9AM ET 01/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 9AM ET 01/14/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Dave Anthony, Ainsley Earhart, others)
Date: January 14, 2026
Duration: ~4.5 minutes of news coverage

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update covers breaking developments on Iran’s crackdown on protesters, escalating US-Iran tensions, the geopolitical status of Greenland, the aftermath of the Venezuelan operation and ongoing ICE protests in Minneapolis, a deadly train disaster in Thailand, Supreme Court cases with big implications for US trade and transgender rights, a rapidly growing US measles outbreak, and early morning Wall Street trading jitters. Reporting is fast-paced, concise, and heavy on direct quotes from officials and sources.

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Key Topics and Insights

1. Iran Protest Crackdown & US Response

Timestamps: 00:03 – 00:33

• The Iranian regime plans to intensify crackdowns on ongoing protests, reportedly scheduling “fast trials and executions.”

• President Trump, in a CBS interview and on Truth Social, promises harsh US retaliation should executions proceed.

• Trump’s direct message to Iranian protesters: keep resisting, and US help is imminent.

  Gary Baumgarten: “Very strong action if they do such a thing.” [00:14]
  Lucas Tomlinson: “We will take very strong action.” [00:16]

• A 26-year-old Iranian protester is reportedly set for execution on charges of “crimes against God.”

• The human rights situation is dire; over 2,000 deaths reported by advocacy groups.

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2. US Push to Acquire Greenland and Diplomatic Fallout

Timestamps: 00:39 – 01:06

• President Trump publicly argues for a US “takeover” of Greenland, citing national security and NATO benefits.

• The diplomatic standoff intensifies: Greenland and Denmark’s prime ministers reaffirm allegiance to Denmark amid what they call a “geopolitical crisis.”

• Talks scheduled with Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

  Ainsley Earhart: “if they have to choose between the US and Denmark, they choose Denmark.” [00:54]

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3. Aftermath of Venezuelan Leader's Capture & Ongoing ICE Protests

Timestamps: 01:06 – 01:53

• Venezuela continues releasing political prisoners after the US captures its leader, Nicolas Maduro; four Americans freed.

• In Minneapolis, anti-ICE protests escalate following the shooting death of Renee Good. Some federal prosecutors resign amid the probe.

• Mayor Jacob Frey denounces ICE actions as “unconstitutional,” emphasizing many targeted immigrants are positive contributors.

  Jacob Frey: “A lot of the people that ICE is picking up right now in our city are not a problem for Minneapolis. They've opened businesses. They've been here for longer than I've been here. They contribute so beautifully and greatly to our city.” [01:40]

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4. Thailand Train Disaster

Timestamps: 01:53 – 01:58

• At least 32 dead after a crane crashes onto a derailed passenger train in Thailand.
• Brief update; no additional context provided.

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5. Supreme Court Rulings Awaited: Tariffs and Transgender Sports Bans

Timestamps: 02:39 – 03:44

• Major SCOTUS decisions are expected imminently, including whether President Trump could impose tariffs on global imports.

• Trump warns financial ruin if the court rules against him on tariffs:

  “If the court rules against him we’re screwed and would have to pay back hundreds of billions of dollars.” [paraphrased, 02:39]

• The justices also consider state laws banning transgender girls from girls’ sports, with debates centering on science, fairness, and Title IX.

  Michael Williams: “Title IX permits sex separated teams. It does so because biological sex matters in athletics in ways both obvious and undeniable.” [03:06]
  Justice Amy Coney Barrett: “What if a state produced some studies saying, listen, you know, women’s presence in calculus is holding men back because they’re so much more capable and … can just move so much more quickly.” [03:26]

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6. US Measles Outbreak Surges

Timestamps: 03:44 – 04:27

• Amid severe flu season, a measles outbreak grows in South Carolina (over 400 cases, 6 vaccinated) and along the Arizona-Utah border (418 cases since August).

• 124 new cases since Friday in South Carolina; last year’s outbreak was the worst since 1991, with three deaths (all unvaccinated).

• Public health officials note resurgence is due to declining vaccinations.

  Gary Baumgarten: “Measles was once considered eliminated from the United States. But a drop off in vaccinations and an ensuing increase of cases is threatening that achievement.” [04:16]

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7. Wall Street Opening Drops

Timestamps: 04:27 – 04:36

• Dow and NASDAQ futures both down over 100 points, indicating early market sell-off.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Iran:

  “We will take very strong action.” — Lucas Tomlinson [00:16]

• On Immigration and Community:

  “They’ve opened businesses. They’ve been here for longer than I’ve been here. They contribute so beautifully and greatly to our city.” — Jacob Frey [01:40]

• On Measles Outbreak:

  “Measles was once considered eliminated from the United States. But a drop off in vaccinations and an ensuing increase of cases is threatening that achievement.” — Gary Baumgarten [04:16]

