Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 01/29/2026 Newscast
Date: January 30, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
A fast-paced briefing on major U.S. political developments, criminal justice cases, economic indicators, and innovative accessibility solutions for the upcoming Super Bowl.
1. White House & Senate Plan to Avert Government Shutdown
Key Details:
- The White House and Senate are collaborating to minimize the risk of a government shutdown by restructuring the appropriations process.
- The plan involves splitting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) bill from a package of five other broadly supported appropriations bills.
Notable Segments & Quotes:
- [00:02] Lisa Lacera: “The White House and Senate working together on a way to limit the impact of a government shutdown.”
- [00:11] Bill Malusian:
“What that deal would see is that DHS funding bill be split away from the package of five other appropriations bills. Those five other bills have broad bipartisan support. They could pass those separately. What would then happen with the DHS bill is they would use what's called a two week continuing resolution to fund DHS for two weeks while they negotiate what they want to do with this ICE money. The problem with that is by changing anything about this package of bills, it would then have to be bounced back to the House.”
- The plan’s catch: Any change would require another round in the House, which is currently out of session.
- House Republicans are planning a conference call to hammer out the details before returning next week.
2. Surprise Announcement on Federal Reserve Chair
Key Details:
- President Trump will announce his pick to replace current Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tomorrow, earlier than previously indicated.
- Trump has previously criticized Powell for not lowering interest rates, arguing it would boost the economy.
Notable Segment:
- [00:40] Lisa Lacera:
“In a surprise move, President Trump said this evening there would be he would announce his choice to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell tomorrow after saying the announcement would be made next week. The president has scolded Powell for not lowering interest rates, which he says will spur the economy. Powell's term expires in May.”
3. Criminal Case: Plot Against President Biden
Key Details:
- Adam Benjamin Hall of Alabama is charged with interstate stalking after allegedly plotting to kill then-President Biden during the 2024 debate with Donald Trump.
- Hall had shared his intent at a community college, referencing Biden’s age with a chilling remark.
Notable Quote:
- [01:12] Adam Benjamin Hall (via affidavit):
“Joe Biden was or is like one foot and four toes in the grave already.”
- Hall went to the wrong venue and ultimately returned to Alabama.
4. Trump Executive Order: Tariffs on Countries Supplying Oil to Cuba
Key Details:
- President Trump has signed an executive order imposing tariffs on imports from countries providing oil to Cuba, signaling continued economic pressure on the Cuban regime.
Notable Segment:
- [01:46] Lisa Lacera:
“President Trump signed an executive order that would impose a tariff on any goods from countries that sell or provide oil to Cuba.”
5. Sentencing of Former Illinois Sheriff’s Deputy
Key Details:
- Former deputy Sean Grayson sentenced to 20 years for the second-degree murder of Sonya Massey.
- Massey, a Black single mother with mental health challenges, was shot after calling 911 about a prowler.
- Grayson, who is white, claimed self-defense; the other deputy contradicted this, saying there was no threat.
Chronology of Events ([02:31]–[03:18]):
- Grayson orders Massey to put down a pot of hot water.
- Massey responds: “I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.”
- Grayson threatens to shoot; Massey apologizes, ducks with hands up, is shot in the face.
- Grayson claims he believed Massey would throw hot water; other deputy disputes this.
- Grayson convicted in October, must serve at least 10 years.
Memorable Quote:
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[02:36] Chris Foster (reporting):
“Grayson orders Massie to remove a pot of hot water from the stove and put it down. She says, ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ He threatens to shoot her. She says, ‘I'm sorry,’ puts her hands up and ducks behind a counter. He approaches, there's confusion. And then she's shot in the face.”
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Massey’s family had advocated for the maximum sentence.
6. Economic Update: Jobs & Fed Policy
Key Details:
- Layoffs remain low, with new unemployment claims falling by 1,000 to 209,000 (expected was 205,000).
- Continuing claims at 1.82 million, better than expected.
- The Fed keeps interest rates unchanged. Chair Powell notes recent data points to stronger growth and labor market stability.
Relevant Quotes:
- [03:27] Economic Analyst:
“The number of new claims for unemploy employment Benefits declined by 1,000 in the week ending January 24 to 209,000…”
- [03:56] Fed Chair Jerome Powell:
“… recent reports are pointing a somewhat brighter future with stronger economic growth and signs of the labor market stabilizing.”
7. Accessibility Innovation for the Super Bowl
Key Details:
- Ten blind or low vision fans will use a tactile device for unprecedented access to the Super Bowl, tracking the ball’s location via touch, vibrating on key plays, and offering real-time audio.
Notable Segment:
- [04:07] Lisa Lacera:
“…about 10 blind and low vision football fans will have unprecedented access to the super bowl thanks to a device they can touch that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real time audio.”
Memorable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps
- “The White House and Senate working together on a way to limit the impact of a government shutdown.”
— Lisa Lacera [00:02] - “… by changing anything about this package of bills, it would then have to be bounced back to the House.”
— Bill Malusian [00:29] - “Joe Biden was or is like one foot and four toes in the grave already.”
— Adam Benjamin Hall (via Secret Service affidavit) [01:22] - “She says, ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ He threatens to shoot her. She says, ‘I'm sorry,’ puts her hands up and ducks behind a counter. He approaches, there’s confusion. And then she's shot in the face.”
— Chris Foster [02:43] - “…recent reports are pointing a somewhat brighter future with stronger economic growth and signs of the labor market stabilizing.”
— Jerome Powell [03:56] - “…a device they can touch that tracks the ball, vibrates on key plays and provides real time audio.”
— Lisa Lacera [04:07]
Useful Segment Timestamps
- Government shutdown negotiations: [00:02] – [00:40]
- Fed Chair replacement announcement: [00:40] – [01:12]
- Plot against President Biden charge: [01:12] – [01:46]
- Trump executive order on Cuba: [01:46] – [02:03]
- Illinois deputy sentencing: [02:31] – [03:18]
- Economic update & Powell statement: [03:27] – [04:07]
- Super Bowl accessibility tech: [04:07] – [04:28]
Tone & Takeaways
- Tone: Factual, urgent, concise, with moments of emotional gravity (notably in the Massey shooting coverage).
- Takeaways:
- Congress is scrambling to avoid a shutdown, with an eye toward contentious immigration funding.
- Presidential politics remain volatile, with Trump moving up his Fed Chair announcement and a disturbing plot against Biden in focus.
- Justice developments and social equity issues remain front page.
- The economy looks steady; the labor market is stable per indicators.
- Technology is enabling accessibility advances for major public events.
This summary captures all pivotal news developments in the episode, ensuring listeners who missed it are well-informed about the day's most pressing issues.