9PM ET 01/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 9PM ET 01/19/2026 Newscast
Date: January 20, 2026
Host: Lisa Lucera (with field correspondents and local officials)

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Episode Overview

This fast-paced update covers major breaking international news, U.S. political and protest developments, a high-profile crime in Florida, significant weather and safety alerts, and a notable shakeup in NFL coaching. The newscast delivers urgent headlines, expert reporting, and international correspondence in keeping with Fox News’ brisk and direct tone.

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Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Iranian Protests and US-Iran Tensions

[00:02–00:35]

• Protests in Iran: Over 4,000 deaths reported in ongoing nationwide demonstrations against the Iranian regime.

  • Lisa Lucera: “The number of dead rising. Activists in Iran say more than 4,000 people have died in nationwide protests against the Iranian regime as Iran's leadership issues a warning to President Trump.” [00:02]

• Leadership Warnings & US Response:

  • Iran's President Massoud Possesskian threatens "all out war" if the supreme leader is targeted.
    • Jonathan Hunt: “Iran's President Massoud Possesskian warned any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war.” [00:16]
  • President Trump calls for new Iranian leadership and signals possible US action; Israel increases military alertness.

• Cyber Disruption and Exile Support:

  • Iranian state TV is hacked to broadcast footage supporting the exiled crown prince and urges security forces not to target civilians.

• Domestic U.S. Response:

  • Trump has 1,500 military personnel on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis in response to protests but downplays the need for immediate action.

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2. Minneapolis Protests and Federal vs. Local Response

[00:35–01:09]

• Situation on the Ground:

  • Despite violent protests, the lead Border Patrol agent claims federal agents have the situation under control.
  • Local leaders denounce any suggestion of military involvement as “unconstitutional.”
    • Local Minneapolis Official: “Local leaders in Minneapolis… have decried the suggestion of military involvement as unconstitutional.” [00:57]

• Church Service Disruption:

  • Protests disrupted a church service in St. Paul, potentially violating federal law.

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3. US-EU/Greenland Deal Tensions

[01:09–01:54]

• Tariff Threats:
  • President Trump pressuring the EU with tariffs if there’s no deal involving Greenland by February 1st.
  • Mixed international reactions:
    • France: President Macron urges the EU to enforce a “trade bazzou” blocking U.S. market access.
    • Norway: PM urges de-escalation, writing directly to Trump.
    • Trump’s response: “Considering your country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped eight wars plus, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.” [01:49]

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4. Crime Update: Florida Triple Murder

[02:15–02:56]

• Incident Details:
  • Ahmad Baja, 29, charged with three counts of premeditated murder and resisting arrest after three men were found dead near his residence by Disney World.
    • Madison Scarpino: “The suspect… appearing in court yesterday for the killings with some unusual mannerisms. He was, he had his head down the entire time. He was silent, even refusing to state his name.” [02:22]
  • Victims: Robert and Douglas Kraft (brothers), James Pookan—all reportedly in their 60s.

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5. Midwest Weather Emergency & Mass Pileup

[02:56–03:20]

• Michigan Pileup:
  • Over 100 vehicles involved in a collision on I-196 after a major storm hits the Midwest, forcing full closure near Grand Rapids.

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6. GM Electric Vehicle Recall

[03:20–03:54]

• Recall Overview:
  • GM recalling over 80,000 Chevy electric vehicles (EQV models 2020, 2025, 2026) due to faulty pedestrian alert sound systems.
    • Jeff Manasso: “…they don't comply with the minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles. GM citing incorrect software calibration…” [03:32]
  • No reported accidents or incidents yet.

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7. NFL News: Buffalo Bills Fire Coach

[03:54–04:13]

• Coaching Change:
  • Sean McDermott dismissed as Buffalo Bills’ head coach after a divisional playoff loss, despite consistent playoff performance (six straight years reaching but not winning the Super Bowl).
    • Lisa Lucera: “Buffalo became the NFL's first team to win a playoff round in six consecutive years but not reach the Super Bowl.” [04:04]

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Notable Quotes

• Lisa Lucera: “The number of dead rising. Activists in Iran say more than 4,000 people have died in nationwide protests against the Iranian regime as Iran's leadership issues a warning to President Trump.” [00:02]
• Jonathan Hunt: “Iran's President Massoud Possesskian warned any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war.” [00:16]
• Local Minneapolis Official: “Local leaders in Minneapolis… have decried the suggestion of military involvement as unconstitutional.” [00:57]
• President Trump (read aloud): “Considering your country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped eight wars plus, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.” [01:49]
• Madison Scarpino: “He was, he had his head down the entire time. He was silent, even refusing to state his name.” [02:22]
• Jeff Manasso: “Certain 20, 20, 25 and 26 Chevy Equinox EV vehicles fail to meet federal traffic safety laws… they don't comply with the minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles.” [03:32]

