Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET 01/17/2026 – Episode Summary

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This episode delivers a concise roundup of significant national and international events, including escalating U.S. efforts to acquire Greenland, a federal probe targeting Minnesota officials, updates on a high-profile court case, scientific research debunking health claims, and NFL initiatives for Martin Luther King Jr. weekend. The reporting maintains a breaking-news tone, aiming for clarity and a fast-paced delivery of headline stories.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Trump Administration’s Greenland Tariff Gambit

• Fox News headlines the U.S. move to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland by imposing tariffs on eight European countries:
  • “President Trump says he will impose 10% tariffs on eight European countries starting Feb. 1 to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland to the U.S.”
    — Carmen Roberts [00:02]
  • Danish officials reject the tactic, emphasizing existing U.S. military access and calling for a stronger Greenlandic presence in NATO.
• Congressional divisions become apparent:
  • “There’s a rift on Capitol Hill, too, where some Republicans have broken with the administration over this issue ... floating legislation to block the administration from taking Greenland by force.”
    — Madeleine Rivera [00:16]
• International response:
  • “Several European nations have sent military and diplomatic assets to Greenland, signaling support for Denmark’s sovereignty.”
    — Carmen Roberts [00:36]

Notable Quote

• “President Trump says the tariffs would rise to 25% on June 1 and remain until a deal is reached for the US to buy the Danish territory.”
  — Carmen Roberts [00:36]

2. Federal Probe into Minnesota Officials Over Immigration

• Justice Department launches a criminal probe into Governor Tim Walz and Mayor Jacob Fry for alleged conspiracy to impede immigration aid.
• Deputy Attorney General Tom Blanche’s message to ICE agents:
  • “Your officers get touched, that is a federal crime being committed against them. And my marching orders from President Trump all the way on down ... is that every single time that happens, we will prosecute.”
    — Tom Blanche, reported by Matt Finn [01:12]
• Minnesota leaders push back:
  • “Mayor Fry claims the federal probe is meant to intimidate him, while Governor Walz claims President Trump is weaponizing the Justice Department.”
    — Carmen Roberts [01:30]

3. Iran’s Leadership Confronts U.S. Support for Protests

• Ayatollah Khamenei accuses the U.S. of inciting unrest:
  • “In a speech today, he admitted thousands had been killed, but blamed the US for those deaths.”
    — Carmen Roberts [01:50]

4. High-Profile Court Case: Charlie Kirk Shooting

• Update from Utah courtroom:
  • “Attorneys for Tyler Robinson accused of killing Charlie Kirk argued in court yesterday for the prosecution team to be dismissed.”
    — Carmen Roberts [02:39]
  • The defense cites a conflict of interest: the adult child of a senior prosecutor was present during the shooting and exchanged text messages about it with their father.
• Courtroom atmosphere:
  • “The 22 year old alleged assassin showed no emotion in court as his lawyers urged the Utah county attorney’s office cannot be trusted …”
    — Ainsley Earhardt [02:48]
• Defense’s argument:
  • “The close connection raises serious concerns about prosecutorial decision making.”
    — Chanley Painter [03:17]

5. New Research on Tylenol and Autism

• Landmark scientific rebuttal:
  • “Just published research counters President Trump’s claim that Tylenol raises the risk of autism.”
    — Carmen Roberts [03:27]
  • “It finds taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.”
    — Debra Valentine [03:36]
• Background: President Trump had previously promoted warnings against Tylenol.

6. NFL’s Martin Luther King Jr. Tribute

• ‘Choose Love’ returns to the NFL’s playoff games as an ongoing tribute:

  • “The NFL will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. by displaying Choose Love in the end zones and on helmet decals … introduced in 2022 when the bills adopted it as a unifying message ... after a shooting in Buffalo.”
    — Carmen Roberts [03:59]

• Upcoming Playoff Games:

  • “Today’s AFC game pits the Buffalo Bills against the Broncos in Denver. And in the NFC, the San Francisco 49ers will take on the Seahawks in Seattle.”
    — Carmen Roberts [04:21]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “There’s a rift on Capitol Hill, too, where some Republicans have broken with the administration over this issue.”
  — Madeleine Rivera [00:16]
• “The close connection raises serious concerns about prosecutorial decision making.”
  — Chanley Painter [03:17]
• “... taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities.”
  — Debra Valentine [03:36]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Greenland Tariff Escalation: 00:02–00:36
• Federal Immigration Probe: 00:36–01:30
• Iran Protests & U.S. Blame: 01:30–02:00
• Charlie Kirk Shooting Case: 02:39–03:27
• Tylenol & Autism Study: 03:27–03:59
• NFL ‘Choose Love’ Tribute and Playoff Preview: 03:59–04:36

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