Chants of "Death to America" in Iran

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: "Chants of 'Death to America' in Iran"

Date: January 12, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony and Ainsley Earhart, FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This episode covers escalating tensions in Iran following mass protests and harsh crackdowns on dissent, broader unrest within the U.S. tied to immigration enforcement, financial-political friction between President Trump and the Federal Reserve, updates on the fragile Gaza ceasefire, and a series of international and cultural headlines.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Protests and Crackdown in Iran

• Pro-Regime Counter-Demonstrations:
  In response to ongoing protests against Iran’s leadership, significant state-supported rallies emerge, with crowds chanting “Death to America.”
• US Response and Possible Action:
  • President Trump claims Iranian officials have reached out to propose negotiations but warns the US “might have to act before they ever meet” as Iran approaches his "red line."

    “Iran is starting to cross his red line.” — Ainsley Earhart [00:18]

• Human Rights Violations:
  • Over 500 protesters have reportedly been killed. Iranian authorities have shut down Internet and phone services to stifle dissent.
  • Questions arise about the legitimacy and brutality of Iran’s rulers.

    “There seem to be some people killed that aren’t supposed to be killed. These are violent—if you call them leaders... I don’t know if they’re leaders or just they rule through violence.” — Dave Anthony [00:33]

Notable Moment:

• Vehicular Attack in Los Angeles:
  • A U-Haul was driven into a crowd of anti-Iran demonstrators in Los Angeles.
    • One person was hit (not seriously injured).
    • Protesters chased the vehicle, which was later stopped and the driver apprehended.

    “The truck, whose windows and side mirrors were shattered, was stopped several blocks away and surrounded by police cars.” — Ainsley Earhart [00:55] “That driver was taken into custody.” — Dave Anthony [01:07]

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2. Immigration Protests and Law Enforcement

• Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis:
  • Protests expand in the wake of an incident where an immigration agent shot and killed a woman alleged to have driven toward him.
  • Homeland Security defends agent actions and reinforces law enforcement presence.

  “If they conduct violent activities against law enforcement, if they impede our operations, that’s a crime.” — Secretary Kristi Noem [01:26]

  • Announcement: Hundreds more agents to be sent to Minneapolis.

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3. Federal Reserve Tensions and Investigation

• President Trump vs. Jerome Powell:
  • Trump has labeled Fed Chair Jerome Powell “a moron” over rate policies and is unhappy with the pace and scale of interest-rate cuts.
  • Powell is under criminal investigation regarding Congressional testimony about Federal Reserve renovations.
    • Powell addresses the situation directly:

      “This is about if the Fed can be independent or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation.” — Jerome Powell, [01:50]

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4. Gaza Ceasefire and Political Transition

• Ceasefire Status:
  • Ceasefire remains nominally in place; Israel launched a deadly anti-terror operation over the weekend.
  • Hamas preparing to hand over Gaza governance to a politically independent committee per US-brokered peace plan.
  • Details remain unclear; Hamas calls for expedited transition.

    “The names of those technocrats have yet to be revealed and it’s still not clear when that group will be in place.” — Jonathan Savage [02:44]

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5. International and Cultural Headlines

Venezuela Political Developments

• Vatican Meeting: Pope Leo meets with opposition leader Maria Corina Machado regarding Venezuela’s future post-Maduro.
  • Machado has emerged from hiding; mentions potentially giving her Nobel Peace Prize to President Trump.

Markets & Entertainment

• Stock Market Downturn:
  • Wall Street expected to drop, Dow futures down more than 300 points at the open.
• Golden Globes Recap:
  • "One Battle After Another" (Political Satire/Comedy) sweeps four awards including Best Picture, Musical or Comedy.
  • "Hamnet" wins Best Picture, Drama.
  • “Adolescents” picks up four awards for limited series.

    “Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another about the deep political battles in America took home four awards, including best picture, musical or comedy.” — Michelle Paulino [03:50]

NFL Playoffs Update

• Winners: San Francisco (def. Philadelphia), New England (def. LA Chargers), Buffalo (def. Jacksonville).
• Next: Pittsburgh vs. Houston.

