Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 01/22/2026 Newscast

Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts
Theme: Breaking news and major developments in politics, justice, weather, business, and immigration across the U.S. and internationally.

Main Theme and Overview

This morning’s newscast delivers fast-paced updates on major national and international news stories, with a strong focus on political developments, legal verdicts, business transactions, weather alerts, and immigration-related unrest. Notably, President Trump’s diplomatic overtures in Europe and Greenland, a high-profile acquittal in the Uvalde shooting case, the sale of an iconic American brand, community response to an incoming winter storm, and escalating tensions over immigration in Minnesota dominate the episode.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Europe Trip, Greenland Deal, and Tariffs

• President Trump has "pulled back on his tariff threats on Europe" after a breakthrough NATO meeting, signaling "a significant change in tone" concerning his ambitions in the Arctic and a potential U.S. takeover of Greenland.
• Jared Halpern reports (00:13–00:53):
  • A framework for a Greenland and Arctic deal was reached but not detailed publicly.
  • Trump on Truth Social:

    “If consummated, it will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO, NATO nations.” (00:27, attributed to President Trump)

  • The breakthrough led Trump to halt planned tariffs on NATO allies, addressing recent friction and concern.
• Insight: This diplomatic maneuver is noted as defusing a risk to transatlantic relations.

2. Uvalde Police Officer Acquitted

• A Texas jury found former Uvalde police officer Adrian Gonzalez not guilty on 29 charges related to his response to the May 2022 school shooting.
• The defense emphasized his courage, insisting he "drove into danger that day."
• Gonzalez’s emotional reaction (01:16):

  “I want to start by thanking God for this. My family, my wife and these guys are here. He, he put them in my path, you know, and I'm just thankful for that. And thank you for the jury for considering all the evidence and making that verdict.” (01:23, Adrian Gonzalez)

• Context: The Uvalde tragedy remains one of the deadliest school shootings, rekindling debate on school safety and gun policy.

3. Business News: Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs Sold

• Update: Iconic brand Nathan’s Famous has been sold to Smithfield Foods for $450 million in cash.
• Significance: Marks a major shift in U.S. food industry ownership of a historic brand.

4. Immigration Tensions in Minnesota

• Vice President J.D. Vance is headed to Minneapolis amidst ongoing and increasingly violent protests over immigration enforcement.
• Jeff Manasso outlines (02:32–03:14):
  • Vance to meet with local leaders; the White House aims to “restore law and order.”
  • Minnesota's governor has placed the National Guard on standby; President Trump has ordered additional federal troops on alert.
  • Background: Multiple ICE-involved shootings, with at least one fatality as deportation actions escalate.

5. Winter Storm Preparations in the South and East

• Residents in the South and Eastern US are stocking up ahead of a potential major winter snowstorm.
• Live from Philadelphia (Shawnette Wilson & Ben Di Patrizio, 03:26–04:01):
  • Packed grocery stores with shoppers prioritizing essentials.
  • Local resident Ben Di Patrizio shares his storm plan:

    “I got milk, bread, butter, peppers, some good toilet paper. You gotta have that… I got some ham steaks, some baked potatoes, some mashed potato on the side and some beans.” (03:47 & 03:55, Ben Di Patrizio)

  • The National Weather Service projects an 80% chance of at least 6 inches of snow in the Mid Atlantic, including Philly, by Monday.

6. Epstein Files Legal Ruling

• A federal judge has blocked lawmakers' efforts to force the release of the full Justice Department “Epstein files,” citing insufficient jurisdiction (04:08).
• Implication: Ongoing lack of public access to records surrounding the prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein.

Memorable Quotes

• President Trump:

  “If consummated, it will be a great one for the United States of America and all NATO, NATO nations.” (00:27)

• Adrian Gonzalez (Former Uvalde Officer):

  “I want to start by thanking God for this. My family, my wife and these guys are here. He put them in my path, you know, and I'm just thankful for that. And thank you for the jury for considering all the evidence and making that verdict.” (01:23)

• Ben Di Patrizio (Philadelphia Resident):

  “I got milk, bread, butter, peppers, some good toilet paper. You gotta have that… I got some ham steaks, some baked potatoes, some mashed potato on the side and some beans.” (03:47 & 03:55)

Key Timestamps

• 00:02: President Trump’s Greenland deal and tariff threats
• 00:13–00:53: Jared Halpern on the diplomatic breakthrough and implications for NATO
• 00:53–01:33: Uvalde verdict and officer statement
• 01:33–02:02: Recap on Uvalde; Nathan’s Famous sale
• 02:32–03:14: Immigration protests and VP Vance’s visit to Minneapolis
• 03:14–04:08: Winter storm preparations in Philadelphia; local color and weather outlook
• 04:08–04:28: Federal judge blocks release of Epstein files

Episode Tone and Takeaway

Fast-paced, factual, and urgent—each story is delivered with a concise, matter-of-fact style. The coverage is designed for listeners needing quick, authoritative updates on evolving stories with significant national or international impact.