11PM ET 01/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET Newscast (January 25/26, 2026)

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise roundup of the day’s most pressing national news as of 11PM ET on January 25, 2026. The newscast covers the political fallout and public protests following a fatal police shooting in Minneapolis, a paralyzing winter storm sweeping across the U.S., evolving trade tensions with Canada, a looming government shutdown, and highlights from the worlds of entertainment and sports.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Federal Shooting and Fallout

(00:02 - 00:46)

• President Trump is reviewing the recent fatal shooting of Alex Pretty by a federal officer in Minneapolis—this is the second similar incident within a month.
  • In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Trump does not confirm if the officer’s actions were justified.
  • He says the administration is “reviewing everything and will then make a decision.”
  • The President hints at the possibility of withdrawing ICE officials from Minneapolis.
  • Protests continue in Minneapolis despite hazardous winter weather, showing deep public unrest.
• Quote: “President Trump says he's going over his actions in Minneapolis after a federal officer shot and killed a man yesterday.” – Daria Albinger (00:04)

2. Major Winter Storm Impacts

(00:38 - 01:10)

• A severe winter storm is moving from the Deep South up to New England.
• In Boston, a snow emergency is declared. Forecasts predict up to two feet of accumulation in Massachusetts.
• The primary danger is not snow but “bitter cold,” which has proven deadly, particularly for the unhoused, in cities like Austin, TX and New York City.
  • Five unhoused people in New York died due to exposure before snowfall began.
  • LaGuardia Airport in New York is closed; over 11,000 flights have been canceled nationally.
• Quote: “Those without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal. Yesterday alone... at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside.” – Brian Yena (00:59)

3. U.S.-Canada-China Trade Tensions

(01:11 - 01:40)

• President Trump threatens a 100% tariff on Canada if it pursues a trade agreement with China.
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant defends the threat: "It's a no brainer, the right thing to do."
  • Concern: Canada could become a backdoor for Chinese goods entering the U.S. market.
• Canadian PM Mark Carney points to a changing world order and a shift toward new alliances.
  • Despite progress, Canada and China have not finalized a trade deal.
• Quote: “We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the US.” – Brian Yena, relaying Secretary Bessant’s position (01:33)

4. Government Shutdown Threat over ICE Funding

(02:32 - 03:16)

• Following the Minneapolis shooting, a group of Democratic senators now oppose a pending government spending bill due to continued funding for ICE.
  • This bill funds 78% of the federal government, including DHS and the Pentagon.
  • Senator Angus King (I-ME), instrumental in ending the last shutdown, says he will not vote for the bill over ICE funding.
  • Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) declines to comment on her position.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticizes Democrats for walking back a bipartisan deal, labeling their reversal as “reckless and disappointing.”
• Quote: “GOP South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham accused Democrats of backing out of a bipartisan deal. He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing." – Chad Pergram (03:16)

5. Entertainment: Box Office & Weather Shutdowns

(03:26 - 03:43)

• The film “Mercy” debuts at #1 with $11.2 million, overtaking "Avatar: Fire and Ash."
  • Several hundred theaters shut down due to the winter storm, especially from Texas to Maine.
  • “Mercy” centers on a man judged by artificial intelligence.
• “Avatar: Fire and Ash” drops to #2, “Zootopia 2” holds at #3.

6. Super Bowl 60 Matchup Set

(03:43 - 04:29)

• New England Patriots will face the Seattle Seahawks in Santa Clara, CA for Super Bowl 60 (February 8).
  • Patriots beat the Denver Broncos (10-7) to clinch AFC.
  • Seahawks overcame the LA Rams (31-7) to take NFC.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Police Accountability:
  “He could change his mind maybe. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. President Trump says he's going over his actions in Minneapolis after a federal officer shot and killed a man yesterday.”
  — Daria Albinger (00:02)

• On Human Cost of the Winter Storm:
  “Those without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal. Yesterday alone, before the snow had even begun to come down, at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside.”
  — Brian Yena (00:59)

• On Trade Policy:
  “He says we can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the US.”
  — Brian Yena (01:33)

