Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 01/15/2026 Newscast

Date: January 16, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera
Contributors: Alexis McAdams, Larry Stein, Unnamed Fox News Correspondents, Michelle Paulino, Jared Max

Episode Overview

This episode provides a fast-paced summary of major events unfolding in the United States and internationally as of January 15, 2026. Key focuses include violent protests in Minneapolis following an ICE-involved shooting, U.S. governmental responses to unrest, updates on international relations, high-profile court cases, a major sports betting scandal, and trends in Michigan education.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Protests After ICE Shooting

• [00:02–00:41]

  • Violent protests erupted in Minneapolis after a shooting involving an ICE agent.
  • Protesters escalated tensions by throwing fireworks, damaging property, and stealing from law enforcement vehicles.
  • According to ICE, agents were ambushed while attempting to arrest a Venezuelan national; the incident resulted in an agent shooting a suspect in self-defense.
  • The suspects barricaded themselves in a nearby apartment.

  Notable Quote:

  • "Anti ICE protesters throwing fireworks, bashing windshields and spray painting cars, even stealing a gun safe right out of a law enforcement vehicle."
    — Alexis McAdams [00:11]

2. Federal and Presidential Response to Civil Unrest

• [00:41–01:15]

  • President Trump is considering invoking the Insurrection Act or federalizing the National Guard to quell violence.
  • He voiced support for a new technocratic Palestinian government in Gaza, stating its new leaders are committed to peace, and alluding to a proposed demilitarization agreement involving Hamas.

  Notable Quote:

  • "The president has said he could use the Insurrection act to deploy the military to Minnesota or federalize the National Guard to end the violence in Minnesota."
    — Lisa Licera [00:41]

3. Middle East Developments: Gaza, Iran, and U.S. Involvement

• [01:15–02:00]

  • Iran signals openness to dialogue, though the U.S. remains skeptical due to ongoing regime violence.
  • The U.S. calls for an emergency UN Security Council meeting after Iranian authorities reportedly slaughtered demonstrators.
  • U.S. Ambassador Mike Waltz warns that “all options are on the table” in dealing with Iran, and the U.S. is moving military assets to the Middle East.

  Notable Quote:

  • "UN Ambassador Mike Waltz as the US Calls an emergency meeting... Waltz warned Iran that President Trump is leaving all options on the table."
    — Lisa Licera [01:20]

4. Columbia Student Immigration Case

• [02:00–02:30]
  • A federal appeals court reverses a previous decision that had freed Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia grad student and legal U.S. resident, arrested during pro-Palestinian protests.
  • Khalil now faces possible re-arrest and deportation.

5. Celebrity Legal News

• [02:30–03:10]

  • Emmy-winning actor Timothy Busfield proclaims innocence in response to child sexual abuse charges.
  • Busfield’s attorney, Larry Stein, states the allegations are “absolutely false,” and that Busfield was devastated and intends to defend himself.

  Notable Quote:

  • "He said, quote, he's devastated and will defend himself because these are absolutely false allegations."
    — Larry Stein (via Michelle Paulino) [02:36]

6. Major Sports Betting Scandal

• [03:10–03:58]

  • A sweeping point-shaving and gambling scandal breaks involving former NCAA players, alumni, and professional betters.
  • Twenty men (including fifteen ex-college basketball players) face indictment for fixing at least 29 games across 17 Division 1 programs.
  • The scheme included ties to the Chinese Basketball Association, and individual bribes ranged from $10,000 to $30,000.

  Notable Quote:

  • "We allege an extensive international criminal conspiracy of NCAA players, alumni and professional betters who fixed games across the country."
    — U.S. Attorney David Metcalf [03:14]

7. Michigan Teacher Shortages

• [03:58–04:28]

  • New report highlights Michigan’s teacher retention crisis, with the state increasingly dependent on temporary and interim teaching staff.
  • Special education and student teaching placements are lacking in key regions.

  Notable Quote:

  • "Teachers in Michigan are leaving the profession at an unsustainable rate, forcing the state to rely on people with temporary or interim credentials."
    — Lisa Licera [03:58]

Time-Stamped Highlights

• 00:02 Violent Minneapolis protests after ICE-involved shooting
• 00:41 Presidential consideration for military/National Guard response; Palestinian government in Gaza
• 01:20 U.S. response to human rights abuses in Iran and military positioning
• 02:00 Reversal of court ruling for Columbia student, potential deportation
• 02:30 Timothy Busfield’s legal team on abuse allegations
• 03:10 Sports gambling crisis with NCAA player indictments
• 03:58 Michigan's worsening teacher shortage

Notable Quotes

• "Anti ICE protesters throwing fireworks, bashing windshields... even stealing a gun safe..."
  — Alexis McAdams [00:11]
• "The president has said he could use the Insurrection act..."
  — Lisa Licera [00:41]
• "He's devastated and will defend himself because these are absolutely false allegations."
  — Larry Stein (on Timothy Busfield) [02:36]
• "We allege an extensive international criminal conspiracy... who fixed games across the country."
  — U.S. Attorney David Metcalf [03:14]
• "Teachers in Michigan are leaving the profession at an unsustainable rate..."
  — Lisa Licera [03:58]

Tone and Delivery

Consistent with Fox News’s direct, urgent, and factual reporting style, the episode delivers concise updates on fast-moving national and international stories, blending official statements, legal developments, and the voices of correspondents on the ground.

This summary encapsulates the episode’s core stories, key details, and notable dialogue, offering a comprehensive recap for listeners who missed the newscast.