• Supreme Court:

  “Title IX permits sex separated teams. It does so because biological sex matters in athletics in ways both obvious and undeniable.” — Michael Williams [03:06]

• Justice Barrett’s probing hypothetical:

  “Women’s presence in calculus is holding men back because they’re so much more capable and … can just move so much more quickly.” — Justice Amy Coney Barrett [03:26]

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Timeline of Major Segments

• 00:03 – 00:33: Iran protest crackdown, Trump’s response
• 00:39 – 01:06: Greenland diplomatic standoff
• 01:06 – 01:53: Venezuela/Maduro operation and Minneapolis ICE protests
• 01:53 – 01:58: Thailand train disaster
• 02:39 – 03:44: SCOTUS tariffs/transgender sports
• 03:44 – 04:27: Measles outbreak
• 04:27 – 04:36: Wall Street update

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Summary

This episode delivers a rapid-fire rundown of the top global and domestic news stories, notably the pending Iran crackdown, President Trump’s geopolitical maneuvering for Greenland, US-Venezuelan prisoner releases, controversial ICE encounters, a major Supreme Court day, resurgent measles, and Wall Street’s pre-market warning signs. Key quotes from officials and lawmakers offer insight into government positions and public health concerns, making this a succinct yet information-rich broadcast.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Iran is getting ready to crack down on protests even harder. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News Planning fast trials and executions. President Trump tells CBS News we'll take.

[Gary Baumgarten]

Very strong action if they do such a thing.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

We will take very strong action.

[Dave Anthony]

After also telling Iranian protesters keep demonstrating and help is on the way.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

A 26 year old protester is reportedly scheduled to be hanged today by the Iranian regime who accuses him of of crimes against God.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson at the White House.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

For more than two weeks, protests have been growing inside Iran. A humans rights group says more than 2,000 people have been killed.

[Dave Anthony]

President Trump keeps pushing to take over Greenland, posting on Truth Social this morning. The US Needs it for national security, adding NATO becomes more formidable if we control Greenland. It's now part of Denmark. And foreign ministers from both will hold talks today with Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Greenland is currently an autonomous part of Denmark and Greenland's prime minister said alongside the Danish prime minister Tuesday they face a geopolitical crisis and if they have to choose between the US And Denmark, they choose Denmark.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal. More than a week after the US Operation capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, Venezuela keeps releasing political prisoners. Four of them are Americans. Now to Minneapolis. Anti ICE protests keep raging, clashing with federal agents angry over last week's shooting death they call murder. Some federal prosecutors have resigned in the investigation into Renee Good's death. Homeland Security maintains she interfered with ICE operations and drove toward an Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry, a Democrat, tells Fox and friends ICE is acting unconstitutionally, not just going after criminal illegal aliens.

[Jacob Frey]

A lot of the people that ICE is picking up right now in our city are not a problem for Minneapolis. They've opened businesses. They've been here for longer than I've been here. They contribute so beautifully and greatly to our city.

[Dave Anthony]

It's up to at least 32 people dead in a railroad disaster in Thailand. A crane crashed down on a passenger train that went off the rails.

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[Dave Anthony]

We expect rulings next hour from the Supreme Court. One big decision. We're awaiting tariffs and the challenge to President Trump's authority to impose those charges on imports from around the world. He wrote on Truth Social. If the court rules against him were screwed and would have to pay back hundreds of billions of dollars. This after the court heard arguments on.

[Michael Williams]

Other controversial Idaho and West Virginia say keeping transgender girls out of girls sports is based on science and fairness.

[Dave Anthony]

Title IX permits sex separated teams. It does so because biological sex matters in athletics in ways both obvious and undeniable.

[Michael Williams]

West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams defending his state's law. But justices questioned the limits to sex based distinctions. Justice Amy Coney Barrett wondering if a.

[Amy Coney Barrett]

State produced some studies saying, listen, you know, women's presence in calculus is holding men back because they're so much more capable and they can just move so much more quickly.

[Michael Williams]

Still, the court's conservative majority appeared sympathetic to the state's laws. In Washington. Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[Dave Anthony]

Amid a bad flu season getting a lot of people sick across America, a measles outbreak keeps growing in South Carolina now topping 400 cases. Six of those infected have been vaccinated.

[Gary Baumgarten]

124 new cases since Friday reported in South Carolina and 418 cases along the Arizona, Utah border since August. Last year's was the nation's worst for measles since 1991, more than 2100 cases, including three people who died, all of them unvaccinated. Measles was once considered eliminated from the United States. But a drop off in vaccinations and an ensuing increase of cases is threatening that achievement. Gary baumgarten, FOX NEWS On Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

More selling is brewing. Dow and NASDAQ futures are both down more than 100 points. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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