1AM ET 01/26/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET, 01/26/2026

Host: Daria Albinger
Reporters: Brian Yenis, Tim McMaster
Air Date: January 26, 2026

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Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers the latest headlines early on January 26, 2026. Major topics include the ongoing controversy over ICE and federal law enforcement in Minneapolis, winter storms causing disruption and loss of life across the country, escalating U.S.-Canada trade tensions, a plane crash in Maine, a looming government shutdown over ICE funding, and NFL playoff results setting the stage for Super Bowl 60.

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Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Federal Law Enforcement & ICE in Minneapolis

• President Trump’s Response:
  • After a second fatal shooting by federal officers this month, President Trump is “reviewing everything” regarding ICE and federal officer actions in Minneapolis.
  • He expressed a “willingness to, in his words, eventually withdraw ICE officials from the city.” (00:03)
• Public Reaction:
  • Protests in Minneapolis persist despite severe winter conditions.

“He [President Trump] says...the administration is reviewing everything and will then make a decision.”
— Daria Albinger (00:09)

2. Severe Winter Weather Across the U.S.

• Boston and New England:
  • Boston faces a snow emergency, up to two feet expected.
  • Residents urged to stay off roads. (00:44)
• Deadly Cold in Southern & Eastern Cities:
  • Extreme cold proves deadly in Austin, TX and New York City.
• New York City Impact:
  • NY Mayor Zoran Mamdani addresses risks to unsheltered residents.
  • At least five deaths reported due to exposure before snow began. (01:06)

“Without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal. Yesterday alone...at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside.”
— Brian Yenis (01:06)

• Travel Disruptions:
  • NYC’s LaGuardia Airport closed.
  • 11,000+ flights canceled nationwide.

3. U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

• Tariff Threats:
  • President Trump warns of a 100% tariff if Canada proceeds with a trade deal with China.
• Treasury Secretary’s Stand:
  • Scott Bessant calls blocking Chinese imports via Canada “a no brainer.” (01:34)

“We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods [into the U.S.].”
— Brian Yenis quoting Scott Bessant (01:34)

• Canada’s Position:
  • PM Mark Carney signals shifting alliances, but no deal with China yet.

4. Maine Plane Crash

• Incident Details:
  • Business jet carrying eight crashes during takeoff at Bangor International Airport.
  • Airport closed; crash attributed to severe winter storm and low visibility.
  • Fatalities/injuries not yet confirmed. (02:31)

5. Looming Government Shutdown Over ICE Funding

• Senate Standoff:
  • Following the Minneapolis shooting, several Democratic senators threaten to block a government spending bill due to ICE funding.
  • The bill would fund 78% of the government, including DHS and the Pentagon. (03:02)
• Key Senators:
  • Angus King (I-ME) won’t support the measure.
  • Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) declines to comment.
  • GOP Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes Democrats for moving away from a bipartisan deal.

“He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing.”
— Brian Yenis quoting Lindsey Graham (03:32)

6. NFL Playoffs & Super Bowl 60

• AFC Championship:
  • New England Patriots defeat Denver Broncos 10-7 in blizzard conditions.
• NFC Championship:
  • Seahawks beat Rams 31-27 in clear weather.
• Super Bowl Preview:
  • Patriots set for a record 12th Super Bowl appearance—seeking their seventh championship.
  • Rematch against the Seahawks (Super Bowl 49).
  • The big game is scheduled for Sunday, February 10. (03:47–04:21)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Presidential Deliberation:
  “The administration is reviewing everything and will then make a decision.”
  (Daria Albinger, 00:09)

• Human Cost of Cold:
  “Without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal.”
  (Brian Yenis, 01:06)

• On U.S.-Canada-China Trade:
  “We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the U.S.”
  (Brian Yenis quoting Scott Bessant, 01:34)

• Senate Frustration:
  “He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing.”
  (Brian Yenis quoting Sen. Lindsey Graham, 03:32)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• ICE & Minneapolis Shooting: 00:03 – 00:43
• Winter Storm Coverage: 00:44 – 01:15
• NYC Homeless Deaths: 01:06
• LaGuardia Airport Closure & Flight Cancellations: 01:16
• U.S.-Canada-China Trade Tensions: 01:16 – 01:40
• Bangor, Maine Plane Crash: 02:31
• Government Shutdown Over ICE: 03:02 – 03:41
• Super Bowl 60 Preview: 03:47 – 04:21

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This summary covers the core news stories and significant commentary from the 1AM Fox News Hourly Update, offering clarity on complex, rapidly developing issues as reported live.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Is it time for ICE to leave Minnesota? I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. President Trump says he's reviewing his administration's actions in Minneapolis, where federal officers shot and killed a man on Saturday. 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 Priddy did the right thing. But he said the administration is reviewing everything and will then make a decision. He he also signaled, he says, a willingness to, in his words, eventually withdraw ICE officials from the city. The protests continued in Minneapolis despite the winter storm and bitter cold. That storm system is causing problems from the deep south to New England.

[Brian Yenis]

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 Yenis says Boston and other parts of Massachusetts could get up to two feet of snow. But snow isn't the biggest danger. It's the bitter cold. It's turned deadly in places like Austin, Texas, and New York City. New York Mayor Zoran Mamdani for those.

[Brian Yenis]

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 also closed New York's LaGuardia Airport until further notice as airlines across the US cancel more than 11,000 flights on Sunday. President Trump has warned Canada he'll impose a 100% tariff if it goes through with a trade deal with China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant says this is a no brainer.

[Brian Yenis]

We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods.

[Daria Albinger]

Into the U.S. last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the world order has changed and Canada was looking to make some new alliances. Canada's internal trade minister, meanwhile, says Canada and China resolved several important trade issues but have not yet agreed to a trade deal. America's listening to FOX news.

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[Daria Albinger]

A private business jet carrying eight people has crashed during takeoff from the Bangor International Airport in Maine. It happened early Sunday night. The extent of any fatalities or injuries is not yet known. The plane went down in a severe winter storm with low visibility. The airport has been closed. The public is being asked to avoid the area. While the latest ICE involved shooting in Minneapolis may result in a government shutdown, a number of Democratic senators now say they won't vote for a spending bill to avert one because it funds ICE.

[Brian Yenis]

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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People are outraged by the what's happening.

[Tim McMaster]

In Minnesota and by the out of.

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Control officers, federal officers that they're seeing on the ground by this shooting.

[Brian Yenis]

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

[Daria Albinger]

Fox's Chad Pergrim on Capitol Hill. The matchup is set for Super Bowl 60.

[Tim McMaster]

A pair of competitive but very different games on Sunday set the stage for Super Bowl 60. Enjoying ideal football weather, the Seahawks want to shoot over NFC west rivals the Rams 31 27. Sam Darnold 346 yards and three touchdowns through the air in Denver. The Patriots beat the Broncos 107 in blizzard conditions. Only three points scored in the second half. Once the snow rolled in, that was enough for New England to advance to a record 12th Super Bowl. They'll try to win their seventh championship in a rematch of Super Bowl 49 won by New England. I'm Tim McMaster, Fox News.

[Daria Albinger]

The big game is Sunday, February 10th. I'm Daria Albinger. This is Fox News.

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