7PM ET 01/06/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 01/06/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera
Date: January 6, 2026

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Main Theme

This newscast brings fast-paced updates on top national and global developments: renewed U.S. interest in Greenland, political fallout from the Venezuelan operation, a Capitol riot anniversary vigil, notable deaths, corporate fines, Federal Reserve rate debates, and a Wall Street milestone.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Renewed U.S. Interest in Greenland (00:03–00:42)

• The White House is once again floating the idea of a potential U.S. takeover of Greenland.
  • Press Secretary Caroline Levitt states the U.S. military remains "always an option."
• There is skepticism inside the Administration and among NATO allies:
  • Behind closed doors, Secretary Rubio downplays seizing the territory by force (00:22).
• The Wall Street Journal reports Senator Graham says, "the people of Greenland will weigh in on a U.S. proposal" (00:34).
• Official White House statements continue to “keep all options on the table” (00:39).
• Context: Greenland is self-governing, administered by Denmark; NATO members affirm self-determination for Greenland and Denmark (00:42).

2. Venezuelan Leadership Ouster & Congressional Uncertainty (00:42–01:12)

• Democrats voice concerns after the weekend operation removing Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife to face charges in the U.S.
• Democratic Senate Leader Chuck Schumer says after extensive closed-door meetings, "the end game is unclear... After all that time, we got no real answers. They don't know where they're headed." (01:06–01:12)
• Both House and Senate will be briefed on U.S. actions in Venezuela tomorrow (01:12).

3. Capitol Riot Anniversary Vigil & Pardons (01:12–01:32)

• Five years since the Capitol riot, Democrats host a vigil on the Capitol steps.
• House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries sends a pointed message:

  "Donald Trump may have pardon your crimes, but only God can pardon your sin." (01:26)

• President Trump pardoned a majority of riot participants on his first day back in office, 2025 (01:32).

4. Death of Michael Reagan (01:32–02:00)

• Michael Reagan, conservative commentator and son of former President Ronald Reagan, has died at age 80.
• The Reagan Presidential Foundation describes him as "a steadfast guardian of his father's legacy" (01:32).
• Announcement delivered via social post.

5. Congressman Doug LaMalfa Dies (03:03–03:39)

• California Republican Doug LaMalfa dies at 65, having represented the 1st Congressional District since 2013.
• He was chair of the Western Caucus.
• House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said LaMalfa was “a loving father and husband and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America.” (03:19)
• His seat will be filled in a special election; GOP majority now 218-213.

6. Record Oil Pipeline Fine After Gulf Leak (03:39–04:13)

• Third Coast faces a record $9.6 billion fine for a 2023 Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
• Infractions: Failed emergency procedures and risk assessment.
• Pipeline operators didn't act for nearly 13 hours after early warning signs from gauges.
• The National Transportation Safety Board led the investigation (03:39).

7. Federal Reserve Rate Debate & Economic Commentary (04:13–04:47)

• Fed Governor Stephen Myron advocates for aggressive rate cuts this year—“well over a full percentage point.” (04:13)
• Myron:

  "Underlying inflation is already running reasonably close to our target. The unemployment rate has been very gradually and slowly creeping up... I think policy is clearly restricted in holding the economy back." (04:21–04:34)

• He previously voted for sharper cuts than implemented (04:34).
• Myron has served as acting chair for Trump’s Council of Economic Advisers while finishing his Fed term.

8. Wall Street Milestone (04:47–04:55)

• The Dow Jones closes up 484 points, surpassing 49,000 for the first time.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Lisa Licera on White House's ambiguous stance:
  “Outwardly, the White House is keeping all options on the table, including using the military.” (00:39)
• Senator Graham on Greenland’s future:
  “The people of Greenland will weigh in on a U.S. proposal.” (00:34)
• Senate Leader Chuck Schumer on Venezuela:
  “After all that time, we got no real answers. They don't know where they're headed.” (01:06)
• Hakeem Jeffries addressing rioters:
  “Donald Trump may have pardon your crimes, but only God can pardon your sin.” (01:26)
• Tom Emmer on Doug LaMalfa:
  LaMalfa was “a loving father and husband and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America.” (03:19)
• Fed Governor Stephen Myron on monetary policy:
  “Policy is clearly restricted in holding the economy back.” (04:34)

