Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 01/11/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 11, 2026

Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced summary of the day’s top national and international stories. Key themes in this episode include nationwide protests over a fatal ICE shooting, developments in a double homicide case, a major overhaul of U.S. nutrition guidelines, recent trends in gas prices, and the death of famed author Erich von Däniken.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nationwide Anti-ICE Protests and the Shooting of Renee Goode

• [00:02–00:45]
  • Incident: Widespread demonstrations erupt after Renee Goode was fatally shot by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
  • Protests: Activists rally in multiple cities, encouraging anti-ICE activities and increasing risks for law enforcement.
    • "Activists were handing out flyers encouraging people to sign up and take part in anti ICE activities, which federal officials say are ramping up across the country and making it more dangerous to enforce the law." – Garrett Tenney [00:20]
    • Details on crowd confrontation with ICE agents during an enforcement operation.
  • Official Response:
    • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserts Goode engaged in “domestic terrorism”—a claim strongly rejected by Minnesota Democratic leaders.
    • The segment briefly juxtaposes U.S. events with ongoing protests and crackdowns in Iran, noting rising death tolls and mass detentions.

2. Double Homicide Arrest: Ohio Dentist Case

• [01:17–01:49]
  • Suspect: Michael David McKee, a Chicago vascular surgeon, arrested for the murder of his ex-wife Monique and her husband Spencer Tepe in Columbus, Ohio.
    • "Now investigators did get a break in the case from neighborhood surveillance video which captured McKee's vehicle near the victim's home early in the morning." – Dana Marie McNicoll [01:49]
  • Background: Brief mention of prior marriage, lack of children, and ongoing search for motive.

3. Major U.S. Dietary Guidelines Shift

• [02:40–03:33]
  • Policy Change: New federal food pyramid flips conventional wisdom, emphasizing healthy fats and proteins over processed foods and added sugars.
    • "For the first time, the US Dietary Guidelines warn against highly processed foods and recommend no added sugar at all, especially for young children." – Alexandria Hoff [02:59]
    • "Health Secretary Kennedy calls it the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history." – Garrett Tenney [02:54]
  • Reactions:
    • American Medical Association and American Heart Association generally praise the focus on real food, but warn against too much reliance on saturated fat and red meat.
      • "The American Heart association recommends people revolution, consume less red meat and switch to plant based protein." – Carmen Roberts [03:33]
  • Impact: Guidelines inform federal food programs, school meals, and military nutrition.

4. Gas Prices Hit New Lows, But Outlook Uncertain

• [03:33–04:11]
  • Current Status: National average drops to $2.89/gallon, 27 cents below prices seven weeks ago.
    • "Price is $0.27 lower than it was just seven weeks ago. It's $0.45 lower than it was at its high point of last year..." – Trilby Lundberg [03:49]
  • Warning: Experts caution that rising oil prices may soon reverse the downward trend.

5. Erich von Däniken Passes Away

• [04:11–04:36]
  • Obituary: The Swiss author known for ‘Chariots of the Gods’ and his theories on ancient aliens dies at age 90 in Switzerland.
    • "Erich von Daniken, the Swiss author whose best selling books about the extraterrestrial origins of the ancient civilizations, dies at age 90." – Carmen Roberts [04:11]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "Agents had a large crowd gathering around them as they were carrying out an immigration enforcement operation and that crowd swarmed the agents’ cars after they detained one person and then drove away." – Garrett Tenney [00:33]

• "Health Secretary Kennedy calls it the most significant reset of federal nutrition policy in history." – Garrett Tenney [02:54]

• "The American Heart Association also applauds the focus on real food, but is concerned over the elevation of saturated fat containing protein sources." – Alexandria Hoff [03:26]

• "Price is $0.27 lower than it was just seven weeks ago. It's $0.45 lower than it was at its high point of last year, early April." – Trilby Lundberg [03:49]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Anti-ICE Protests & Shooting: 00:02–00:45
• Iran Crackdown Mention: 00:45–01:17
• Ohio Dentist Double Homicide Update: 01:17–01:49
• Health & Nutrition Guidelines Shift: 02:40–03:33
• Gas Price Report: 03:33–04:11
• Erich von Däniken Obituary: 04:11–04:36

Episode Tone & Style

Reflecting Fox News’s rapid-fire, headline-focused approach, the episode offers succinct updates, on-the-ground reporting, direct quotes from officials, and quick expert commentary. The language remains factual, urgent, and news-centric.

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