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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 1PM ET 01/20/2026 Newscast
Date: January 20, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national news events as of 1PM ET. Key stories include accusations against ICE agents in Minnesota, continued political and social fallout, major industrial action in New York City, a gubernatorial inauguration in New Jersey, high-stakes sports and market updates, and ongoing international tensions as President Trump pushes U.S. interests abroad.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minnesota ICE Operation Concerns

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Police Allegations:
Multiple Minnesota police chiefs held a press conference alleging “civil rights violations by some of the ICE agents involved in a federal immigration enforcement operation” around Minneapolis (Lisa Brady, 00:03).
- Notably, some U.S. citizens—including off-duty police officers—reported being stopped and asked to produce paperwork proving legal status.
- Each complainant “is a person of color,” suggesting concerns about racial profiling.
Police Statement:
“This is not widespread. This is a small group of agents within the surge in the metro area that are performing or acting this way.”
—Mark Brulee, Brooklyn Park Police Chief (00:17)
ICE & Homeland Security Response:
Both agencies have denied allegations of racial profiling.
Protests & Federal Probe:
Ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations in Minnesota, particularly following an incident at a church on Sunday.
- Video surfaced of “agitators surrounding a pastor inside the city's church in St. Paul,” with protesters berating churchgoers.
- Some protesters made racial accusations, as noted: "One agitator accused worshipers of being comfortable white people and questioned whether they support their Somali and Latino community." (Matt Finn, 00:49)
Justice Department Response:
The DOJ's Civil Rights Division is investigating whether protestors violated multiple federal laws and could face charges if they traveled across state lines.

2. President Trump's Greenland Statement & EU Trade Tensions

[01:05–01:46]

Security and Diplomacy:
President Trump called Greenland “imperative for national and world security,” planning to discuss territorial concerns and global trade at an economic forum in Switzerland.
European Response:
European leaders raised the specter of “retaliation” over potential U.S. tariffs and suggested any move to “take territory from an allied nation could put the entire NATO alliance at risk.”
- Trump has “refused to say whether the U.S. would use force to take over Greenland.” (Richardson, 01:36)
Trade Fallout:
European Commission President warned that the Trump administration’s tariff threats “could threaten a trade deal reached last July.”

3. New York Nurses’ Strike Draws National Attention

[02:16–02:48]

Strike Update:
The largest nurses’ strike in New York City history continues into its ninth day.
- Notable political backing from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders and local political leaders.
Bernie Sanders Quote:
“The people of this country are sick and tired of the greed in the healthcare industry.” (02:30)
Mayor Zoran Mamdani:
Urged everyone to “return to that bargaining table” and resolve the standoff.
Union Demands:
Improved pay, staffing levels, and health benefits.
- Hospital Response: Demands described as “unreasonable,” indicating continued negotiation impasse.

4. New Jersey Gubernatorial Inauguration

[03:00–03:17]

Governor Sworn In:
Democrat Mikey Sherrill inaugurated as Governor of New Jersey.
- Second woman to ever serve in the role.
- First time since 1961 that either party has achieved three consecutive terms in office.
Notable Quote:
“No matter who your parents are, where you're from, what religion you practice or ethnicity you claim... doors to opportunity in this country should be open to everyone. That is the story of New Jersey.”
—Governor Mikey Sherrill (03:04)

5. John Harbaugh to Coach the New York Giants

[03:17–03:46]

Coaching Hire:
John Harbaugh, recently let go by the Baltimore Ravens, is now head coach of the New York Giants.
- 18 seasons with Ravens, including a Super Bowl championship.
Harbaugh Quote:
“Our focus is simple. It starts with building a team that is physical, tough, that's capable of overwhelming their opponent from beginning to end, and especially at the end, that understands how to finish.” (03:33)
Contract Details:
5-year deal worth approximately $100 million.

