Fox News Hourly Update – 3PM ET January 26, 2026

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This newscast delivers a concise update on several major national and international headlines from the afternoon of January 26, 2026. Key stories include political fallout after a deadly shooting in Minnesota, the impact of a major winter storm across the U.S., escalating cartel violence in Mexico, and U.S. government investments in critical minerals.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. White House Response to Minnesota Shooting

Timestamps: 00:03 – 01:18

• Deadly Shooting & Political Blame:
  • The White House, via spokeswoman Caroline Levitt, condemned a second deadly shooting in Minnesota. Levitt attributes the violence to "deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota," blaming city and state leadership for dangerous public conditions.
  • Quote:
    • Caroline Levitt: "No one at the White House wants people getting killed in the street. But let's be clear about the circumstances which led to that moment on Saturday. This tragedy occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota." (00:03)
• Federal Involvement:
  • President Trump called Minnesota's governor, urging enhanced cooperation between federal and state law enforcement.
  • Announced sending border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to oversee operations.
• State Response:
  • The governor’s office stated the call was productive, clarified that Minnesota already honors federal detainers for illegal immigrants in custody, and advocated impartial investigations into the Minneapolis shootings.

2. Homeland Security Bill and Potential Government Shutdown

Timestamp: ~01:18

• Some Democrats in Congress advocate rewriting and separating a homeland security bill from upcoming spending packages to avoid a government shutdown scheduled for later in the week.

3. Aftermath of Severe Winter Storm

Timestamps: 01:18 – 01:40, 02:15 – 02:44

• Mississippi Hit Hard:

  • Widespread damage likened to that of a tornado, with ice snapping trees and power lines.
  • Quote:
    • Gov. Tate Reeves: "There is no doubt that Oxford, the city, Lafayette, the county and the surrounding counties took a major blow." (01:18)
  • Over 700,000 without power across the South; restoration may take days.
    • Gov. Tate Reeves: "For now, it's going to take days, not a matter of hours to get power back restored to everyone. That's our primary goal at this time." (01:31)
  • University of Mississippi (Oxford campus) closed for the week due to dangers posed by ice.

• Regional Impacts:

  • 18 states facing more than a foot of snow, the highest in years for some Northeast areas.

• Fatalities & Travel Chaos:

  • Multiple states confirm storm-related deaths.
  • Over 9,000 flight cancellations or delays, though that’s improved from the previous day; more cancellations expected.
  • Plane crash in Maine during the storm: 7 dead, 1 survivor; investigation ongoing.

4. Security Crisis in Mexico

Timestamp: 02:44 – 03:17

• Mass Shooting in Salamanca, Guanajuato:
  • Gunmen killed 11 at a soccer field after a match; 12 more wounded.
  • No clear motive, but part of ongoing cartel-driven violence.
  • Mayor Cesar Prieto appealed for federal help, calling the attack "regrettable and cowardly."
  • Guanajuato noted as one of Mexico’s most violent states due to cartel turf wars.

5. U.S. Investment in Critical Minerals

Timestamps: 03:17 – 04:03

• $1.6 Billion Commerce Department Investment:
  • USA Rare Earth, an Oklahoma-based company, to build a magnet plant and expand mining in Texas, extracting materials for smartphones and electric vehicles.
• Strategic Motive:
  • Aims to reduce U.S. dependence on imported rare earths, especially from China, which processes the bulk of global supply.
  • Since last August, this is the third U.S. firm to receive such funding.
  • Proposed legislation in Congress would establish an independent agency to create a national rare mineral stockpile.

6. Stock Market Update

Timestamp: 04:03 – End

• Ongoing rally with the Dow up 340 points as the hour concludes.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Caroline Levitt (White House):
  "This tragedy occurred as a result of a deliberate and hostile resistance by Democrat leaders in Minnesota." (00:03)
• Governor Tate Reeves (Mississippi):
  "There is no doubt that Oxford, the city, Lafayette, the county and the surrounding counties took a major blow." (01:18)
  "For now, it's going to take days, not a matter of hours to get power back restored to everyone. That's our primary goal at this time." (01:31)
• Mayor Cesar Prieto (Salamanca, Mexico):
  Described the mass shooting as "regrettable and cowardly" and a sign of the wave of violence affecting the city. (02:44)

Segment Timestamps

• 00:03 – 01:18: White House and Minnesota shooting; federal-state cooperation
• ~01:18: Homeland Security bill debate; potential government shutdown
• 01:18 – 01:40: Mississippi storm devastation & power outages
• 02:15 – 02:44: Storm-related deaths, travel impact, Maine crash
• 02:44 – 03:17: Mass shooting in Mexico; regional violence
• 03:17 – 04:03: U.S. rare earth strategy; investment and legislative efforts
• 04:03 – End: Stock market rally update

This episode features rapid-fire coverage of urgent political disputes, natural disasters, international security incidents, and economic developments, capturing the headlines and critical voices shaping late January 2026.