3AM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET, January 18, 2026

Host: Chris DiMaio
Date: January 18, 2026
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

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Main Theme

This newscast provides a fast-paced rundown of the top breaking news stories as of January 18, 2026. Key topics include President Trump’s new tariffs on NATO allies over Greenland, escalating protests and legal tension in Minnesota over immigration enforcement, a recap of NFL playoff action, the historic swearing-in of Virginia’s first female governor, and high-profile law enforcement and international stories.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. US Imposes Tariffs Over Greenland Dispute

• [00:02-00:56]
  • President Trump announces sweeping new tariffs on NATO countries that do not support “American control of Greenland.”
  • Effective February 1, 2026: 10% tariffs on goods from Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the UK, the Netherlands, and Finland.
  • Tariffs will increase to 25% on June 1, 2026, remaining in place until a deal is made for the complete purchase of Greenland.
  • Notable global pushback:
    • French President Emmanuel Macron:

      “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.” (00:35)

    • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer:

      “We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration.” (00:42)

  • Uncertainty remains over potential retaliatory tariffs and the legality of Trump’s move, with a Supreme Court ruling expected soon.

2. Protests and Legal Showdown in Minnesota

• [00:56-01:44]
  • Ongoing protests in Minneapolis as the Justice Department investigates Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Frey for allegedly conspiring to remove ICE agents.
  • Governor Walz calls in the National Guard for traffic support amid escalating demonstrations, though Guard not yet deployed.
  • Sub-zero rallies spark tense confrontations outside City Hall.
  • Significant legal development:
    • Minnesota judge rules that federal officers cannot detain or use tear gas against peaceful protesters in Minneapolis.
  • Protesters allege ICE agents are violating their constitutional rights.

3. Deadly Avalanches in Western Australia

• [01:44-02:00]
  • Five skiers die in two avalanches in western Australia. (Brief headline coverage)

4. NFL Playoff Update

• [02:32-03:19]
  • [Joe Morgan, Fox Sports]
    • AFC: New England Patriots host Houston Texans. Patriots aim for first AFC Championship appearance since 2018; Texans have yet to qualify.
    • NFC: Chicago Bears face Los Angeles Rams at Soldier Field, with extreme cold and snow conditions likely.
    • Bears, coached by Ben Johnson in his first year, could reach their first conference title game since 2010.

5. Virginia’s Historic Milestone: First Female Governor

• [03:19-03:55]
  • Abigail Spanberger sworn in Saturday as Virginia’s first female governor.
    • Spanberger notes the historic gravity of the moment, expressing gratitude for prior generations who fought for women’s voting rights:

      “An abiding sense of gratitude to those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.” (03:26)

    • She expresses hopes for bipartisan cooperation in Washington, ready to “stand up for Virginia and its economy.”
    • Succeeds former governor Glenn Youngkin.

6. Top Ten Fugitive Arrest; Plane Crash in Indonesia

• [03:55-04:29]
  • FBI Director Cash Patel: Announces the capture of Alejandro Rosales Castillo, a Top Ten Most Wanted fugitive, in Mexico. Castillo awaits extradition to North Carolina for the 2017 murder of Sandy Lee.
  • In Indonesia, rescue teams recover wreckage believed to be from a missing plane with 11 on board.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Tariffs and Greenland:

  • President Trump’s administration escalates international tensions with large-scale tariffs, sparking swift rebukes from European leaders.

    Macron: “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.” (00:35) Starmer: “We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration.” (00:42)

• Spanberger Reflects on History:

  “An abiding sense of gratitude to those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.”
  (Abigail Spanberger, 03:26)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – President Trump’s tariffs on NATO countries over Greenland
• 00:35 – Macron’s response: “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.”
• 00:42 – Starmer on diplomatic response
• 00:56 – Protest and ICE controversy in Minnesota
• 01:44 – Protester perspectives and legal ruling
• 02:32 – NFL playoff matchups with Joe Morgan
• 03:19 – Abigail Spanberger becomes Virginia’s first female governor
• 03:26 – Spanberger’s gratitude for historical struggle for women’s rights
• 03:55 – Capture of FBI Top Ten fugitive
• 04:05 – Indonesian plane crash update

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Summary Tone

The newscast is brisk, fact-driven, and focuses on rapidly unfolding political, legal, and social developments, with measured directness typical of broadcast news. The hosts and correspondents maintain a straightforward tone, emphasizing urgency and public reaction to unfolding stories.

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Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

New tariffs on the table. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. President Trump slapping new tariffs on NATO countries that don't support American control of Greenland.

[News Reporter]

The president saying onto social Starting on February 1, 2026, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will be charged a 10% tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1, 2026, the tariff will be increased to 25%. This tariff will be due and until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron saying no intimidation nor threat will influence us. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying, we will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration. We'll see if this includes retaliatory tariffs against the United States. And there are questions too over the legality of these tariffs. With the Supreme Court set to issue a ruling in the coming days.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Madeline Rivera, who's with the president in West Palm Beach, Florida. More protesters are coming together as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry have been investigated for allegedly conspiring to remove ICE agents.

[Ainsley Earhart]

This comes as Minnesota Governor Tim Walls calls in the National Guard to help provide traffic support during demonstrations. The Guard has been activated but not yet deployed. Today in sub zero temperatures, tense verbal and physical exchanges erupted outside of Minneapolis City Hall. The protests come as the Justice Department is investigating Walls and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry. They're of conspiring to impede immigration agents. Meantime, a Minnesota judge has ruled federal officers enforcing immigration in Minneapolis can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Chanley Painter Protesters have argued that ICE agents are violating protesters constitutional rights. Five skiers are dead in a pair of avalanches in western Australia. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Chris DiMaio]

The NFL's divisional playoff round wraps up on Sunday.

[Joe Morgan]

The NFL's conference championship games will be set by the end of the night. In the AFC. The Patriots welcomed the Texans to Foxborough at 3 Eastern as Houston's top ranked defense looks to slow down Drake May in New England's offense. The Patriots are looking for their first AFC Championship game appearance since 2018, while the Texans have never made it that far. In the nightcap. The Bears and Rams will battle each other and the weather. Temperatures at Soldier Field in Chicago are unlikely to get above 20 degrees, with potential snow and windy conditions possibly making it feel colder than zero. The Bears, in Ben Johnson's first year as head coach are a win away from the organization's first NFC championship appearance since 2010. Joe Morgan, Fox News Abigail Spanberger was.

[Chris DiMaio]

Sworn in Saturday as Virginia's first female governor.

[Abigail Spanberger]

She says that the history and gravity of this moment are not lost on.

[News Reporter]

Her an abiding sense of gratitude to those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.

[Abigail Spanberger]

Spamberger is Virginia's first female governor. Spamberger previously said she hopes she can work with the Republican led federal government, especially given Virginia is home to many federal employees. But she also said she's ready to stand up for Virginia and its economy. Spamberger is succeeding now. Former Republican governor Glenn Youngkin.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Madison Scorpiono the FBI announcing Saturday that it captured an individual on its Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives list. FBI Director Cash Patel said Alejandro Rosales Castillo was arrested in Mexico on Friday and is waiting to be extradited to North Carolina. Castillo was on the list since 2017 for the murder of his former co worker Sandy Lee. Indonesian rescuers are going through recovered wreckage from a missing plane that's believed to have crashed the previous day. 11 people were on board. I'm Chris DeMaio. This is Fox News.

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