Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET 01/25/2026 Newscast

Host: Angelo Bavaro, FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 25, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news stories on January 25, 2026. The primary focus is on the aftermath of a fatal Customs and Border Patrol shooting in Minneapolis and its political ramifications, the impact of a major winter storm in the Northeastern US, and President Trump’s renewed diplomatic efforts regarding Greenland and the Middle East.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Tension Following Border Patrol Shooting

(00:02–01:14)

• Incident: Customs and Border Patrol agents shot and killed 37-year-old Alex Preddy in Minneapolis on Saturday.
• Response:
  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry requested National Guard assistance as local law enforcement is “stretched thin” ([00:18], Matt Finn).
  • Preddy's family issued a statement expressing heartbreak and anger, denouncing “sickening lies” told by the administration and describing Preddy as “a good man.”

    • “Alex wanted to make a difference in this world. Unfortunately he will not be with us to see his impact. The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man.” – Family of Alex Preddy, read by Matt Finn [00:34]

  • DHS claims Preddy was armed with a 9mm semi-automatic handgun and resisted arrest, leading to his fatal shooting ([00:45], Matt Finn).
  • Protesters demand federal agents leave Minneapolis after two deadly shootings this month. Police Chief Brian O'Hara notes Preddy was a lawful gun owner with a carry permit ([01:00], Angelo Bavaro).

2. Severe Winter Storm in the Northeast

(01:14–01:51)

• On-the-Ground Update:
  • Heavy snow accumulation noticed in Hoboken, NJ and across the tri-state area ([01:24], CB Cotton).
  • Forecast:
    • Snow expected to blanket the region by 1PM ET, turning into sleet.
    • Streets are being treated; salt trucks and plows deployed.

    • “We're really starting to notice the snow especially accumulate on the sidewalks... they’re expecting the area to be blanketed in snow by around 1pm Eastern.” – CB Cotton [01:24]

  • 21 states declared states of emergency ([01:51], Angelo Bavaro).

3. Political Fallout: Shooting Escalates Risk of Government Shutdown

(02:39–03:25)

• Senate Gridlock:
  • The Minneapolis shooting has intensified tensions in Congress.
    • Senate Democrats, critical of DHS and ICE tactics, are vowing to withhold votes on appropriations if DHS funding is included ([02:46], Chuck Schumer).

    • “Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.” – Chuck Schumer [02:46]

  • Threat: Without Democratic support, government faces a shutdown when temporary funding runs out Friday.

4. President Trump’s Greenland Initiative and International Pushback

(03:25–04:05)

• Diplomatic Update:
  • President Trump announced a framework for a Greenland deal with NATO, backing off prior threats to seize it.

    • “What I’m asking for is a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace.” – President Trump [03:33]

  • Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen disputes NATO’s authority, refusing to comment during her US visit ([03:42], Lucas Tomlinson).
  • French President Emmanuel Macron openly opposes Trump's plan, vowing to stand up to international "bullies."

5. Middle East Update: US-Israel Talks on Gaza

(04:05–04:36)

• Diplomatic Efforts:
  • US delegation met Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss phase two of Trump’s 20-point Gaza plan ([04:05], Angelo Bavaro).
  • The US previously threatened tariffs and established a Board of Peace to oversee the Gaza ceasefire and rebuilding.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Alex Preddy’s Family Statement:

  “The sickening lies told about our son by the administration are reprehensible and disgusting. Please get the truth out about our son. He was a good man.”
  — Preddy Family (read by Matt Finn), [00:34]

• Chuck Schumer on Funding Bill:

  “Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.”
  — Chuck Schumer, [02:46]

• President Trump on Greenland:

  “What I’m asking for is a piece of ice, cold and poorly located, that can play a vital role in world peace.”
  — President Trump, [03:33]

• CB Cotton on Weather Conditions:

  “We're really starting to notice the snow especially accumulate on the sidewalks... they’re expecting the area to be blanketed in snow by around 1pm Eastern.”
  — CB Cotton, [01:24]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Minneapolis Shooting and Response: 00:02–01:14
• Winter Storm Updates (Tri-State Area): 01:14–01:51
• Political Fallout/Government Shutdown Risk: 02:39–03:25
• Trump’s Greenland Deal Diplomacy: 03:25–04:05
• Gaza Peace Plan Talks: 04:05–04:36

Summary

This newscast provides a rapid but comprehensive update on pressing domestic and international stories, including rising tensions in Minneapolis following a controversial federal shooting, impending severe weather across the Northeast, major political stakes in Washington triggered by the controversy, and evolving US foreign policy maneuvers. The broadcast features direct quotes and voices from officials, locals, and politicians, maintaining an urgent, factual tone characteristic of FOX News Radio’s headline-driven updates.

Listeners are left with snapshots of crisis and negotiation in multiple arenas, with the context and key players clearly outlined throughout the segment.