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Fox News Hourly Update — 3AM ET 01/21/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner (A)
Date: January 21, 2026
Network: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode provides a fast-paced, news-driven update on current headlines as of January 21, 2026. Coverage includes President Trump's travel to Davos, a Justice Department investigation in Minnesota, military seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker, a notable prosecutor’s resignation, new Baseball Hall of Fame inductees, developments on migrant detention in Florida, an announcement from Second Lady Usha Vance, and the sentencing in the assassination of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump's Davos Trip & Air Force One Incident

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Air Force One returned to Washington after takeoff due to a minor electrical issue.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt explained, “Out of an abundance of caution, President Trump boarded a new plane and is continuing his travels.”
President Trump expected to address the World Economic Forum in Davos later today.

2. Justice Department Targets Minnesota Democratic Leaders over ICE Operations

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DOJ served grand jury subpoenas to Minnesota Democrats accused of interfering with ICE operations.
Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized accountability:

“I want to hold all those involved accountable, whether it's a public official, whether it's a law enforcement officer, no one is above the law.”
— Pam Bondi (Attorney General), [00:34]
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey accused the federal government of “trying to incite fear.”

3. U.S. Military Seizes Venezuelan-linked Oil Tanker

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U.S. armed forces seized a seventh oil tanker, the Sagoda, connected to Venezuela.
Part of the Trump administration’s crackdown on sanctioned oil shipments.
U.S. Southern Command cited violation of a Caribbean vessel quarantine.
Tanker details: Liberian flag, owned by a Hong Kong company, sanctioned due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine connections.
Tom Rigotti summarized,

“The Sagoda is a Liberian flag tanker... sanctioned by the Treasury Department under an executive order relating to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022.”
— Tom Rigotti (FOX News), [01:15]

4. DOJ Prosecutor Lindsey Halligan Resigns

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Lindsey Halligan, who prosecuted former FBI Director James Comey and NY AG Tish James, departed her post.
Her 120-day tenure as interim US Attorney for Eastern District of Virginia had expired amid questions about appointment legitimacy.
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed Halligan’s resignation.

5. Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees: Carlos Beltran & Andruw Jones

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Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones selected for the Baseball Hall of Fame.
[02:37] Joe Morgan (D) detailed their accolades:
- Carlos Beltran: 20 seasons, 7 teams, 9-time All Star, 3 Gold Gloves, 400+ home runs, 300+ steals.
- Andruw Jones: 17 seasons, mostly with the Braves, 5-time All Star, 10 Gold Gloves, youngest player to homer in a World Series (1996).
“Beltran received just over 84% of votes while Jones was on 78% of the ballots... Jones, a five time All Star and 10 time Gold Glover, spent 17 years in the bigs but was most known for his time with the Braves.”
— Joe Morgan (FOX News), [02:37]

6. Florida Migrant Detention Facility Plans

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Discussion on a potential new migrant detention center near Orlando’s international airport.
Opposition voiced by Democratic lawmakers, especially Rep. Maxwell Frost, arguing it “causes fear.”
“Ask yourself, do you feel safer now than you did two years ago? Do you feel like there's less chaos in our communities now than you did two years ago?”
— Maxwell Frost, [03:40]
Florida currently hosts five migrant detention centers.

7. Usha Vance Announces Pregnancy

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Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, announced via X she is expecting their fourth child (a boy) due at the end of July.
Both mother and baby are reportedly healthy.

