Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET Newscast (01/07/2026)

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 8, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking and developing news stories from around the US and internationally. Major topics include a controversial ICE shooting in Minnesota, escalating US military spending under President Trump, a key court ruling on abortion bans in Wyoming, an update on the Bucks County nursing home explosion, and big moves in the media industry with Warner Brothers rejecting Paramount’s acquisition offer.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. ICE Shooting Incident in Minneapolis

Timestamps: 00:02 – 00:37

• Incident Summary: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem defends an ICE agent who shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis, claiming the woman was trying to hit agents with her SUV.

  • Quote (Kristi Noem, paraphrased by anchor):

    "He was defending himself… [The woman] was attempting to hit him and other agents with her SUV." (00:02)

  • Legal context provided by correspondent:
    • Quote:

      "It's clearly established law that a weapon vehicle driven by a person and used to harm someone is a deadly weapon." (00:16)

• Political Response:

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz criticizes the federal operation, warns of potential harm, and urges peace in protests.
    • Quote (Gov. Tim Walz):

      "Donald Trump and his administration may not care much about Minnesota. That's been pretty evident. But we love this state. We won't let them tear us apart. We'll not turn against each other." (00:31–00:37)

  • He reiterates the call for any protests to remain peaceful.

2. U.S. and Venezuela-Colombia Relations & Military Spending

Timestamps: 00:37 – 01:40

• Diplomatic Tensions:

  • After the U.S. arrests Venezuela's leader, President Trump communicates with Colombian President Gustavo Petro, inviting him to the White House.
  • Petro denounces the US action against Maduro as "an abhorrent violation of Latin American sovereignty."
  • Trump discusses cooperation and "disagreements" on issues like drugs.

• Defense Budget Proposal:

  • President Trump proposes raising U.S. military spending to $1.5 trillion—a 50%+ increase from the current $900 billion budget.
    • Quote (President Trump):

      "The $1.5 trillion figure allows the US to build the dream military we been entitled to and more importantly, will keep us safe and secure regardless of the foe." (01:13, read via Truth Social post)

    • Suggests increased tariffs could be used to fund the boost.

• International Organizations Withdrawal:

  • The Trump administration announces the U.S. will withdraw from 66 international bodies, including many UN-affiliated climate and labor groups.

3. Pennsylvania Nursing Home Explosion Update

Timestamps: 02:30 – 03:11

• Casualty Update:

  • Third victim, Patricia Mero, dies from injuries suffered in the Dec. 23 Silver Lake Nursing Home explosion (Bristol, PA).
  • Two others previously died; nearly two dozen were hurt.
  • Early signs point to natural gas leak as the cause; investigation ongoing.

• Legal Fallout:

  • Lawsuit filed by four survivors against the facility’s previous/current owners and the utility provider.
    • Quote (correspondent):

      "The suit has also named the utility company that provided natural gas to the facility as well as its parent company." (02:57)

4. Wyoming Supreme Court Abortion Ruling

Timestamps: 03:11 – 03:52

• Court Decision:

  • Wyoming Supreme Court strikes down two abortion bans (Life as a Human Right Act and medical abortion ban), ruling they violate the 2012 state amendment guaranteeing adults’ right to make their own health care decisions.
  • Republican lawmakers vow a legislative counter-response.
  • Justice Kerry Jo Gray is the lone dissenter.

• Background:

  • Lawsuit filed by six women and abortion advocates; decision comes after months of arguments.

5. Entertainment & Media Business Moves

Timestamps: 03:52 – 04:28

• Corporate Maneuvers:
  • Warner Brothers Discovery rejects Paramount’s takeover bid, urging shareholders to prefer a rival offer from Netflix.
  • Paramount’s proposal seen as not “superior” or in shareholders’ best interest.

Memorable Quotes with Timestamps

• Kristi Noem via Lisa Lucera (00:02):
  "He was defending himself..."
• Legal Analyst (00:16):
  "It's clearly established law that a WEP vehicle driven by a person and used to harm someone is a deadly weapon."
• Governor Tim Walz (00:34-00:37):
  "We won't let them tear us apart. We'll not turn against each other."
• President Trump (01:13, via Truth Social):
  "The $1.5 trillion figure allows the US to build the dream military we been entitled to and more importantly, will keep us safe and secure regardless of the foe."
• Pennsylvania Coroner’s Update (02:35):
  "Third person has died following a Pennsylvania nursing home explosion last month."
• Wyoming Supreme Court Decision (03:21):
  "The court determined the two laws did unreasonably and unnecessarily infringe upon health care rights enshrined in 2012..."

Notable Segments & Timestamps

• [00:02] – ICE shooting in Minnesota and reactions
• [00:37] – U.S./Venezuela/Colombia diplomatic tensions
• [01:13] – Trump’s $1.5 trillion military spending proposal
• [01:40] – U.S. withdrawal from international organizations
• [02:30] – Nursing home explosion update and lawsuits
• [03:11] – Wyoming Supreme Court abortion ruling
• [03:52] – Warner Brothers rejects Paramount takeover bid

Overall Tone & Style

The episode maintains FOX News’s signature brisk, news-dense approach, with straight factual reporting, brief expert or political quotes, and a focus on both national and hot-button issues. Political statements are quoted directly to preserve the voice and intention behind the words.

Summary

This hour’s Fox News Update offers fast-moving coverage of major incidents and policy moves: controversy around law enforcement in Minnesota, President Trump’s push for record defense spending and a shake-up in US global engagement, a tragic update on a Pennsylvania explosion, a landmark abortion rights ruling in Wyoming, and high-stakes entertainment business maneuvering. The reporting balances direct quotes from officials with succinct explanatory context, providing listeners with a rapid, comprehensive news briefing.