Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 01/26/2026

Host: Daria Albinger, FOX News
Date: January 26, 2026
Episode Summary:
This episode delivers rapid updates on breaking national news, ongoing winter storms affecting the US, fresh political developments, and major sports headlines.

Main Theme

The newscast centers on fast-breaking U.S. national news with emphasis on the Minneapolis federal officer-involved shooting, the severe winter storm battering much of the country, tense US-Canada-China trade relations, a looming government shutdown, and the announcement of Super Bowl 60 contenders.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Police Shooting & Federal Response

• Incident recap:
  Another federal officer-involved shooting occurred in Minneapolis, resulting in the death of Alex Priddy—second such incident this month.
  • President Trump refuses to state if the officer’s actions were justified but assures a review of the case.
  • Trump signals possible withdrawal of ICE officials from the city amid ongoing protests despite severe winter conditions.

    "They'll review and then decide." – Daria Albinger (00:02) "[Trump] signaled a willingness to, he says, even withdraw ICE officials from the city." (00:23)

• Public reaction:
  Protests continue in the city despite the challenging weather.

2. Winter Storm Crisis Across the US

• Impact range:
  The intense winter storm affects the Deep South through New England, causing severe disruptions.
  • Boston is under a snow emergency, ordering people off the roads.

    "Here in Boston, we are preparing for the worst of it. We are under a snow emergency, which means they want people to get off of the roads." – Brian Yenis (00:43)

  • Parts of New England could see up to two feet of snow.
  • Most dangerous threat is not just snow, but lethal cold temperatures.
• Severe consequences:
  • Deadly cold in Austin, TX and New York City:

    "Yesterday alone, before the snow had even begun to come down, at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside." – New York’s Mayor Zoran Mamdani (01:07)

  • Mass flight cancellations (~11,000 flights); LaGuardia Airport closed until further notice.

3. US-Canada-China Trade Tension

• Tariff threat:
  President Trump promises to impose a 100% tariff on Canadian imports if Canada moves forward with a trade arrangement with China.

  "We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the U.S." – Treasury Secretary (Scott) (01:38)

  • Context: Canada’s Prime Minister remarks that “the world order had changed,” and is seeking new alliances.
  • Canada and China have resolved several trade issues, but no official deal announced.

4. Breaking News: Plane Crash in Maine

• Crash details:
  • Private business jet crashes during takeoff at Bangor International Airport with eight onboard.
  • Unknown casualties/injuries; attributed to the ongoing severe storm.
  • Public advised to stay away, airport closed.

5. Government Shutdown Looms

• Political gridlock:

  • Some Democratic senators threaten to block the upcoming spending bill because it funds ICE, potentially causing a shutdown, even though the bill would fund 78% of the government.

    "This bill funds 78% of the government. It includes money for DHS and the Pentagon." – Senator Angus King of Maine (02:49)

  • Sen. King, who previously helped end a shutdown, now opposes the bill due to ICE funding.
  • New Hampshire's Sen. Jeanne Shaheen declines to comment on her vote.

• Minnesota fallout:

  • Outrage explodes over federal officers’ actions in Minnesota.

    "People are outraged by what's happening in Minnesota and by the out of control officers, federal officers that they're seeing on the ground by this shooting." (03:09)

• Political rebuke:
  GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham blames Democrats for jeopardizing a bipartisan deal:

  "Reckless and disappointing." – Sen. Lindsey Graham (03:21)

6. Super Bowl 60 Matchup Set

• NFC:
  Seahawks defeat Rams 31-27 in a shootout.
• AFC:
  Patriots edge Broncos 10-7 in a blizzard; only 3 points scored in the second half.
  • Patriots moving to their record 12th Super Bowl, hoping for a seventh win in a rematch vs. Seahawks.

    "They'll try to win their seventh championship in a rematch of Super Bowl 49 won by New England." – Tim McMaster (03:53)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "They'll review and then decide." – Daria Albinger (Re: Trump’s stance on Minneapolis shooting, 00:02)
• "Here in Boston, we are preparing for the worst of it. We are under a snow emergency, which means they want people to get off of the roads." – Brian Yenis (00:43)
• "Yesterday alone, before the snow had even begun to come down, at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside." – Mayor Zoran Mamdani (01:07)
• "We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the U.S." – Treasury Secretary "Scott" (01:38)
• "This bill funds 78% of the government. It includes money for DHS and the Pentagon." – Sen. Angus King (02:49)
• "People are outraged by what's happening in Minnesota and by the out of control officers, federal officers that they're seeing on the ground by this shooting." (03:09)
• "Reckless and disappointing." – Sen. Lindsey Graham (03:21)
• "They'll try to win their seventh championship in a rematch of Super Bowl 49 won by New England." – Tim McMaster (03:53)

Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:02] President Trump on Minneapolis officer-involved shooting and review
• [00:43] Boston braces for snow emergency, national winter storm coverage
• [01:07] Mayor Mamdani on deadly effects of cold in NYC
• [01:17] Airports closed, flight cancellations
• [01:31] Trump warns Canada over possible China trade deal; Treasury Secretary comment
• [02:16] Breaking: Maine plane crash in severe storm
• [02:49] Government shutdown threat over ICE funding; Senator Angus King objects
• [03:09] Minnesota outrage over federal officers’ conduct
• [03:21] Sen. Graham’s criticism of Democrats
• [03:33] Super Bowl 60 matchup set: Seahawks vs. Patriots

Tone and Language

The tone remains brisk, urgent, and authoritative, reflecting breaking news reporting. Speaker remarks are direct, with a focus on immediacy and facts.

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