9PM ET 01/06/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET Newscast (January 6, 2026)

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers significant political and national developments, from the U.S. importing Venezuelan oil amidst political maneuvering, the anniversary of the Capitol riot, notable legal stories, to new election campaign moves. The newscast delivers concise summaries, quotes from lawmakers and attorneys, and offers a pulse on the day’s top headlines.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

U.S. and Venezuela: Oil, Sanctions, and Political Fallout

• U.S. to Import Venezuelan Oil
  • President Trump announced via Truth Social that the U.S. will receive 30 to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil at market price.
  • The proceeds are intended to "benefit the people of Venezuela". This is against a backdrop of concerns around the capture (and scheduled trial) of Nicolas Maduro and his wife.
  • (00:03) Lisa Lucera: “Oil from Venezuela coming to the U.S.…the US will receive 30 to 50 million barrels of what he called sanctioned oil at market price and the proceeds from the sale of the oil will be used to benefit the people of Venezuela.”
• Political Reaction and Legislative Action
  • The Senate is preparing a vote to restrict future U.S. actions in Venezuela (Thursday).
  • One Republican claims the president’s action contradicts campaign promises.
  • A leading House Democrat frames the Venezuela operation as a distraction from domestic issues like health care and the economy.
  • (00:27) Chad Pergram: “One Republican says the president’s intervention contradicts campaign promises. A leading House Democrat suggests the Venezuela operation is a distraction from health care and the economy.”
• Congressional Briefings
  • Both the House and Senate are slated for briefings on Venezuela the next day.

Commemorating the Capitol Riot, Five Years On

• Senate Vigil and Memorial
  • Congressional Democrats held a vigil on the Capitol steps, marking the five-year anniversary of the January 6 riots.
  • Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries made poignant remarks, referencing the danger faced and the ongoing impact.
  • (01:00) Chuck Schumer: “Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said it’s a day no one must forget. He recalls being ushered away by capitol officers within 20 ft of those rioters, of those insurrectionists. One of them looked at me and said, there he is. Get him.”
  • (01:24) Hakeem Jeffries: “Donald Trump may have pardoned your crimes.”
  • (01:27) Chuck Schumer: “But only God can pardon your sin.”
  • The segment closed with warnings about the risk of history repeating, followed by a moment of silence and a rendition of “God Bless America.”

Notable Legal & Law Enforcement News

• Death of Aldrich Ames (CIA Spy)

  • Aldrich Ames, who admitted to selling U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union and Russia, has died in prison at age 84.
  • (01:43) Lisa Lucera: “Aldrich Ames… has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84.”

• Texas A&M Student Wrongful Death Lawsuit

  • The family of Briana Aguilera, a 19-year-old Texas A&M student, has filed a wrongful death suit against two organizations alleged to have served her alcohol prior to her fatal fall.
  • The family’s attorney, Tony Busby, claims law enforcement mishandled the investigation and rejects suggestions it was suicide.
  • (02:46) Tony Busby: “Not only will we hold accountable entities who we allege were overserving minors, but this will give us the ability to get to the bottom once and for all. What happened that night. If the police department will not do their jobs, then we’ll do it for them.”

• Wisconsin Stalking Case

  • Ryan Thornton, accused of sending intimidating emails to the state supreme court’s chief justice, had his felony stalking charge dismissed in exchange for pleading guilty to misdemeanors.
  • (03:22) Lisa Lucera details the case outcome.

Political Moves and 2026 Election News

• Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville Runs for Governor
  • Senator Tuberville announced he will run for Alabama governor instead of seeking a second Senate term.
  • (03:57) Tommy Tuberville: “If I thought that staying in the US Senate would be best for Alabama, I would have stayed. But I think the best thing for Alabama is for me to come back, put together staff, make a lot of changes, which we will do.”
  • Focus: business recruitment, job creation.
  • Other candidates: Republican Ken McPheeters, Democrat Doug Jones (former senator).
  • (04:10) Tuberville outlines his priorities for the state.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On January 6 Riots:

  • (01:00) Chuck Schumer: “One of them looked at me and said, there he is. Get him.”
  • (01:24) Hakeem Jeffries: “Donald Trump may have pardoned your crimes.”
  • (01:27) Chuck Schumer: “But only God can pardon your sin.”

• On Venezuelan Oil Deal:

  • (00:03) Lisa Lucera: “The US will receive 30 to 50 million barrels of … sanctioned oil at market price and the proceeds… will be used to benefit the people of Venezuela.”

