7AM ET 01/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET, January 11, 2026

Overview

This FOX News Radio newscast, anchored by Pam Hux, provides a fast-paced summary of key national and global news stories from the past 24 hours. The episode spotlights protests and political unrest in the U.S., Venezuela, and Iran, touches on a high-profile criminal case in Mississippi, previews the Golden Globes, and announces the passing of a music legend. The tone alternates between urgent, factual reporting on crises and a lighter segment on entertainment news.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Protests in Minneapolis Over ICE Agent-Involved Shooting

• Event: Ongoing coast-to-coast protests follow the fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis. (00:03)
• Mayor Jacob Fry’s Response:
  • Calls the shooting "completely unjustified"; stands by his assessment even after reviewing new video evidence. (00:13, 00:30)
  • Addresses balancing law enforcement at protests: Police must "walk this fine line...between targeting criminal behavior...and [not] becoming a target" themselves. (00:30)
• Quote:
  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry: "Even after watching that new video, the shooting was completely unjustified..." (00:13)
  • "Walk this fine line now between targeting this criminal behavior...and trying not to become a target of these large group[s]." (00:30)

2. Mississippi Family Massacre – Death Penalty Sought

• Event: Prosecutors will pursue the death penalty against a suspect accused of killing six family members in West Point, Mississippi. (00:46)
• Authorities' Perspective:
  • Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott underscores unpredictability and a call for anti-gun violence advocacy.
• Quote:
  • Sheriff Eddie Scott: "It can happen anywhere. Best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and get out here and promote, you know, this anti-gun violence. It's just too much of it going on." (00:55)

3. U.S. Issues Urgent Venezuela Warning & Maduro Uprising

• Event: U.S. State Department urges Americans to "leave immediately" as armed groups search vehicles for U.S. citizens in Venezuela. (01:17)
• Context:
  • Thousands protest in Caracas, demanding the return of ousted ex-dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife, both reportedly captured by U.S. forces last week.
  • President Trump claims Venezuela is beginning to release political prisoners (reported via social media). (01:17)
  • Families gather at prisons, hoping for reunification with loved ones.
• Quote:
  • Fox’s Chanley Painter: "Evacuation orders come as thousands of protesters hit the streets...demanding the U.S. return ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife..." (01:17)

4. Iran Protests & U.S.-Iran Tensions

• Event: Significant ongoing antigovernment demonstrations across Iran, with dozens reported dead and thousands detained. Iranian hospitals are overwhelmed, and a communications blackout is in place. (02:40)
• Official Responses:
  • Iran’s attorney general labels protesters “enemies of God”—potentially punishable by death. (02:49)
  • U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio publicly supports Iranian protesters on X.
  • President Trump warns of U.S. retaliation if Iran harms demonstrators. Iran responds by threatening U.S. troops in Israel if attacked. (03:26)
• Quote:
  • Fox’s Stephanie Bennett: "Despite a communications blackout, pictures continue to emerge showing buildings and vehicles on fire as protesters explore antigovernment demonstrations gaining momentum not seen in years." (02:49)
  • Attorney General of Iran: "[Anyone] taking part will be considered, quote, an enemy of God and could face the death penalty." (02:49)
  • Pam Hux: "President Trump is warning Iran not to harm protesters, saying the US could retaliate if the regime uses force against its own people." (03:26)

5. Golden Globes – Awards Season Preview

• Event: The Golden Globes air tonight, hosted by Nikki Glaser for the second consecutive year. (03:43)
• Nominee Highlights:
  • “One Battle After Another” leads with nine nominations (starring Leonardo DiCaprio).
  • Other top contenders include “Sentimental Value” and “Sinners.”
  • TV: “The White Lotus” earns six nominations, with “Adolescents” following at five.
• Brief Description:
  • “One Battle After Another” features DiCaprio as a washed-up revolutionary protecting his daughter.
• Quote:
  • Michelle Pollino: "Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is leading the nominations with nine ... starring Leonardo DiCaprio as an aging washed up revolutionary." (03:53)
  • "The White Lotus dominates with six nominations followed by five for Adolescents." (04:18)

