9PM ET 01/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 9PM ET, January 13, 2026 – Episode Summary

Main Theme:
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news as of January 13, 2026. The episode covers high-profile law enforcement events, growing international unrest, legal battles over transgender rights, a major lawsuit against federal policy, headline-grabbing crime stories, and a significant change in the world of sports.

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1. Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis & ICE Protests

00:02–00:32

• Justice Department Decision:
  • Lisa Licera reports that the Justice Department has declined to open a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer the previous week.
    • “There won't be an investigation. The Justice Department says it sees no basis for a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer last week.” — Lisa Licera [00:02]
  • Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanch provided no details on how this conclusion was reached.
• Escalating Protests:
  • Protests in Minneapolis have intensified as a result.
  • Garrett Henny describes a significant Department of Homeland Security (DHS) response:
    • “DHS not backing down, though, with hundreds of additional agents now on the ground helping secure operations and arrest protesters who cross the line.” — Garrett Henny [00:24]
  • The state of Minnesota has filed a lawsuit challenging the surge of ICE agents into the city.

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2. Iranian Unrest & International Reaction

00:32–01:03

• Mounting Deaths in Iran:
  • Iranian activists report that protest-related fatalities are in the thousands and growing.
• Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi’s Perspective:
  • Reza Pahlavi, exiled Iranian crown prince, shares with Bret Baer his admiration for Iranian protesters:
    • “I was able the night before last to have a FaceTime moment with a few of the people who came right off the street to tell us how the situation was on the ground. I mean awe and admiration in the courage that they have displayed.” — Reza Pahlavi [00:52]
• U.S. Response:
  • President Trump is reviewing casualty figures and considering a response.

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3. Supreme Court Hears Transgender Sports Bans

01:03–01:53

• First-of-their-kind Court Cases:
  • The Supreme Court is hearing challenges to transgender sports bans in Idaho and West Virginia.
  • Attorney Joshua Block represents a transgender middle school student in West Virginia, “BPJ”.
    • “West Virginia's law treats BPJ differently [from] other girls on the basis of sex.” — Garrett Henny [01:29]
• Legal Arguments:
  • Block contends that Title IX and the equal protection clause should protect transgender students.
    • “But Title 9 and the equal protection clause protect everyone.” — Garrett Henny [01:19]
  • West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams defends the bans:
    • “Title 9 permits sex separated teams. It does so because biological sex matters in athletics in ways both obvious and undeniable.” — Michael Williams (read by Joshua Block) [01:34]
• Timeline:
  • Supreme Court rulings expected by summer.

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4. Lawsuit over HHS Funding & Transgender Protections

02:15–02:56

• Democratic Attorneys General Sue Federal Government:
  • Several Democratic state AGs are suing the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) over policies that threaten to withhold funding from states supporting transgender-inclusive services.
• Motivation and Claims:
  • New York Attorney General Letitia James claims federal policy is coercive:
    • “The states involved say the Department of Health and Human Services is putting conditions on billions of dollars in funding. The plaintiffs allege new HHS policy requires certified compliance with a presidential executive order they say defines gender in ways that marginalize transgender people.” — Letitia James [02:24]
  • Rhode Island AG Peter Nerona accuses HHS of “bullying states into compliance”.
• Current Status:
  • Plaintiffs seek to have the policy declared unlawful; HHS has not commented.

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5. Crime News: Timothy Busfield & Oklahoma Child Abuse Case

03:06–03:56

• Actor Timothy Busfield:
  • Has turned himself in to New Mexico authorities to face child sex abuse charges. Allegations stem from his time directing a TV series.
• Oklahoma Child Abuse Case:
  • After the disappearance and safe recovery of 12-year-old RJ Davis, authorities announce that his stepfather, George Franklin Cole Jr., attempted suicide in jail following child abuse charges.
    • “Now, Oklahoma officials say the stepfather of RJ Davis, who was found safe Sunday nine days after he went missing, tried to hang himself in his jail cell Monday after a court appearance.” — Lillian Wu [03:20]
  • Both the stepfather and mother face several charges, including child abuse, neglect, and sexual abuse.
  • The child is now in the custody of state officials.

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6. Sports Update: Mike Tomlin Resigns

03:56–04:13

• End of an Era in the NFL:
  • Pittsburgh Steelers’ head coach Mike Tomlin resigns after 19 years, ending the longest current coaching tenure in major U.S. professional sports.
    • “After 19 years, the Mike Tomlin era of with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest tenured head coach in a major American professional sport stepped down after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs.” — Lisa Licera [03:56]

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7. Other Noteworthy News

00:52–01:03, 02:00–02:15

• International Diplomatic Anniversaries:
  • Five-year anniversary of the Abraham Accords celebrated; U.S. continues its engagement in the Middle East.
• Podcast Promotion:
  • Brief plug for the Fox News podcast series, “The Life of Jesus”.

