Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, January 17, 2026

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This newscast delivers breaking national and international headlines, with a focus on unprecedented U.S. tariffs tied to Greenland negotiations, ICE protest developments, Virginia’s historic governorship, ongoing Iranian unrest, and a major FBI capture.

1. New U.S. Tariffs Tied to NATO Countries Over Greenland

• President Trump's Announcement
  • President Trump announces tariffs on key NATO allies (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, Netherlands, Finland) in response to their lack of support for U.S. control of Greenland.
  • Details:
    • 10% tariff on all goods to the U.S. from these countries starting February 1, 2026
    • Tariff increases to 25% on June 1, 2026
    • Tariffs to remain "until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland."
    • “Starting on February 1, 2026, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will be charged a 10% tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1, 2026, the tariff will be increased to 25%.” — Madeleine Rivera [00:13]
• International Response
  • French President Emmanuel Macron rejects U.S. threats:
    • “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.” — Macron, quoted by Madeleine Rivera [00:32]
  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer emphasizes diplomatic engagement:
    • “We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration.” — Starmer, via Rivera [00:39]
  • Potential for retaliatory tariffs discussed; legal challenges pending with a Supreme Court decision expected soon.
  • “There are questions, too, over the legality of these tariffs with the Supreme Court set to issue a ruling in the coming days.” — Rivera [00:48]

2. Minneapolis Anti-ICE Protests and Federal Response

• On-the-Ground Situation
  • Ongoing protests against ICE in Minneapolis as a federal judge limits ICE responses.
  • Two arrests reported, with a volatile protest atmosphere:
    • “There are some really angry people who swear. There are some people with nice handwritten notes. And there are some people who are prepared for battle as well with hard helmets on and gas masks.” — Steve Harrigan [01:19]
  • Conservative influencer chased by protesters; four arrests overnight.
• Legal Constraints
  • Judicial ruling:
    • ICE prohibited from using pepper spray against peaceful protesters
    • ICE cannot arrest people out of vehicles simply following ICE vehicles.
    • “They can't use pepper spray against peaceful protesters and they can't arrest people out of their vehicles if those vehicles are simply following ICE vehicles. That's been a tactic here.” — Harrigan [01:39]

3. Virginia's First Female Governor: Abigail Spanberger

• Historic Inauguration
  • Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor.
  • Spanberger’s acknowledgment of the significance:
    • “I maintain an abiding sense of gratitude to those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.” — Abigail Spanberger [02:44]
• Governance Outlook
  • Expressed desire to cooperate with the Republican-led federal government, balancing bipartisan collaboration with state advocacy.
  • “She hopes she can work with the Republican led federal government...but she also said she's ready to stand up for Virginia and its economy.” — Reporter [02:48]
  • Succeeds former Governor Glenn Youngkin.

4. Iran’s Ongoing Protests and International Impact

• Situation Update
  • Protests against Iran’s regime continue, reportedly easing but still met with government violence.
  • Ayatollah Khamenei’s accusation against the U.S.:
    • “We consider the US President guilty, but the aim of the Americans...is to swallow Iran.” — Ayatollah Khamenei [03:28]
• Casualty Admission
  • For the first time, Iranian leadership admits “several thousand” protesters killed.
• U.S. Response
  • President Trump calls for regime change in Iran:
    • “It's time to look for new leadership in Iran.” — Paraphrased by reporter [03:57]

5. FBI Captures Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitive

• Arrest Announcement
  • Alejandro Rosales Castillo arrested in Mexico after being on the FBI’s top 10 most wanted list since 2017 for murder.
  • Awaiting extradition to North Carolina.
  • Story delivered concisely by Chris DiMaio [04:04]

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.” — President Emmanuel Macron [00:32]
• “We consider the US President guilty...the aim of the Americans...is to swallow Iran.” — Ayatollah Khamenei [03:28]
• “I maintain an abiding sense of gratitude to those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.” — Abigail Spanberger [02:44]

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Speaker(s) | Timestamp | |----------------------------------------|---------------------|------------| | US Tariffs on NATO & Greenland | Chris DiMaio, Madeleine Rivera | 00:02-00:56 | | Minneapolis ICE Protests | Chris DiMaio, Steve Harrigan | 00:56-01:51 | | Virginia’s New Governor | Chris DiMaio, Abigail Spanberger | 02:32-03:09 | | Protests in Iran | Chris DiMaio, Iran Analyst, Ayatollah Khamenei | 03:09-04:03 | | FBI Most Wanted Capture | Chris DiMaio | 04:03-04:28 |

The episode is fast-paced, hitting major headlines with direct quotes from officials and pivotal reporting on real-time controversies, designed for a brief yet comprehensive nightly news catch-up.