6. Wall Street Downturn Amid Trade Worries

[03:46–End]

Market Update:
Significant sell-off attributed to “trade tensions with Europe.”
- Dow down 663 points
- S&P and Nasdaq both dropping over 1%.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Mark Brulee, Brooklyn Park Police Chief:
“This is not widespread. This is a small group of agents within the surge in the metro area that are performing or acting this way.” (00:17)
Pastor confronted by agitators:
“One agitator accused worshipers of being comfortable white people and questioned whether they support their Somali and Latino community.” (00:49)
Senator Bernie Sanders on the strike:
“The people of this country are sick and tired of the greed in the healthcare industry.” (02:30)
Governor Mikey Sherrill’s Inaugural Message:
“Doors to opportunity in this country should be open to everyone. That is the story of New Jersey.” (03:04)
John Harbaugh on his coaching philosophy:
“Our focus is simple. It starts with building a team that is physical, tough, that's capable of overwhelming their opponent from beginning to end, and especially at the end, that understands how to finish.” (03:33)

Timestamps for Key Segments

Civil Rights Allegations in Minnesota ICE Operations: 00:03–01:05
Trump, Greenland & Transatlantic Trade Tensions: 01:05–01:46
NYC Nurses’ Strike, Political Support: 02:16–02:48
New Jersey Governor Swearing-In: 03:00–03:17
John Harbaugh Hired by Giants: 03:17–03:46
Market Update – Wall St. Sell Off: 03:46–end

This episode provides a brisk yet vivid overview of current events in the U.S., highlighting law enforcement controversies, political developments, robust labor action, sports headlines, and the volatility of international markets—packed into a fast-paced newscast style typical of FOX News Radio.

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Police chiefs in Minnesota have a message. Lisa Brady, FOX News Several just holding a news conference about what they call civil rights violations by some of the ICE agents involved in a federal immigration enforcement operation around Minneapolis.
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This is not widespread. This is a small group of agents within the surge in the metro area that are performing or acting this way.
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Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Brulee says US Citizens, including off duty cops, have complained about being stopped with paperwork demanded to show they're in the country legally, adding that each is a person of color. Homeland Security and ICE have denied racial profiling. This as anti ICE demonstrations continue in Minnesota with a federal probe of what happened Sunday in a church.
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Video shows agitators surrounding a pastor inside the city's church in St. Paul. Protesters also screamed in the face of churchgoers. One agitator accused worshipers of being comfortable white people and questioned whether they support their Somali and Latino community.
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Fox's Matt Finn the Justice Department says the protesters may have violated more than one federal law and that they could potentially face interstate charges as well if they traveled from out of state. The civil Rights division is investigating. St. Paul police have said they are too. President Trump calls Greenland imperative for national and world security, planning to meet with other leaders during an economic forum in Switzerland this week. Some European countries suggesting possible retaliation over his threat of new tariffs on those who don't support US Control the Danish territory.
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Europeans have said a fight to take territory from an allied nation could put the entire NATO alliance at risk. The president did refuse to say whether the U.S. would use force to take over Greenland.
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Fox's Richardson at the White House. The European Commission president has suggested the Trump tariff threat could threaten a trade deal reached last July. America is listening to FOX News.
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More political support on the picket line for thousands of striking nurses in New York City.
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It's day nine of what has become the city's largest nurses strike in history, with Vermont independent Senator Bernie Sanders joining the members of the New York State Nurses Association.
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The people of this country are sick and tired of the greed in the healthcare industry.
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Alongside him, Mayor Zoran Mamdani.
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I am here to say the same thing that I said on the first day of this strike, which is that we are encouraging everyone to return to.
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That bargaining table the nurses are demanding better pay and staffing levels and health benefits, among other things. Hospital officials have described their demands as, quote, unreasonable. In New York City, Tanya J. Powers, FOX News.
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It's Inauguration Day in New Jersey with Democrat Mikey Sherrill sworn in as governor.
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No matter who your parents are, where you're from, what religion you practice or ethnicity you claim the do, doors to opportunity in this country should be open to everyone. That is the story of New Jersey.
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Only the second woman to lead the state, replacing term limited Democrat Phil Murphy and marking the first time either party has won a third consecutive term in the New Jersey governor's office since 1961. The New York Giants just introducing their new head coach, John Harbaugh.
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Our focus is simple. It starts with building a team that is physical, tough, that's capable of overwhelming their opponent from beginning to end, and especially at the end that understands how to finish.
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Harbaugh was fired by the Baltimore Ravens earlier this month after 18 seasons and a Super bowl win. His deal with the Giants reportedly worth about $100 million over five years. There's a sell off on Wall street as trade tensions with Europe continue. Right now, the dow is down 663 points. The S and P and the Nasdaq also dropping more than 1%. I'm Lisa Br. This is FOX News.