3AM ET 01/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 3AM ET 01/22/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
The episode delivers brisk, comprehensive coverage of major U.S. and international news headlines as of January 22, 2026, including developments on U.S.-Europe relations, a verdict in the Uvalde school shooting case, protests over immigration policy, winter storm preparations in Philadelphia, and a major business acquisition.

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1. President Trump Backs Off Tariffs Amid NATO-Greenland Negotiations

[00:03 – 00:54]

• President Trump pulls back tariff threats on Europe after what he describes as a "potential NATO agreement" regarding the Arctic and Greenland.

  • Trump cites a "breakthrough" and a potential "great one for the United States of America and all NATO nations." (Speaker A quoting Trump, 00:14)
  • Key quote:

    “If consummated, it will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO nations.”
    — President Trump (via Jared Halpern, [00:17])

• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte reportedly met with Trump; the agreement remains undisclosed but is enough for Trump to pause scheduled tariffs.

  • Observers note this is a major shift in tone after tensions over Trump’s push for a U.S. takeover of Danish-controlled Greenland—a move considered destabilizing for NATO.
  • Key point: The move is interpreted as Trump seeking to avoid fracturing the transatlantic alliance.

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2. Uvalde Police Officer Adrian Gonzalez Found Not Guilty

[00:54 – 01:34]

• A Texas jury returns a not guilty verdict for former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzalez, charged with failing to respond quickly during the May 2022 school shooting.

  • He faced 29 charges; defense argued he "drove into danger that day."
  • Emotional statement from Gonzalez:

    “I want to start by thanking God for this. My family, my wife and these guys are here. He put them in my path, you know, and I'm just thankful for that. And thank you for the jury for considering all the evidence and making that verdict.”
    — Adrian Gonzalez ([01:16])

• Context:
  The incident, one of the deadliest school shootings, prompted national debate about school safety and gun policy. 19 children and 2 teachers were killed.

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3. Federal Judge Blocks Release of Epstein Files

[01:34 – 02:00]

• A federal judge rules that lawmakers cannot force the Justice Department to release all files related to the Jeffrey Epstein case.
  • Judge states he lacks jurisdiction to appoint an outside expert to enforce such compliance.
  • This decision delays any further public access to Epstein prosecution materials.

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4. Vice President J.D. Vance Visits Minneapolis Amid Immigration Protests

[02:40 – 03:26]

• Vice President J.D. Vance heads to the Twin Cities to address ongoing and at times violent protests over immigration enforcement.

  • Plans to hold a roundtable discussion on "restoring law and order" and meet with local leaders.
  • The protests were fueled by federal immigration actions, including two ICE-involved shootings.
  • Context from reporter:

    “President Trump has also ordered active-duty troops from Alaska on standby if needed to assist ICE and Border Patrol officers.”
    — Jeff Manaso ([03:07])

• Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz (critic of ICE operations) put the National Guard on standby to support law enforcement.

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5. Philadelphia Braces for Major Winter Storm

[03:26 – 04:14]

• South Philadelphia grocery stores see a surge in shoppers as residents prepare for an anticipated major snowstorm.

  • Scenes of packed stores, crowded aisles, and restocking efforts.
  • A shopper shares his storm prep:

    “I got milk, bread, butter, peppers, some good toilet paper. You gotta have that. I got some ham steaks, some baked potatoes, some mashed potato on the side and some beans.”
    — Ben Di Patrizio ([03:54], [04:04])

• National Weather Service prediction:
  80% probability of at least 6 inches of snow in Philly and surrounding areas by Monday.

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6. Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Sold to Smithfield Foods

[04:14 – 04:41]

• Nathan’s Famous and its hot dog brand sold to Smithfield Foods in a $450 million all-cash deal.
  • Marks a significant acquisition in the U.S. food industry.

