3AM ET 01/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 3AM ET 01/25/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 25, 2026

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Overview

This episode delivers fast-paced coverage of major national headlines, with particular focus on the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis resident during an encounter with federal agents—a story drawing differing reactions from law enforcement and public officials. The newscast also covers a historic winter storm impacting much of the United States, an escalating government funding dispute linked to the shooting, and lighter segments including a study on deception across U.S. states.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Shooting in Minneapolis

• Situation:

  • A fatal confrontation between a Minneapolis man and Border Patrol agents marks the second deadly agent-involved shooting in Minnesota’s capital this month.
  • Bystander videos reveal the man shot was holding a phone, not a weapon ([00:03]).

• Contrasting Official Statements:

  • Governor Tim Walsh sharply criticizes the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) account.
    • Quote: “Thank God we have video because according to DHS, these seven heroic guys took an onslaught of a battalion against them or something. It's nonsense, people. It is nonsense and it's lies.” ([00:24])
  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem maintains the agents faced a violent, armed suspect.
    • Quote: “An individual approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 millimeter semi automatic handgun. The officers attempted to disarm this individual, but the armed suspect reacted violently. Fearing for his life and for the lives of his fellow officers around him, an agent fired defensive shots.” ([00:42])
  • The victim was identified as Alex Pretty, age 37 ([01:02]).

• Community Response:

  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry offers condolences:
    • Quote: “I hope you know that Minneapolis cares deeply for you. There are 435,000 residents that will do everything possible to stand with you.” ([01:04])

2. Historic Winter Storm Disrupts the Nation

• Scope and Impact:

  • The storm spans much of the eastern two-thirds of the U.S., causing major power outages, dangerous travel, and potential for severe weather including tornadoes in the Gulf Coast ([01:23]).

  • Meteorologist Nick Kosar describes the scene:

    • Quote: “Over a half a foot of snow has already been reported along with ice up to three quarters of an inch across northern Louisiana... Significant snow and ice accumulation expected to continue to lead to widespread power outages and major travel disruptions that will last for several days.” ([01:23])

  • At airtime, over 200,000 customers lose power, with rising numbers expected into the Northeast and New England ([03:59]).

3. Political Fallout: Potential Government Shutdown

• Link to Minneapolis Shooting:
  • Aftermath: The Minneapolis shooting brings new scrutiny to Homeland Security policies, prompting Senate Democrats—led by Chuck Schumer—to oppose proceeding with appropriations bills that include DHS funding ([02:33]).
    • Schumer's stance:
      • Quote: “Senate Democrats were already angry about Homeland Security, ICE and the tactics being used to remove migrants. But after Saturday's shooting... Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.” ([02:38])
  • Implications: Congress faces an imminent shutdown if compromise isn’t reached by Friday and lawmakers could be hindered by the winter storm’s travel disruptions ([03:15]).

4. Study: Nevada Named America’s “Most Deceitful State”

• Findings:
  • Based on cases of fraud, romance scams, identity theft, fake documentation, and cheating site traffic, Nevada tops the list ([03:25]).
  • Paul Stevens notes:
    • Quote: “Nevada hitting the jackpot after experts counted romance swindles, fraud cases, identity theft, bogus doctor's notes, fake IDs, and get this, even Google searches for the notorious cheating site Ashley Madison.” ([03:25])
    • Arizona holds the most romance scams for 2024, resulting in nearly $54 million in lost funds ([03:25]).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Governor Tim Walsh:

  • “Thank God we have video...It's nonsense, people. It is nonsense and it's lies.” ([00:24])

• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem:

  • “The officers attempted to disarm this individual, but the armed suspect reacted violently. Fearing for his life...an agent fired defensive shots.” ([00:42])

• Mayor Jacob Fry:

  • “Minneapolis cares deeply for you....435,000 residents that will do everything possible to stand with you.” ([01:04])

• Meteorologist Nick Kosar:

  • “Significant snow and ice accumulation expected to continue to lead to widespread power outages and major travel disruptions.” ([01:23])

