Fox News Hourly Update — 1AM ET 01/29/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News)
Date: January 29, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers the latest overnight national and international news headlines, with a particular focus on: the looming possibility of a U.S. government shutdown over immigration policy; Ukraine war casualty estimations; a major White House initiative aimed at American youth; the execution of a Texas death row inmate; and updates on a controversial Homeland Security shooting. The newscast is concise, rapid-fire, and maintains a straight-news, factual tone throughout.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Looming Government Shutdown Over Immigration Policy

[00:03 – 00:49]

• Standoff Over Spending Bill:

  • Growing risk of a government shutdown at the weekend due to disagreements on funding that covers homeland security and ICE.
  • Democrats refuse to support the current bill because it would fund agencies central to President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

• Democratic Demands:

  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer emphasizes unity among Democrats:

    "Senate Democrats are united on a set of common sense and necessary policy goals." (Ted Lindner reporting, 00:19)

  • Demands include:
    • Ending roving ICE patrols.
    • Establishing a uniform code of conduct in line with state/local laws.
    • Mandating independent investigations into violations.
    • Prohibiting federal agents from wearing masks and requiring them to use body cameras. (Explanation by reporter, 00:24)

• Trump’s Response:

  • President Trump criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for rebuffing a federal offer to reduce the presence of federal agents in exchange for cooperation on detaining criminal undocumented immigrants.

    "Frey is playing with fire." (Summary of Trump’s post, 00:44)

2. Anniversary of Reagan National Airport Crash

[00:49 – 01:16]

• Families Gather to Honor Victims:
  • Ceremony marking the January 29, 2025 crash where American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
  • The NTSB blames "systemic failures at the FAA" for the accident. (Jackie Heinrich reporting, 00:49)

3. Ukraine War Casualties Update

[01:16 – 02:02]

• New Report on Losses:
  • Jonathan Savage covers a report from the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) as Russia's full-scale invasion nears four years.
    • Estimated casualties on both sides could reach two million by spring.
    • Russia: 1.2 million casualties, including 325,000 troop deaths described as "an extraordinary price for minimal gains."
    • Ukraine: Approximately half as many casualties, 140,000 troop deaths.

    "Russia has suffered 1.2 million casualties alone, including 325,000 troop deaths. Moscow is described as paying an extraordinary price for minimal gains." (Jonathan Savage, 01:26)

4. Trump Accounts Program Launch

[02:32 – 03:17]

• White House Event:

  • President Trump introduced the "Trump Accounts" program, granting American children born during his presidency a $1,000 government-backed investment account, accessible at age 18.

    "Offering American children born during his presidency $1,000 to invest in a government backed account..." (Fox's Ayesha Hosny reporting, 02:36)

• Wider Participation:

  • $6 billion donation from the Dell family expands eligibility to kids under 10.
  • Celebrity endorsements: Nicki Minaj donates “hundreds of thousands,” and Kevin O’Leary (of Shark Tank) attends.
  • Major corporations like JPMorgan Chase, IBM pledge to match government deposits for their employees.

    "Big companies are also buying in… committing to matching the government’s deposit for their employees." (Reporter, 03:00)

5. Execution of Texas Inmate

[03:17 – 03:52]

• Case of Charles Victor Thompson:
  • Texas executes the first U.S. death row inmate of 2026.
  • Thompson, 55, previously escaped custody, was sentenced for the shooting deaths of his ex-girlfriend Glenda Hayslip and her boyfriend Darren Kane.

    "Put to death... becoming the first person executed in the US this year." (Ayesha Hosny, 03:18)

6. Border Patrol Shooting Controversy

[03:52 – 04:20]

• Administrative Leave for Agents:
  • Update on the DHS placing two Border Patrol agents on administrative leave after the fatal shooting of Alex Pretty.
    • DHS describes this as “standard procedure, not suspicion of wrongdoing.”
    • Pretty was known to law enforcement and reportedly suffered an injury in a previous altercation with ICE.

    "Calling it standard procedure, saying it should not be viewed as any suspicion of wrongdoing." (Jeff Manaso, 03:57)

7. Financial Markets Update

[04:20 – 04:28]

• Market Snapshot:
  • S&P 500: Flat, near record highs.
  • Dow Jones: Slightly up; Nasdaq: Gaining.

    "The S&P 500 was flat near record highs. The Dow slightly up in the Nasdaq also gaining." (Ted Lindner, 04:20)

Memorable Moments & Quotes (with Timestamps)

• "Senate Democrats are united on a set of common sense and necessary policy goals."
  — Ted Lindner summarizing Chuck Schumer’s position, [00:19]
• "Their demands: Ending roving ICE patrols, establish a uniform code of conduct... and require them to use body cameras."
  — Reporter, [00:24]
• "Frey is playing with fire."
  — President Trump social post described, [00:44]
• "Russia has suffered 1.2 million casualties alone, including 325,000 troop deaths. Moscow is described as paying an extraordinary price for minimal gains."
  — Jonathan Savage, [01:26]
• "Offering American children born during his presidency $1,000 to invest in a government-backed account..."
  — Reporter (on Trump Accounts), [02:36]
• "Calling it standard procedure, saying it should not be viewed as any suspicion of wrongdoing."
  — Jeff Manaso, [03:57]

Timeline / Timestamps for Key Segments

• Government Shutdown & Immigration: [00:03 – 00:49]
• Reagan National Crash Anniversary: [00:49 – 01:16]
• Ukraine War Casualties: [01:16 – 02:02]
• Trump Accounts Program: [02:32 – 03:17]
• Execution of Texas Inmate: [03:17 – 03:52]
• Border Patrol Shooting Update: [03:52 – 04:20]
• Stock Market Update: [04:20 – 04:28]

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update brings listeners up to speed on the most pressing national and global stories: deepening political battles in Washington over immigration and federal spending, sobering figures from the Ukraine war, a new government financial initiative for youth, criminal justice developments out of Texas, and the latest in immigration enforcement controversies. Bolstered by input from seasoned correspondents and a blend of factual reporting and direct quotes, the episode delivers key headlines with brevity and clarity for the overnight audience.