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.