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Important Timestamps

• Greenland takeover discussion: 00:03–00:42
• Venezuela operation fallout: 00:42–01:12
• Capitol riot anniversary & pardons: 01:12–01:32
• Michael Reagan’s passing: 01:32–02:00
• Doug LaMalfa obituary: 03:03–03:39
• Oil pipeline fine: 03:39–04:13
• Fed policy debate: 04:13–04:47
• Wall Street high: 04:47–04:55

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This update offers a succinct but substantive look at major U.S. political, economic, and world news stories, presenting the latest positions, controversies, and shifts in national sentiment.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

A renewed call to take over Greenland. I'm Lisa Licera. FOX News. Even as NATO leaders reject the idea, the White House is again floating the idea of a US Takeover of Greenland. Press Secretary Caroline Levitt writing in a statement that the US Military is always an option. But a top administration official told members of Congress today that's not likely.

[Reporter/Correspondent]

Behind closed doors, Secretary Rubio downplayed the prospect of seizing the territory by force, according to the Wall Street Journal. And Senator Graham told Fox the people of green will weigh in on a U.S. proposal. But outwardly the White House is keeping all options on the table, including using the military. Reiterated again tonight in a statement from.

[Lisa Licera]

The press secretary, Fox's Jackie Heinrich @ the White House, Greenland is a self governing territory of Denmark. And several NATO members have said it's up to the people of Greenland and Denmark to decide the country's fate. Democrats continue to voice their concerns after the weekend operation that removed Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Japan to face charges in the U.S. senate. Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer says after an hours long meeting yesterday, the end game is.

[Political Commentator]

Unclear. After all that time, we got no real answers. They don't know where they're.

[Lisa Licera]

Headed. Senate House will be briefed on the action in Venezuela tomorrow morning by top administration officials. Congressional Democrats marked five years since the Capitol riot with a vigil on the Capitol steps. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries had a message for those who took.

[Political Commentator]

Part. Donald Trump may have pardon your crimes, but only God can pardon your.

[Lisa Licera]

Sin. President Trump pardoned a majority of the rioters on his first day in office of his second term last year. Michael Reagan, the conservative commentator and eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, has died. The Ronald Reagan Presidential foundation and Institute announced his death in a post on X calling him a steadfast guardian of his father's legacy. Michael Reagan was 80. America is listening to FOX News. Nearly.

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[Lisa Licera]

2025. A California Republican congressman has.

[Political Commentator]

Died. Congressman Doug Lamar has passed away at the age of 65. The California Republican represented the state's first congressional district since 2013 and was currently the chair of the House Congressional Western Caucus. House Majority Whip Tom Emmer sharing on X. He's devastated about the sudden loss, saying Lamafa was, quote, a loving father and husband and staunch advocate for his constituents and rural America. His se to be filled through a special election with the GOP's House majority now at 2:18 to 2:13. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmell's Fox.

[Lisa Licera]

News. Oil pipeline safety inspectors have imposed the largest fine ever, $9.6 billion, on Third coast, the company responsible for leaking more than a million gallons of oil into the Gulf of Mexico near Louisiana in 2023. The agency said Third coast failed to establish proper emergency procedures and didn't adequately assess risks. The National Transportation SAF Board found operation operators failed to shut down the pipeline for nearly 13 hours after gauges first hinted at a problem. One of the people who votes on interest rates said he liked to see big cuts this.

[Stephen Myron]

Year. His term on the Federal Reserve Board ends at the end of the month. But Stephen Myron says the Fed should be aggressive this year and then cut rates by well over a full percentage.

[Federal Reserve Official]

Point. Underlying inflation is already running reasonably close to our target. The unemployment rate has been very gradually and slowly creeping up. I think it's very difficult to argue that policy is about neutral. I think policy is clearly restricted in holding the economy.

[Stephen Myron]

Back. He's on FOX Business. The Fed lowered rates three times late last year, a quarter point each. Myron voted for double that in December. He's been on leave as chair of President Trump's Council of Economic Advisers since September, serving out the term of a Fed governor who.

[Lisa Licera]

Resigned. Fox's Chris Foster, Wall Street The Dow gained 484, closing above 49,000 for the first time. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX.

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