• Paul Stevens:

  • “Nevada hitting the jackpot after experts counted...even Google searches for the notorious cheating site Ashley Madison.” ([03:25])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Deadly Shooting Overview: [00:03]–[01:14]
• Winter Storm Update: [01:23]–[01:56], [03:59]
• Funding Bill & Shutdown Threat: [02:33]–[03:15]
• “Most Deceitful State” Study: [03:25]–[03:59]

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Tone and Style

The episode maintains a direct, urgent news delivery typical of Fox radio newscasts, with brief interviews and soundbites providing pointed, sometimes contrasting perspectives. The coverage is rapid but thorough, moving quickly through key topics affecting both regional and national audiences.

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Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Another deadly shooting in Minneapolis. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. For the second time this month, there has been a deadly shooting involving federal agents in the Minnesota Capitol. Bystander videos that were taken during the man's deadly confrontation with Border Patrol agents show the man who was shot was holding a phone, not a gun. Minnesota Governor Tim Walsh.

[Tim Walsh]

Thank God we have video because according to dhs, these seven heroic guys took an onslaught of a battalion against them or something. It's nonsense, people. It is nonsense and it's lies.

[Daria Albinger]

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take.

[Kristi Noem]

An individual approached U.S. border Patrol officers with a 9 millimeter semi automatic handgun. The officers attempted to disarm this individual, but the armed suspect reacted violently. Fearing for his life and for the lives of his fellow officers around him, an agent fired defensive shots.

[Daria Albinger]

Victim, 37 year old Alex Pretty.

[Tim Walsh]

I hope you know that Minneapolis cares deeply for you. There are 435,000 residents that will do everything possible to stand with you.

[Daria Albinger]

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry with a message to the family. The Northeast is bracing for a huge winter storm system which has left parts of the south in the deep freeze.

[Nick Kosar]

Much of the eastern two thirds of the country being impacted by a historic winter storm. Snow and ice reports continue to come in across the plains. Over a half a foot of snow has already been reported along with ice up to three quarters of an inch across northern Louisiana. Meanwhile, significant snow and ice accumulation expected to continue to lead to widespread power outages and major travel disruptions that will last for several days. And if the snow and ice weren't enough, there's a chance of severe storms across the Gulf coast on Sunday afternoon. The main threat looks to be strong, gusty winds with a brief tornado possible.

[Daria Albinger]

Nick Kosar, FOX America, listening to FOX news.

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[Kristi Noem]

For the deadly.

[Daria Albinger]

Shooting of a Minneapolis resident by Border Patrol agents lead to another government shutdown.

[Chuck Schumer]

Senate Democrats were already angry about homeland Security, ICE and the tactics being used to remove migrants. But after Saturday's shooting, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included. That means they're opposing legislation needed to avoid a government shutdown by the end of the week. Republicans need some Democratic support to get a spending package passed by Friday, when temporary funding for the majority of the federal government runs out in Washington. Chill NATO, Fox News.

[Daria Albinger]

The winter storm blasting much of the nation may also keep lawmakers from getting to Washington, and that means they may not be able to vote. A new survey is out, and the results may surprise few, if any.

[Paul Stevens]

There's a new study out there that names Nevada as America's most deceitful state, which for a lot of folks comes as no surprise. Nevada hitting the jackpot after experts counted romance swindles, fraud cases, identity theft, bogus doctor's notes, fake IDs, and get this, even Google searches for the notorious cheating site Ashley Madison. But other states are not exactly pristine when it comes to honesty. Arizona, for example, had the most romance scams reported in 2024, with almost $54 million lost to love swindlers.

[Daria Albinger]

Paul Stevens, FOX News More than 200,000 customers are without power as that major winter storm pushes its way across the nation. The number is expected to rise as the system moves into the Northeast. Poweroutage US says at least 50,000 are in the dark in Louisiana, about that many in Texas. The rest of the outage is now in New Mexico, Mississippi and Arkansas. And again, that number is expected to rise as that storm moves into the Northeast and into New England.

[Kristi Noem]

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