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Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• President Trump (as reported):

  “If consummated, it will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO nations.”
  (00:17)

• Adrian Gonzalez (Uvalde officer):

  “I want to start by thanking God for this. My family, my wife and these guys are here...”
  (01:16)

• Ben Di Patrizio (Philly resident):

  “I got milk, bread, butter, peppers, some good toilet paper. You gotta have that.”
  (03:54)
  “I got some ham steaks, some baked potatoes, some mashed potato on the side and some beans.”
  (04:04)

• Reporter Jeff Manaso:

  “President Trump has also ordered active duty troops from Alaska on standby if needed to assist ICE and Border Patrol officers.”
  (03:07)

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Segments & Timestamps

• 00:03 – President Trump, NATO, and Greenland negotiations
• 00:54 – Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzalez trial verdict and reaction
• 01:34 – Federal judge's ruling on Epstein case files
• 02:40 – Vice President Vance’s Minneapolis visit & immigration protest fallout
• 03:26 – Philadelphia storm preparation and resident reactions
• 04:14 – Nathan’s Famous sold to Smithfield Foods

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Tone:
Direct, urgent, and informative, offering listeners a succinct yet detailed update on the day’s major stories and reactions from both officials and everyday Americans.

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Transcript

[A]

The president backs off. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. President Trump pulling back on his tariff threats on Europe Wednesday after announcing a potential NATO agreement over his push to take over Greenland. Fox's Jared Halpern.

[B]

A framework of a future deal on Greenland and the Arctic was reached, President Trump says during a lengthy meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in a truth social post. The president did not detail the agreement, but writes if consummated, it will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO nations. He also says the breakthrough is enough to hold off on tariffs he had planned to impose on NATO allies beginning next month. It signals a significant change in tone from the president as his desire for a US Takeover of the Danish territory risk destabilizing the transatlantic alliance. In Washington, Jared Halpern, FOX News.

[A]

President Trump set to take part in the first event in Switzerland today, the board of Peace ceremony. Later this morning, a Texas jury delivering his verdict in the case against former Vivaldi police. Police officer Adrian Gonzalez finding him not guilty on 29 charges. He was charged with failing to quickly respond to the 2022 school shooting, but the defense claimed he drove into danger that day. Gonzalez says he was given a second chance by God.

[C]

I want to start start by thanking God for this. My family, my wife and these guys are here. He put them in my path, you know, and I'm just thankful for that. And thank you for the jury for considering all the evidence and making that verdict.

[A]

The May 22, 2022 incident was one of the deadliest mass shootings in U.S. history, drawing widespread national attention and calls for changes to school safety and gun policy. 19 children and two teachers were killed. And a federal judge has blocked lawmakers efforts to force the Justice Department to release the Epstein files, ruling he lacks jurisdiction to appoint an outside expert to ensure justice complies with law. To make all files pertaining to the prosecution of Epstein available. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

Vice President J.D. vance heads to the Twin Cities today in the wake of ongoing protests over immigration action.

[E]

The White House says the vice president will deliver remarks in Minneapolis and meet with local leaders and the public in a roundtable discussion on restoring law and order weeks after protests began, some turning violent, including two ICE involved shootings, one deadly, as federal immigration agents carry out deportation actions throughout Minnesota. This as Governor Tim Walz, an ICE Action critic, has put the National Guard on standby to protect local law enforcement. And President Trump has also ordered active duty troops from Alaska on standby if needed to assist ICE and Border Patrol officers. Jeff Manasso, FOX News, South Philadelphia residents.

[A]

Stocking up at grocery stores in anticipation of a potential major winter storm this weekend. Fox 29 Philadelphia Philadelphia's Shawnette Wilson's got more from a ShopRite store.

[F]

The parking lot of this ShopRite in South Philly is packed with cars even though snow is still a few days away. Inside, we found people in the snack aisles, extra milk placed in the front of the store and workers restocking items. Checkout lines were pretty busy. Ben Di Patrizio is happy to be Don.

[A]

I got milk, bread, butter, peppers, some good toilet paper. You gotta have that.

[F]

His snow day meal already planned.

[A]

I got some ham steaks, some baked potatoes, some mashed potato on the side and some beans.

[F]

You know the big question, do people want a whopping snow?

[A]

National Weather Service says Philly and surrounding areas have got an 80% probability of seeing at least 6 inches of snow by Monday. An iconic hot dog brand, Nathan's Famous has been sold. The company sold a packaged meat giant, Smithfield foods, in a 450 million dollar all cash deal. I'm Ted Lindner and this is FOX News. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.

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