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Timestamps of Important Segments

• Iran Protests & U.S. Response: 00:02–00:35
• Minneapolis Protests: 00:35–01:09
• Trade Tensions with EU/Greenland: 01:09–01:54
• Florida Triple Murder: 02:15–02:56
• Michigan Pileup: 02:56–03:20
• GM Recall: 03:20–03:54
• Buffalo Bills Coach Fired: 03:54–04:13

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This newscast compresses major stories into a concise format, maintaining Fox’s authoritative, urgent-Bulletin style—ideal for listeners needing an impactful overview of headlines around the world and across the U.S.

Transcript

[Lisa Lucera]

The number of dead rising. I'm Lisa Lucera. FOX News. Activists in Iran say more than 4,000 people have died in nationwide protests against the Iranian regime as Iran's leadership issues a warning to President Trump.

[Jonathan Hunt]

On Sunday, Iran's President Massoud Possesskian warned any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war. President Trump responded to those remarks, saying in an interview with Politico that it's time to look for new leadership in Iran. In preparation for possible US Action against Iran. Israel is keeping its military on high alert.

[Lisa Lucera]

Talks astray inks in Tel Aviv. Meanwhile, hackers have disrupted Iranian state television to air footage supporting the country's exiled crown prince and calling on security forces to not point their weapons at the people. President Trump has put about 1500 members of the military on standby to go to Minneapolis to handle violent protests, though he has said he doesn't think that's needed yet.

[Local Minneapolis Official]

The lead Border Patrol agent on the ground says federal agents have the situation under control. Local leaders in Minneapolis, meantime, have decried the suggestion of military involvement as unconstitutional.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Jonathan Hunt in Minneapolis yesterday, demonstrations disrupted a church service in St Paul. The DOJ says that could be a violation of federal law. A mixed response from European leaders as President Trump threatens tariffs if there's no deal with Greenland by February 1st.

[International Correspondent]

French President Emmanuel Macron is calling on Brussels to use what they call the trade bazzou on us, which blocks the US from accessing some EU markets. But the prime minister of Norway is trying to de escalate things, writing Dear Donald, we believe we all should work to take this down. Trump responded with a jab. Considering your country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped eight wars plus, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of peace.

[Lisa Lucera]

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[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 a man.

[Lisa Lucera]

Charged with three counts of premeditated murder and resisting arrests after three bodies are found near his home near Disney World.

[Madison Scarpino]

These murders happening in broad daylight Saturday in Kissimmee, Florida. The suspect, 29 year old Ahmad Baja, appearing in court yesterday for the killings with some unusual mannerisms. He was, he had his head down the entire time. He was silent, even refusing to state his name. And this comes just one day after deputies found the bodies of three men in front of a rental home, the home right next to where the suspect lived. Those men have been identified as Robert and Douglas Kraft, two brothers and the third victim is James Pookan, who all of them in their 60s.

[Lisa Lucera]

Fox's Madison Scarpino. More than 100 vehicles involved in a huge pile up on a Michigan highway as a massive storm slams the Midwest. The pile up forcing state police to close Interstate 196 in both directions just southwest of Grand Rapids. General Motors recalls thousands of Chevy electric vehicles over defective alert sound systems that may not warn pedestrians of approaching vehicles.

[Jeff Manasso]

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warning owners of over 80,000 vehicles that certain 20, 20, 25 and 26 Chevy Equinox EV vehicles fail to meet federal traffic safety laws because they don't comply with the minimum sound requirements for hybrid and electric vehicles. GM citing incorrect software calibration that limits exterior sound at the required relative volume when the vehicle is traveling from stationary to 6.2 miles per hour. We're told no accidents or incidents are linked to the issue. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Lisa Lucera]

The Buffalo Bills have fired coach Sean McDermott. The move came two days after the Bills were eliminated in a 33:30 overtime loss to Denver in the divisional round of the playoffs. Buffalo became the NFL's first team to win a playoff round in six consecutive years but not reach the Super Bowl. I'm Lisa Lucera. This is FOX News.

[Megan Alexander]

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[Local Minneapolis Official]

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