Fox News Hourly Update: "Unrest in Minneapolis Continues"

Date: January 15, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise yet comprehensive update on several high-profile national news stories, anchored around ongoing unrest in Minneapolis following an ICE-involved shooting. Coverage includes on-the-ground reporting of the Minneapolis protests, political and law enforcement reactions, updates on international tensions surrounding Iran, a notable Homeland Security personnel change, a criminal incident in New York City, and a significant development in AI technology regulations by social media company X.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Unrest After ICE-Involved Shooting

• [00:02] Lisa Lacera: Outlines the core story: Unrest in Minneapolis sparked by an ICE agent shooting a Venezuelan migrant described as “in the US illegally.”

  • "DHS says an agent was conducting a targeted operation and a suspect attacked an officer who then shot and wounded the suspect..."

• [00:22] Alexis McAdams: On-the-ground details from Minneapolis.

  • Protesters broke into a vehicle (unclear if federal or civilian), taking a gun safe and other gear.
  • Protesters threw rocks and fireworks at ICE agents.
  • "Those protesters breaking into a vehicle... took what appeared to be a gun safe out of that vehicle along with some other gear."

• [00:40] Lisa Lacera: Cites acting ICE director Todd Lyons, who says more federal officers are needed due to local law enforcement’s reluctance to assist.

2. Federal vs. Local Tensions & Political Reactions

• [00:49] Mike Waltz (Rep., FL): Comments on lack of local assistance for federal ICE operations.
  • "You have local law enforcement who don't come to the aid of federal enforcement when we ask for it. You have protesters that are showing up within seconds, if not minutes to an ICE arrest."
• [01:01] Lisa Lacera: Notes Minnesota's legal move to halt the surge of federal agents and President Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act, potentially federalizing the Minnesota National Guard.

3. International Update: Iranian Protests and US Posture

• [01:01] Lisa Lacera: Briefly transitions to Middle Eastern affairs: Ongoing deadly protests in Iran and US responses.
• [01:21] Mike Waltz (as UN Ambassador): Issues a stern warning to Iran.
  • "He has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter and no one should know that better than the leadership of the Iranian regime."
• [01:31] Lisa Lacera: President Trump reports being told that mass killings in Iran have ceased (no confirmation). The UN Security Council called for an emergency meeting at US request. US allies urge restraint regarding military strikes.

4. Venezuela: Symbolic Gesture at the White House

• [01:31] Lisa Lacera: Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visits President Trump at the White House, presenting him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal.

5. Department of Homeland Security Shakeup

• [02:41] Ryan Schmell: Report on ICE deputy director Madison Sheehan’s resignation to run for Congress in Ohio.
  • Sheehan is cited as a pivotal figure in the Trump administration's immigration policies.
  • "Sheehan made the announcement internally... she played a key role in helping the Trump administration carry out its illegal immigration crackdown."

6. Crime in New York City: Pokémon Card Heist

• [03:14] Lisa Lacera / Grnal Scott: Reports a smash-and-grab at "Pokey Court" in Manhattan targeting Pokémon cards valued over $100,000.
  • [03:24] Grnal Scott: Describes the robbery as caught on camera, with three masked perpetrators, one acting as a lookout.
  • [03:45] Store owner Peter Due (via Mike Waltz quote): "Stole from the cash register and all of that, pointed their guns at a couple more people, wouldn't let anybody leave and then they got out in a couple minutes."
  • No injuries reported; no arrests made.

7. Tech/Future News: X’s AI Image Editing Policy

• [04:03] Lisa Lacera: Announces that X (formerly Twitter) will restrict its AI chatbot Grok from editing photos of real people in revealing clothing following backlash over sexualized AI-generated images.
  • "X says its taken technological measures to stop users from editing images to show people in bikinis, underwear and other revealing attire..."
  • Only paid subscribers may now access image creation/editing features.

Notable Quotes

• Lisa Lacera [00:02]: "Another day of unrest in Minneapolis... this latest round sparked by an ICE involved shooting last night."
• Alexis McAdams [00:22]: "Those protesters breaking into a vehicle... took what appeared to be a gun safe out of that vehicle along with some other gear."
• Mike Waltz [00:49]: "You have local law enforcement who don't come to the aid of federal enforcement when we ask for it. You have protesters that are showing up within seconds, if not minutes to an ICE arrest."
• Mike Waltz [01:21]: "He has made it clear all options are on the table to stop the slaughter and no one should know that better than the leadership of the Iranian regime."
• Fox News [03:45]: "Stole from the cash register and all of that, pointed their guns at a couple more people, wouldn't let anybody leave and then they got out in a couple minutes." (Store owner Peter Due recounting the Manhattan Pokémon heist)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 — Minneapolis unrest and ICE-involved shooting coverage begins
• 00:22 — On-the-ground scene: protester actions, law enforcement response
• 00:49 — Acting ICE director and Mike Waltz on need for more federal officers
• 01:01 — Insurrection Act and President Trump’s federalization threat
• 01:21 — Stark message from US to Iran, UN Security Council meeting
• 02:41 — ICE Deputy Director Madison Sheehan resigns
• 03:14 — Manhattan Pokémon card store robbery details
• 04:03 — Social media company X updates policy on AI image editing

Episode Tone & Style

The episode maintains FOX’s signature urgent and factual news delivery with abrupt transitions between hard news, national security, politics, crime, and tech, blending direct quotes from officials and on-scene reporters with headline-style summaries.

This summary provides a clear breakdown of all major content, notable moments, and relevant quotes for listeners who missed this fast-paced, multi-topic news update.