Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 01/19/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman
Date: January 19, 2026
Purpose: To deliver a concise update on major national and international news stories

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update covers the escalating situation in Minneapolis involving ICE agents and protesters, the Trump administration's responses both domestically and abroad, new U.S. visa restrictions, mounting tensions with Iran, and a deadly train crash in Spain. The newscast features brief reports from key correspondents, statements from government officials, and updates on worldwide developments impacting U.S. policy and international relations.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Unrest and ICE Operations

• Escalation in Minneapolis:
  • 1,500 U.S. soldiers are on standby to be deployed to Minneapolis (00:02).
  • The unrest is centered around ongoing conflicts between ICE agents and protesters.
  • President Trump threatens to invoke the Insurrection Act unless local authorities act against "anti-ICE agitators."
• Political Blame and DHS Response:
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem blames Biden's border policy for the situation:

    "We wouldn't be in this situation if Joe Biden hadn't allowed our open border policies to be in place and allowed up to 20 million people unvetted into this country. We have no idea how many dangerous people are here."
    — Kristi Noem (00:27)

• Federal vs. Local Tensions:
  • The Justice Department is investigating whether Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz are impeding federal law enforcement (00:39).
  • Mayor Jacob Fry emphasizes his duty to his constituents:

    "This whole investigation would ultimately be the product of one of the most basic foundational responsibilities that I have as mayor, which is to speak on behalf of my constituents."
    — Jacob Fry (00:47)

2. U.S.–EU Tensions Over Greenland

• Greenland Dispute:
  • President Trump is threatening tariffs of at least 10% on EU nations opposing the U.S. bid to control Greenland (00:58).
  • Stephanie Bennett reports from London on diplomatic efforts:
    • Denmark's Foreign Minister urges President Trump to seek diplomacy.
    • EU leaders in Brussels discuss possible retaliatory tariffs.
• NATO and Allied Responses:
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer both weigh in, with Starmer stating:

    "Applying tariffs on allies is wrong."

  • President Trump maintains Greenland’s strategic and mineral value are critical for U.S. national security (01:11).
• Escalating Security:
  • NATO members send extra forces to Greenland.
  • Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen asserts:

    "Europe will not be blackmailed." (01:48)

3. New U.S. Visa Freeze

• Trump Administration Policy Shift:
  • Starting January 21, visa processing will be frozen for people from 75 countries (02:31).
  • CB Cotton cites the State Department memo and public charge provisions:

    "The freeze will remain active until the US can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people."
    — State Department, quoted by CB Cotton (02:37)

  • Exceptions will be made for immigrants who do not rely on welfare (03:12).

4. Iran Unrest and U.S. Response

• Iran’s Supreme Leader Speaks:
  • For the first time, Iran’s Supreme Leader acknowledges thousands killed in ongoing protests (03:23).
  • Protest chants: "Death to America" and "Death to Israel."
  • Supreme Leader Khamenei directly attacks President Trump:

    "Him a criminal in this revolt. The US President himself intervened directly. He made remarks in person, made statements and issued threats. He encouraged seditious people to go ahead."
    — Khamenei, voiced by Jacob Fry (03:38)

• White House Reaction:
  • President Trump responds publicly on X, calling for new leadership in Iran (03:51).
• Regional Escalation:
  • U.S. moves military assets to the region (03:58).
  • Iran’s foreign minister blames Israeli intelligence and ISIS-style groups for the violence, claiming an attempt to provoke U.S. intervention.

5. Train Collision in Spain

• Breaking International News:
  • Two high-speed trains crash in southern Spain: at least 21 dead, dozens injured (04:28).
  • Andalusia’s health minister warns of a possibly rising death toll.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Kristi Noem on border policy (00:27):

  "We wouldn't be in this situation if Joe Biden hadn't allowed our open border policies to be in place and allowed up to 20 million people unvetted into this country. We have no idea how many dangerous people are here."

• Jacob Fry on local leaders’ responsibilities (00:47):

  "This whole investigation would ultimately be the product of one of the most basic foundational responsibilities that I have as mayor, which is to speak on behalf of my constituents."

• State Department via CB Cotton on visa freeze (02:37):

  "The freeze will remain active until the US can ensure that new immigrants will not extract wealth from the American people."

• Denmark PM Frederiksen on U.S. tariffs (01:48):

  "Europe will not be blackmailed."

• Supreme Leader Khamenei (via Jacob Fry, 03:38):

  "The US President himself intervened directly. He made remarks in person, made statements and issued threats. He encouraged seditious people to go ahead."

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 — Minneapolis unrest, ICE and military deployment
• 00:27–00:39 — Kristi Noem and political blame, DOJ investigation
• 00:47 — Mayor Jacob Fry statement
• 00:58–01:48 — U.S.–EU/Greenland standoff, NATO and European responses
• 02:31–03:12 — U.S. visa freeze announcement
• 03:23–03:58 — Iran’s protests and heightened U.S.-Iran tensions
• 04:28 — Spain train collision

Tone and Language

The episode maintains a factual, urgent tone with direct attributions and brief expert or official commentary. The language is typical of news bulletins—concise, sometimes charged, and reflective of each speaker’s original attitude and rhetorical style.