Fox News Hourly Update: President Trump Says U.S. May Not Have to Act in Iran, Says He's Been Told Killings Will be Stopped

Date: January 14, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News
Episode Focus: The episode provides updates on President Trump’s latest statements regarding Iran’s crackdown on protesters, developments concerning Greenland and Venezuela, a major school lunch policy change, new legislation on deepfake pornography, an urgent food recall, and national entertainment news.

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This Fox News Hourly Update centers on President Trump’s foreign and domestic policy announcements, particularly related to Iran, as well as important news about U.S. legislative action, health & safety warnings, and notable events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Iran Protest Crackdown and U.S. Response

[00:02 – 00:47]

• President Trump’s Latest Comments:
  • President Trump signaled that the U.S. might not need to intervene in Iran, citing “good authority” that the regime is stopping the protester killings.
    • “And there's no plan for executions or an execution or execution. So I've been told that on good authority we'll find out about it.” — President Trump [00:21]
  • Earlier in the week, President Trump both encouraged Iranian protesters (“help is on its way”) and warned Iran of dire consequences if any protesters are executed.
• Pentagon and Regional Tensions:
  • The Pentagon is drawing down some U.S. forces in the region.
  • Iran has threatened retaliation against American bases if the U.S. acts militarily.

2. Greenland Dispute

[00:47 – 01:04]

• President Trump Repeats Desire for U.S. to Control Greenland:
  • Trump argues U.S. must act or risk Russia and China moving in.
    • “If we don't go in, Russia's gonna go, China is going to go in, and there's not a thing that Denmark can do about it, but we can do everything about it.” — President Trump [00:56]
• Diplomatic Developments:
  • After high-level talks, U.S. and Denmark signal a willingness to manage their “fundamental disagreement” through dialogue.

3. War Powers Resolution on Venezuela

[01:04 – 01:21]

• Senate to vote on restricting Presidential military authority regarding Venezuela.
• Notable bipartisan support with five Republicans joining Democrats on the measure.

4. Emergency SpaceX Capsule Return

[01:21 – 01:35]

• Emergency Return:
  • NASA opts for early return of four astronauts (two Americans, one Russian, one Japanese) because of a medical issue affecting a crew member.

5. School Lunch Policy: Whole Milk Restored

[02:36 – 02:53]

• New Law Signed by President Trump:
  • Bill allows schools to serve whole and 2% milk again, reversing earlier restrictions.
    • “This is the first bill signing of the new year and we'll ensure that millions of school age children have access to high quality milk as we make America healthy again.” — President Trump [02:43]
• Impact on Schools:
  • National School Lunch Program schools can now serve a broader range of milk choices.

6. Defiance Act: Combating Deepfake Pornography

[03:06 – 03:44]

• Bipartisan Senate Passage:
  • The Disrupt Explicit Forged Images and Non Consensual Edits Act (Defiance Act) advances, allowing victims of deepfake pornography to sue perpetrators.
  • Builds on the previously enacted Take It Down Act, which mandates removal of non-consensual deepfakes.
• Policy Debate:
  • Some concerns are raised about free speech and the regulation of AI-driven content.

7. Nationwide Cheese Recall and Public Health Warning

[03:44 – 04:26]

• Listeria Contamination:
  • The recall of over 11,500 cases of Pecorino Romano cheese elevated to “Class One,” the highest risk, after detection of Listeria monocytogenes.
• Brands & Distribution:
  • Brands affected include Boar's Head, Sam's Club, Locatelli, and others, impacting 20 states.
  • Consumers urged to discard or return cheese for a refund.

8. Golden Globes Viewership

[04:26 – 04:36]

• 8.7 million watched the Golden Globes, per Nielsen.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Iran Executions:
  • “And there's no plan for executions or an execution or execution. So I've been told that on good authority we'll find out about it.” [00:21]
• President Trump on Greenland:
  • “If we don't go in, Russia's gonna go, China is going to go in, and there's not a thing that Denmark can do about it, but we can do everything about it.” [00:56]
• President Trump on Whole Milk in Schools:
  • “This is the first bill signing of the new year and we'll ensure that millions of school age children have access to high quality milk as we make America healthy again.” [02:43]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Iran Protest Crackdown Update: 00:02 – 00:47
• Greenland Dispute/Comments: 00:47 – 01:04
• Senate War Powers & Venezuela: 01:04 – 01:21
• SpaceX Capsule Emergency Return: 01:21 – 01:35
• Whole Milk in Schools Bill: 02:36 – 02:53
• Defiance Act (Deepfakes): 03:06 – 03:44
• Pecorino Cheese Recall: 03:44 – 04:26
• Golden Globes Ratings: 04:26 – 04:36

Summary & Takeaways

This jam-packed hourly update delivers a whirlwind tour of top news stories, led by President Trump’s evolving foreign policy stance on Iran and Greenland, noteworthy Congressional action—including tech regulation and war powers limits—and urgent updates on public health and spaceflight. Notable presidential quotes and bipartisan legislative movement stand out amid the rapid-fire headlines.

Fox News preserves a brisk, authoritative tone while foregrounding the President’s statements and legislative progress on several high-profile fronts.