Fox News Hourly Update – January 8, 2026

Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News)
Episode Focus: National Guard Mobilization in Minnesota, Major Legislative Moves in Congress, Head Start Ruling, Notable Incidents Nationwide

Episode Overview

This episode presents an authoritative summary of the day’s biggest stories:

• Minnesota Governor Tim Walz places the National Guard on standby after an ICE-involved fatal shooting sparks protests and controversy.
• Congressional action extends Obamacare subsidies, with bipartisan implications.
• Key legal rulings on federal prosecutors and the Head Start program.
• Updates on high-profile incidents, gubernatorial politics, and NASA mission changes.

Key Discussion Points

1. Minnesota National Guard on Standby After ICE-Involved Shooting

[00:02–00:47]

• Governor Tim Walz authorizes the National Guard to support local law enforcement after ICE agents shot and killed Renee Good, 37, in Minneapolis.
• Walz calls for peaceful protests, emphasizing public safety.
• The state seeks involvement in the shooting investigation, despite the Justice Department’s intent to keep it federal.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem justifies the shooting, stating Good used her SUV as a weapon, and the ICE officer acted in self-defense.

Key Quotes:

• Tim Walz:

  "The way that we don't win and the way that we lose. If this turns towards violence and allows them to escalate, it cannot happen." (00:19)

2. Congressional Update – Obamacare Subsidies Extension

[00:47–01:19]

• The House passes a bill extending Obamacare subsidies for three years (230-196), with 17 Republicans joining Democrats.
• Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries pressures Senate Majority Leader John Thune to act, accusing him of “procedural games.”
• Tim Walz underlines that a majority of senators support the extension.
• The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill will increase the deficit by $80.6 million over ten years.

Key Quotes:

• Congressional Announcer:

  “On this vote, the yeas are 230. The nays are 196. The bill is passed." (00:47)

• Tim Walz:

  "We know that a majority of senators are already on record supporting a straightforward extension of the Affordable Care act tax credits." (01:09)

3. Legal Developments & Wall Street

[01:19–02:02]

• A judge disqualifies a federal prosecutor from investigating New York AG Letitia James, citing improper appointment as acting US attorney.
• Market updates:
  • Dow up 270
  • Nasdaq down 104
  • S&P up fractionally
  • Defense contractor stocks (Northrop Grumman, Lockheed Martin) rise after President Trump announces intent to increase defense spending.

4. Head Start Funding and Language Ruling

[02:31–03:17]

• Head Start directors sued the Trump administration over staff layoffs and a list of nearly 200 banned words (e.g., "Native American," "black," "women") in grant applications due to DEI policies.
• A federal judge halts both the punitive actions against directors and further program cuts.
• Directors cite legal requirements to include demographic data as at odds with the bans.

Key Moments:

• Wisconsin Head Start director describes being instructed not to use certain common demographic terms (02:33).

5. Utah Church Shooting

[03:17–03:34]

• Investigators determine that a shooting outside a Salt Lake City church (2 dead, 6 injured) stemmed from a funeral dispute, not broader violence.

6. Pennsylvania Politics – Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Re-Election

[03:34–03:49]

• Governor Josh Shapiro launches his re-election campaign, widely discussed as a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender but currently focused on his state.
• Cites legislative wins: interstate overpass repair, removing degree requirements for state jobs, police funding, and free public-school breakfasts.
• Shapiro’s forthcoming memoir discusses his career, Jewish faith, and surviving an arson attack.

Key Quotes:

• Josh Shapiro:

  "Together we've gotten a whole lot done on issues that have been stuck for decades, but there's always more to do." (03:41)

7. NASA ISS Mission Cut Short

[04:13–04:28]

• NASA shortens a planned mission to the ISS after an astronaut’s medical issue; the US, Japanese, and Russian crew will return earlier than planned.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Tim Walz (On Peaceful Protests):
  “If this turns towards violence and allows them to escalate, it cannot happen.” (00:19)
• House Speaker (Obamacare Vote):
  “The yeas are 230. The nays are 196. The bill is passed.” (00:47)
• Josh Shapiro (Re-election):
  “Together we’ve gotten a whole lot done on issues that have been stuck for decades, but there’s always more to do.” (03:41)

Important Timestamps

• 00:02 — Opening: Minnesota National Guard activation and ICE shooting controversy
• 00:47 — Congressional vote: Obamacare subsidies extension
• 01:19 — CBO report and judiciary update
• 02:31 — Head Start language and funding ruling
• 03:17 — Salt Lake City church shooting update
• 03:34 — Gov. Josh Shapiro’s re-election campaign launch
• 04:13 — NASA mission update

This episode delivers a concise rundown of major stories shaping the nation—from civil unrest and Congressional showdowns to shifts in space policy and state-level electoral maneuvers. Each story is presented with direct reporting, relevant context, and succinct, original commentary in the FOX News style.