• On Legislative Tensions:
  “GOP South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham accused Democrats of backing out of a bipartisan deal. He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing.”
  — Chad Pergram (03:16)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Minneapolis Shooting and White House Response: 00:02–00:46
• Winter Storm Dangers and Impact: 00:38–01:10
• US-Canada Trade Dispute over China: 01:11–01:40
• Government Shutdown Risk, Lawmakers’ Stances: 02:32–03:16
• Box Office and Weather Closures: 03:26–03:43
• Super Bowl 60 Teams Confirmed: 03:43–04:29

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Summary Flow & Takeaways

This brisk 5-minute Fox News update moves quickly through a series of urgent stories shaping national discourse: police accountability and public protest in Minneapolis, immediate dangers from a deadly winter storm, fraught U.S.-Canadian trade relations, and a sharply divided Congress inching toward a government shutdown. The newscast is punctuated by a nod to box-office and sports news, grounding listeners in both the heavy and lighter moments making headlines on January 26, 2026.

For listeners, the main takeaways are:

• Presidential and legislative responses to policing controversies continue to drive divisive debate.
• The ongoing winter storm poses immediate, life-threatening risks, particularly to the homeless.
• U.S. trade moves toward protectionism as Canada drafts new international partnerships.
• The threat of a government shutdown intensifies as ICE funding becomes a key sticking point.
• Weather woes ripple into entertainment and travel, while Super Bowl 60’s matchup is now set.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

He could change his mind maybe. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. President Trump says he's going over his actions in Minneapolis after a federal officer shot and killed a man yesterday. It was the second such incident this month. In a phone interview with the Wall Street Journal, the president wouldn't say if the officer who shot Alex Pretty did the right thing. But he did say the administration is reviewing everything and will then make a decision. He also signaled a willingness to eventually withdraw ice officials from the city. Protesters were back out on the streets today despite the winter storm and bitter cold. That winter system is causing problems from the Deep south to New England.

[Brian Yena]

Here in Boston, we are preparing for the worst of it. We are under a snow emergency, which means they want people to get off of the roads.

[Daria Albinger]

Fox's Brian Yena says Boston and other parts of Massachusetts could get up to two feet of snow. But the snow isn't the biggest danger. The bitter cold has turned deadly in Austin, Texas, and and in New York City, New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani for.

[Brian Yena]

Those without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal. Yesterday alone, before the snow had even begun to come down, at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside.

[Daria Albinger]

The storm has also closed New York's LaGuardia Airport until further notice as airlines across the US cancel more than 11,000 flights today alone. President Trump has threatened to slap Canada with a 100% tariff if it goes through with a trade deal with China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant explains it's a no brainer, the right thing to do.

[Brian Yena]

He says we can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the US Last week.

[Daria Albinger]

The Canadian prime Minister Mark Carney said the world order had changed and Canada was looking to make some new alliances. Canada's international trade minister says Canada and China resolved several important trade issues, but they haven't agreed to a trade deal. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

A number of Democratic senators say yesterday's fatal shooting in Minneapolis by a federal agent changed things and now they won't vote for a spending bill to avert a government shutdown because it will fund ICE. Fox's Chad Pergrim is on Capitol Hill.

[Chad Pergram]

This bill funds 78% of the government. It includes money for DHS and the Pentagon. Independent Senator Angus King of Maine helped end the fall shutdown, but he will not vote yes this time because of ice. New Hampshire Democrat Jeanne Shaheen did not respond directly when asked how she would vote.

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[Chad Pergram]

GOP South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham accused Democrats of backing out of a bipartisan deal. He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing.

[Daria Albinger]

That's fox's Chad Pergram. There's a new king of the weekend box office crits. Mercy knocked Avatar, Fire and Ash out of the top spot, debuting with $11.2 million in North American ticket sales.

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[Brian Yena]

I shouldn't be here. I helped create the Mercy program.

[Daria Albinger]

The biggest hit this weekend, however, came from the brutal winter weather because it shut down about 250 theaters from Texas to Maine. Mercy is about a man judged by artificial intelligence. It ends Avata three month long reign. Fire and Ash slips to second place with $7 million while Disney's Zootopia 2 stays strong at number three with 5.7 million. Super Bowl 60 is set. It's gonna be New England and Seattle in Santa Clara, California for the big game which will take place on February 8th. The Patriots beat the Denver Broncos 10 to 7 to win the AFC championship. The Seahawks beat the LA Rams 31, 7 to take the NFC. I'm Daria Albinger. This is Fo.

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