Fox News Hourly Update: 9PM ET 01/05/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Licera
Date: January 6, 2026

Episode Overview

This tightly packed Fox News hourly newscast, anchored by Lisa Licera, delivers concise updates on the day’s major political, international, and crime headlines. Dominant themes include conflicting reactions to controversial U.S. actions in Venezuela, escalating tension and violence in Iran, updates on high-profile domestic crime cases, and notable obituaries.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Action in Venezuela: Political Discord and Unanswered Questions

[00:02–00:51]

• Classified Briefings & Lawmaker Reactions:
  Lawmakers are emerging from a classified briefing about the Trump administration’s operation to arrest Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, with sharply divided views over the action’s intent and legitimacy.

  • Speaker Mike Johnson’s Support:
    “Administration leaders spoke privately to lawmakers but not publicly about the action to arrest Nicolas Maduro and his wife. House Speaker Mike Johnson said it was all justified.” – Lisa Licera [00:14]
  • Senator Chuck Schumer’s Skepticism:
    “This is not a regime change. This is a demand for change of behavior by a regime.” – Chuck Schumer [00:25]
    He continues, expressing doubts:
    “Any plan to run Venezuela as vague, based on wishful thinking and unsatisfying.” – Speaker attribution [00:30]
  • Next Steps:
    The administration plans another, more public, briefing later in the week for all House members.

• Maduro’s Court Appearance:
  Maduro and his wife appeared in federal court in New York, pleading not guilty to narco-terrorism charges. (Lisa Licera [00:51])

• Energy Sector Diplomacy:
  “Energy Secretary Chris Wright is set to meet with oil executives from ExxonMobil, Chevron and ConocoPhillips on Wednesday about reviving Venezuela's energy sector.” – Lisa Licera [00:51]

2. Escalating Protests and U.S. Warnings in Iran

[00:51–01:39]

• Mounting Casualties:
  Over 35 killed and 1,200 detained in ongoing economic protests, according to U.S.-based Human Rights Activist News Agency. (Lisa Licera [00:51])
• Presidential Warning:
  President Trump reiterates a stern warning to Iran:
  “President Trump reiterates a threat to Iran to not kill protesters or face backlash from the US with heightened tension.” – Lisa Licera [00:51]
• Intimidation Tactics:
  In Tehran, banners threaten U.S. and Israeli forces (“watch out for your soldiers”) and coffins draped in American and Israeli flags are displayed as intimidation. (Lisa Licera [01:31])

3. Uvalde Shooting Fallout: Police Accountability

[01:39–02:00]

• Delayed Response Under Scrutiny:
  Jury selection begins in Texas for Adrian Gonzalez, a former officer charged in connection with his delayed action during the 2022 Uvalde school shooting.
  “Adrian Gonzalez is charged with failing to protect children during the attack after authorities waited more than an hour to confront the gunman.” – Lisa Licera [01:39]

4. Crime & Legal Updates Across the U.S.

• Vandalism at Vice President Vance’s Home [02:36–03:24]:

  • A 26-year-old man, William Dufour, was arrested for using a hammer to break windows at VP J.D. Vance’s Cincinnati home.
  • Quick Police Response:
    “I appreciate everyone's well wishes about the attack on our home. As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows. I'm grateful to the Secret Service and Cincinnati police for responding quickly.” – J.D. Vance (statement), relayed by Jeff Manasso [03:08]

• Deadly Nursing Home Explosion Lawsuit [03:24]:

  • Multiple parties related to a Pennsylvania nursing home file suit following a fatal explosion last month. (Lisa Licera [03:24])

• Austin, TX Bar Shooting: Fallen Deputy [03:38–04:15]:

  • An off-duty Caldwell County deputy was shot dead outside Club Rodeo. Police are withholding the motive, but a suspect was quickly arrested.
  • Neighborhood Safety Concerns:
    “Vendors in the area told Fox 7 that recently the area around Club Rodeo hasn't been the safest place to do business.” – C.J. Papa [04:11]

5. Obituary: Michael Schumacher, Renowned Author

[04:15–04:36]

• Michael Schumacher, acclaimed author of biographies spanning pop culture figures and Great Lakes shipwrecks, has died at 75. (Lisa Licera [04:15])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Venezuela Policy:
  • “This is not a regime change. This is a demand for change of behavior by a regime.” – Sen. Chuck Schumer [00:25]
  • “Any plan to run Venezuela as vague, based on wishful thinking and unsatisfying.” – Lisa Licera narrating Schumer’s view [00:30]
• Presidential Warning to Iran:
  • “President Trump reiterates a threat to Iran to not kill protesters or face backlash from the US with heightened tension.” – Lisa Licera [00:51]
• VP Vance’s Home Attack:
  • “As far as I can tell, a crazy person tried to break in by hammering the windows. I’m grateful to the Secret Service and Cincinnati police for responding quickly.” – VP J.D. Vance statement via Jeff Manaso [03:08]

Timestamps & Segments

| Segment | Speaker(s) | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|-------------------|------------| | Venezuela operation, political reactions | Lisa Licera, Mike Johnson, Chuck Schumer | 00:02–00:51 | | Iran protests, banners, Trump warning | Lisa Licera | 00:51–01:39 | | Uvalde delayed police response case | Lisa Licera, Trey Yang | 01:39–02:00 | | Cincinnati VP home vandalized | Lisa Licera, Jeff Manaso | 02:36–03:24 | | Lawsuit over nursing home explosion | Lisa Licera | 03:24–03:38 | | Off-duty deputy shot in Austin | Lisa Licera, C.J. Papa | 03:38–04:15 | | Obituary: Michael Schumacher | Lisa Licera | 04:15–04:36 |

Tone & Style

The newscast is fast-paced and fact-focused, with a clinical tone and minimal editorializing, reflecting Fox News radio’s straightforward style for hourly updates. Frequent attributions keep reporting clear and anchored in on-the-record comments.

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