Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 01/27/2026

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: January 27, 2026
Episode Theme:
This newscast delivers a rapid, fact-focused update on top national and international news, with a focus on evolving border security issues in Minnesota, government funding debates amid a major winter storm, and mounting US-Iran tensions.

Key News Stories and Insights

1. Border Security Developments in Minnesota

[00:03–01:16]

• Leadership Changes:
  • Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bevino set to leave Minneapolis; Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s border “czar,” will take his place.
• Legal Victory:
  • The Trump administration secured a favorable ruling from the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals.
    • The ruling overturned limits on tactics used against anti-ICE rioters in Minnesota, specifically restrictions on the use of pepper spray.
• Shooting Incident:
  • FBI Director Cash Patel commented on the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Preddy by a Border Patrol agent.
    • Emphasis on responsibility and legality when armed:

      "It's not smart to go out there with a fully loaded weapon. We're just saying be careful and be reasonable like you've outlined. If you have a right to a permit for a firearm, that's okay. But you cannot incite violence."
      — Unidentified Interviewee [00:31]

  • Homeland Security confirms body cams were worn, offering multiple angles for the ongoing investigation.
  • Ted Lindner notes the investigation into Preddy’s shooting is ongoing.

2. Government Shutdown Possibility Intensifies

[01:16–01:55]

• Winter Storm Disruptions:
  • Lawmakers are struggling to convene in D.C. due to storm aftermath.
• Senate-House Standoff:
  • Democrats threaten to block government funding, specifically for the Department of Homeland Security, citing fallout from the Minnesota incident.
  • If Senate modifies the 'minibus' funding bill, the House must return to D.C.—but House sources say they won’t return this week, raising shutdown risk as the Friday deadline looms.
  • Notable quote:

    "Democrats are threatening to block a government funding bill that includes the Department of Homeland Security following the death of Alex Preddy in Minnesota..."
    — Ryan Schmelz [01:23]

3. Winter Storm Wreaks Havoc on Travel

[02:32–03:19]

• Nationwide Disruptions:
  • Over 7,000 flight delays and 5,000+ cancellations reported Monday.
  • Major airports from New York to Atlanta severely affected.
• Ripple Effects Forecasted:

  “There’s going to be more capacity as people have had flights canceled. They’re going to have to get on another flight... you’re going to see fuller flights as we come back online.”
  — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy [03:04]

• Travelers' Frustration:

  “We got here and they canceled our flight just minutes before we boarded. It was kind of a letdown for us.”
  — Unidentified Traveler [02:47]

• Ongoing Struggle:
  • Countless are still scrambling to rebook and reroute as the impact of the storm persists.

4. US–Iran Tensions Escalate

[03:19–04:14]

• Violent Crackdown:
  • Activists report over 6,000 killed in crackdowns on protesters in Iran.
• US Military Movements:
  • USS Abraham Lincoln strike group enters the Middle East, expanding US “options for action.”
• Deportation Crackdowns:
  • Nearly 40 Iranians deported by the Trump administration—the third such flight since September.
    • Cited as part of a “broader mass deportation strategy.”
  • Human rights groups warn these deportations could be a “death sentence” for some.

    “The Trump administration sent a deportation flight of nearly 40 Iranians from the US to Iran on Sunday... This is the third ICE deportation flight to Iran since September. It's part of what the Trump administration says is its broader mass deportation strategy. Human rights groups say this could be a death sentence for these Iranians.” — Jennifer Griffin [03:46]

• Iran Responds:
  • Iranian officials declare any US attack will be treated as “all out war.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “It's not smart to go out there with a fully loaded weapon. ... You cannot incite violence.”
  — Unidentified Interviewee [00:31]
• “Democrats are threatening to block a government funding bill that includes the Department of Homeland Security following the death of Alex Preddy in Minnesota...”
  — Ryan Schmelz [01:23]
• “There’s going to be more capacity as people have had flights canceled. ... You’re going to see fuller flights as we come back online.”
  — Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy [03:04]
• “Human rights groups say this could be a death sentence for these Iranians.”
  — Jennifer Griffin [03:46]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Minnesota Border Security Changes and Shooting Details: 00:03–01:16
• Government Shutdown Watch: 01:16–01:55
• Winter Storm Travel Disruptions: 02:32–03:19
• US-Iran Crisis Updates and Deportations: 03:19–04:14

Tone:
The broadcast maintains FOX News’ signature blend of directness and urgency, emphasizing administration wins, political standoffs, and the real-world impact of breaking news.

Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update packs a series of evolving crises—from shifting border policy in Minnesota and a threatened government shutdown, to travel mayhem and escalating US-Iran brinkmanship—into a concise, headline-driven report. Key government figures weigh in, legal and political battles intensify, and the consequences for everyday Americans and vulnerable global citizens are placed front and center.