Some Democrats Still Oppose What President Trump Did in Venezuela

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – January 6, 2026

Episode: Some Democrats Still Oppose What President Trump Did in Venezuela

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers key developments from the day’s political news, centering on ongoing political divisions following the dramatic U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. The episode explores bipartisan reactions to the operation, concerns about potential action in Greenland, fallout from Trump administration vetoes, controversy involving a Minnesota hotel and ICE, and market reactions to political developments.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Divided Responses to U.S. Operation in Venezuela

• The capture of Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces is praised by some and questioned by others.
  • Democrats, led by Senator Jeanne Shaheen, raise concerns about the operation's legality, efficacy, and consequences.
  • Republicans, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, frame the action as decisive and justified.

Notable Quotes

• Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH):
  • “There are a lot of questions still about the US Operation capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who pleaded not guilty in New York yesterday to narco terrorism and other charges.” (00:12)
  • “This was not regime change. We haven't seen that the people around Maduro have been removed or that they're going to behave differently. So that's the question. What's going to happen next?” (00:23)
• Speaker Mike Johnson (R):
  • “Military operation in Venezuela was a decisive and justified action.” (00:39)

2. Greenland Annexation Concerns

• Bipartisan Congressional Friends of Denmark caucus criticizes Trump’s floated idea to annex Greenland, labeling the conversation “needlessly dangerous.”
• Denmark’s long-standing cooperation with U.S. military interests is highlighted.
• Trump’s strategic interest is linked to defense concerns and Greenland’s natural resources.

Notable Quotes

• Congressional Friends of Denmark Caucus Statement:
  • “Needlessly dangerous, that's how the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Denmark caucus describes discussions of annexing Greenland, an idea pushed by President Trump from the start of his second administration.” (00:48)

3. Upcoming Uvalde Trial Coverage

• Opening statements in Texas for the first trial stemming from the 2022 Uvalde school massacre.
  • Adrian Gonzalez, a former school police officer, faces charges of child abandonment/endangerment.
  • Details highlighted about law enforcement’s slow response during the tragic event.

Notable Quotes

• “It took law enforcement over an hour to go into the classroom to kill the gunman.” (01:36)

4. Trump Administration Fraud Claims & Funding Freeze

• President Trump addresses alleged fraud in California, comparing its corruption to Minnesota and announcing federal funding freezes for five Democrat-led states.

5. Congressional Briefing and Trump Vetoes

• Congressional leaders receive private briefings on Venezuela; more lawmakers to follow.
• House Republicans meet to strategize for the 2026 midterms.
• Two of Trump’s vetoes face possible override later in the week—a rare bipartisan move.
  • Water pipeline project (Colorado) and Native American rights (Everglades).
  • Criticism from Republicans and implications of political motivations.

Notable Quotes

• Correspondent Jared Halpern:
  • “Lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on overriding the vetoes. One blocking a water pipeline project in rural Colorado, another giving a Native American tribe more access to a portion of the Florida Everglades. Both measures passed with overwhelming bipartisan support.” (02:50)

6. Immigration Enforcement Controversy in Minnesota

• Minneapolis Hampton Inn under fire for refusing accommodations to federal immigration agents; Hilton corporate distances itself and promises inclusion.
• The incident evokes a stern response from Homeland Security and results in the hotel’s removal from the Hilton system.

Notable Quotes

• Assistant DHS Secretary Trisha McLaughlin:
  • “Unacceptable.” (03:42)

7. Market Watch: Oil and Venezuela

• Wall Street uncertain on oil stocks as U.S. considers rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry in light of Maduro's capture.

