Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET Newscast (01/14/2026)

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This episode offers concise updates on major domestic and international stories, focusing on US foreign policy tensions with Iran, ongoing protests and policing controversies in Minneapolis, a high-profile legal indictment, federal funding developments on reproductive health, and the latest economic indicators and business headlines.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Tensions and “Paused Plans”

• President Trump announces no immediate actions planned against Iran following recent deadly protests.
• Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blames “foreign terror organizations” and specifically accuses Israel’s intelligence agency of stoking internal violence to involve the US.
  • Quote [00:13]: "We were told that the killing in Iran is stopping. It's stopped stopping and there's no plan for execution." – Abbas Araghchi
  • Quote [00:30]: "They wanted to drag the president of the United States into this conflict. So they started to increase the number of deaths by killing ordinary people, by killing police officers, by starting... fighting inside the different cities.” – Abbas Araghchi

Notable Segment:

• [00:21–00:46]: Araghchi’s accusations and broader discussion of foreign involvement in Iran’s unrest.

2. Greenland Takeover Proposal & US-Denmark Relations

• Ongoing discussions around President Trump's security-driven proposal for US control over Greenland.
• Denmark’s Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen affirms strong, longstanding diplomatic ties:
  • Quote [00:59]: "A good relationship, had diplomatic relations. You will not find an ally to us who have had uninterrupted diplomatic relationships as long as we have..." – Lars Rasmussen

Notable Segment:

• [00:46–01:14]: Updates on diplomatic dynamics and Trump’s reasoning.

3. Minneapolis Protests & ICE Controversy

• After a fatal shooting of a woman by an ICE agent, large protests erupt in Minneapolis.
• Governor Tim Walz condemns ICE tactics, alleging violations of due process and excessive force:
  • Quote [01:30]: "Rights at grocery stores, at bus stops, even at our schools. They're breaking windows, dragging pregnant women down the street, just plain grabbing Minnesotans and shoving them into unmarked vans." – Governor Tim Walz
• Governor Walz demands ICE withdraw from Minnesota.

Notable Segment:

• [01:14–01:40]: Emotional, detailed critique of federal enforcement practices.

4. Legal News: Timothy Busfield Indictment

• Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield held without bond in New Mexico, facing child sex abuse charges.
  • Report states the allegations concern inappropriate touching of a minor.

Notable Segment:

• [01:40–02:02]: Brief update on the legal situation.

5. Federal Funding Restored for Family Planning

• The Trump administration restores $27.5 million in family planning funds after an ACLU lawsuit.
• ACLU attorney Arthur Spitzer responds, labeling access to services like cancer screenings and birth control as essential health care:
  • Quote [02:38]: "They should never have had to sue to protect essential health care like cancer screenings, STI tests and birth control... While restoring funding is a victory, the larger fight to protect everyone's reproductive freedom continues." – Arthur Spitzer

Notable Segment:

• [02:30–03:09]: Policy implications and legal advocacy.

6. Economic Updates: Spending & Inflation

• Retail Sales: Up 0.6% in November; 0.5% excluding autos.
• Producer Price Index: Rises 0.2% for November, but 3% year-over-year.
• Core PPI: Flat for the month, 3% increase for the year.
• Reports delayed by prior government shutdown.
  • Quote [03:24]: "Americans were spending more than expected as the holiday shopping season officially kicked off." – Janique Solda

Notable Segment:

• [03:09–04:02]: Data-driven summary of economic performance.

7. Business Headlines: Saks Global Bankruptcy

• Saks Global seeks bankruptcy protection amid heavy debt. Received $1.75 billion in financing after executive shakeup linked to its 2024 Neiman Marcus acquisition.
• Market Close: Dow Jones down 42 points; NASDAQ down 238.

Notable Segment:

• [04:02–04:28]: Retail and stock market roundup.

Memorable Quotes

• Abbas Araghchi [00:30]: “They wanted to drag the president of the United States in this conflict. So they started to increase the number of deaths... starting a kind of, you know, fighting inside the different cities.”
• Governor Tim Walz [01:30]: “They're breaking windows, dragging pregnant women down the street, just plain grabbing Minnesotans and shoving them into unmarked vans.”
• Arthur Spitzer [02:38]: “They should never have had to sue to protect essential health care like cancer screenings, STI tests and birth control...”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:13–00:46 – Iran unrest and US response
• 00:46–01:14 – Greenland, Denmark, and US security interests
• 01:14–01:40 – Minneapolis protests, ICE tactics, Governor Walz's statements
• 01:40–02:02 – Timothy Busfield indictment
• 02:30–03:09 – Federal funding lawsuit and reproductive rights
• 03:09–04:02 – Retail/economic reports and interpretations
• 04:02–04:28 – Saks bankruptcy, Wall Street close

Overall Tone & Flow

The broadcast maintains a fast, factual, and sober tone. It is heavily anchored in policy updates and direct statements from featured officials and spokespeople, with minimal commentary or speculation. The reporting offers context without editorializing, letting direct quotes highlight the emotional or political stakes as appropriate.

For listeners who missed the episode:
You’ll receive a tightly packed round-up—ranging from high-stakes international politics (Iran), heated domestic issues (protests, ICE conduct), legal headlines, public health policy, and the pulse of the US economy. Each topic includes perspectives from key figures, supported by data and timely quotes.