Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 01/25/2026 Newscast

Host: Paul Stevens (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: January 25, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers the top headlines at 11AM ET, focusing on continuing fallout from a police-involved shooting in Minneapolis, a major winter storm affecting much of the US, President Trump’s upcoming campaign travel, progress on averting a government shutdown, and significant international news from the UK and Syria.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Protests After Minneapolis Shooting

• Context: Nationwide anti-ICE protests continue following the death of Alex Preddy, a 37-year-old killed by a border patrol agent in Minneapolis.
• Family's Response:
  • Alex Preddy’s family expressed grief and outrage. They disputed the administration's narrative around Preddy.
  • Quote (Matt Finn @ 00:18):
    “Alex Preddy's family writing we are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible. And get the truth out about our son. He was a good man.”
• Incident Details:
  • Preddy reportedly had a 9mm handgun and two full magazines. Officers say he “violently resisted,” leading to the shooting.
  • President Trump weighed in on local law enforcement’s involvement.
  • Quote (Matt Finn @ 00:35):
    “Officers tried to disarm Preddy but they claim he, quote, violently resisted an agent fearing for his life ultimately shot Preddy. President Trump writing, where are the local police? Why weren't they allowed to protect ICE officers?”
• Contextual Note: This comes after an earlier shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent earlier in the month.

2. Major Winter Storm Affecting 240 Million Americans

• Affected Areas: Washington DC, Philadelphia, New York City, and broader regions.
• Weather Details:
  • Hazardous wintry mix with dangerous freezing rain.
  • High risk of power outages due to ice accumulation.
  • Cold snap expected to last into early next week.
• Federal Response:
  • Federal government offices closed.
  • President Trump declared emergencies in over 20 states; FEMA mobilized.
  • Quote (Caroline Shively @ 01:15):
    “It's not good for making snowballs but it's the stuff you want. If you have to clear it's going to move over to our wintry mix. And then the freezing rain, that's the danger zone when it comes down wet and freezes as soon as it hits the surface... We're not going crack freezing until early next week.”
• Impact Estimate (Paul Stevens @ 01:53):
  • “That storm said to impact about 240 million people.”

3. President Trump’s Campaign Activities and GOP Strategy

• Upcoming Events:
  • President Trump to rally in Iowa on Tuesday.
  • Campaign ramp-up targets midterm election enthusiasm.
• GOP Concerns:
  • Trump warns that losing the House could enable impeachment attempts and derail his agenda.
• Quote (Jared Halpern @ 02:34):
  • “President Trump will likely hit the road at least one day per week this year and ramp up those rallies as November's midterm elections near. The idea, aides say, is to recreate the enthusiasm from 2024 without President Trump on the ballot.”

4. Congressional Progress on Government Funding

• Legislative News:
  • All 12 spending bills passed by the House, heading to the Senate.
  • Deadline: January 30th to avoid a government shutdown.
  • Filibuster implications: 60 votes required; bipartisan cooperation needed.
• Democratic Stance:
  • Senator Tim Kaine signals potential opposition due to lack of “guardrails” on President Trump and ICE.
• Quote (Ryan Schmells @ 03:12):
  • “Democratic Senator Tim Kaine, who helped end the last government shutdown, has indicated he might not do so this time saying, quote, we are not living in normal times. Most Democrats have wanted guardrails on President Trump and ICE as part of the spending package.”

5. International Headlines

• United Kingdom:
  • Announcement of a new national police force, “British FBI,” for complex investigations like counterterrorism, fraud, and organized crime.
  • Aims to alleviate pressure on local police for day-to-day matters.
• Syria:
  • After expiration of a temporary truce, the Syrian government extends the ceasefire with Kurdish-led fighters by at least 15 days.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Alex Preddy’s Family Statement (Matt Finn, 00:18):
  “We are heartbroken but also very angry. Alex wanted to make a difference in this world...”
• President Trump Questions Local Law Involvement (Matt Finn, 00:35):
  “Where are the local police? Why weren't they allowed to protect ICE officers?”
• Senator Tim Kaine on Government Shutdown Talks (Ryan Schmells, 03:12):
  “We are not living in normal times.”
• Caroline Shively’s Winter Weather Warning (01:15):
  “That's the danger zone because it is simply so cold here.”

Notable Segment Timestamps

• Minneapolis Shooting & Protests: 00:02–00:56
• Winter Storm Warnings & Federal Response: 01:15–01:53
• President Trump’s Campaign Plans: 02:34–03:08
• Congressional Funding Progress: 03:12–03:46
• British Law Enforcement Reform & Syria Ceasefire: 03:46–04:28

Conclusion

This newscast centered on serious tensions around immigration enforcement, ongoing winter storm emergencies, heated midterm election preparations, critical legislative deadlines, and evolving international responses to security and conflict. The episode captured the urgency and emotion behind each headline while maintaining an informative tone for listeners seeking concise, up-to-the-minute news analysis.