1AM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Date: January 18, 2026
Host: Chris DiMaio (with reporting from Madeline Rivera, Chanley Painter, Megan Alexander, Ainsley Earhart, Stephanie Bennett)

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of top global and national news developments, with a focus on recent actions by President Trump against NATO countries regarding Greenland, protests and legal controversy in Minnesota, international human rights concerns in Iran, a milestone in Virginia politics, and news from the FBI.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Tariffs on NATO Allies Over Greenland (00:02–00:55)

• Main Story: President Trump is imposing new tariffs on NATO countries that refuse to support US control of Greenland.
• Details:
  • Starting Feb 1, 2026: 10% tariff on all goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland to the US.
  • June 1, 2026: Tariffs rise to 25%.
  • Tariffs will remain until a "complete and total purchase of Greenland" is agreed upon.
• International Response:
  • French President Emmanuel Macron: “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.” (00:24)
  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer: “We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration.” (00:31)
    • Raises possibility of retaliatory tariffs.
  • Legal questions arise; the US Supreme Court will rule on the tariffs’ legality in coming days.
• Tone: Tense international standoff, with implications for global trade and US alliances.

2. Minnesota Immigration Protests and Political Fallout (00:55–01:43)

• Ongoing Protests: Protests in Minneapolis escalate as the Governor and Mayor are investigated for allegedly attempting to remove ICE agents.
• Key Points:
  • National Guard activated for traffic support, not yet deployed.
  • Tensions flare outside Minneapolis City Hall amid freezing temperatures, involving physical and verbal clashes.
  • Justice Department investigates Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Fry over the alleged conspiracy.
  • A Minnesota judge restricts federal immigration officers: cannot detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.
• Quotable Moments:
  • “The protests come as the Justice Department is investigating Walls and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry. They're acc[used of] conspiring to impede immigration agents.” – Chanley Painter (01:27)
  • Protesters argue ICE agents are violating constitutional rights.
• Context: Heightened national debate over the boundaries of protest, federal authority, and states' rights.

3. International News: Avalanche in Austria (01:43–02:00)

• Summary: Five skiers killed in two avalanches in western Austria.
• Tone: Somber report highlighting a tragic natural disaster.

4. Virginia Swears in First Female Governor (02:31–03:08)

• Main Story: Abigail Spanberger sworn in as Virginia’s first female governor.
• Key Quotes:
  • Spanberger: "…the history and gravity of this moment are not lost on her. I maintain an abiding sense of gratitude." – Megan Alexander (02:36)
  • “To those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.” – Madeline Rivera (02:43)
• Political Context: Spanberger, a Democrat, succeeds Republican Glenn Youngkin and signals willingness to cooperate with the GOP-led federal government, but also to defend Virginia’s interests.
• Importance: Historic milestone for gender representation in Virginia politics.

5. Protests and Crackdown in Iran (03:08–04:03)

• Background: Protests against the Iranian regime, originally over economic conditions, have escalated to wide-scale anti-government demonstrations.
• Notable Details:
  • Supreme Leader Khamenei directly criticizes the US, accusing it of seeking regime change:
    • “We consider the US President guilty, but the aim of the Americans, and I'm stating this clearly and unequivocally, with 40 odd years of experience in the Islamic Republic, is to swallow Iran.” – Chris DiMaio, quoting Khamenei (03:26)
  • Iranian government acknowledges thousands of protester deaths for the first time.
  • President Trump publicly calls for “new leadership in Iran,” raising the stakes in US-Iran relations.
• Tone: Highly charged, with themes of state repression and foreign intervention.

6. FBI’s Top Ten Fugitive Arrest (04:03–04:26)

• Story: Alejandro Rosales Castillo, on the FBI's most wanted list for the 2017 murder of Sandy Lay, was caught in Mexico and is pending extradition to North Carolina.
• Attribution: Announcement by FBI Director Cash Patel.
• Significance: Update on a major domestic fugitive case.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “President Trump is slapping new tariffs on NATO countries that don't support American control of Greenland.”
  — Chris DiMaio (00:02)
• “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.”
  — Emmanuel Macron, quoted by Madeline Rivera (00:24)
• “We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration.”
  — UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, quoted by Madeline Rivera (00:31)
• “[Tariffs] will be due and pay until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland.”
  — Madeline Rivera (00:19)
• “The Guard has been activated but not yet deployed. Today, in sub zero temperatures, tense verbal and physical exchanges erupted outside of Minneapolis City Hall.”
  — Chanley Painter (01:13)
• “Five skiers are dead in a pair of avalanches in western Austria.”
  — Chris DiMaio (01:43)
• “I maintain an abiding sense of gratitude.”
  — Abigail Spanberger, via Megan Alexander (02:36)
• “For the first time, Iran's supreme leader admitted the protests have killed seven, several thousand… In an interview with Politico today, President Trump called for a regime change, saying it's time to look for new leadership in Iran.”
  — Ainsley Earhart (03:37)

