11AM ET 01/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 01/22/2026

Episode Overview

This Fox News Radio newscast delivers the latest updates on key developments in U.S. politics, world affairs, legal investigations, and entertainment, as well as a snapshot of economic news. The segment is fast-paced and covers ongoing stories about former President Trump, international diplomacy, breaking legal outcomes, new economic data, and the latest Oscar nominations.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Congressional Testimony of Jack Smith on Trump Investigations

[00:08–00:38]

• Jack Smith, the former special counsel, testifies in the House regarding his investigations into President Trump:
  • Smith asserts that there was “proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity.” (Jack Smith, 00:08)
  • He details Trump’s alleged “criminal scheme to overturn the [2020 election] results” and the subsequent indictment regarding mishandling classified documents and obstruction of justice.
• Republican response:
  • Republicans contend the investigations were politically motivated, highlighting that Attorney General Garland appointed Smith shortly after Trump announced his 2024 presidential run.
  • June Jordan (Committee Chair, Republican) accuses Smith of trying to restrict Trump’s speech with a gag order.
    • “Jack Smith restricts the speech of the former president while he's a candidate... Thank goodness Mr. Smith was slapped down on appeal.” (June Jordan, 00:38)
• The segment notes that after Trump’s 2024 re-election, the legal cases were dropped.

2. President Trump’s International Moves: Davos and Peace Board

[01:14–01:36]

• World Economic Forum at Davos:
  • Trump leaves Davos after forming a “Board of Peace,” aimed at advancing ceasefire talks in Gaza and disarming Hamas, with Trump as chairman.
    • “Has the chance to be one of the most consequential bodies ever created.” (President Trump, 01:14)
  • Board intended to expand its role further, though some US allies are not on board.
• Ukraine Peace Efforts:
  • Trump meets with Ukraine’s President Zelensky to push for an end to the war.
    • “Everybody wants to have the war end.” (President Trump, 01:32)

3. Domestic Incident: Protest and Arrest in Minnesota

[01:36–02:00]

• Just ahead of Vice President Vance’s visit, Nekima Levy Armstrong is arrested for organizing an anti-ICE protest inside a church.
• Attorney General Pam Bondi: “We do not tolerate attacks on places of worship.” (Pam Bondi, cited at 01:51)

4. Greenland Negotiations and Arctic Security

[02:32–03:09]

• Trump’s push to acquire or gain influence over Greenland dominates at Davos:
  • President announces a deal involving the Golden Dome missile defense system as part of a broader Arctic security framework with NATO.
  • Original aim to “acquire” Greenland has shifted to “total access” for the U.S., without Denmark relinquishing sovereignty.
    • “Essentially, it's total access. It's there’s no end, there's no time limit.” (President Trump, 03:04)
  • The agreement leads to canceled U.S. tariffs on several European countries.

5. Economic Update

[03:22–03:40]

• U.S. GDP grew 4.4% in Q3, outpacing the spring’s growth rate by over half a percent.

6. 2026 Oscar Nominations

[03:40–04:23]

• “Sinners” (Ryan Coogler, Michael B. Jordan) breaks records with 16 nominations.
• Other major contenders: “One Battle After Another” (13 nominations), “Frankenstein,” “Begonia,” “Hamnet,” “Marty Supreme,” “Sentimental Value Train Dreams,” “F1,” “The Secret Agent.”
• Acting categories:
  • Best Actor showdown: Timothée Chalamet (“Marty Supreme”) vs. Leonardo DiCaprio (“One Battle After Another”)
  • Best Actress favorites: Jessie Buckley (“Hamnet”), Rose Byrne (“If I Had Legs, I’d Kick You”)
• Conan O’Brien to host the Oscars on March 15th.

7. Stock Market Update

[04:23–04:29]

• The Dow Jones is up 395 points on the day.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jack Smith on Trump’s conduct:
  “Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity.” (Jack Smith, 00:08)
• June Jordan (R) on gag order attempt: “Jack Smith restricts the speech of the former president while he's a candidate... Thank goodness Mr. Smith was slapped down on appeal.” (00:38)
• President Trump on Board of Peace: “Has the chance to be one of the most consequential bodies ever created.” (01:14)
• President Trump on war in Ukraine:
  “Everybody wants to have the war end.” (01:32)
• President Trump on Greenland deal:
  “Essentially, it's total access. It's there’s no end, there's no time limit.” (03:04)
• Oscar nods:
  “Sinners, a bloody vampire saga set in the American south, has made Oscar history.” (Michelle Paulino, 03:40)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |-------------------------------------------|-------------| | Jack Smith testimony on Trump | 00:08–00:38 | | Republican response & politics | 00:38–01:14 | | Trump’s Board of Peace & Ukraine updates | 01:14–01:36 | | Minnesota protest & arrest | 01:36–02:00 | | Greenland, NATO, Arctic security deal | 02:32–03:09 | | U.S. economic growth update | 03:22–03:40 | | 2026 Oscars nominations | 03:40–04:23 | | Wall Street update | 04:23–04:29 |

