Fox News Hourly Update: January 13, 2026 – 7AM ET

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode offers a fast-paced rundown of the top news stories for the morning of January 13, 2026. The coverage focuses on ongoing Minneapolis immigration protests, U.S.–Iran tensions and policy, a significant Supreme Court case about transgender rights, President Trump’s economic and foreign policy moves, updates on Venezuela, and NFL playoff action.

1. Protests in Minneapolis Over ICE Incident

Timestamps: 00:02–01:04

• Incident: Protests continue in Minneapolis following the shooting death of a woman by Homeland Security agents. Authorities claim the woman was interfering with ICE operations and drove toward an immigration officer.
• Escalation: Protesters throw snowballs and water bottles at federal agents, who respond with tear gas canisters.

  "Protesters appear to start throwing snowballs and water bottles at federal agents who can be seen to tear gas canisters into the crowd as they drive off."
  — Matt Finn (00:25)

• Legal Fallout: Minnesota and Illinois have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration, accusing federal agents of overwhelming local police.
• ICE Defense:

  "We're not asking, you know, any government agency in Minnesota do immigration law for us. So I don't see how that's overreach."
  — Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons (as quoted by Matt Finn, 00:56)

2. Iran Crackdown and U.S. Response

Timestamps: 01:04–01:22

• Human Rights Report: Over 646 deaths have been verified from Iran's crackdown on internal protests, with numbers expected to rise.
• U.S. Reaction: President Trump is considering military action and has imposed 25% tariffs on imports from countries trading with Iran.

  "It's hard to get a true picture of the clearly brutal regime response to protests in Iran."
  — Jonathan Savage (01:07)

• Presidential Warning: Trump warns on Truth Social about risks if Supreme Court rules against his tariff authority.

3. Supreme Court Weighs Transgender Sports Bans

Timestamps: 01:40–01:58

• The Case: Idaho and West Virginia are appealing to the Supreme Court, seeking to reinstate laws banning transgender girls from competing in women’s and girls’ sports.
• Legal Context: Lower courts found the bans unconstitutional as sex discrimination, violating the Equal Protection Clause.

  "Lower courts have concluded separately that the bans discriminate, quote on the basis of sex and violate the Constitution's equal protection clause."
  — Ainsley Earhardt (01:40)

4. President Trump’s Economic Push & Venezuela Meeting

Timestamps: 02:39–03:39

• U.S. Manufacturing:
  • Trump will tour a Ford plant in Dearborn, MI, and address the Detroit Economic Club.

    "The president tours a Ford factory in Dearborn, Michigan, where F150 trucks are assembled, then addresses the Detroit Economic Club ... in Detroit."
    — Matt Finn (02:45)

• Venezuela Politics: Nobel laureate Maria Corinna Machado, a Venezuelan opposition leader, will meet Trump at the White House, but the U.S. still supports interim President Delsey Rodriguez after Maduro’s capture.

  "The interim authorities and Delsey Rodriguez and her team have been very cooperative with the United States and the president and his team."
  — Ainsley Earhardt (03:13)

  • Machado suggests offering Trump her Nobel Peace Prize for 2025.

5. Wall Street Update & NFL Playoff Recap

Timestamps: 03:39–04:25

• Stocks: Futures are slightly down a day after modest gains.
• NFL Playoffs: Houston Texans defeat Pittsburgh Steelers 30–6.
  • Notable Plays: Defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins scores on a 33-yard fumble return.

    "Sheldon Rankins and he is in for a touchdown... after a Rogers sack fumble and Houston will face the Patriots on Sunday."
    — Joe Morgan (04:00)

  • Aaron Rodgers, at 42, hints this may have been his final game but says he won’t make an emotional retirement decision soon.

    "Asked afterwards about his future, the 42 year old quarterback said he will not make an emotional decision."
    — Dave Anthony (04:25)

Notable Quotes

• "Protesters appear to start throwing snowballs and water bottles at federal agents who can be seen to tear gas canisters into the crowd as they drive off."
  — Matt Finn (00:25)
• "We're not asking, you know, any government agency in Minnesota do immigration law for us. So I don't see how that's overreach."
  — Todd Lyons via Matt Finn (00:56)
• "It's hard to get a true picture of the clearly brutal regime response to protests in Iran."
  — Jonathan Savage (01:07)
• "Asked afterwards about his future, the 42 year old quarterback said he will not make an emotional decision."
  — Dave Anthony (04:25)

Segment Highlights & Timestamps

• Minneapolis ICE Protests & Lawsuits — 00:02–01:04
• Iran Protests, U.S. Tariffs & Possible Military Action — 01:04–01:22
• Supreme Court Transgender Sports Ban Case — 01:40–01:58
• Trump’s Economic Push & Venezuela Meeting — 02:39–03:39
• Wall Street Update & NFL Recap — 03:39–04:25

This concise yet comprehensive update covers significant U.S. and world news, law, and sports, packed into a brisk, information-rich newscast typical of early-morning Fox News Radio programming.