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03-00:39 – Responses to U.S. Operation in Venezuela
• 00:43-01:15 – Greenland Annexation Debate
• 01:15-01:36 – Uvalde School Shooting Trial Coverage
• 01:36-01:59 – Fraud Investigation Announcement & Funding Freeze
• 02:31-03:31 – Congressional Briefings & Veto Override Prospects
• 03:31-04:15 – Minnesota Hotel ICE Controversy
• 04:15-04:28 – Market Impact: Oil & Venezuela

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Memorable Moments & Tone

• The episode delivers news in the fast-paced, direct style characteristic of Fox News, blending breaking headlines with pointed political commentary.
• Tension between bipartisan cooperation and sharp party divides is evident, especially regarding foreign interventions and Trump administration policies.
• The episode’s final market update signals the global implications of the day’s news.

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Transcript

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Democrats still oppose what President Trump did in Venezuela. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX news.

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The Venezuelans and the world are better off without Maduro.

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But Democratic Senator Jeanne Sheen just told FOX there are a lot of questions still about the US Operation capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, who pleaded not guilty in New York yesterday to narco terrorism and other charges.

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This was not regime change. We haven't seen that the people around Maduro have been removed or that they're going to behave differently. So that's the question. What's going to happen next?

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Republicans back what the president did with House Speaker Mike Johnson saying after congressional leaders got a private briefing from the secretaries of War and state, the US.

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Military operation in Venezuela was a decisive and justified action.

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But Senator Shaheen and some Republicans worry about the US Going into Greenland next.

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Needlessly dangerous, that's how the bipartisan Congressional Friends of Denmark caucus describes discussions of annexing Greenland, an idea pushed by President Trump from the start of his second administration. They argue Denmark has been moving in lockstep with the US In Greenland for decades. By accepting every request to increase a military presence to deter Russia and China, the president has shown an interest in the island for defense reasons and its natural resources.

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That's fox's Ryan Schmell's opening statements are coming this morning in Texas and the first trial stemming from the Uvalde school massacre.

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Adrian Gonzalez is charged with 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment. The former Uvalde school police officer was one of the first officials to respond to the 2022 mass shooting at Robb elementary where where a gunman killed 19 students and two teachers.

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Fox's Kristin Goodwin. It took law enforcement over an hour to go into the classroom to kill the gunman. President Trump just posted on Truth Social. A fraud investigation has begun in California calling that state more corrupt than Minnesota where there are multi billion dollar fraud allegations. The Trump administration is freezing some funding to California and Minnesota and three other states run by Democrats, Colorado, Illinois and New York. America's listening to FOX news.

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We mentioned that congressional leaders briefing on the US Operation in Venezuela. All House lawmakers and senators will get their own meeting in private tomorrow. Today, House Republicans plan an all day retreat at the Trump Kennedy center talking 2026 midterm election strategy. But later in the week, they may take action against the president.

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The first two vetoes of President Trump's second term are at risk of a rare override in the House of Representatives later this week after drawing criticism from several Republican allies of the president. Lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on overriding the vetoes. One blocking a water pipeline project in rural Colorado, another giving a Native American tribe more access to a portion of the Florida Everglades. Both measures passed with overwhelming bipartisan support. Lawmakers in Colorado say the veto is politically motivated as punishment to the state's Democratic governor, Jared Polis. The president argues the vetoes are about government efficiency at the White House. Jared Halpern, FOX News.

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A hotel is under scrutiny in Minnesota for taking a stand against ice, telling federal immigration agents there's no vacancy, prompting Hilton to remove that location from its system.

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Homeland Security posted screenshots of an email from staff with a Hilton account. It read, we've noticed an influx of reservations made for Homeland Security and we are not allowing ICE or immigration agents to stay at the property. It's a Hampton Inn. In Minneapolis, Assistant Homeland security secretary Trisha McLaughlin called it unacceptable. Hilton says their properties are open to everyone and that they do not tolerate discrimination. The management company Everpeak Hospitality, says this was inconsistent with their policy and that they are in touch with impacted guests to ensure they're accommodated. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX NEWS Will oil company stocks surge again?

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That's a question on Wall street, where futures are rising for the Nasdaq, but down modestly for the Dow that day after the Dow soared to a new record high close as the US Looks to rebuild Venezuela's oil industry after capturing leader Nicolas Maduro. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.

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