Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 01/11/2026 Newscast

Date: January 12, 2026
Host: Carmen Roberts (FOX News)

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update provides a concise roundup of major national and international events as of January 11, 2026. Key stories include escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, civil unrest across American cities in response to both domestic and international incidents, a significant legal development involving Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, a police shooting in South Carolina, and highlights from the opening of Hollywood's awards season.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. Options on Iran Protest Crisis

[00:02–00:44]

• Carmen Roberts opens with breaking news: President Trump is scheduled for a briefing on Tuesday regarding possible U.S. intervention to support Iranian protesters. Military action is among the options.

• Lucas Tomlinson relays Iran's warning of “counterattacks” should the U.S. strike. Notably, there are currently no U.S. aircraft carrier strike groups in the region, though deployments to the Middle East are expected soon.

  • Quote (Lucas Tomlinson, 00:17):
    “We've heard now from the Iranian regime saying they are threatening counterattacks should the Trump administration decide to launch strikes inside Iran.”

• The U.S. does have strike aircraft in the vicinity, but any significant deployment (e.g., a carrier group) will take several days to arrive.

International Protest Repercussions

• Over 500 people have reportedly been killed in the Iranian government's crackdowns over two weeks of protests, with higher casualties feared.

  • Quote (Carmen Roberts, 00:44):
    “Activists say the number of people killed in those Iranian crackdowns over the past two weeks of protest has soared to more than 500, with many more feared dead.”

2. Domestic Protests and Violence

[00:44–01:47]

• A U-Haul truck drove into a crowd during a pro-Iran demonstration in Westwood, California. The driver was attacked by the crowd but remains unnamed by police.

• In Minneapolis and other cities, protests erupted over “the fatal shooting of Renee Goode by an ICE agent,” resulting in sizable crowds and tense confrontations with federal agents.

  • Quote (Garrett Tunney, 01:22):
    “Activists were handing out fly[ers] 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.”

• Federal officials note an increased danger to agents as crowd sizes and anti-ICE actions grow.

• A notable scene: a crowd swarmed agents’ cars as they detain a suspect and attempt to drive away.

3. Federal Reserve Chairman Powell's Legal Battle

[02:31–03:01]

• Carmen Roberts reports that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is the subject of a criminal investigation by federal prosecutors.

• Powell claims the probe is retaliation for setting interest rates based on economic reasoning rather than presidential preference.

  • Quote (Jerome Powell, 02:49):
    “The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public rather than following the preferences of the president.”

• Grand jury subpoenas were reportedly issued relating to his Senate Banking Committee testimony and Fed property renovations.

4. South Carolina Police Shooting

[03:01–03:46]

• In Greenville, SC, an officer was shot but survived. The suspect, who was later killed during a police chase and shootout, was identified as 42-year-old David William Lane.
• Motive unclear. The sheriff characterized it as “an ambush.”

5. Entertainment: Golden Globes Nominations

[03:46–04:20]

• Hollywood’s awards season begins as Golden Globe nominations are announced.
• Leading the film nominees is Paul Thomas Anderson’s “One Battle After Another,” starring Leonardo DiCaprio.
• Other prominent films: “Sentimental Value” and “Sinners.”
  TV: “The White Lotus” leads among television series.
• Awards ceremony to be broadcast on CBS and Paramount+.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Lucas Tomlinson (00:17):
  “We've heard now from the Iranian regime saying they are threatening counterattacks should the Trump administration decide to launch strikes inside Iran.”

• Carmen Roberts (00:44):
  “Activists say the number of people killed in those Iranian crackdowns over the past two weeks of protest has soared to more than 500, with many more feared dead.”

• Garrett Tunney (01:22):
  “Activists were handing out fly[ers] 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.”

• Jerome Powell (02:49):
  “The threat of criminal charges is a consequence of the Federal Reserve setting interest rates based on our best assessment of what will serve the public rather than following the preferences of the president.”

Timestamps for Main Segments

• 00:02 — Iran crisis and U.S. intervention options
• 00:44 — Protests and violence in California and nationwide after Iranian and ICE incidents
• 01:22 — Escalations in anti-ICE activism
• 02:31 — Fed Chair Jerome Powell on criminal investigation and claims of political retaliation
• 03:01 — Police ambush and shooting in Greenville, SC
• 03:46 — Golden Globes nominations announced

Summary Tone & Language

The episode maintains a brisk, sober, and serious news tone, focusing on fact-based reporting and official statements from authorities and public figures. Quotes from those involved, such as Federal Reserve Chairman Powell, inject a personal and political dimension to the otherwise factual culture of rapid-fire news.

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