Fox News Hourly Update — January 12, 2026

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This episode covers the major national and international headlines, focusing primarily on the lawsuit filed by Minnesota and the Twin Cities against the DHS over the deployment of ICE agents, the aftermath of the recent Minneapolis shooting involving a federal officer, escalating US-Iran tensions, a lawsuit from Senator Mark Kelly against the Pentagon, and various other news stories, including tech regulation and crime updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minnesota’s Lawsuit Against DHS Over ICE Deployment

[00:02 - 00:47]

• Overview:
  Minnesota and the Twin Cities have filed suit against the Trump administration, seeking to halt the deployment of ICE agents after the shooting death of Minneapolis resident Renee Good at the hands of a federal officer.

• Attorney General Keith Ellis's Statement:
  An impassioned condemnation of federal tactics in Minnesota:

  • "The deployment of thousands of armed masked DHS agents to Minnesota has done our state serious harm. This is in essence a federal invasion... and it must stop." — [Speaker B, 00:18]

• Public Response:

  • The incident has led to ongoing protests in Minnesota and nationwide.

• ICE Perspective:

  • Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons defends agency actions on Fox News:
    • "There's a lot that I don't think they understand about what ICE is doing. And the allegations are just really sad." — [Todd Lyons, 00:42]

• Scale of Operation:

  • ICE describes the Minnesota deployment as its largest operation ever.

2. Escalating US-Iran Tensions

[00:47 - 01:17]

• Tariff Announcement:

  • President Trump warns that Iran’s trade partners will face 25% US tariffs as part of efforts to pressure the Iranian regime amid crackdowns on protesters.

• Human Rights Crisis:

  • Human rights groups estimate at least 544 killed in the past two weeks during protests in Iran.
  • Pro-government rallies, orchestrated by Iran’s leadership, have occurred in Tehran, with Iranian officials blaming President Trump for unrest.

3. Senator Mark Kelly’s Lawsuit Against Pentagon

[01:17 - 01:38]

• Lawsuit Details:

  • Arizona Senator Mark Kelly sues the Pentagon to prevent reduction in his rank and pension after encouraging military members to refuse illegal orders in a video.
  • Secretary Pete Hegseth censured Kelly over the video last week.

• Personal Context:

  • Senator Kelly’s career highlighted (retired Navy pilot, NASA missions, motivated to enter politics after the assassination attempt on his wife Gabby Giffords).

• Senator Kelly’s Statement:

  • "Pete Hegseth is now coming after what I earned through my 25 years of military service." — [Mark Kelly, 01:31]

4. Other Headlines and Notable Stories

Double Murder Extradition Case

[03:01 - 03:45]

• Incident:

  • Michael McKee is extradited to Ohio, charged with murdering his ex-wife Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer Tepe.
  • Their children were unharmed.

• Court Proceedings:

  • McKee waives extradition hearing, plans to plead not guilty.
  • “Court records show McKee and Monique Tepe divorced in 2017.” — [Reporter Jeff Manasso, 03:07]

El Paso Water Crisis

[03:45 - 04:07]

• Developments:
  • Over 100,000 residents in El Paso, TX, face water outages following a main break.
  • Boil water notices issued; distribution centers open for those in need.

Meta’s Response to Australian Social Media Ban

[04:07 - 04:42]

• Platform Actions:

  • Meta has shut down over half a million accounts in response to Australia’s ban on social media for minors.
  • Meta maintains its opposition to the ban, instead urging parental responsibility.

• Breakdown:

  • 330,000 Instagram, 173,000 Facebook, 40,000 Threads accounts terminated.

• Meta's Position:

  • "Meta opposes the ban. It's calling for the Australian government to work with the industry to make online spaces safer. And it wants parents to have the final say on whether kids should be able to access Internet platforms." — [Jonathan Savage, 04:07]

Grok AI Blocked in Malaysia & Indonesia

[04:42 - 04:59]

• Concern:
  • Both countries block Elon Musk’s Grok AI chatbot, citing concern over AI-generated sexual images of children.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Minnesota's Legal Action:
  • "This is in essence a federal invasion of the Twin Cities and Minnesota and it must stop." — Attorney General Keith Ellis [00:18]
• ICE Director's Defense:
  • "There's a lot that I don't think they understand about what ICE is doing. And the allegations are just really sad." — Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons [00:42]
• Senator Kelly’s Protest:
  • "Pete Hegseth is now coming after what I earned through my 25 years of military service." — Senator Mark Kelly [01:31]
• Meta’s Stand on Social Media Ban:
  • "...calling for the Australian government to work with the industry to make online spaces safer. And it wants parents to have the final say..." — Jonathan Savage [04:07]

Noteworthy Segments & Timestamps

• Minnesota sues DHS over ICE Deployment and Local Fallout - [00:02–00:47]
• Update on US-Iran Relations and Death Toll - [00:47–01:17]
• Senator Mark Kelly Files Lawsuit Against Pentagon - [01:17–01:38]
• Murder Extradition Case in Ohio - [03:01–03:45]
• El Paso Water Main Crisis - [03:45–04:07]
• Meta Responds to Australian Social Media Ban - [04:07–04:42]
• AI Regulation: Grok Blocked in Asia - [04:42–04:59]

Conclusion

This episode delivered concise but comprehensive updates on urgent national topics—especially the ICE controversy in Minnesota and the political ripple effects of US government actions both domestically and abroad. Concerns over technology regulation and child safety online also emerged as ongoing international flashpoints. The coverage captured the tension and emotion of the week's main events while providing succinct summaries for listeners staying informed.