Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET, January 29, 2026

Host: Alisa Brady
Guests/Reporters: Chad Pergram, Tom Homan, Chris Foster, C.J. Papa
Special Appearances: President Donald Trump

Episode Overview

This hourly newscast delivers updates on high-stakes federal budget negotiations threatening a government shutdown, developments in immigration enforcement, the Russia-Ukraine conflict, breaking domestic crime news, U.S.-Venezuela relations, and the latest on Wall Street. The fast-paced segment features quotes from lawmakers, law enforcement officials, and President Trump, offering listeners insight into rapidly developing national and international events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Looming Government Shutdown & Senate Budget Deadlock

• Current Status: The Senate failed a test vote on a crucial package of spending bills due to disputes, mainly centered on immigration policy.
  • Alisa Brady (00:02): “One step closer to another government shutdown... Democrats push for changes in immigration enforcement operations before signing off on any more homeland security funding.”
• Negotiation Dynamics:
  • Chad Pergram (00:18): “Sometimes in the Senate you have to have something fail before you can go back and put the genies back into the bottle and come back.”
  • Outcome: Even if most funding bills are passed, failure to resolve Homeland Security issues could result in a partial government shutdown at 12:01am Saturday.
    • Pergram (00:35): "There is going to be a government shutdown... because the House and Senate are not on the same page."
• Points of Dispute:
  • Some Republican senators also voted against the package.
  • Democrats demand:
    • “Masks off and cameras on for ICE agents”
    • A code of conduct
    • An end to roving ICE patrols
  • Brady (00:53): “It's not clear if proposing a separate bill for these changes would allow the current spending bills to advance.”

2. Immigration Enforcement & Local Cooperation

• Minnesota Update:
  • Tom Homan, former Acting ICE Director, details progress with Minnesota authorities on cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.
  • Tom Homan (01:18): “County jails may notify ICE of the release dates of criminal public safety risks so ICE can take custody of them upon the release from jail.”
  • Brady (01:33): This is part of an administration push to improve cooperation at local levels, potentially allowing for a drawdown of federal agents.

3. Pause in Ukraine Conflict Due to Cold, Per Trump

• President Trump on Russia-Ukraine:
  • President Trump (01:45): “I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kiev and the various towns for a week.”
  • Trump claims Putin agreed, but there is no confirmation from Russia yet.

4. Illinois Deputy Sentenced for Murder of 911 Caller

• Case Summary:
  • Shawn Grayson, former sheriff’s deputy, sentenced to 20 years for killing Sonya Massey, a Black single mother with known mental illness, after she called 911 to report a prowler.
  • Chris Foster (02:20):
    • “Grayson orders Massey to remove a pot of hot water from the stove and put it down. She says, ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ He threatens to shoot her. She says, ‘I'm sorry,’ puts her hands up and ducks behind a counter... And then she's shot in the face.”
    • The other deputy present testified there was no threat.
    • Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder and must serve at least 10 years.

5. U.S.–Venezuela Relations, Call with New Mexican President

• Airspace Announcement:
  • Brady (03:03): “President Trump just confirming he plans to open up all commercial airspace over Venezuela and that Americans will soon be able to visit...”
• Diplomatic Call:
  • Trump speaks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum for the first time since January 12.
  • C.J. Papa (03:16):
    • “[The] call went for about 15 minutes. They talked about various topics such as drug trafficking and trade... Sheinbaum described the call as both productive and cordial.”
    • No agreement yet on a trade deal; they did not discuss Cuba or critical minerals.
    • Sheinbaum also greeted Melania Trump during a recent visit to Washington.

6. Financial Markets Update

• Market Summary:
  • Positive earnings from Meta and Microsoft do not outweigh selling pressure.
  • Brady (03:54): “Dow’s [down] 159 points, the S&P also in the red. And The NASDAQ is down 351, had been down even more earlier.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chad Pergram (00:18):

  “Sometimes in the Senate you have to have something fail before you can go back and put the genies back into the bottle and come back.”

• Tom Homan (01:18):

  “County jails may notify ICE of the release dates of criminal public safety risks so ICE can take custody of them upon the release from jail.”

• President Trump (01:45):

  “I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kiev and the various towns for a week.”

• Chris Foster relaying case details (02:20):

  “She says, ‘I rebuke you in the name of Jesus.’ He threatens to shoot her. She says, ‘I'm sorry,’ puts her hands up and ducks behind a counter... and then she's shot in the face.”

• C.J. Papa (03:16):

  “Sheinbaum described the call as both productive and cordial. She said they agreed things are going really well when it comes to security on a trade deal. Nothing concrete, though...”

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Shutdown/Budget Negotiations: 00:02–00:53
• ICE/Immigration in Minnesota: 01:18–01:33
• Ukraine Ceasefire Comment: 01:45–01:51
• Illinois Deputy Sentenced: 02:15–03:03
• US–Venezuela & Mexico Relations: 03:03–03:54
• Financial Markets Update: 03:54–end

This summary captures the critical news, political debates, and global developments featured in the Fox News Hourly Update at 1PM ET on January 29, 2026, with direct speaker attributions and time-stamped moments for deeper context.