Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET 01/23/2026 Newscast

Overview

This episode delivers a no-nonsense roundup of major national and international news stories. The main focus is on the severe winter storms paralyzing large parts of the U.S., political controversies around an ICE arrest, a high-profile drug trafficking capture, updates on a federal murder trial, and fresh developments in Ukraine-Russia peace talks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Widespread Winter Storm Emergency

[00:03 - 01:03]

• Storm Coverage & Warnings:

  • Winter storm warnings span from New Mexico to the Northeast with ice advisories stretching from Arkansas to the Carolinas.

  • Key concern: significant freezing rain and sleet risk, with the potential for up to an inch of ice accumulation, capable of causing extended power outages.

    "This is a very serious situation. We could get up to an inch of ice on trees and power lines and they snap."
    — Fox Weather’s Mike Seidel (00:12)

• Official Cautions:

  • Maryland Governor West Moore urges the public to stay indoors unless in an emergency.

    "Unless you have a serious emergency, plan to stay home starting tomorrow. Adjust your plans for Sunday and Monday."
    — Gov. Wes Moore (00:34)

• Travel Impact:

  • Over 3,000 flights are already canceled.

  • Airlines issue travel waivers allowing passengers to alter flights without added fees due to the storm.

    "Many airlines are already issuing travel waivers... allowing passengers to change their flights without incurring additional fees."
    — Lydia Hu, FOX Physicist, at Newark Liberty Airport (00:50)

2. Airport Protest & ICE Controversy

[01:03 - 01:50]

• Arrests at Minneapolis Airport:

  • Police arrested anti-ICE protestors, including about 100 clergy, after officials said they overstepped their permit, disrupting airline operations.

• Allegations Against ICE:

  • Claims emerged that ICE detained and used a five-year-old boy as "bait," sparking strong political backlash.

    "[Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar posting] 'Don't tell us this is about the worst of the worst. That is a lie. Absolutely vile.'"
    — (01:30)

    "[Texas Congressman Joaquin Castro] called the agency 'sick liars.'"
    — (01:45)

• ICE Response:

  • Federal officials state the boy was left behind by his father evading arrest and was cared for by agents.

3. Olympic Athlete Turned Narco-Trafficker Arrested

[02:30 - 03:13]

• Capture of Ryan Wedding:

  • FBI Director Cash Patel revealed the arrest of former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, now charged as a significant drug trafficker with ties to the Sinaloa cartel.

  • Wedding is accused of trafficking, money laundering, and murdering a federal witness.

    "He went from an Olympic snowboarder to the largest narco trafficker in modern times. He is a modern day El Chapo. He is the modern day Pablo Escobar, and he thought he could evade justice."
    — Cash Patel, FBI Director (02:42)

  • Uncertainty remains about the recipient of a $15 million reward for info leading to Wedding’s capture.

4. Federal Murder Trial Scheduled

[03:13 - 03:54]

• Luigi Mangione’s Trial:

  • Jury selection set for September 8 by Judge Margaret Garnett in the federal trial of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Manhattan hotel.

  • The trial schedule hinges on whether prosecutors pursue the death penalty.

    "[The judge] said if the death penalty is still in play, the next phase of the trial won't start until January 2027. If it isn't, opening statements will start on October 13th."
    — FOX Reporter (03:19)

  • Mangione faces both federal and state murder charges and could receive a life sentence if convicted.

5. Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks

[03:54 - 04:28]

• Trilateral Progress:
  • U.S.-brokered talks between Ukraine and Russia concluded for the day in Abu Dhabi, expected to resume tomorrow.
  • Talks follow a lengthy Moscow discussion between a U.S. envoy and Russia’s president, indicating the first trilateral peace negotiation of this kind.

6. Quick Market Update

[03:54 - 04:28]

• Stock Market:
  • Dow is down 288 points, but S&P and NASDAQ are in positive territory.

Notable Quotes (With Timestamps)

• “This is a very serious situation. We could get up to an inch of ice on trees and power lines and they snap.”
  — Mike Seidel, Fox Weather (00:12)

• “Unless you have a serious emergency, plan to stay home starting tomorrow. Adjust your plans for Sunday and Monday.”
  — Governor Wes Moore (00:34)

• “Don't tell us this is about the worst of the worst. That is a lie. Absolutely vile.”
  — Rep. Ilhan Omar (01:30)

• “He went from an Olympic snowboarder to the largest narco trafficker in modern times. He is a modern day El Chapo...”
  — FBI Director Cash Patel (02:42)

Episode Tone & Takeaways

Direct, urgent, and fact-oriented, the podcast maintains a rapid pace with minimal editorializing and a heavy emphasis on real-time information and breaking news.

Listeners come away informed on severe weather threats, high-impact crime and legal stories, airport protests, and diplomatic developments in Eastern Europe—all in a succinct news bulletin format.