11PM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 11PM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Date: January 19, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)

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Episode Overview

This episode provides a fast-paced digest of major national and international news stories. Key topics include escalating unrest in Minnesota surrounding ICE operations, heightened political tensions ahead of the 2026 midterms, international maneuvering over U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, weather updates from Georgia, and the latest box office results.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Unrest and Military Readiness in Minnesota

• [00:02] The Pentagon is preparing to deploy 1,500 soldiers to Minnesota in response to widespread anti-ICE protests.
  • Defense officials confirm readiness for immediate action.
• [00:17] Senator Bill Haggerty (R) characterizes the situation:
  • “What you have is bedlam in the streets. You have citizens driving into ICE agents, … non citizens, people here illegally trying to attack ICE agents. … 70% of these people that they're arresting are criminals.”
    — Sen. Bill Haggerty [00:17]
• [00:33] Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry voices strong opposition:
  • Says sending U.S. troops would be “a shocking move.”
  • “There’s a very clear antidote here, which is leave… the second these ICE agents leave the city, I’m telling you, you’re gonna have calm.”
    — Mayor Jacob Fry [00:42]
• [00:53] Governor Tim Walz mobilizes Minnesota National Guard to assist law enforcement.

2. U.S.-EU Tensions and Greenland Acquisition

• [01:12] The EU waits to see if President Trump will impose new tariffs to pressure Denmark over selling Greenland, calling the threat “blackmail.”
  • Denmark's Foreign Minister: Encourages a diplomatic path.
  • EU debates response: Potential retaliatory tariffs.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte discusses ongoing dialogue with President Trump.
  • President Trump maintains the acquisition is critical for “national security” and “minerals.”

3. Olympics Delegation Announcement

• [01:41] Fox’s Stephanie Bennett reports:
  • 2026 Winter Olympics, hosted in Italy, begin in less than three weeks.
  • Vice President Vance to lead the U.S. delegation and attend the opening ceremony in Milan (February 6).

4. Political Split on ICE and Military Action (Midterms Preview)

• [02:32] Lawmakers are divided on ICE and possible military deployments as the 2026 midterms approach.
• [02:37] Chad Pergram provides analysis:
  • Democrats are riven internally over ICE, with progressives seeking to “terminate ICE.”
  • Border security aided GOP in 2024, but there’s concern about backlash from aggressive ICE tactics and potential military operations.
  • “One Republican believes some military intervention actually helps the party. Democrats claim the president's saber rattling is a diversion.”
    — Chad Pergram [02:37]
  • House vote on ICE funding expected soon; 15–25 moderate Democrats may side with Republicans to protect their local standing.

5. Unusual Weather in Georgia

• [03:12] FOX Weather’s Mike Seidel reports:
  • Central Georgia sees a rare second consecutive season with snow.
  • Up to 1–2 inches possible, but roads remain clear and snow melt expected by afternoon due to temps in the 40s.

6. Box Office Update

• [03:41] Avatar: Fire and Ash dominates box office for fifth straight weekend, earning $13.3 million.
  • “My people cried for help, but Ava did not come.” — Movie quote [03:41]
  • New release The Bone Temple (despite a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score) underperforms with $13M, missing the $20M target.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Sen. Bill Haggerty on ICE Protests:
  “What you have is bedlam in the streets…70% of these people that they're arresting are criminals.” [00:17]
• Mayor Jacob Fry on Federal Troops:
  “There’s a very clear antidote here…leave…you’re gonna have calm.” [00:42]
• Chad Pergram on Political Calculations:
  “One Republican believes some military intervention actually helps the party… Democrats claim the president's saber rattling is a diversion.” [02:37]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Minnesota unrest & ICE protest response: [00:02–01:12]
• U.S.-EU/Greenland controversy: [01:12–01:41]
• 2026 Winter Olympics U.S. delegation: [01:41–02:00]
• Congressional split on ICE/military ahead of midterms: [02:32–03:12]
• Georgia snowfall/weather update: [03:12–03:41]
• Box office report ('Avatar: Fire and Ash', 'The Bone Temple'): [03:41–04:19]

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Summary

This episode rapidly covers core news events, focusing on escalating anti-ICE protests and the controversial possibility of deploying U.S. troops in Minnesota. It highlights both local and national political divisions, the global chess match over Greenland, and key developments in weather and entertainment. Sharp quotes from major political figures illustrate the intensity and uncertainty pervading the week’s news.

