3PM ET 01/24/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET 01/24/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 24, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers breaking news across key national stories, including civil unrest in Minneapolis after a fatal shooting by a federal agent, a historic winter storm affecting much of the U.S., the FBI’s capture of two high-profile fugitives in Mexico, political drama over congressional attendance, and escalating trade threats from President Trump toward Canada. The episode moves swiftly among these top headlines, providing updates, on-the-ground reporting, and major political developments.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Chaos in Minneapolis: Protests and Mayor's Outcry

[00:02–01:06]

• Fatal Federal Agent Shooting:
  • Hundreds protest after a second fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis this month.
  • Mayor Jacob Frey voices frustration (“How many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?” – Mayor Jacob Frey, 00:16).
  • Governor Tim Walz urges White House intervention, emphasizing that over 3,000 federal agents are in the city, described by officials as “terrorizing” locals.
  • Key unknown: What prompted the shooting? Video evidence shows federal agents wrestling with the man before shots are fired.
  • Quote:
    • “Local officials have described it as terrorizing folks here in this city. And the federal government has said they here trying to enforce the law.” – Garrett Tunney, [00:50]

2. Historic Winter Storm Hits Plains States

[01:06–01:43]

• Widespread Snow and Ice:
  • 245 million people across 40 states brace for disruptions from snow, ice, and life-threatening cold.
  • Heavy snow falling in Oklahoma; people sheltering due to dangerous conditions.
  • Quote:
    • “We're going to end up with about a foot of snow here… Even if we get a few peaks of sunshine, melting is going to be pretty much a no go today.” – Mike Sodal, [01:20]
  • Airlines cancel 11,000+ flights; authorities warn problems will persist as temperatures dip below zero during the week.

3. FBI Captures Two of Top 10 Most Wanted Fugitives

[02:16–03:13]

• High-Profile Arrests:
  • Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding and Alejandro Castillo both apprehended in Mexico.
  • Ryan Wedding:
    • Surrendered in Mexico after a decade of evasion; accused of orchestrating a massive drug trafficking ring.
    • “He went from shredding snow to allegedly shipping it from Colombia to the U.S. and Canada for years.” – Reporter, [02:36]
  • Alejandro Castillo:
    • Captured, wanted for the murder of co-worker Sandy Lele in North Carolina, a decade-old case.

4. Congressional Attendance Controversy

[03:13–03:58]

• Wesley Hunt’s Missed Votes:
  • Hunt’s absence nearly affected a significant House vote on President Trump's war powers.
  • Criticism comes from both party leadership and his Senate primary opponent, Senator John Cornyn, who claims Hunt isn’t fighting for Trump’s agenda.
  • Hunt counters by criticizing Cornyn’s record on issues like amnesty.

5. U.S.–Canada Trade Tensions Escalate

[03:58–End]

• President Trump’s Tariff Threat:
  • Reiterates warnings to impose 100% tariffs on Canadian goods if Canada finalizes a trade deal with China.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “How many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?” – Mayor Jacob Frey, [00:16]
• “Local officials have described it as terrorizing folks here in this city. And the federal government has said they here trying to enforce the law.” – Garrett Tunney, [00:50]
• “We're going to end up with about a foot of snow here… Even if we get a few peaks of sunshine, melting is going to be pretty much a no go today.” – Mike Sodal, [01:20]
• “He went from shredding snow to allegedly shipping it from Colombia to the U.S. and Canada for years.” – Fox News Reporter (on Ryan Wedding), [02:36]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Chaos in Minneapolis & Protests: [00:02–01:06]
• Historic Winter Storm & Travel Disruptions: [01:06–01:43]
• FBI Nabs Top 10 Fugitives: [02:16–03:13]
• Congressional Attendance Controversy: [03:13–03:58]
• US–Canada Tariff Threat: [03:58–end]

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Summary:
This episode provides focused, rapid-fire coverage of urgent national headlines with on-the-ground reports, revealing the intensity of ongoing protests in Minneapolis, the severity of winter weather across the country, high-profile criminal arrests, congressional infighting, and looming international trade disputes. Memorable quotes from local leaders and reporters capture the emotional and political climate surrounding each issue.

Transcript

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Chaos in Minneapolis. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. Hundreds of protesters are clashing with federal agents following this morning's fatal shooting of another person by a federal agent. Mayor Jacob Fry, how many more residents.

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How many more Americans need to die or get badly hurt for this operation to end?

[A]

Police say a federal agent shot and killed a 37 year old Minneapolis man, marking the second fatal shooting by federal agent in the city this month. Fox's Garrett Tunney has more from the city.

[C]

What we don't know is what led up to that shooting. Video we've seen of what happened shows multiple federal agents wrestling with a man on the ground before these shots appear to have been fired. Governor Tim Wall says that he spoke with the White House and that he reiterated to President Trump that the federal government needs to get out of Minneapolis. This more than 3,000 agents that are here on the ground. Local officials have described it as terrorizing folks here in this city. And the federal government has said they here trying to enforce the law.

[A]

And a historic winter storm blasting the plains with snow and ice as about 245 million people across 40 states prepare for major disruptions. Heavy snow is falling in Oklahoma where Fox Weather's Mike Sodal has the latest.

[B]

We're going to end up with about a foot of snow here. A lot of people are just staying home, staying put because of the cold, because of the roads. When the temperatures this cold, even if we get a few peaks of sunshine, melting is going to be pretty much a no go today. And then after the snow ends tomorrow morning, the warning goes till 3pm it gets even colder. Monday morning we're going to be below zero. But this is going to stick around right on through the rest of the week. As far as melting goes, the storm.

[A]

Is bringing snow, ice and life threatening cold temperatures and major travel problems. Airlines have canceled more than 11,000 flights so far for the weekend. America is listening to FOX News.

[D]

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[B]

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[A]

The FBI nabs two of the top 10 most wanted fugitives, capturing both in Mexico within the past week. They include former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding and Alejandro Castillo.

[D]

Both of these guys are major gets for the FBI. Let's start with Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian in California yesterday escorted by federal agents after surrendering to authorities in Mexico that's where the FBI tracked him down and where they believe he was hiding for over a decade. While running a massive drug trafficking operation, he went from shredding snow to allegedly shipping it from Colombia to the U.S. and Canada for years. FBI Director Cash Patel, he flew with Wedding from Mexico to Canada, where he announced his arrest. But he's not the only fugitive the FBI brought back to the US From Mexico. Yesterday, agents also captured Alejandro Castillo, wanted on murder charges in North Carolina.

[A]

Fox's Rebecca Castor. And the FBI says Castillo killed co worker Sandy Lele 10 years ago. A GOP congressman draws criticism for his attendance record.

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House GOP leadership had to keep a vote open this week to wait for Congressman Wesley Hunt to cast the deciding vote, killing Democrats efforts to rein in President Trump's war powers. Hunt has missed numerous votes while campaigning for the Senate in Texas. Hunt did not take questions from reporters after votes this week. But a spokesman for his primary opponent, Senator John Cornyn, tells FOX News Hunt is refusing to fight for President Trump's agenda. Hunt has criticized Cornyn's time in office, saying his record on issues like amnesty don't match the president's agenda. In Washington, Ryan Schmelz, FOX News.

[A]

And President Trump threatens Canada again. He's warning that he will impose a 100% tariff on goods imported from Canada if America's northern neighbor goes through with a trade deal with China. I'm Carmen Robbins. This is FO.