• On Texas A&M Student Lawsuit:

  • (02:46) Tony Busby: “If the police department will not do their jobs, then we’ll do it for them.”

• On Running for Governor:

  • (03:57) Tommy Tuberville: “If I thought that staying in the US Senate would be best for Alabama, I would have stayed. But I think the best thing for Alabama is for me to come back, put together staff, make a lot of changes, which we will do.”

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• Venezuelan Oil & Political Reactions (00:03 – 00:42)
• Capitol Riot Memorial & Lawmaker Reflections (01:00 – 01:43)
• Aldrich Ames Death (01:43 – 02:01)
• Texas A&M Wrongful Death Lawsuit (02:31 – 03:01)
• Wisconsin Intimidation Case (03:22 – 03:45)
• Sen. Tommy Tuberville’s Gubernatorial Run (03:45 – 04:24)

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Final Notes

In a tightly packed news hour, this episode delivers brisk recaps of headline stories, featuring major national policy debates, vivid political quotes, and updates from the legal and electoral fronts. The coverage maintains a focused, urgent tone characteristic of Fox News hourly updates, with high attention to political developments and public accountability.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

Oil from Venezuela coming to the U.S. i'm Lisa Lucera, Fox News. President Trump posting on Truth social that the US will receive 30 to 50 million barrels of what he called sanctioned oil at market price and the proceeds from the sale of the oil will be used to benefit the people of Venezuela. This coming as some lawmakers continue to express concern over the capture of Nicolas Maduro and his wife to stand trial.

[Chad Pergram]

In the US The Senate votes Thursday to restrict future action in Venezuela. One Republican says the president's intervention contradicts campaign promises. A leading House Democrat suggests the Venezuela operation is a distraction from health care and the economy.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Chad Pergrim. The House and Senate set to be briefed on Venezuela tomorrow. The White House says President Trump and his team are discussing a range of options to acquire Greenland despite pushback from NATO allies. Congressional Democrats hold a vigil on the Capitol steps. Five years after the Capitol riot, Senate.

[Chuck Schumer]

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said it's a day no one must forget. He recalls being ushered away by capitol officers within 20ft of those rioters, of those insurrectionists. One of them looked at me and said, there he is. Get him. Joined by relatives of Capitol officers who died, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries thanked them for their sacrifice and spoke directly to rioters freed by the president for their actions.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

Donald Trump may have pardoned your crimes.

[Chuck Schumer]

But only God can pardon your sin. Lawmakers closed with a warning that history could repeat if allowed to, followed by a moment of silence and a chorus of God bless America. Gernall Scott, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

Aldrich Ames, who admitted to selling U.S. secrets to the Soviet Union and Russia while working for the CIA in one of the most damaging breaches in U.S. history has died in a Maryland prison. He was 84. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Lucera]

The family of a Texas A and M University student has filed a wrongful death lawsuit in connection with her death.

[Tony Busby]

The parents of 19 year old Briana Aguilera suing two organizations for allegedly serving the teen alcohol before she fell to her death from an apartment building in Austin.

[Hakeem Jeffries]

Not only will we hold accountable entities who we allege were overserving minors, but this will give us the ability to get to the bottom once and for all. What happened that night. If the police department will not do their jobs, then we'll do it for them.

[Tony Busby]

Family attorney Tony Busby accusing Austin police of mishandling the investigation, saying the family does not believe suggestions the teen took her own life and alleging her intoxication contributed to it. Austin police have said there is no evidence to suggest there was any suspicious circumstances surrounding the death. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News Probation for a.

[Lisa Lucera]

Wisconsin man accused of sending the state supreme court's chief justice intimidating emails Ryan Thornton had been charged in October with stalking and misdemeanor counts of intimidating a victim and disorderly conduct. The stalking count was dismissed in exchange for Thornton pleading guilty to the misdemeanors. Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville has filed paperwork to run for governor Former Auburn University.

[Tommy Tuberville]

Football coach Tommy Tuberville ran for the Senate in 2020 and won, but rather than run for a second term, he's opting instead to run for govern. He officially filed the paperwork Monday and said from the state GOP headquarters, if.

I thought that staying in the US Senate would be best for Alabama, I would have stayed. But I think the best thing for Alabama is for me to come back, put together staff, make a lot of changes, which we will do.

He said business recruitment and creating better jobs will be a top priority. A former congressional candidate, Ken McPheeters is so far the only other announced Republican running. There are a few Democrats running, including former Senator Doug Jones, who lost to Tuberville in 2020.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Jessica Rosenthal I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

[Tony Busby]

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