1AM ET 01/27/2026 Newscast

Summary

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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.

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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.”

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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]

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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

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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.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Some changes in Minnesota. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. The Trump administration says border Patrol commander Gregory Bevino is expected to leave Minneapolis on Tuesday and border czar Tom Homan will be arriving. This is the Trump administration scored a legal victory as the 8th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a lower court ruling that blocked certain tactics against anti ice rioters in Minnesota. FBI Director Cash Patel was on Fox's Hannity commenting on the weekend Border patrol agent involved shooting of 37 year old Alex Preddy who was armed at the time he was shot and killed.

[Unidentified Interviewee]

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.

[Ted Lindner]

The investigation continues into the shooting of Preddy. Fox's Steve Harrigan with more FOX News.

[Steve Harrigan]

Has learned from Homeland Security. They've confirmed that the agents involved in that Saturday morning shooting were wearing body cams. So there'll be multiple angles of of video footage from that shooting. That video footage now under review by Homeland Security. Also, the Trump administration has won an important legal victory. An earlier judge had placed restrictions on agents for using pepper spray against aggressive protesters. Those restrictions now been lifted. An appeal victory by the Trump administration.

[Ted Lindner]

Ms. Hall as the chances of a government shutdown becoming more likely. Fox's Ryan Schmelz Lawmakers are working to.

[Ryan Schmelz]

Get back in D.C. amid the cleanup of a major winter storm across the country. Even if the Senate returns and has full attendance, Democrats are threatening to block a government funding bill that includes the Department of Homeland Security following the death of Alex Preddy in Minnesota. If the Senate makes any changes to the minibus package, the House will have to return to vote on it. And House sources tell Fox News they have no plans on returning this week. The deadline to avoid a government shutdown is is Friday. In Washington, Ryan Schmell's FOX NEWS America's.

[Ted Lindner]

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[Ted Lindner]

A winter storm leading to thousands of flight delays and cancellations across the country. Fox's Madison Scarpino as war at the Atlanta Hartsfield Jackson International Airport.

[Madison Scarpino]

The winter storm making a major mess for the majority of people trying to catch a flight these past few days.

[Unidentified Interviewee]

We got here and they canceled our flight just minutes before we boarded. It was kind of a letdown for us.

[Madison Scarpino]

Countless travelers still scrambling in the aftermath of this weekend's storm. And Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy telling fox even when these flight disruptions subside, we'll likely see a ripple effect.

[Sean Duffy]

There's going to be more capacity as people have had flights canceled. They're going to have to get on another flight if they need to fly. And so you're going to see fuller flights as we come back online.

[Madison Scarpino]

Airports hit especially hard in places like New York, Boston, D.C. dallas, Charlotte and Atlanta.

[Ted Lindner]

Monday saw about 7,000 delays and over 5,000 cancellations. Activists now say more than 6,000 people have been killed in the crackdowns against protesters in Iran. This is the USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Middle east in order to expand President Trump's options for action against Iran if necessary. And a few dozen Iranian immigrants were deported to their home country as President Trump continues threatening Iran's leadership. Fox's Jennifer Griffin is in D.C. with more.

[Jennifer Griffin]

The Trump administration sent a deportation flight of nearly 40 Iranians from the US to Iran on Sunday, according to the American Immigration Council, which represents some of the Iranians slated for deportation. 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.

[Ted Lindner]

An Iranian official said it'll treat any US Attack as all out war. The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group entered the Central Command region in the Middle East. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox News.

[Jennifer Griffin]

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