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Notable Quotes

• “There seem to be some people killed that aren’t supposed to be killed...”
  — Dave Anthony, on Iran crackdown [00:33]
• “Iran is starting to cross his red line.”
  — Ainsley Earhart [00:18]
• “If they conduct violent activities against law enforcement, if they impede our operations, that’s a crime.”
  — Secretary Kristi Noem [01:26]
• “This is about if the Fed can be independent or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation.”
  — Jerome Powell [01:50]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Iran Protests and Crackdown: 00:03–01:07
• Immigration Protests and ICE: 01:07–01:32
• Fed Investigation: 01:32–01:58
• Gaza Ceasefire: 02:26–03:17
• Venezuela and Nobel Prize: 03:17–03:46
• Golden Globes Recap: 03:46–04:13
• NFL Playoffs Update: 04:13–04:27

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Overall Tone

The tone is urgent and serious, covering fast-moving international crises, national unrest, and high-profile news, with clear emphasis on consequences, official statements, and government responses.

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Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

Death to America chants in Iran. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News. And big counter demonstrations supporting Iran's regime after days of protests against Iran's leaders that led to a deadly crackdown. President Trump has said he could take action to stop Fox's Aisha Hosni's @ the White.

[Ainsley Earhart]

House. The president told reporters last night that Iranian leaders have reached out to the White House to set up a meeting to negotiate. But the US Might have to act before they ever meet because Iran is starting to cross his red.

[Dave Anthony]

Line. There seem to be some people killed that aren't supposed to be killed. These are violent. If you call them leaders. I don't know if they're leaders or just they rule through violence. Human rights groups report more than 500 protesters have been killed in the crackdown. That's also included Iran shutting down the Internet and cutting off phone service. Someone drove a U Haul into a group of anti Iran demonstrators in Los.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Angeles. One person was hit, but no one was seriously hurt. Protesters scraped to get out of the way, then ran after the vehicle and tried to attack the driver. The truck, whose windows and side mirrors were shattered was stopped several blocks away and surrounded by police.

[Dave Anthony]

Cars. Fox is telling you Jay Powers, that driver, was taken into custody. Now to the anti ICE protests. That's in Minneapolis. They've also expanded to other cities days after what demonstrators call murder. When an immigration agent shot and killed a woman Homeland Security maintains drove toward him. Secretary Kristi Noem tells FOX Sunday.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Morning Futures if they conduct violent activities against law enforcement, if they impede our operations, that's a.

[Dave Anthony]

Crime. And Noem says they're sending hundreds more agents to Minneapolis. The Federal Reserve chairman President Trump's called a moron for not cutting interest rates soon enough and not big enough is now under criminal investigation over Jerome Powell's testimony to Congress about Fed building renovations. Powell in a video statement says he has stood firm in the face of threats. And this is about if the Fed can be independent or whether instead monetary policy will be directed by political pressure or intimidation. America's listening to FOX.

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[Dave Anthony]

Legalzoom.Com the ceasefire is still in place in Gaza, but Israel went on the attack over the weekend, killing three Palestinians in what the Israelis say was an anti terror strike. Meanwhile, Hamas claims it is getting ready to give up control of the Gaza.

[Jonathan Savage]

Government. Gaza is due to be run by a politically independent committee of experts under the terms of the US Brokered peace plan. The names of those technocrats have yet to be revealed and it's still not clear when that group will be in place. Hamas, though, has confirmed it will comply with the deal and hand over control, but hasn't given specifics on how or when. Spokesperson Hazem Qasem is calling for the process to be sped up. He says his organization will meet other Palestinian factions this week to help put the committee together. Jonathan Savage, FOX.

[Dave Anthony]

News. Pope Leo met today at the Vatican with Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado about the future of that country after the US Operation captured Nicolas Maduro. Machado has emerged from hiding after accepting the Nobel Peace Prize, which Machado suggested she could give to President Trump. They're supposed to meet later this week on Wall Street. Stocks could drop at the opening bell to start the week. Dow futures down more than 300 points. There are two Oscar favorites after the Golden Globes were given out last night on.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Cbs. And the winner is One Battle after.

[Michelle Paulino]

Another. Paul Thomas Anderson's One Battle After Another about the deep political battles in America took home four awards, including best picture, musical or comedy. Hamnet won two, including best picture drama at the 83rd annual Golden Globes. On the TV side, adolescents took home four Globes for limited series, The Pit and the Studio 2. Michelle Paulino, Fox News in the.

[Dave Anthony]

NFL playoffs, San Francisco knocked defending champion Philadelphia out. New England beat the LA Chargers, Buffalo eliminated Jacksonville and tonight Pittsburgh plays Houston. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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