8. Sentencing in Shinzo Abe Assassination Case

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Tetsuya Yamagami, 45, sentenced to life in prison for the assassination of former Japanese PM Shinzo Abe during the 2022 campaign.
Yamagami had pled guilty earlier; sentence delivered Wednesday.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Pam Bondi on DOJ Investigation:
“I want to hold all those involved accountable, whether it's a public official, whether it's a law enforcement officer, no one is above the law.” [00:34]
Joe Morgan on Hall of Fame Inductees:
“Beltran received just over 84% of votes while Jones was on 78% of the ballots.” [02:40]
Rep. Maxwell Frost on Migrant Centers:
“Ask yourself, do you feel safer now than you did two years ago? Do you feel like there's less chaos in our communities now than you did two years ago?” [03:40]

Timeline of Segments

| Timestamp | Segment | |-----------|----------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | Air Force One returns, Trump travel updates | | 00:26 | DOJ investigates Minnesota Dems & ICE interference | | 00:56 | US military seizes sanctioned Venezuelan oil tanker | | 01:34 | Prosecutor Lindsey Halligan resigns | | 02:32 | Baseball Hall of Fame: Beltran & Jones inducted | | 03:16 | Florida plans new migrant detention center | | 03:59 | Usha Vance pregnancy announcement | | 04:15 | Shinzo Abe assassin sentenced to life |

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Back in the air and on the way to Davos. I'm Ted Lindner. FOX News this after Air Force One had to return to Washington Tuesday night. The White House press secretary Caroline Levitt saying the decision to turn back was made after takeoff when the crew aboard Air Force One identified a minor electrical issue and turned around. Out of an abundance of caution, President Trump boarded a new plane and is continuing his travels. The president expected to address the World Economic Forum today. Wednesday, the Justice Department serving Minnesota Democratic leaders with grand jury subpoenas accusing them of blocking ICE operations. Attorney General Pam Bonney tell him Fox's David Spunt she wants to hold all those involved accountable, whether it's a public official, whether it's a law enforcement officer, no one is above the law. Mayor Jacob Fry accusing the government of trying to incite fear in a statement. The US Military has seized a seventh oil tanker connected to Venezuela.
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Armed forces boarded and took control of the ship, known as the Sagda on Tuesday, part of the Trump administration's broader efforts to take control of the country's oil. U.S. southern Command says the tanker was operating in defiance of President Trump's established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean. The Sagoda is a Liberian flag tanker. Its registration says it is owned and managed by a company in Hong Kong. It was sanctioned by the Treasury Department under an executive order relating to Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022. A social media post by Southern Command indicated the ship had taken oil from Venezuela. Tom Rigotti, FOX News and a top.
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Justice Department prosecutor who pursued indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Tish James leaving her position. Attorney General Pam Bondi confirming Lindsey Halligan is resigning her post. Halligan's departure comes as her 120 day tenure as interim US Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia had expired and questions about the legitimacy of her appointment continued. America's listening to FOX News.
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The Baseball hall of Fame inducting two new players. Fox's Joe Morgan with more Carlos Beltran.
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And Andrew Jones are the newest members of the Baseball hall of fame. In his fourth appearance on the ballot, Beltran received just over 84% of votes while Jones was on 78% of the ballots. In his ninth appearance, Beltran played for seven teams over 20 major league seasons, was a nine time All Star, a three time Gold Glove winner and one of only five players with at least 400 home runs and 300 steals. Jones, a five time All Star and 10 time Gold Glover, spent 17 years in the bigs but was most known for his time with the braves where in 1996 he became the youngest player to homer in a World Series game. Joe Morgan, Fox News In Florida, there's.
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A push to open yet another illegal immigrant holding facility. Fox's Eben Brown with more Another migrant.
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Detention center could be coming to Florida. This one reported, reportedly would be opening up inside a warehouse near Orlando International Airport. Democratic lawmakers are already voicing their opposition, including Congressman Maxwell Frost, who charges President Trump and agents with U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement with causing fear.
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Ask yourself, do you feel safer now than you did two years ago? Do you feel like there's less chaos in our communities now than you did two years ago?
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Speaking Monday at a press conference, According to ice, Florida hosts five migrant detention centers and processing facilities in Miami. Eben Brown, Fox News and second lady.
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Usha Vance sharing some exciting news on X on Tuesday saying she is pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President JD Vance the Post saying that Usha and the baby boy are doing well, Vance due at the end of July and the man who assassinated former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. 45 year old Tetsuya Yamagami had pleaded guilty earlier to killing Abe during an election campaign speech in the summer of 2022. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox.
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