Iran protests grow deadlier as regime internet blackout fails to stop uprising

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: January 10, 2026

Iran Protests Grow Deadlier as Regime Internet Blackout Fails to Stop Uprising

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Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Pam Puso and featuring reports from various Fox News correspondents, provides a fast-paced briefing on several high-profile national and international news stories on January 10, 2026. The main theme of this update centers on intensifying protests in Iran despite a regime-imposed internet blackout, rising anti-ICE demonstrations in the U.S., and new legal and financial policy developments within the United States government.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Anti-ICE Protests Escalate in the U.S.

• Background:
  Following the fatal shooting of Renee Good, a wife and mother, by an ICE agent in Minneapolis, demonstrations erupted nationwide.

• Protest Details:

  • Protesters and what some labeled 'rioters' surrounded a hotel believed to be housing ICE agents.
  • Protesters attempted to breach the hotel and were making noise with drums and whistles to disrupt immigration agents’ rest.
  • Police declared an unlawful assembly at 10:15 PM.

• Perspectives:

  • Body cam footage showed the moments before the shooting; Vice President J.D. Vance defended the agent's actions as self-defense.
  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the federal agent’s conduct.

  Notable quote:

  "Video appears to show the protesters trying to breach the hotel... playing instruments, banging drums and blowing whistles to prevent immigration agents from sleeping." – Matt Finn (00:13)

2. Intensifying Protests in Iran and U.S. Response

• Situation in Iran:
  Ongoing violent political protests have continued despite the regime’s attempt to suppress dissent with a sweeping internet blackout.

• U.S. Official Responses:

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed U.S. support for Iranian protesters.
  • President Trump warned the Iranian regime of a forceful U.S. response if mass violence occurs.
  • Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei dismissed U.S. statements, claiming Iran would not give in to foreign pressure.

  Notable quotes:

  "We will get involved. We'll be hitting them very hard where it hurts." – Donald Trump (01:25)
  "Ayatollah Khamenei is taking aim at the US saying it's wrong about its calculations about Iran." – Marco Rubio (01:37)

3. Allegations Against Labor Secretary

• Scandal Emerging:
  Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Durimer is under investigation for alleged abuse of power and an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate.

• Details:

  • The New York Post reported that Secretary Chavez Durimer allegedly welcomed a subordinate to her apartment and hotel room multiple times.
  • An official complaint was filed with the Department of Labor's Office of the Inspector General.
  • The Secretary has not responded to requests for comment.

  Notable quote:

  "The inspector general's office has launched an investigation. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers called the allegations baseless." – Deborah Valentine (02:36)

4. Federal Efforts to Combat Taxpayer Fraud

• New Appointments and Initiatives:

  • The Trump Administration is creating a new Assistant Attorney General role to address fraudulent use of taxpayer money, reporting directly to the President.
  • The initiative is pitched as a nationwide crackdown, with Minnesota depicted as only ‘a tiny part of a very big problem.’

  Notable quote:

  "The new assistant attorney general will also help develop and set national enforcement priorities and propose legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to close systematic vulnerabilities and prevent future abuses." – Unnamed White House Official (03:25)

5. President Trump Proposes Credit Card Interest Rate Cap

• Policy Announcement:

  • President Trump calls for a one-year, 10% cap on credit card interest rates, hoping to address affordability for consumers amid record-high rates.
  • The policy faces pushback from banking groups, who warn it may curb credit availability to low-income borrowers.

  Notable quote:

  "He wants the cap to begin later this month... but it drew pushback from banking groups who say government controlled price controls would result in credit cards being given only to consumers with high incomes." – Chris DiMaio (03:55)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Matt Finn on Protest Tactics:
  "Protesters trying to breach the hotel... banging drums and blowing whistles to prevent immigration agents from sleeping." (00:13)

• Vice President J.D. Vance Statement:
  The officer acted "in self defense" in the shooting of Renee Good. (00:35)

• President Trump on Iran:
  "If they start killing people like they have in the past, we will get involved. We'll be hitting them very hard where it hurts." (01:25)

• Marco Rubio on Khamenei:
  "Khamenei is taking aim at the US saying it's wrong about its calculations about Iran." (01:37)

• Deborah Valentine on Labor Secretary Allegations:
  "The inspector general's office has launched an investigation. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers called the allegations baseless." (02:36)

• White House Official on Taxpayer Fraud:
  "Minnesota is just a tiny part of a very big problem..." (03:25)

