Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 01/16/2026 Newscast

Date: January 16, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (Fox News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
A whirlwind update on major national and international stories, including surging protests related to immigration enforcement, political maneuvers from President Trump, foreign policy hot spots, healthcare reform proposals, federal transgender athlete investigations, and major sports news.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

Anti-ICE Protests and Tensions in Minneapolis

• [00:03 – 00:35]

  • Dave Anthony sets the scene with escalating anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis following two recent shootings involving ICE agents.
  • Reporter details the protests, noting demonstrators breaching security fences at a federal immigration detention center and direct clashes between protesters and a counter-protesting group identifying as "patriots."
    • Quote: "Protesters were seen bashing into the fence outside of the federal facility last night. Some were seen scaling the fence." — Reporter [00:15]
    • Quote: "A group of patriots also showed up to counter protests... which led to some clashes." — Reporter [00:29]

• Law and Order Response

  • Dave Anthony relays that President Trump has threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy federal troops to Minneapolis. He also signals intent to cut federal funding for sanctuary states and communities.

California's ICE Restrictions

• [00:46 – 01:06]
  • Kristin Goodwin reports that San Jose’s city council voted unanimously to ban ICE agents from using city-owned parking areas, garages, and community properties for their operations.
    • Clear signage will be posted marking these places off-limits for ICE.
      • Quote: "The policy also calls for signs stating these locations are off limits for immigration enforcement operations." — Kristin Goodwin [01:03]

Middle East Tensions and U.S. Foreign Policy

• [01:06 – 01:21]
  • The U.S. moves an aircraft carrier to the Middle East after a deadly crackdown on protests in Iran.
  • Jessica Rosenthal quotes U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Michael Waltz, reaffirming President Trump’s support for Iranian protestors and a warning to Tehran.
    • Quote: "President Trump stands with the Iranian people and that all options remain on the table." — Michael Waltz [01:15]
    • Quote: "The regime is solely, solely responsible for the economic misery of the Iranian people and the repression of their freedom and they will be held accountable." — Dave Anthony quoting administration [01:21]

Venezuela Opposition and Nobel Gesture

• [01:21 – 01:57]
  • President Trump meets with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corinna Machado, who symbolically gifts him her recent Nobel Peace Prize.
  • Ainsley Earhart (interview): "Why did you do that?"
    • Machado's response: "Because he deserves it." [01:57]

Domestic Policy: Health Care Reform

• [02:04 – 03:01]
  • Dave Anthony shares that President Trump has a new health care reform blueprint targeting expired Obamacare tax credits.
  • Jared Halpern explains the plan:
    • Replace existing insurance company subsidies with direct payments to individuals.
    • Push Congress to enforce “most favored nation” drug pricing with manufacturers.
      • Quote: "The big insurance companies lose and the people of our country win." — President Trump via Jared Halpern [02:29]
    • Congress’s inaction risks higher costs for millions.

Transgender Athlete Policy Investigation

• [03:01 – 03:52]
  • After a recent Supreme Court transgender rights hearing, federal officials begin investigating the California Community College Athletic Association’s transgender participation policy for possible Title IX violations.
  • Michael Waltz: Stresses administration’s opposition to policies "that erase women’s rights."
    • Allegation: Policy permitted a transgender or non-binary student to play on a women's volleyball team and use women’s facilities, while female student objections were allegedly ignored.
      • Quote: "Fairness and safety for female athletes are non negotiable." — Kimberly Richie, quoted by Michael Waltz [03:31]

Sports and Financial Markets

• [03:52 – 04:10]
  • Dave Anthony reports on MLB news: Los Angeles Dodgers sign free agent Kyle Tucker to a four-year, $240 million contract.
  • Stock futures are rising ahead of Wall Street’s open.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "A group of patriots also showed up to counter protests at the federal building yesterday, which led to some clashes." — Reporter [00:29]
• "President Trump stands with the Iranian people and that all options remain on the table." — Michael Waltz [01:15]
• "Because he deserves it." — Maria Corinna Machado, responding to why she gave her Nobel Prize to Trump [01:57]
• "The big insurance companies lose and the people of our country win." — President Trump via Jared Halpern [02:29]
• "Fairness and safety for female athletes are non negotiable." — Kimberly Richie, via Michael Waltz [03:31]

Segment Timestamps

• 00:03 — Anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis and law enforcement response
• 00:46 — San Jose bans ICE from city facilities
• 01:06 — U.S. sends aircraft carrier to the Middle East over Iran protests
• 01:21 — Trump meets Venezuela opposition leader; Nobel Prize gesture
• 02:23 — Trump’s new healthcare reform proposal
• 03:01 — Federal probe into California transgender athlete policy
• 03:52 — Dodgers sign Kyle Tucker, stock market update

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a fast-paced rundown of pressing issues from street protests to Capitol Hill negotiations, foreign crises, symbolic Nobel gestures, and major sports contracts—reflecting the urgent and assertive tone Fox News brings to its newscasts.