Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET 02/01/2026 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: February 1, 2026

Episode Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers news on historic winter weather in the southeastern U.S., Congressional budget negotiations, an update on the Grammy Awards, new directives from President Trump on federal intervention in protests, a high-profile legal case, and a major trial against Meta. The tone throughout is urgent and informative, consistent with Fox News’ fast-paced headline style.

Major News Topics & Discussion Points

1. Historic Snowfall in the Southeast

[00:02 – 00:48]

• Main Story:
  A major Northeastern winter storm is heavily impacting the Carolinas and Virginia, with record-breaking snowfalls and dangerously cold temperatures.
• On the Ground Reporting:
  • Bob Van Dillen (Fox Weather, Charlotte):
    • Reports the fourth snowiest day on record in Charlotte, with 11 inches measured at Charlotte Douglas Airport, a figure not seen since 1880.
    • Notes current temperatures in the teens, arctic air settled in, and predicts temperatures will drop to single digits as the day progresses.
    • Warns that melting snow and slush on streets will refreeze overnight, creating hazardous driving conditions.
    • Quote:

      "11 inches of snow at Charlotte Douglas. I mean, that is an amazing wallop of snow." — Bob Van Dillen [00:22]

    • Weather Alerts:
      Stretch from southern Georgia north into Maryland.

2. Congressional Budget Negotiations

[00:48 – 01:28]

• Speaker Mike Johnson’s Optimism:
  • Expects to avoid a repeat of last year’s government shutdown.
  • Plans to unify the Republican caucus and pass funding bills.
• Democratic Demands:
  • Advocating for removing Homeland Security/ICE funding unless an enforcement code of conduct is established.
  • Push for body cameras on ICE agents—an element Speaker Johnson says is already in the bill.
• Quote:

  "For example, we want body cameras on Immigration Customs Enforcement agents." — Speaker Mike Johnson [01:23]

• Bipartisan Negotiating Tactic:
  • Johnson hopes the $20 million allocated for body cameras will help attract Democratic support.

3. Grammy Awards Preview

[01:38 – 01:59]

• What’s New:
  • The 68th Annual Grammy Awards will return focus to music, after last year’s show centered on relief efforts for Los Angeles wildfires.
  • Airs at 8pm EST on CBS.

4. President Trump’s Directives on Protest Response

[02:04 – 02:27]

• New Policy:
  • President Trump has told DHS Secretary Noem not to deploy federal assets to Democrat-run cities unless officially requested by local governments.
• Federal Responsibility:
  • Trump maintains it's the responsibility of local governments to protect properties during protests, with federal assistance only as a last resort, and only "if they say please."
  • ICE and Border Patrol are to protect federal buildings but act only as backup.
• Quote:

  "He says the federal government will step in at their request. But first, he says, they must say please." — Madeleine Rivera reporting [02:20]

• Legal Update:
  • Minnesota fails in federal court to block “operation metro surge.” Judge Catherine Menendez rules the state has not met the legal bar to end the operation.

5. Legal Updates: Charlie Kirk Case

[03:06 – 03:50]

• Case Status:
  • Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative speaker Charlie Kirk, due in court this week.
  • Robinson’s legal team seeks to block the video of the assassination from court proceedings, arguing it would prejudice the jury.
  • Defense also asks to ban cameras from this week’s hearing, citing fair trial concerns.
• Hearing Context:
  • The hearing follows a prior motion to disqualify the prosecution over a potential conflict of interest (prosecutor's child was at the event).
• Quote:

  "Any video of the shooting is irrelevant to their motion because it, quote, is graphic and likely highly disturbing to any person who views it negatively impacting Mr. Robinson's constitutional right to a fair trial." — Chanley Painter reporting [03:32]

6. Meta Faces State Trial in New Mexico

[03:50 – End]

• Trial Overview:
  • New Mexico’s first standalone state trial against Meta (Facebook/Instagram).
  • Prosecutors allege Meta enabled environments for child predators and pushed harmful content to minors.
  • Meta denies all wrongdoing.
• Jury selection begins tomorrow.

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “11 inches of snow at Charlotte Douglas. I mean, that is an amazing wallop of snow.” — Bob Van Dillen [00:22]
• “For example, we want body cameras on Immigration Customs Enforcement agents.” — Speaker Mike Johnson [01:23]
• "He says the federal government will step in at their request. But first, he says, they must say please." — Madeleine Rivera [02:20]
• "Any video of the shooting is irrelevant to their motion because it, quote, is graphic and likely highly disturbing to any person who views it negatively impacting Mr. Robinson's constitutional right to a fair trial." — Chanley Painter [03:32]

Key Segment Timestamps

• Historic Snow Falls & Weather Impact: [00:02 – 00:48]
• Congress & Shutdown Avoidance: [00:48 – 01:28]
• Grammy Awards Coverage: [01:38 – 01:59]
• Trump’s Protest Policy & Court Updates: [02:04 – 02:27]
• Charlie Kirk Assassination Case: [03:06 – 03:50]
• Meta State Trial: [03:50 – End]

Summary

This broadcast delivers a rapid-fire update on extreme weather events, political maneuvering in Congress, national and entertainment headlines, policy decisions on federal intervention, and major legal proceedings—offering concise, impactful reporting with a blend of hard news and current affairs.