Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET 01/28/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: January 29, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of major national headlines from politics, law enforcement, public health, business, consumer rights, science, and sports. Listeners get timely updates on developing news stories, polling, and culture, combined with expert input and direct quotes from reporters and those at the heart of recent events.

Key Segments & Highlights

1. Federal Agents on Leave After Minneapolis Shooting

• Host: Lisa Lacera

  • Reports that two Department of Homeland Security agents involved in the fatal shooting of Alex Preddy in Minneapolis are now on administrative leave.
  • DHS emphasizes that this is "standard procedure" and doesn't suggest wrongdoing, especially as “no video has surfaced that appears to show Freddy getting into a confrontation with agents a week prior.” [00:03]

• Field Report: Garrett Henny in Minneapolis

  • Details video evidence from a prior incident, describing Preddy interacting with ICE officers.
    • “He appears to switch at ICE officers as they get into their cars and then as they're driving away, he kicks the taillight two times until he breaks it. Then at that point, an ICE officer takes Preddy to the ground.” [00:27]
  • Notes that Preddy legally possessed a pistol, visible in the footage, but "no alarms" were raised during the struggle and agents ultimately “just let him go.”

2. Ongoing Law Enforcement Action in Minnesota

• Lisa Lacera: Cites Attorney General Pam Bondi’s announcement:
  • 16 people are charged with “assaulting, resisting or impeding law enforcement” with “more arrests expected.”

3. FOX News Poll on President Trump’s Approval & Issues

• Lisa Lacera: Announces results showing President Trump at a 44% approval rating.
• Reporter: Jessica Rosenthal
  • Provides granular polling breakdowns:
    • “52% support the president’s handling of the border.”
    • “He’s underwater on...Venezuela and Iran, but also inflation, with more than two thirds saying they do not think the president spends enough time on high prices and the economy.” [01:12]
    • Only “30% think the economy is good or fair,” and “more than half think the US is worse off now than it was a year ago, including more than 70% of independents polled.”
    • “55% said the US is in a worse position in the world than it was a year ago.”

4. Public Health: Cold-Related Deaths in NYC

• Lisa Lacera:
  • “At least 10 people have died after being exposed to the bitter cold in New York City since last Friday...Some showed signs of hypothermia. Several of the victims were said to be homeless.” [01:41]

5. Congressional Hearing on High Concert Ticket Prices

• Host: Lisa Lacera
  • Sets the stage for a congressional subcommittee hearing on ticket pricing. [02:31]
• Reporter: Grinal Scott
  • Focus is on bots and “multiple fees that jack up prices.”
  • Testimony Highlight: Kid Rock
    • Wants to buy all seats for his shows to eliminate fees for fans: “but he can’t.”
  • Senator Ted Cruz’s exchange:
    • Live Nation’s Dan Wall testifies: “for a venue, tickets amount to a fan’s contract to enter. Venues will defer to many artists…” (conversation continues on pricing and resale rights) [02:37–03:11]
  • Kid Rock: Advocates for artists to have a say in resale.

6. Health Science: Night Owls and Heart Health

• Lisa Lacera:
  • Highlights new research: “Being a night owl can be bad for your heart.”
  • Researchers advise: “night owls will have to work harder on healthy behaviors like getting enough sleep in a morning person’s world.” [03:19]

7. NFL Coaching Changes

• Reporter: Jared Max
  • “Only two seats left for head coaching jobs after the Cleveland Browns became the eighth team to hire a new coach for next season...” [03:38]
  • Todd Monkin (formerly Ravens’ offensive coordinator) is now Browns’ head coach, replacing Kevin Stefanski.
  • Monkin’s career highlights: stints as offensive coordinator for the Buccaneers, Raiders, Cardinals.

Notable Quotes

• Lisa Lacera [00:03]:
  “The Department of Homeland Security says the two federal agents involved in the deadly shooting of Alex Preddy in Minneapolis on Saturday are no longer serving in the field, though calling it standard procedure.”

• Garrett Henny [00:27]:
  “He appears to switch at ICE officers as they get into their cars and then as they're driving away, he kicks the taillight two times until he breaks it...You can see he has a pistol, which he legally had, and it's in his waistband behind his back much like it was this past Saturday.”

• Jessica Rosenthal [01:12]:
  “More than two thirds saying they do not think the president spends enough time on high prices and the economy.”

• Grinal Scott [02:37]:
  “The Senate Commerce subcommittee's concerns center on the issues of bots that snap up available tickets and, if a ticket can be bought, the multiple fees that jack up prices.”

• Live Nation’s Dan Wall [03:06]:
  “Pricing, resale restrictions, things like that, but they're not going to give up their property rights and the tickets.”

• Lisa Lacera [03:19]:
  “Being a night owl can be bad for your heart. That’s according to a new study which shows people who stay up late at poorer cardiovascular health overall than most people who don't.”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Minneapolis shooting update: 00:03 – 00:55
• Law enforcement arrests/charges in MN: 00:55 – 01:12
• FOX News poll & public sentiment: 01:12 – 01:41
• New York City cold-related deaths: 01:41 – 02:02
• Congress investigates concert ticket prices: 02:31 – 03:11
• “Night owl” health risks: 03:19 – 03:38
• NFL head coach shakeups: 03:38 – 04:19

Episode Tone & Style

True to FOX’s approach, the tone is brisk, direct, and news-focused, delivering facts and various perspectives from officials, reporters, and those impacted by the news—with key voices highlighted and reportage from the field.

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