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Overall Tone and Delivery

The newscast is brisk, neutral-to-conservative in tone, and information-dense, balancing direct news updates with brief direct quotes and minimal commentary. Political events involving President Trump are foregrounded; international diplomacy and high-profile cultural moments also get concise, clear coverage.

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Transcript

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Foreign.

[Dave Anthony]

Defense. I'm Dave Anthony, FOX News.

[Jack Smith]

Our investigation developed proof beyond a reasonable doubt that President Trump engaged in criminal activity.

[Dave Anthony]

Former special counsel Jack Smith just told a House hearing no one's above the law.

[Jack Smith]

Rather than accept his Defeat in the 2020 election, President Trump engaged in a criminal scheme to overturn the results.

[Dave Anthony]

The other indictment, Smith defendant charged the then former president for mishandling classified documents.

[Jack Smith]

Leaving office and repeatedly tried to obstruct justice to conceal his continued retention of those documents.

[Dave Anthony]

But Republicans say this was all political. Three days after President Trump announces he's running for president, Attorney General Garland names Jack Smith special counsel and committee chairman. Republican June Jordan says Smith tried to get a gag order imposed. Jack Smith restricts the speech of the former president while he's a candidate for president. Thank goodness Mr. Smith was slapped down on appeal. The Trump cases were dropped after the president was elected again in 2024. President Trump has left Davos, Switzerland after closing the World Economic Forum, creating a board of peace. He'll be the chairman of this board.

[President Trump]

Has the chance to be one of the most consequential bodies ever created.

[Dave Anthony]

Initially set up to get the Gaza ceasefire to the next phase and disarm Hamas. The president says the board plans to expand its scope, though some US Allies won't join. President Trump also told reporters he continues to push for peace in Ukraine.

[President Trump]

I had a very good meeting with President Zelensky. Everybody wants to have the war end.

[Dave Anthony]

Tomorrow's special envoy, Wyckoff holds more talks with Russia's leader. There's been an arrest in Minnesota right before Vice President Vance arrives today after the anti ice protest inside a church. Nekima Levy Armstrong accused of playing a key role organizing that on Sunday, Attorney General Pam Bondi posted on X. We do not tolerate attacks on places of worship. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Dave Anthony]

We mentioned President Trump leaving Davos. We are learning more about the biggest issue at the World Economic Forum. His push for the US to take control of Greenland, a territory of Denmark.

[Jonathan Savage]

The president says the Golden Dome missile defense system will be part of a deal on Greenland. He's agreed to a framework on Arctic security with the head of NATO. It doesn't involve Denmark giving up sovereignty over the island. While his original goal was to acquire Greenland, President Trump said on Mornings With Maria on Fox Business, he's satisfied with this deal.

[President Trump]

Essentially, it's total access. It's there's no end, there's no time limit.

[Jonathan Savage]

It is enough for him to cancel the threat of tariffs against eight European countries. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the agreement would mean allies stepping up on Arctic security. Jonathan Savage, Fox News the economy got.

[Dave Anthony]

A little stronger over the summer with 4.4% GDP growth in the third quarter, a little over a half percent more than the growth during the spring. The Oscar nominations are out and one movie really stands out. You keep dancing with the devil.

[Michelle Paulino]

Sinners, a bloody vampire saga set in the American south, has made Oscar history. The film, directed by Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, scored a record breaking 16 Academy Award nominations close behind. One battle after another picked up 13. Both films landed best picture nominations at the Academy Awards alongside Frankenstein, Begonia, Hamnet, Marty supreme and Sentimental value train dreams, F1 and the secret Agent. Best actor is shaping up as a heavyweight contest. Timothee Chalamet for Marty supreme versus Leonardo DiCaprio for one battle After Another for best Actress. Favorites include Jesse Buckley for Hamnet and Rose Byrne for if I Had Legs, I'd kick you. Conan O', Brien, host the Oscars, March 15th on ABC. Michelle Paulino, Fox News On Wall street.

[Dave Anthony]

Big gains for the Dow, it is up 395 points. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox News.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

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