Fox News Hourly Update — 7AM ET 01/14/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a fast-paced rundown of breaking national and international news, focusing on major protests and government responses within the U.S., ongoing international crises, high-profile legal developments, as well as key sports and financial updates. The tone is urgent, direct, and occasionally contentious, reflecting the complexity and gravity of the current news cycle.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis ICE Protests & Fallout

• Background:
  A week after the ICE-involved shooting of Renee Goode in Minneapolis, civil unrest continues outside the federal detention center.
• FOX Updates:
  • Protesters are persistently taunting and sometimes launching fireworks at federal officers.
  • Federal agents respond with crowd control tactics and arrests when violence escalates.
    (Ainsley Earhardt, 00:13)
• Internal Consequences:
  • Multiple sudden resignations within the U.S. Attorney’s office, notably deputy Joe Thompson.
    (Ainsley Earhardt, 00:34)
  • According to The New York Times, prosecutors are being pressured to investigate Goode’s widow.
• Political Response:
  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey (Democrat):
    • “Do you support abolishing ICE?”
      “I do not support abolishing ICE, but…”
      — Frey clarifies his position while having told ICE agents to “get the bleep out” of Minneapolis, citing unconstitutional conduct.
      (Ainsley Earhardt & Dave Anthony, 00:54)

2. International: Iran's Protest Crackdown & US Reaction

• Growing Crisis:
  • Iran uses “fast trials and executions” in response to protests.
  • Over 2,500 reported dead, according to a US human rights group.
    (Dave Anthony, 01:07)
• US Stance:
  • Former President Donald Trump tells CBS News:
    • “When they start killing thousands of people and now you’re telling me about hanging, we’ll see how that works out for them. It’s not going to work out good.”
      (Ainsley Earhardt & Dave Anthony, 01:15)
  • Trump asserts he’s instructed that “help is on its way,” suggesting possible military action.
    (Dave Anthony, 01:20)

3. Venezuela Power Shift: Prisoner Releases

• Aftermath of US Operation:
  • Maduro, ousted and now set to face drug trafficking charges in the US.
    (Ainsley Earhardt, 01:27)
  • Four American prisoners released as peace gestures by the interim Venezuelan government.
    (Ainsley Earhardt, 01:27)

4. Legal News: Hollywood, Clintons, and Epstein Probe

• Hollywood Arrests:

  • Timothy Busfield (actor/director): Arrested in New Mexico on child sex charges, which he denies.
    (Dave Anthony, 01:39)
  • Kiefer Sutherland: Arrested in LA for allegedly threatening a rideshare driver.
    (Dave Anthony, 01:39)

• Congressional Showdown:

  • Greenland takeover push by Trump provokes talks between US and Danish/Greenlandic ministers.
    (Dave Anthony, 02:39)
  • Former President Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton both refuse to testify before a Republican-led committee probing Jeffrey Epstein’s activities; potential contempt of Congress charges pending.
    (James Comer, 03:11)
    • “The committee will hold a markup on holding the former president in contempt of Congress next week.”
      (James Comer, 03:23)
  • Committee highlights that Epstein visited the White House 17 times during Clinton’s presidency.
    (Ainsley Earhardt & Dave Anthony, 03:27)

5. Financial & Sports News

• Markets:
  • Wall Street set for another decline after a sell-off.
    (Dave Anthony, 03:47)
• NFL:
  • Nine teams now searching for new head coaches.
  • Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin steps down after 19 years, never having a losing season, following a playoff defeat to the Texans.
    — “The longest tenured head coach in major American professional sports is walking away.”
    (Joe Morgan, 03:54)
• College Basketball:
  • Major upset as Iowa State loses first game of the season to Kansas, 84–63.
    (Dave Anthony, 04:24)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dave Anthony (00:02):
  “It’s been a week since the ICE shooting in Minneapolis … protests over Renee Goode’s death.”
• Ainsley Earhardt (00:13):
  “Agents used flashbangs last night to deter protesters outside of the federal facility that ICE is using as a detention center. … even launching fireworks at them.”
• Mayor Jacob Frey (via Fox interview, 00:54):
  “I do not support abolishing ICE, but…”
  (Dave Anthony notes Frey has told agents to “get the bleep out” of Minneapolis.)
• President Trump (01:15):
  “When they start killing thousands of people and now you’re telling me about hanging, we’ll see how that works out for them. It’s not going to work out good.”
• James Comer (03:23):
  “The committee will hold a markup on holding the former president in contempt of Congress next week.”
• Joe Morgan (03:54):
  “The longest tenured head coach in major American professional sports is walking away. Mike Tomlin stepped down Tuesday after 19 seasons as head coach of the Steelers, during which Pittsburgh never had a losing season.”

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Minneapolis ICE Protest & Political Fallout: 00:02–00:57
• Iran Protest Crackdown & US Response: 01:07–01:20
• Venezuela Prisoner Release: 01:27–01:39
• Hollywood Arrests: 01:39
• Greenland & Clinton Congressional Probe: 02:39–03:47
• Financial & Sports Update: 03:47–04:24
• Major College Basketball Upset: 04:24

This tightly packed 7AM update delivers pressing developments on urgent national and international stories, prominent legal battles, and high-stakes sports news, with a mix of exclusive FOX reporting and direct quotes from newsmakers.