, their head down, hands in their pockets, their face not visible."
  — Chris Foster ([03:13])

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Important Timestamps

• 00:04 — U.S. lawmakers react to the capture of Maduro
• 00:50 — Maduro’s court appearance and statement
• 01:09 — Pam Bondi comments on the charges against Maduro
• 01:20 — Ukraine peace and security negotiations update
• 01:32 — Uvalde school shooting trial opens
• 02:04 — CA bomb plot suspects plead not guilty in court
• 03:09 — Columbus, Ohio double murder investigation update
• 03:45 — Wall Street and college football updates

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Summary

This episode provides concise, direct reporting on high-impact news: a major geopolitical upheaval with Maduro's capture, new developments in the Uvalde case, thwarted terrorism at home, and community tragedies in Ohio. The tone remains factual and urgent, reflecting FOX’s fast-paced news coverage, while the interviews and quotes provide a range of official perspectives and emotional context. This installment is essential for anyone seeking a quick, broad sweep of current events in early January 2026.

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Transcript

[Chris Foster]

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[Dave Anthony]

Reaction. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX NEWS to what the secretaries of War and state and others told congressional leaders in private last night about Saturday's operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Fox's Grinol Scott as more House Speaker Mike Johnson said it was all justified. This is not a regime change. This is a demand for change of behavior by a regime. But the Senate minority leader, Chuck Schumer says he still has more questions than answers, describing any plan to run Venezuela as vague, based on wishful thinking and unsatisfying. All House lawmakers and senators will get a briefing tomorrow. Maduro remains jailed in Brooklyn, New York, the morning after. As Fox's Madeleine Rivera reports, she pleaded not guilty to narco terrorism, drug and weapons charges in federal court saying my.

[Nicolas Maduro]

Name is President Nicolas Maduro Moros, president of Venezuela. I am here kidnapped, I was captured at my home in Caracas, Venezuela. I am innocent. I, I am not guilty. I am a decent human. But Attorney General Pam Bondi says the Maduros are responsible for many deaths and should face justice.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

We know that this monster released countless defendants, prisons, insane asylums into our country. It's not just about drugs.

[Dave Anthony]

Ukraine's president just arrived in Paris for a meeting between the US and our allies trying to stop Russia's war focused on security guarantees for Ukraine. That American ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker tells Fox frees up the Ukrainians and Zelensky to go and make the final deal as part of the 20 point plan with Russia. And so, you know, we're really very far down the road. Opening statements will be this morning in Texas in the first trial after the 2022 massacre at Uvalde Elementary School. Former school police officer Adrian Gonzalez charged with child endangerment and abandonment. It took law enforcement over an hour to breach the classroom to finally kill the gunman who had murdered 19 students and two teachers. America's listening to FOX News.

[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. The same day captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty in federal court in New York City to narco terrorism and other charges. Similar pleas were entered in a different terror case in California in a foiled New Year's eve bomb plot, 30 year.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Old Audrey Carroll and 32 year old Zachary Aaron Page pleading not guilty to one count of providing and attempting to provide material support to terrorists. One count of possession of unregistered firearms and one count of conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction. 41 year old Tina Lay pleading not guilty days prior. And a fourth defendant, 24 year old Dante Anthony Gaffield, will enter his plea later this month. The group, all from Los Angeles county, were arrested in December accused of plotting to set off bombs in Southern California on New Year's Eve as part of a far left, anti capitalist and anti government group. The criminal trials for Carroll, Page and Lay are set to begin on February 17th. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News.

[Dave Anthony]

There is a person of interest in a double murder case in Ohio.

[Chris Foster]

Surveillance video shows someone walking near the home in Columbus where a couple was murdered, their head down, hands in their pockets, their face not visible. Spencer and Monique Tepe were found shot to death the morning of December 30th. He was a dentist. A co worker called police to check the home. When he didn't come to work or respond to calls, no one answered the door. Officers returned when a friend called to report hearing children inside, then finding Spencer Tepe dead near a bed. Detectives believe the couple had been shot sometime between 2 and 5am the couple's children, 1 and 4 years old, and the family dog are with relatives. Chris Foster, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

On Wall street, stock futures are mixed. The day after the Dow's record high close, there's a new champion in college football. Fourth down and third time. They bring pressure lamps and throws. Head zone caught touchdown. That tied the game. And then Montana State won it on ESPN, kicking the extra point, beating Illinois State 35, 34 for the championship Subdivision title. The level below the top schools. Those college football playoff semifinals will be played Thursday. Friday. I'm Dave Anthony. Football.