As Iran Protests Continue, President Trump Considers Potential Action

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: As Iran Protests Continue, President Trump Considers Potential Action

Date: January 13, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update covers major headlines including President Trump’s response to deadly protests in Iran and his stance on possible U.S. action, fresh updates on America’s economic performance, Supreme Court deliberations on transgender athletes in women’s sports, Republican strategies for enacting Trump’s agenda, and the latest inflation data. The episode also briefly covers entertainment news ahead of the GRAMMY awards.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Iran Protests and U.S. Response

Time stamps: 00:02–00:52

• President Trump’s Considerations:
  • Lisa Lacera introduces the escalating unrest in Iran, highlighting that President Trump is closely monitoring the situation before deciding on U.S. action.
  • Trump comments on his deliberation:

    "I know exactly what it would be. We have to make a decision, but I can't be, obviously, I can't be telling you."
    (President Trump, 00:17)

  • Activists report over 2,000 deaths since protests began over Iran’s failing economy.
  • Iran’s attorney general labels protesters as "enemies of God," a charge punishable by death.
  • The U.S. State Department urges all American citizens to leave Iran promptly, recommending land routes to Turkey or Armenia if safe.

2. President Trump Promotes Economic Achievements

Time stamps: 00:52–01:28

• Speaking in Michigan:
  • Trump boasts rapid economic growth at the Detroit Economic Club, claiming:

    "Our growth is through the roof."
    (President Trump, 00:54) "We've got $18 trillion being invested in our country, the most of any country."
    (President Trump, 01:04)

  • Fox News highlights ongoing strength in manufacturing and jobs, with inflation steady above 2% in December.
  • The administration intends to announce new plans for housing and health care affordability in the coming weeks.

3. Supreme Court Considers Case on Transgender Athletes in Women’s Sports

Time stamps: 01:28–02:01

• Legal Updates:
  • The Supreme Court debates whether states can bar transgender athletes from women’s sports.
  • Lower courts sided with transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia.
  • After extensive arguments, the conservative majority gave no clear signal of its intent. A decision is expected by summer.

4. Republican Legislative Strategy and Trump’s Agenda

Time stamps: 02:30–03:17

• Using Reconciliation:
  • Republicans aim to pass parts of President Trump's agenda before year’s end, with a focus on health care and housing.
  • Republican Study Committee Chairman outlines use of the reconciliation process:

    "It would be political malpractice if we did not pursue a path of reconciliation."
    (President Trump, 02:50)

  • The framework seeks to cut $1.6 trillion in spending, but passage remains uncertain due to a narrow GOP majority.

5. Economic Indicators – Inflation

Time stamps: 03:17–04:01

• CPI and Inflation:
  • Jenny Costelda reports moderate inflation in December: a 0.3% rise in prices as measured by the CPI, with core inflation at 0.2%.
  • Annual CPI inflation is at 2.7%, the lowest since May and matching November’s figure.
  • Core inflation’s improvement is highlighted as a sign of economic stabilization, significantly down from a peak of 9.1% in June 2022.

6. Entertainment News – GRAMMYs

Time stamps: 04:01–04:28

• Award Show Announcement:
  • Trevor Noah to host the GRAMMYs for the sixth and final time, also serving as executive producer.
  • Noah, a four-time GRAMMY award winner, is nominated again this year.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Potential U.S. Action on Iran:

  "I know exactly what it would be. We have to make a decision, but I can't be, obviously, I can't be telling you."
  (President Trump, 00:17)

• On U.S. Economic Growth:

  "Our growth is through the roof."
  (President Trump, 00:54)
  "We've got $18 trillion being invested in our country, the most of any country."
  (President Trump, 01:04)

• On Legislative Strategy:

  "It would be political malpractice if we did not pursue a path of reconciliation."
  (President Trump, 02:50)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 – Iran protests update; Trump comments on possible action
• 00:52 – Trump’s economic speech in Michigan
• 01:28 – Supreme Court transgender athletes case
• 02:30 – GOP rolls out strategy to pass Trump’s agenda
• 03:17 – December inflation report and analysis
• 04:01 – GRAMMY awards hosting announcement

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This episode provides a brisk yet comprehensive roundup of the day’s major political, economic, and cultural stories, featuring direct presidential commentary, key policy updates, and the latest numbers shaping America’s economic outlook.

Transcript

[Lisa Lacera]

He says Iran is on his mind. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News. President Trump speaking to reporters a short time ago saying he has to get more information on the number of dead and protests in Iran before he makes any decision on US Action.

[President Trump]

I know exactly what it would be. We have to make a decision, but I can't be, obviously, I can't be telling you.

[Lisa Lacera]

Activists say at least 2,000 people have died in demonstrations that began last month over the country's failing economy. Iran's attorney general has warned anyone taking, taking part in the protests will be considered an enemy of God, a charge that's punishable by the death penalty. The State Department urging U.S. citizens to leave Iran immediately and is advising them to consider departing by land to Turkey or Armenia if it's safe to do so. Earlier, President Trump took his economic message to Michigan.

[Fox News Reporter]

President Trump's message in Michigan.

[President Trump]

Our growth is through the roof.

[Fox News Reporter]

Telling the Detroit Economic Club that America experienced its fastest economic turnaround in history through 11 months.

[President Trump]

We've got $18 trillion being invested in our country, the most of any country.

[Fox News Reporter]

Ever was three pushing more manufacturing than jobs. With the Bureau of Labor Statistics saying inflation stayed relatively steady at above 2% in December. And with some core consumer prices up. The president also saying in the coming weeks that the administration expects to lay out their plans to make housing and health care more affordable.

[Lisa Lacera]

Fox's Jeff Benasso the Supreme Court is considering whether states can bar transgender athletes from women's sports. Lower courts have ruled favor of the transgender athletes in Idaho and West Virginia who challenged the bans in their states. But after about three hours of arguments, the conservative majority court gave no indication it would follow suit. A decision is expected by the summer. Wall street edges back from records following a mixed start to the latest profit reporting season. The Dow lost 398. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Lisa Lacera]

Republicans roll out a framework for passing President Trump's agenda before the end of the year.

[Republican Study Committee Chairman]

The Republican Study Committee will, the largest House GOP caucus on Capitol Hill wants to utilize reconciliation for a second time this Congress. It's the process used to pass the one big beautiful bill act with a simple majority in both chambers.

[President Trump]

It would be political malpractice if we did not pursue a path of reconciliation.

[Republican Study Committee Chairman]

Chairman August fluker says the RSC's framework includes legislation focused on health care and housing affordability, with the goal of cutting spending by $1.6 trillion. But getting a bill across the finish line will be a challenge. With a slim GOP majority, losing just a few votes could sink any bill. On Capitol Hill.

[Lisa Lacera]

Ryan Schmell's Fox News Encouraging readings released today in the latest report on inflation.

[Jenny Costelda]

Prices rose in December at a modest 3.10of a percent as measured by the Consumer Price Index. Excluding food and energy, the increase was 0.2%. For the year ending in December, the CPI was up 2.2.7 matches the November number and is tied for the lowest inflation measured by the CPI since May. CPI was up 2.6% on an annual basis excluding food and energy. Both core readings came in below forecasts. The CPI has improved significantly from a peak of 9.1% in June of 2022. Jenny Costelda, Fox News the Grammy Awards.

[Lisa Lacera]

Have announced Trevor Noah will host next month for the sixth and final time. And the Recording Academy says no, will also serve as executive producer. Noah, who has won four Grammys, is up for an award this year for best audiobook narration and storytelling recording. The GRAMMYs will air February 1st from Los Angeles on CBS and Paramount Plus, I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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