Fox News Hourly Update — 11AM ET 01/17/2026 Newscast

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This episode delivers a rapid-fire news update on key national stories, ranging from federal investigations into local officials, new federal health care proposals, significant state political milestones, debates around protest policing, latest research debunking health rumors, updates on a high-profile court case, and rising international tensions over Greenland.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Federal Probe into Minnesota Leadership and Immigration Policy

• Topic: The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible interference with immigration enforcement in Minneapolis.
• Political Backlash:
  • Mayor Frey claims the investigation is intended to intimidate him ([00:16]).
  • Governor Walz denounces it as political weaponization:

    “Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.” — Governor Tim Walz ([00:20])

• Related Issue:
  • Only the federal agent who shot Renee Goode is not being investigated, which is highlighted to criticize perceived selective justice ([00:26]).
• Protest Policing:
  • A judge (Biden appointee) bars the use of tear gas on peaceful protesters post-civil rights lawsuit ([00:31]).
  • DHS Secretary Trisha McLaughlin says protesters “are not peaceful” and defends law enforcement:

    "Despite these grave threats and dangerous situations, our law enforcement has followed their training and used the minimum amount of force necessary." — Trisha McLaughlin ([00:38])

2. President Trump’s New Health Care Plan

• Announcement: President Trump promotes a revised health care proposal, aiming for Congressional approval ([01:01]).
• Plan Details:
  • Eliminates subsidies to insurers; instead, establishes federally-backed Health Savings Accounts ([01:11]).
  • Trump claims:

    “Our plan would reduce your insurance premiums by stopping government payoffs to big insurance companies and sending the money directly to the people.” — President Trump ([01:14])

  • Would codify prescription drug pricing agreements and fraud protections.
  • Notably, “the framework leaves a lot of details to be ironed out by lawmakers, including payment amounts and eligibility requirements.” — Jared Halpern ([01:28])

3. Political Milestone in Virginia

• Abigail Spanberger’s Inauguration:
  • Becomes first female Governor of Virginia ([01:34]).
  • Highlights a new chapter with Democrats fully in control of state government.
  • Inauguration scheduled for midday in Richmond ([01:38]).

4. Latest Research on Tylenol and Autism

• Findings: Recent study published in The Lancet concludes Tylenol does not increase risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities ([02:47]).
• Context:
  • Contradicts claims recently circulated by the Trump administration ([02:51]).
  • Prior studies suggesting a link existed, but latest review ("analyzed 46 previous studies") finds no correlation ([02:58]).
  • Quote from FOX’s report:

    “The research review … finds taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.” — Deborah Valentine ([02:49])

5. High-profile Utah Court Case: Charlie Kirk Assassination

• Legal Developments:
  • Alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk appears in court; defense asks to disqualify the prosecution due to family ties to the case ([03:22], [03:33]).
  • The defense argues the prosecutor’s child was present at the event and texted the prosecutor problematic messages, raising possible prosecutorial conflicts ([03:40]).
  • The judge denies disqualification motion ([04:09]).
  • Memorable moment:

    “…the 18 year old texted a group chat that included the prosecutor father saying things like, ‘I’m okay, everyone is going inside. Charlie got shot.’ To which the father responded, ‘Oh my gosh.’” — Chanley Painter ([03:44])

6. International: Tensions Over Greenland

• Protests in Copenhagen: Thousands march, many carrying Greenland’s flag, protesting President Trump's continued statements about U.S. plans to control Greenland ([04:09]).
• Diplomatic Response:
  • A bipartisan U.S. Congressional delegation meets with Danish and Greenlandic officials to ease tensions ([04:22]).

Notable Quotes and Moments

• On DOJ Investigation:

  “Weaponizing the justice system against your opponents is an authoritarian tactic.” — Governor Tim Walz ([00:20])

• On Tear Gas Ban:

  “Despite these grave threats … law enforcement has followed their training and used the minimum amount of force necessary …” — DHS Secretary Trisha McLaughlin ([00:38])

• On Health Care Plan:

  “Our plan would reduce your insurance premiums by stopping government payoffs to big insurance companies and sending the money directly to the people.” — President Trump ([01:14])

• On Tylenol Research:

  “The research review … finds taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.” — Deborah Valentine ([02:49])

• On Prosecutor Conflict:

  “...the 18 year old texted a group chat that included the prosecutor father saying things like, ‘I’m okay, everyone is going inside. Charlie got shot.’ To which the father responded, ‘Oh my gosh.’” — Chanley Painter ([03:44])

Timestamps for Key Segments

• DOJ Probe & Civil Rights Ruling — [00:03]–[00:54]
• President Trump’s Health Care Plan — [01:01]–[01:34]
• Abigail Spanberger’s Inauguration — [01:34]–[02:00]
• Tylenol and Autism Study — [02:40]–[03:22]
• Charlie Kirk Case Court Update — [03:22]–[04:09]
• Greenland Protests & Diplomacy — [04:09]–[04:36]