5AM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Host: Chris DiMaio, FOX News Podcasts
Episode: 5AM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast
Date: January 18, 2026

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Episode Overview

The 5AM ET newscast covers major breaking news and developments both in the U.S. and abroad, focusing on international trade tensions, domestic protests, a historic political swearing-in, law enforcement updates, and upcoming NFL playoff games. The tone is urgent, informative, and succinct, reflecting the rapid pace of hourly broadcast news.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. New U.S. Tariffs on NATO Allies Over Greenland

• [00:02–00:56]
  • President Trump announces new tariffs on NATO countries that do not support U.S. intentions to control Greenland.
  • Details:
    • 10% tariff on all goods from specified NATO nations (Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, UK, Netherlands, Finland), starting Feb 1, 2026
    • Tariff increases to 25% on June 1, 2026
    • Tariffs remain "until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland"
  • International Response:
    • French President Emmanuel Macron: “No intimidation nor threat will influence us.” (00:31)
    • UK PM Keir Starmer: “We will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration.” (00:35)
    • Potential for retaliatory tariffs and legal challenges; Supreme Court ruling pending.

Memorable Moment:

"No intimidation nor threat will influence us."
— French President Emmanuel Macron (00:31)

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2. Protests and Investigation in Minnesota over ICE Removal

• [00:56–01:43]
  • Protests intensify in Minneapolis as state and city officials face federal investigation for allegedly conspiring to remove ICE agents.
  • Governor Tim Walz calls in the National Guard for support during protests, although deployment is pending.
  • Tensions escalate outside City Hall amid subzero temperatures, with verbal and physical altercations between demonstrators and authorities.
  • A Minnesota judge restricts federal officers: banning detention or use of tear gas on peaceful protesters.
  • Protesters argue that ICE agents are infringing on constitutional rights.

Memorable Moment:

“ICE agents are violating protesters’ constitutional rights.”
— Protesters, relayed by Chanley Painter (01:43)

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3. Major Avalanches in Austria

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  • Five skiers confirmed dead after two avalanches in western Austria.

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4. NFL Divisional Playoff Implications

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  • NFL’s conference championship lineup will be set after Sunday's games:
    • Patriots vs. Texans in the AFC; New England seeking first championship appearance since 2018.
    • Bears vs. Rams in the NFC at Chicago’s Soldier Field; extreme cold and snow likely.
    • Bears, coached by Ben Johnson, are a win away from the franchise’s first NFC championship appearance since 2010.

Notable Quote:

“The Bears and Rams will battle each other and the weather… making it feel colder than zero.”
— Fox Sports Analyst (02:54)

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5. Abigail Spanberger Sworn in as Virginia's First Female Governor

• [03:19–03:55]
  • Abigail Spanberger is officially sworn in, marking a historic first for Virginia.
  • Spanberger recognizes "the history and gravity" of the moment, expressing gratitude for suffrage pioneers.
  • She voices hope to collaborate with the Republican-led federal government, given Virginia’s large federal workforce, but promises to stand up for state interests.

Memorable Quotes:

“I maintain an abiding sense of gratitude to those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.”
— Gov. Abigail Spanberger (03:26)

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6. FBI’s Most Wanted Fugitive Captured

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  • Alejandro Rosales Castillo, on the FBI Top 10 Most Wanted list since 2017 for murder, was arrested in Mexico and is awaiting extradition to North Carolina.
  • FBI Director Cash Patel provides confirmation.
  • Secret plane crash in Indonesia—wreckage found after it went missing with 11 onboard.

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 — U.S. Tariffs on NATO over Greenland
• 00:56 — Minnesota protests, National Guard, ICE investigation
• 01:43 — Austrian avalanches death toll
• 02:32 — NFL Playoff picture preview
• 03:19 — Abigail Spanberger sworn in
• 03:55 — FBI Top 10 fugitive capture, Indonesian plane update

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Summary

This newscast delivers rapid-fire updates on significant geopolitical tensions, domestic unrest, major sports events, and a milestone in American political history. The hosts and correspondents maintain a concise and direct reporting style, emphasizing key facts and the high stakes involved in each story. Notable international responses, judicial decisions, and historical achievements are highlighted, providing listeners with both context and immediacy in the unfolding news.

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Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

New tariffs on the table. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. President Trump is slapping new tariffs on NATO countries that don't support American control of Greenland.

[Fox News Correspondent]

The president saying onto social Starting on February 1, 2026, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Finland will be charged a 10% tariff on any and all goods sent to the United States of America. On June 1, 2026, the tariff will be increased to 25%. This tariff will be due and until such time as a deal is reached for the complete and total purchase of Greenland. French President Emmanuel Macron saying no intimidation nor threat will influence us. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer saying, we will of course be pursuing this directly with the US Administration. We'll see if this includes retaliatory tariffs against the United States. And there are questions too over the legality of these tariffs. With the Supreme Court set to issue a ruling in the coming days.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Madeleine Rivera, who's with the president in West Palm Beach, Florida, more protesters are coming together as Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry are being investigated for allegedly conspiring to remove ICE agents.

[Fox News Reporter]

This comes as Minnesota Governor Tim Walls calls in the National Guard to help provide traffic support during demonstrations. The Guard has been activated but not yet deployed. Today in sub zero temperatures, tense verbal and physical exchanges erupted outside of Minneapolis City Hall. The protests come as the Justice Department is investigating Walls and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry. They're of conspiring to impede immigration agents. Meantime, a Minnesota judge has ruled federal officers enforcing immigration in Minneapolis can't detain or tear gas peaceful protesters.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox's Chanley Painter Protesters argue that ICE agents are violating protesters constitutional rights. Five skiers are dead in a pair of avalanches in western Austria. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Chris DiMaio]

The NFL's divisional playoff round wraps up today.

[Fox Sports Analyst]

The NFL's conference championship games will be set by the end of the night in the AFC. The Patriots welcome the Texans to Foxborough at 3 Eastern as Houston's top ranked defense looks to slow down Drake May in New England's offense. The Patriots are looking for their first AFC Championship game appearance since 2018, while the Texans have never made it that far. In the nightcap, the Bears and Rams will battle each other and the weather. Temperatures at Soldier Field in Chicago are unlikely to get above 20 degrees, with potential snow and windy conditions possibly making it feel colder than zero. The Bears, in Ben Johnson's first year as head coach are a win away from the organization's first NFC championship appearance since 2010. Joe Morgan, Fox News Abigail Spanberger was.

[Chris DiMaio]

Sworn in yesterday as Virginia's first female governor.

[Abigail Spanberger]

She says that the history and gravity of this moment was are not lost on her.

[Fox News Correspondent]

I maintain an abiding sense of gratitude to those who work generation after generation to ensure women could be among those casting ballots.

[Abigail Spanberger]

Spamberger is Virginia's first female governor. Spamberger previously said she hopes she can work with the Republican led federal government, especially given Virginia is home to many federal employees. But she also said she's ready to stand up for Virginia and its economy. Spanberger is succeeding now. Former Republican governor Glenn Youngkin, fox's Madison.

[Chris DiMaio]

Scarpino the FBI and announcing yesterday that it captured an individual at its top 10 most wanted fugitives. FBI Director Cash Patel saying Alejandro Rosales Castillo was arrested in Mexico on Friday and is waiting to be extradited to North Carolina. Castillo was on the list since 2017 for the murder of his former co worker Sandy Lee. Indonesian rescuers are going through recovered wreckage from a missing plane that's believed to have crashed the previous day. 11 people were on board. I'm Chris Dimaio. This is Fox News.

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