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Segment Timestamps

• US tariffs on NATO/Greenland: 00:02–00:55
• Minnesota protests/ICE investigation: 00:55–01:43
• Avalanche in Austria: 01:43–02:00
• Virginia’s first female governor: 02:31–03:08
• Protests in Iran: 03:08–04:03
• FBI most wanted fugitive arrest: 04:03–04:26

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Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers major headlines with global consequences, including escalating US-NATO tensions over Greenland, contentious immigration protest crackdowns in Minnesota, a historic political milestone in Virginia, a sobering report on casualties from an avalanche in Austria, stark statements by Iranian leadership amid nationwide unrest, and a key FBI fugitive capture. The episode is marked by direct quotes from political leaders and maintains an urgent, fact-driven tone that reflects the gravity and immediacy of the news covered.

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Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

New tariffs are on the table. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. President Trump is slapping new tariffs on NATO countries that don't support American control of Greenland.

[Madeline Rivera]

The president saying onto social Starting on February 1, 2026, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will be charged a 10% tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1, 2026, the tariff will be increased to 25%. This tariff will be due and pay until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron saying no intimidation nor threat will influence us. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying, we will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration. We'll see if this includes retaliatory tariffs against the United States. And there are questions, too over the legality of these tariffs, with the Supreme Court set to issue a ruling in the coming days.

[Chris DiMaio]

That's fox's Madeline Rivera, who's with the president in West Palm Beach, Florida. On More protesters are coming together as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry have been investigated for allegedly conspiring to remove ICE agents.

[Chanley Painter]

This comes as Minnesota Governor Tim Walls calls in the National Guard to help provide traffic support during demonstrations. The Guard has been activated but not yet deployed. Today, in sub zero temperatures, tense verbal and physical exchanges erupted outside of Minneapolis City Hall. The protests come as the Justice Department is investigating Walls and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry. They're acc conspiring to impede immigration agents. Meantime, a Minnesota judge has ruled federal officers enforcing immigration in Minneapolis can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Chanley Painter Protesters have argued that ICE agents are violating protesters constitutional rights. Five skiers are dead in a pair of avalanches in western Austria. America's listening to FOX news.

[Megan Alexander]

Hi, I'm Megan Alexander and this is Middle East Tomorrow. Five years ago, the US Brought leaders from Israel, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain together to sign the Abraham Accords. That historic day ignited a cross border movement of change makers who are joining forces to reshape the region. Join me as I uncover the stories of the people transforming the Middle east today and tomorrow. Go to partners.foxnews.com met.

[Chris DiMaio]

Abigail Spanberger was sworn in Saturday as Virginia's first female governor.

[Megan Alexander]

She says that the history and gravity of this moment are not lost on her. I maintain an abiding sense of gratitude.

[Madeline Rivera]

To those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.

[Megan Alexander]

Spamberger is Virginia's first female governor. Spamberger previously said she hopes she can work with the Republican led federal government, especially given Virginia is home to many federal employees. But she also said she ready to stand up for Virginia and its economy. Spanberger is succeeding now. Former Republican governor Glenn Youngkin.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's MADISON Scorpiono Protests against Iran's regime continue, although the unrest seems to be easing. Iran's supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei lashing out.

[Ainsley Earhart]

At the US Iran's supreme leader has been very vocal both on air and also online.

[Chris DiMaio]

We consider the US President guilty, but the aim of the Americans, and I'm stating this clearly and unequivocally, with 40 odd years of experience in the Islamic Republic, is to swallow Iran.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Demonstrations of course began on December 28th over Iran's alien economy, but quickly swelled into widespread anti government protests demanding the fall of the country's supreme leader. Security forces fought back, claiming the lives of thousands of protesters. For the first time, Iran's supreme leader admitted the protests have killed seven, several thousand. In an interview with Politico today, President Trump called for a regime change, saying it's time to look for new leadership in Iran.

[Chris DiMaio]

That's Fox's Stephanie Bennett. The FBI announcing Saturday that it captured an individual on its top 10 most wanted fugitive list. FBI Director Cash Patel saying Alejandro Rosales Castillo was arrested in Mexico on Friday and is awaiting to be extradited to North Carolina. Castillo was on the list for the 2017 murder of his former co worker Sandy lay.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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[Megan Alexander]

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