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Notable Quotes

• Lisa Licera (Host):
  • “There won't be an investigation. The Justice Department says it sees no basis for a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer last week.” [00:02]
• Reza Pahlavi (Exiled Iranian Crown Prince):
  • “I mean awe and admiration in the courage that they have displayed.” [00:52]
• Garrett Henny (Field Reporter):
  • “DHS not backing down, though, with hundreds of additional agents now on the ground helping secure operations and arrest protesters who cross the line.” [00:24]
• Attorney Joshua Block:
  • “West Virginia's law treats BPJ differently other girls on the basis of sex.” [01:29]
• West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams (Paraphrased):
  • “Title 9 permits sex separated teams. It does so because biological sex matters in athletics in ways both obvious and undeniable.” [01:34]
• Letitia James (New York AG):
  • “The plaintiffs allege new HHS policy requires certified compliance with a presidential executive order they say defines gender in ways that marginalize transgender people.” [02:24]

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Key Timestamps

• 00:02 – DOJ declines civil rights probe, Minneapolis ICE protest context
• 00:24 – DHS surge and Minnesota state lawsuit
• 00:52 – Iran protests and Reza Pahlavi’s remarks
• 01:03 – Supreme Court hears transgender athlete bans
• 02:15 – Democratic AGs sue HHS over transgender funding policy
• 03:06 – Timothy Busfield and Oklahoma child abuse headlines
• 03:56 – Mike Tomlin resigns from Pittsburgh Steelers

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Tone and Style

This episode maintains a brisk, no-nonsense bulletin style consistent with Fox News radio updates. Direct quotes from newsmakers and officials are interspersed with concise, context-focused reporting by correspondents, maintaining a straightforward and urgent tone throughout.

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For a brief but thorough update on major legal, political, and human interest stories in the U.S. and internationally—as well as developments in law enforcement and sports—this episode covers all major headlines and offers insight into ongoing controversies and legal battles.

Transcript

[Lisa Licera]

There won't be an investigation. I'm Lisa Licera of Fox News. The Justice Department says it sees no basis for a civil rights probe into the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer last week. Assistant Attorney General Todd Blanch said he did not elaborate on how the Justice Department came to that conclusion as protests in Minneapolis intensified.

[Garrett Henny]

DHS not backing down, though, with hundreds of additional agents now on the ground helping secure operations and arrest protesters who cross the line.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Garrett Henny in Minneapolis yesterday the state filed a lawsuit over the surge of ICE agents into Minneapolis. Activists in Iran say this summer the number of dead during the protests in Iran is in the thousands and continues to grow. As the exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi tells fox's Bret Baer he's spoken with some people in his home country.

[Reza Pahlavi]

I was able the night before last to have a FaceTime moment with a few of the people who came right off the street to tell us how the situation was on the ground. I mean awe and admiration in the courage that they have displayed.

[Lisa Licera]

President Trump is reviewing the figures on the number of dead and is weighing his options on how to proceed. Supreme Court considers bans on transgender athletes participating in women's sports the first of.

[Joshua Block]

Their kind cases challenge a pair of transgender sports bans in Idaho and West Virginia.

[Garrett Henny]

But Title 9 and the equal protection clause protect everyone.

[Joshua Block]

Attorney Joshua Block represents a West Virginia middle school transgender student identified by the initials bpj.

[Garrett Henny]

West Virginia's law treats BPJ differently other girls on the basis of sex.

[Joshua Block]

West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams says the state is ensuring fairness for all student athletes. Title 9 permits sex separated teams. It does so because biological sex matters in athletics in ways both obvious and undeniable. Opinions in the two cases are expected by the summer.

[Lisa Licera]

Fox's Jared Halpern in Washington. America's listening to Fox News.

[Megan Alexander]

Five years ago, the U.S. brought leaders from Israel, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain together to sign the Abraham Accords. I'm Megan Alexander and this is Middle East. Tomorrow, go to partners.foxnews.com met.

[Lisa Licera]

Several Democratic attorneys general are suing the federal government for its threats to hold back funding to states that support services for transgender people.

[Letitia James]

The states involved say the Department of Health and Human Services is putting conditions on billions of dollars in funding. The plaintiffs allege new HHS policy requires certified compliance with a presidential executive order they say defines gender in ways that marginalize transgender people. New York Attorney General Letitia James accuses the federal government of forcing states to choose between their values and vital federal dollars. Rhode Island AG Peter Nerona said he believes the HHS policy aims to bully states into compliance. The plaintiffs want it declared unlawful. HHS has not publicly commented on the lawsuit. Grinhal Scott, FOX News Emmy Award winning.

[Lisa Licera]

Actor Timothy Busfield has turned himself into authorities in New Mexico to face child sex abuse charges stemming from allegations he inappropriately touched a minor on the set of a TV series he was directing. New developments in the case of a missing Oklahoma boy.

[Lillian Wu]

They were arrested on suspicion of child abuse days after their 12 year old was reported missing. Now, Oklahoma officials say the stepfather of RJ Davis, who was found safe Sunday nine days after he went missing, tried to hang himself in his jail cell Monday after a court appearance. George Franklin Cole Jr. And his wife face multiple charges, including child abuse, child neglect and child sexual abuse. His wife, Kimberly Cole, has also been charged with crimes against nature and one count of conspiracy. The boy has been placed in the custody of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.

[Lisa Licera]

Lillian Wu, Fox News After 19 years, the Mike Tomlin era of with the Pittsburgh Steelers is over. The longest tenured head coach in a major American professional sport stepped down after the Steelers were eliminated from the playoffs. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.

[Megan Alexander]

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[Ainsley Earhart]

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