Fox News Hourly Update (3PM ET 01/28/2026) – Detailed Summary
Date: January 28, 2026
Host: Lisa Brady
Duration: ~4 minutes
Theme: Breaking national and political news updates, key government actions, and major events impacting the U.S.
Main Theme / Purpose
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise coverage of major stories dominating the national conversation, including Federal Reserve action, looming government shutdown, legal and political clashes, severe weather impacts, executive actions by President Trump, and ongoing debates over the nation’s historical narrative.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Federal Reserve Holds Rates Steady
(00:03–00:20)
- Main Point: The Fed leaves its key interest rate unchanged after three quarter-point cuts in 2025.
- “The central bank leaving a key interest rate unchanged after three quarter point cuts last year.” — Lisa Brady (00:03)
- Economic Context:
- Expansion continues, but there’s weakness in the housing sector and lingering economic uncertainty.
- “Available indicators suggest that economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace.” — Narrator/Reporter (00:12)
- “Powell also says housing sector activity remains weak and that uncertainty...remains elevated, though...improvement since the Fed's last meeting.” — Lisa Brady (00:16)
- Expansion continues, but there’s weakness in the housing sector and lingering economic uncertainty.
- Transparency Concerns:
- Chair Jerome Powell declines to address subpoenas related to HQ renovations.
- “Powell declining to say whether the Fed has responded to subpoenas involving renovation work at the central bank headquarters.” — Lisa Brady (00:16)
- Chair Jerome Powell declines to address subpoenas related to HQ renovations.
2. Government Shutdown Looms and Storm Impact
(00:21–00:52)
- Budget Deadline: Congress faces a shutdown if no deal by Friday night.
- Senate Dynamics:
- Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso warns of the storm’s impact on FEMA funding if the government shuts down.
- “You shut down the government heading into this weekend. That means no money for FEMA at a time when half of the country is under the impact of this terrible storm. And another storm is coming.” — Sen. John Barrasso (00:40)
- Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso warns of the storm’s impact on FEMA funding if the government shuts down.
- Opposition: Some Senate Democrats seek changes to Homeland Security funding due to disagreements over immigration enforcement.
3. Legal and Law Enforcement Actions
(00:53–01:35)
- DOJ Cracks Down on Immigration Protesters:
- 16 protestors charged in Minneapolis with further arrests likely.
- “US Attorney General Pam Bondi is in Minneapolis announcing charges against 16 protesters accused of attacking federal agents and posting that more arrests are expected.” — Lisa Brady (01:01)
- DOJ’s intent is clear despite many cases being dismissed:
- “It is clear they are trying to send a message about obstructing federal immigration operations.” — Narrator/Reporter (01:15)
- 16 protestors charged in Minneapolis with further arrests likely.
- Ongoing Investigations:
- Two Border Patrol agents placed on leave after a deadly incident amid continued investigation.
- “Two Border Patrol agents who fired their weapons during the confrontation that killed protester Alex Preddy last weekend have been placed on administrative leave...” — Lisa Brady (01:28)
- Two Border Patrol agents placed on leave after a deadly incident amid continued investigation.
- FBI Election Office Raid (Georgia):
- FBI searches Fulton County election office related to the 2020 election.
- “Today's search is related to the 2020 election.” — Lisa Brady (01:44)
- FBI searches Fulton County election office related to the 2020 election.
4. Severe Weather and Travel Disruption
(02:15–02:48)
- Nationwide Delays:
- Hundreds of flights canceled and thousands delayed in the storm’s aftermath.
- “Hundreds of flights canceled and thousands more delayed as airlines try to recover from the weekend storm...” — Lisa Brady (02:15)
- “It’s been chaotic. I mean, it’s been crazy.” — Traveler at DFW Airport (02:22)
- Hundreds of flights canceled and thousands delayed in the storm’s aftermath.
- Mississippi Highways Closed:
- Over 100 snowplows work to clear ice; drivers stranded overnight.
5. President Trump Fast-Tracks Wildfire Recovery
(02:48–03:13)
- Executive Order:
- EPA administrator tasked to fast-track permits for rebuilding after LA wildfires.
- “President Trump says he's putting the EPA administrator in charge of fast tracking permits to rebuild from last January's devastating wildfires in L.A.” — Lisa Brady (02:48)
- EPA administrator tasked to fast-track permits for rebuilding after LA wildfires.
- Public Skepticism:
- Some question the tangible impact, seeking real action over “an awful lot of words.”
- “Whether that is more performative than practical is open to question, but...here it is at least an action.” — Jonathan Hunt (02:48)
- Some question the tangible impact, seeking real action over “an awful lot of words.”
6. Debate Over Historical Memory in Philadelphia
(03:13–04:02)
- Slavery Exhibit Controversy:
- PA Gov. Josh Shapiro backs Philly’s lawsuit to restore a slavery exhibit removed from Independence National Historic Park.
- “Shapiro in his brief called it the president's effort to rewrite and whitewash history.” — Reporter/Correspondent (03:26)
- Emphasis on honest history as U.S. marks its 250th birthday.
- “Showing a full account of the nation's story will be important.” — Reporter/Correspondent (03:51)
- PA Gov. Josh Shapiro backs Philly’s lawsuit to restore a slavery exhibit removed from Independence National Historic Park.
- Legal Action: Hearing on the preliminary injunction is set for Friday.
7. Financial Market Snapshot
(04:02–04:11)
- Stock Market:
- The Dow turns slightly positive ahead of market close.
- “An hour to the close. Stocks turning higher. The Dow's up two points.” — Lisa Brady (04:02)
- The Dow turns slightly positive ahead of market close.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “You shut down the government heading into this weekend. That means no money for FEMA at a time when half of the country is under the impact of this terrible storm. And another storm is coming.” — Sen. John Barrasso (00:40)
- “It’s been chaotic. I mean, it’s been crazy.” — Unnamed Traveler at Dallas Fort Worth Airport (02:22)
- “They have heard an awful lot of words in the years since those fires took place. They want to see a lot more action.” — Jonathan Hunt, reporting from Pacific Palisades (03:00)
- “Shapiro in his brief called it the president's effort to rewrite and whitewash history.” — Reporter/Correspondent (03:26)
Timestamps for Major Segments
| Timestamp | Segment/Topic | |-----------|---------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | Fed holds rates unchanged, economic update | | 00:40 | Government shutdown threats and Senate debate | | 01:01 | DOJ charges against protesters, Border Patrol shooting investigation| | 01:44 | FBI search of Fulton County election office | | 02:15 | Flight delays and weather-related chaos | | 02:48 | Trump’s order on wildfire rebuilding; skepticism | | 03:13 | Philly slavery exhibit legal fight | | 04:02 | Stock market update |
Tone & Language
- The reporting style is direct, urgent, and factual with occasional on-the-ground color and soundbites that capture the human and political stakes of ongoing events.
- The anchors and correspondents maintain a brisk pace, reflecting the format’s commitment to headlines and hard news over analysis.
This summary provides an in-depth, timestamped guide to the latest major developments as reported on the Fox News Hourly Update, offering listeners a clear sense of the day’s most urgent national news.