Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET, January 21, 2026

Host: Lisa Licera (with reports from Ainsley Earhart, Nico LaHood, Mark Ruta, David Medina, Chris Foster)
Date: January 21, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers the latest news updates, focusing on an impending major winter storm affecting much of the U.S., a high-profile verdict involving a former Uvalde police officer, geopolitical concerns in the Arctic, developments related to the January 6 Capitol riot, a major lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson, and a significant MLB contract signing. The tone is urgent, informative, and direct, with on-the-ground reports and concise analysis.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major Winter Storm Threatens Much of the U.S.

• Scope:
  • 175 million people across 35 states will feel the storm's effects.
  • Southern U.S.: Facing dangerous ice and frigid temperatures.
• Key Impact Zones:
  • Two main "bullseyes" for icing: Lower Mississippi & Piedmont in the Carolinas.
• Direct Impacts:
  • Potential for more than half an inch of ice.
  • Widespread power outages and travel disruptions, especially at major airport hubs from Dallas to Atlanta and up through the Carolinas.
  • In the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, projections include up to a foot of snow in cities like New York and Washington, D.C.

Memorable Quote:
“The icing impacts could be crippling... Widespread power outages and a domino effect of disruptive travel, likely in many ways, travel completely halted for our major airport hubs, Dallas to Atlanta, up through the Carolinas as soon as Friday kicks off.”
— Ainsley Earhart, [00:16]

2. Verdict in Uvalde Police Officer Trial

• Case Summary:
  • Adrian Gonzalez, former Uvalde, Texas, police officer, found not guilty of felony child endangerment in relation to the 2022 Robb Elementary School shooting.
• Trial Details:
  • Gonzalez was one of two officers indicted; a conviction could have led to up to 2 years in prison.
  • Noted that 370 law enforcement officers responded, with a delayed tactical entry.
• Reaction:
  • Emotional responses from both sides, recognition of ongoing pain for victims' families.

Notable Quote:
“We’re humbled by the verdict, but we also know that there's families on the other side that are dealing with this new normal that they've had for three years and they're still in pain.”
— Nico LaHood, attorney for Adrian Gonzalez, [01:13]

3. Geopolitical Focus: Greenland’s Security

• International Update:
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Ruta sides with President Trump on protecting Greenland.
  • Concerns center around Russian and Chinese threats in the region.
  • Asserted that territorial control was not discussed.
• Regional Significance:
  • Emphasis on the Arctic as a region of growing strategic importance amid global changes.

Notable Quote:
“He's very much focused on what do we need to do to make sure that that huge Arctic region where changes take on.”
— Mark Ruta, [01:48]

4. Oregon Gubernatorial Race: January 6th Figure Enters

• Candidate News:
  • David Medina, who participated in the January 6 Capitol riot, launches campaign for Oregon governor.
• Legal Context:
  • Originally faced charges (obstruction, destroying government property) but was pardoned by President Trump alongside over 1,500 others.
• Political Dynamics:
  • Medina positions himself as a leading conservative in a progressive state.
  • Governor Tina Kotak (Democrat) seeks re-election, with State Senator Christine Drazen (Republican) also challenging.

Notable Segment:
“His campaign website says he’s become one of the leading conservative voices in one of America’s most progressive regions, calling for extraordinary change.”
— Kristin Goodwin, [02:44]

5. Ticketmaster to Testify & Johnson & Johnson Lawsuit Update

• Ticketmaster:
  • Expected to appear before Senate panel over unfair ticket prices.
• Johnson & Johnson:
  • Ongoing federal class action over talc products alleged to cause cancer.
  • Expert testimony in favor of plaintiffs will be permitted at the upcoming trial.
  • Over 67,000 lawsuits consolidated; this will be the first federal trial after mixed outcomes in state courts.

Key Quote:
“Retired federal judge brought in to evaluate the plaintiff's expert testimony rules, and it meets the necessary standards to be used as evidence at trial later this year.”
— Chris Foster, [03:44]

6. Sports: MLB Contract Signing

• Cody Bellinger:
  • Agrees to a 5-year, $162.5 million contract with the Yankees.
  • Includes a $20 million signing bonus, no-trade provision, and opt-out options in 2027/2028.

Timestamps for Notable Segments

• Major Winter Storm Update: [00:03]–[00:46], [00:46]–[01:13]
• Uvalde Trial Verdict & Reaction: [01:13]–[01:21]
• Greenland Security & International Affairs: [01:21]–[01:57]
• Oregon Governor Race – David Medina: [02:36]–[03:31]
• Ticketmaster & J&J Lawsuit: [03:31]–[04:14]
• Sports (Cody Bellinger Signing): [04:14]–[04:36]

Tone and Language

• Direct and concise with a focus on urgent, newsworthy events.
• Offers expert commentary and perspectives without editorializing.
• Emotionally resonant during coverage of Uvalde trial.
• Informative, balanced approach to legal and political stories.

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update presents a rapid overview of pressing national issues—from extreme weather and legal verdicts to significant political races and high-profile lawsuits—using a fast-paced, clear reporting style designed to keep listeners comprehensively informed.