Fox News Hourly Update
3PM ET 01/27/2026 Newscast
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 27, 2026
Overview
This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of major national news stories, emphasizing recent political controversy, ongoing protests and investigations in Minnesota, developments in social media litigation, immigration enforcement battles, and financial scrutiny of a Minnesota congresswoman. The newscast blends breaking updates with direct statements from officials, offering insight into both political maneuvering and legal proceedings affecting the U.S. landscape.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Protests and Federal Investigations in Minnesota
- Protests at State Capitol: Demonstrators call for criminal charges against federal agents involved in the shooting death of Renee Goode and the recent killing of protester Alex Preddy.
- “A call for justice in Minnesota. Protesters inside the state Capitol in St. Paul demanding criminal charges against federal agents in the shooting death…” (Lisa Brady, 00:03)
- Homeland Security Position: Officials call both deaths “self-defense incidents.”
- Presidential Response: President Trump expresses desire for an "honest and honorable investigation" and sends Border Czar Tom Holman to coordinate with local leaders.
- “Tom Holman, as you know, in Minnesota now. He's meeting with the governor and he's meeting with the mayor… I hear that's all going very well.” (Lisa Brady quoting President Trump, 00:30)
- Tensions over Federal Agents: Governor Walz demands impartial investigations and a reduction in federal agents in Minnesota.
- “The state wants impartial investigations and a swift reduction in the number of federal agents in Minnesota.” (Lisa Brady, 00:51)
Notable Quotes
- “President Trump telling reporters he wants an honest and honorable investigation…” (00:23)
- “Governor Walz says the state wants impartial investigations and a swift reduction in the number of federal agents in Minnesota.” (00:44)
2. Presidential Campaign Stops and Economic Messaging
- Trump on the Road: The President travels to Iowa, starting a series of weekly trips ahead of midterms.
- Economic Priorities: Trump signals he wants the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, framing decreasing energy and fuel prices as progress.
- “I'd like to see interest rates go down. Everything else is going down. We have the energy and fuel going down.” (Tom Holman quoting Trump, 01:04)
- Political Counter-Messaging: The administration aims to counter claims by Democrats that they’re harming American families.
3. Groundbreaking Social Media Lawsuit
- Trial Begins: Jury selection opens in a landmark case alleging social media giants intentionally addict children, causing mental health issues.
- Settlements: TikTok settles earlier in the day (described as a positive sign by plaintiff’s attorney Mark Lanier), following Snapchat’s settlement last week.
- “There's a lot of litigation out there and anytime one case settles, it shakes the whole litigation.” (Mark Lanier, 01:35)
- Remaining Defendants: Meta (Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp) and Google (YouTube) remain on trial and deny allegations, citing parental control tools.
Notable Quotes
- “Plaintiff's attorney Mark Lanier calls that a good development.” (01:35)
- “Meta and Google still on trial…They deny the allegations and point to parental control tools.” (Reporter, 01:45)
4. Arizona Border Incident
- Shooting Near Mexican Border: An individual is critically injured after a shooting involving a Border Patrol agent. Multiple agencies investigate the event.
- Boston Police and ICE Detainer Ignorance: Boston police confirm all ICE detainer requests in 2025 were ignored in accordance with Boston’s Trust Act, reaffirmed before President Trump's second term.
- “The Boston Police Department is complying with Boston's Trust Act… prohibits police from detaining a person solely on a civil immigration detainer.” (Boston Police Commissioner Michael Cox, 02:38)
- Justice Department Lawsuit: The DOJ sues Boston PD and the mayor, alleging obstruction of immigration enforcement.
Notable Quotes
- “Boston's immigrant communities should feel safe in reporting crime and quality of life issues to the department…” (Commissioner Michael Cox, 02:58)
5. Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar Under Scrutiny
- Personal Financial Investigation: Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is under federal and committee investigation for possible financial improprieties including rapid growth in her husband’s business interests.
- Her husband's winery valuation jumps from $15,000 to $5 million in a year; his investment firm rises to $25 million.
- Oversight Probe: The House committee is reviewing allegations linked to the broader Minnesota fraud investigation.
- Omar’s Response: Denies wrongdoing, claiming presidential attempts to deflect attention amid declining support.
- “She denies wrongdoing and accuses the president of trying to deflect posting that his support is collapsing.” (Lisa Brady, 03:58)
Notable Quotes
- “President Trump hinted that the DOJ is, quote, looking at Elon Omar. But this scrutiny may date back to 2024.” (Narrator, 03:24)
6. Financial Markets Update
- Stock Market Snapshot: The Dow is down 416 points; however, the S&P hits new highs.
- “On Wall street, the Dow's down for 16, but the S and P hitting new highs.” (Lisa Brady, 04:07)
7. Teasers for Extended Coverage (Podcast Cross-Promotion)
- Further Investigation: Preview of a FOX News Rundown episode featuring a retired Minnesota fraud investigator, centering on alleged theft of taxpayer dollars in the state.
Notable Moments & Timestamps
- 00:03 – Protests in Minnesota Capitol
- 00:23 – President Trump remarks on investigation
- 00:30 – Border czar Tom Holman in Minnesota
- 01:04 – Fed meeting, Trump economic comments
- 01:21–01:55 – Social media trial update, Mark Lanier quote
- 02:29–03:08 – Boston Police, Trust Act, DOJ lawsuit
- 03:24–03:58 – Ilhan Omar scrutiny, financial probes
- 04:07 – Stock market report
Tone & Style
Brief, direct, and urgent—typical of hourly news recaps. Frequent attributions to official spokespeople and a focus on facts, statements, and rapid headlines.
Conclusion
This episode captures a day dense with legal, political, and social developments—from contentious police actions and their political fallout in Minnesota to a precedent-setting lawsuit against social media giants over adolescent mental health, immigration enforcement friction, and the financial investigation of a high-profile Congresswoman. The coverage is succinct but informative, giving listeners a quick yet comprehensive snapshot of critical US news as it unfolds.