6. Obituary: Bob Weir of the Grateful Dead

• News: Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead, has died at age 78 from lung issues. (04:24)
• Quote:
  • Pam Hux: "He started playing guitar when he was 13 and then helped form the Grateful Dead. Bob Weir has died. He was 78 years old." (04:24)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry (00:13): "The shooting was completely unjustified."
• Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott (00:55): "It can happen anywhere...promote this anti-gun violence. It's just too much of it going on."
• Fox’s Chanley Painter (01:17): "Evacuation orders come as thousands of protesters hit the streets in the Venezuelan capital today..."
• Fox’s Stephanie Bennett (02:49): "Pictures continue to emerge showing buildings and vehicles on fire as protesters explore antigovernment demonstrations gaining momentum not seen in years."
• Pam Hux (04:24): "He started playing guitar when he was 13 and then helped form the Grateful Dead. Bob Weir has died."

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – Minneapolis ICE shooting and protest update
• 00:46 – Mississippi family killings; death penalty sought
• 01:17 – Venezuela unrest; U.S. warnings and Maduro development
• 02:40 – Iran antigovernment protests; international and domestic response
• 03:43 – Golden Globes preview
• 04:24 – Bob Weir’s death (Grateful Dead)

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This 7AM edition is packed with urgent headlines and concise, high-impact reporting, giving listeners a snapshot of the most pressing issues across America and the globe, balanced with a brief cultural update and a notable loss in the music world.

Transcript

[Pam Hux]

Simmering tensions from coast to coast. I'm Pam Hux News. It's been a weekend of protest following the shooting death of a woman by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Even after watching that new video, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry doubled down on his view that the shooting was completely unjustified and that the officer.

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[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

Was not run over by a car today. Minneapolis police chief said that his officers are trying to walk this fine line now between targeting this criminal behavior that may be happening at protests and trying not to become a target of these large group.

[Pam Hux]

That's fox's Garrett Tenney. The death penalty will be pursued in West Point, Mississippi against a man accused of killing six members of his family.

[Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott]

This guy went on our radar. I mean this is family members that he went after. And nobody has reported anything to us. So it can happen anywhere. Best thing we can do is just stay on our toes and get out here and promote, you know, this anti gun violence. It's just too much of it going on.

[Pam Hux]

Clay County Sheriff Eddie Scott. The State Department is renewing a warning.

[Fox's Chanley Painter]

The US Is warning Americans in Venezuela to leave immediately, saying armed groups are searching vehicles for evidence of U.S. citizenship. Evacuation orders come as thousands of protesters hit the streets in the Venezuelan capital today. They're demanding the the US Return ousted Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro and his wife who were captured by the US Last week. President Trump saying on social media that Venezuela has begun the process of releasing political prisoners.

[Pam Hux]

Fox's Chanley Painter. Families have started gathering outside prisons in the hopes of being reunited with loved ones. US Diplomats are now in Venezuela. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Pam Hux]

Dozens of people have reportedly died in Iran as political protests call for an end to the regime. Fox's Stephanie Bennett has more from London.

[Fox's Stephanie Bennett]

Hospitals across Iran are overwhelmed with the amount of people who are injured. Now despite a communications blackout, pictures continue to emerge showing buildings and vehicles on fire as protesters explore antigovernment demonstrations gaining momentum not seen in years. Human rights groups say dozens have been killed and thousands of others arrested. Iran's attorney general warned today that anyone taking part will be considered, quote, an enemy of God and could face the death penalty. On X. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio offered support for the protesters, writing the United States supports the brave people of Iran.

[Pam Hux]

President Trump is warning Iran not to harm protesters, saying the US could retaliate if the regime uses force against its own people. Iran now firing back, saying US Troops in Israel could be target if the US Strikes Iran. It is awards season in Hollywood.

[Michelle Pollino]

The Golden Globes with Nikki Glaser taking on hosting duties for a second year in a row airs tonight. Me and mom used to run around.

[Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry]

And do some real bad.

[Michelle Pollino]

Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another is leading the nominations with nine. The film starring Leonardo DiCaprio as an aging washed up revolutionary who must call on his past crew after his daughter is targeted because of his past. Close behind is Sentimental Value, a drama about family, art and legacy along with Sinners, a genre bending vampire story. On the TV side, the White Lotus dominates with six nominations followed by five for adolescents. Michelle Pollino, FOX News.

[Pam Hux]

He started playing guitar when he was 13 and then helped form the Grateful Dead. Bob Weir has died. He was 78 years old. He succumbed to lung issues. I'm Pam and this is.

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