• Chris DiMaio on Credit Card Rate Proposal:
  "...but it drew pushback from banking groups who say government controlled price controls would result in credit cards being given only to consumers with high incomes." (03:55)

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 – Anti-ICE protests overview (Pam Puso, Matt Finn)
• 00:59 – Protests in Iran and U.S. response (Pam Puso, Marco Rubio, Donald Trump)
• 02:32 – Allegations against Labor Secretary (Deborah Valentine)
• 03:17 – Federal anti-fraud campaign (Unnamed White House Official)
• 03:55 – President Trump credit card rate plan (Chris DiMaio)

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Summary

This episode rapidly covers escalating anti-ICE protests in the U.S., a deadly and defiant uprising in Iran despite severe internet blackouts, breaking news of a scandal involving the Labor Secretary, the launch of a new federal anti-fraud initiative, and a headline-grabbing credit card reform proposal from President Trump. Each story is framed with direct statements from key figures, making for an urgent, real-time snapshot of domestic and international political tensions and policy debates as reported by Fox News.

Transcript

[Pam Puso]

Anti ICE protests are growing. I'm Pam Hue. FOX News. Demonstrations across the country after the fatal shooting of a wife and mother by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.

[Matt Finn]

Protesters and what you may call rioters surrounded a hotel where they think ICE agents are staying. Video appears to show the protesters trying to breach the hotel. The protesters were playing instruments, banging drums and blowing whistles to prevent immigration agents from sleeping or getting rest. Now our Fox affiliate reports police declared an unlawful assembly around 10:15pm now this is all about the shooting here earlier in the week and also the ongoing immigration raids. Body camera video shows some of the final moments leading up to the ICE agent shooting of 37 year old Renee Good. Vice President J.D. vance. As that video shows, the officer shot Renee Goode in self defense. But the Democratic mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Fry is condemning the federal agent.

[Pam Puso]

That's fox's Matt Finn. Violent political protests continuing in Iran amid a warning from the US Authorities imposed.

[Marco Rubio]

A sweeping Internet blackout that largely cut off the country from the outside world. Secretary of State Marco Rubio post said the United States supports the brave people of Iran, a sentiment backed by President Trump who warned the US Would be responding forcefully if the regime regarding resorts to mass violence.

[Donald Trump]

So Iran's in big trouble. We're watching the situation very carefully. I've made the statement very strongly that if they start killing people like they have in the past, we will get involved. We'll be hitting them very hard where it hurts.

[Marco Rubio]

Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei is taking aim at the US Saying it's wrong about its calculations about Iran indicating the country will not give in to foreign influences.

[Pam Puso]

Fox's Madeleine Rivera and at least six people reportedly dead following a shooting in Mississippi. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Pam Puso]

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez Durimer is under investigation.

[Deborah Valentine]

The New York Post, citing sources and documents it exclusively obtained, reports the labor secretary has allegedly been abusing her position by pursuing an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The 57 year old former Oregon congresswoman reportedly welcomed the individual at least three times to her D.C. apartment and twice to her hotel room while traveling. The allegations are contained in a complaint filed last week with the Department of Labor's Office of the Inspector General. The inspector general's office has launched an investigation. White House spokeswoman Taylor Rogers called the allegations baseless. Chavez Darimer hasn't responded to a request for comment. Deborah Valentine, FOX News.

[Pam Puso]

A nationwide effort by the Trump administration to find fraudulent uses of taxpayer dollars as allegations pile up in Minnesota.

[Unnamed White House Official]

They've created this new assistant attorney general who will report directly to the president with findings that top Republicans believe will show that Minnesota is just a tiny part of a very big problem, according to a White House fact sheet. The new assistant attorney general will also help develop and set national enforcement priorities and propose legislative and regulatory reforms as necessary to close systematic vulnerabilities and prevent future abuses.

[Pam Puso]

That's fox's Peter Doocy. President Trump taking a look at credit card debt.

[Chris DiMaio]

The president is calling for a 10% one year cap on credit card rates. You he wants the cap to begin later this month. He proposed the idea back on the campaign trail last year, but it drew pushback from banking groups who say government controlled price controls would result in credit cards being given only to consumers with high incomes. Average credit card interest rates surged to a record 24% in 2024. Chris DiMaio, Fox News.

[Pam Puso]

The president citing affordability in a social media post. I'm Pam Puso and this is FOX News.

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