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Transcript

[A]

Soldiers on standby. I'm Ted Lindner. Fox News Defense officials confirming the Pentagon is readying 1500 soldiers for deployment to Minnesota as in response to widespread anti ICE protests. Republican Senator Bill Haggerty telling Fox and.

[B]

What you have is bedlam in the streets. You have citizens driving into ICE agents, You have non citizens, people here illegally trying to attack ICE agents. And you have somehow these protesters advocating for the illegal people here, the ones that are criminals. 70% of these people that they're arresting are criminals.

[A]

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry says it would be a shocking move if President Trump invokes the act to send US Troops to the city, telling CNN there's a.

[C]

Very clear antidote here, which is leave the second these ICE agents leave the city, I'm telling you, you're gonna have calm. In Minneapolis.

[A]

Meantime, Governor Tim Walls has mobilized Minnesota National Guard troops to help local law enforcement. Major EU leaders deciding today to wait a couple of weeks to see if President Trump pulls the tariff trigger and fines on several EU allies to force Denmark into selling Greenland to the U.S. but they've had a lot to say about the threat, including calling it blackmail.

[D]

Denmark's foreign minister says they're trying to get President Donald Trump to abandon the idea of purchasing Greenland and explore a more diplomatic path forward. EU leaders are in talks in Brussels and one option thrown out there is hitting the US with retaliatory tariffs. They could meet again on Thursday. NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone call with President Trump saying they will continue working on this. President Trump insists it's critical for America's national security. Also, the land is rich in minerals.

[A]

Fox's Stephanie Bennett in the 2026 Winter Olympics hosted by Italy less than three weeks away. Vice President Vance will lead an American delegation and attend the opening ceremony on February 6th that will be held in Milan. America's listening to Fox News.

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[A]

Lawmakers are split on supporting ICE and US military intervention ahead of the 2026 midterm election.

[F]

Democrats are struggling internally as progressives hope to terminate ICE. Border security helped Republicans win in 2024, but the GOP worries that aggressive ice tactics could backfire along with possible military action overseas. However, one Republican believes some military intervention actually helps the party. Democrats claim the president's saber rattling is a diversion. The House votes in the coming days to fund ice. Fox is told that 15 to 25 moderate Democrats could vote yes. That's because supporting ice helps them back home.

[A]

That's fox's Chad Pergram. Georgia experiencing a rare snowfall.

[C]

More snow in central Georgia for the second season in a row. And for some spots south of here, that has never happened on record. It did not snow at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport. So flight's not impacted by this but about an inch on the ground. We're expecting one, maybe two inches. Grasses, car tops, and that's about it. The roads are fine because temperatures are staying at or just above freezing. And this afternoon in the 40s with sunshine. So it's all going to melt away by mid afternoon.

[A]

That's FOX Weather's Mike Seidel. You call Avatar fire and Ash the high five champ, holding on to the number one spot for a fifth straight weekend. My people cried for help, but Ava did not come. The blockbuster pulling in $13.3 million in North American ticket sales, proving Pandora still packs a punch, opening in second place 28 years later. The Bone Temple.

[E]

Is this all you're doing?

[A]

It is.

[F]

Are you Old Nick? Old Nick?

[A]

You mean Satan?

[E]

Yes.

[A]

Despite strong reviews and a 93% score on Rotten Tomatoes, the film earned 13 million shy of the 20 million expected. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox News.

[D]

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