5AM ET 01/25/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 01/25/2026 Newscast

Host: Daria Albinger
Date: January 25, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast presents a rapid-fire roundup of major national headlines: a contentious fatal shooting involving federal agents in Minneapolis, the impact of a severe winter storm sweeping across much of the U.S., political fallout in Washington with potential consequences for a government shutdown, and a quirky but revealing report on American states and deceitfulness.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deadly Shooting in Minneapolis

• Incident: A fatal confrontation involving Border Patrol agents in Minneapolis is captured by bystanders, increasing scrutiny over law enforcement actions.

• Conflicting Accounts:

  • Video Evidence: Footage appears to show the victim, Alex Preddy, holding a phone rather than a weapon when shot ([00:03]).
  • State Reaction:
    • Governor Tim Walsh (paraphrased by Paul Stevens): Casts doubt on the official narrative, suggesting federal claims of danger may be exaggerated.
      • Quote: “Thank God we have video because according to DHS, these seven heroic guys took an onslaught of a battalion against him or something. It's nonsense, people. It is nonsense and it's lies.” — Paul Stevens recounting Governor Walsh, 00:23
  • Federal Viewpoint:
    • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem: Maintains that the man approached officers “with a 9 millimeter semi automatic handgun” and resisted disarmament, leading to the shooting in self-defense ([00:37]).

• Mayor's Response:

  • Jacob Fry, Minneapolis Mayor: Voices solidarity and support for the victim's family.
    • Quote: “I hope you know that Minneapolis cares deeply for you. There are 435,000 residents that will do everything possible to stand with you.” — Jacob Fry, 01:03

2. Nationwide Winter Storm

• Storm Path & Impact:
  • A “historic winter storm” is affecting the eastern two-thirds of the country, with over half a foot of snow, ice accumulation up to three-quarters of an inch in Louisiana, and widespread power outages and travel disruptions ([01:22]).
  • Severe weather — gusty winds and potential brief tornadoes — are forecasted for the Gulf Coast.
• Power Outages:
  • Over 200,000 customers are without power, especially concentrated in Louisiana, Texas, New Mexico, Mississippi, and Arkansas ([04:04]).

3. Political Fallout & Government Shutdown Risks

• Shooting’s Political Consequence:
  • The Minneapolis shooting intensifies ongoing congressional tension over DHS and ICE tactics with migrants.
  • Senator Chuck Schumer: Announces Democrats’ refusal to advance spending bills if DHS funding is included, raising the risk of a government shutdown as Friday’s funding deadline looms.
    • Quote: “Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included.” — Chuck Schumer, paraphrased, 02:39
• Winter Storm Complicates Legislation:
  • The storm may prevent lawmakers from returning to Washington in time to vote on critical appropriations ([03:17]).

4. Survey: Nevada Named Most Deceitful State

• Data Highlights:
  • Nevada tops a new list due to rates of romance scams, fraud, fake IDs, and even high Google searches for "Ashley Madison."
  • Arizona squanders the most to romance scams, losing nearly $54 million in 2024.
  • Quote: “Nevada hitting the jackpot after experts counted romance swindles, fraud cases, identity theft, bogus doctor's notes, fake IDs, and get this, even Google searches for the notorious cheating site Ashley Madison.” — Paul Stevens, 03:27

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Paul Stevens quoting Governor Tim Walsh (re: shooting narrative)
  “Thank God we have video because according to DHS, these seven heroic guys took an onslaught of a battalion against him or something. It's nonsense, people. It is nonsense and it's lies.” [00:23]
• DHS Secretary Kristi Noem (federal position on shooting)
  “An individual approached U.S. Border Patrol officers with a 9 millimeter semi automatic handgun. The officers attempted to disarm this individual, but the armed suspect reacted violently. Fearing for his life and for the lives of his fellow officers, an agent fired defensive shots.” [00:37]
• Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry (addressing victim’s family)
  “I hope you know that Minneapolis cares deeply for you. There are 435,000 residents that will do everything possible to stand with you.” [01:03]
• Paul Stevens (on Nevada’s ranking as most deceitful state)
  “Nevada hitting the jackpot after experts counted romance swindles, fraud cases, identity theft, bogus doctor's notes, fake IDs, and get this, even Google searches for the notorious cheating site Ashley Madison.” [03:27]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• [00:03] – [01:13]: Fatal shooting in Minneapolis; conflicting perspectives and civic responses
• [01:22] – [02:02]: Major U.S. winter storm; widespread severity, forecasts, and warnings
• [02:32] – [03:17]: Political ramifications of the shooting; potential for a government shutdown
• [03:27] – [04:04]: Nevada ranked most deceitful state; romance scam statistics
• [04:04] – [04:28]: Real-time updates on power outages from the winter storm

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Summary

This Fox News newscast captures the nation at a crossroads—grappling with a high-profile, controversial police shooting, the disruption wrought by a historic winter storm, mounting Congressional polarization threatening a federal shutdown, and a lighter yet telling look at America’s most “deceitful” states. The episode spotlights the tension between official narratives and public skepticism, the vulnerability of U.S. infrastructure, and the persistent challenges facing American governance and society.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

Tensions rising in Minnesota. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. It's happened again in Minneapolis. A deadly shooting involving federal agents. Bystander videos taken during a man's deadly confrontation with Border Patrol agents show that the man was shot while he was holding a phone, not a gun. Minnesota Governor Tim Walsh.

[Paul Stevens]

Thank God we have video because according to dhs, these seven heroic guys took an onslaught of a battalion against him or something. It's nonsense, people. It is nonsense and it's lies.

[Daria Albinger]

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has a different take. An individual approached U.S. border Patrol officers with a 9 millimeter semi automatic handgun. The officers attempted to disarm this individual, but the armed suspect reacted violently. Fearing for his life and for the lives of his fellow officers around him, an agent fired defensive shots. The victim's been identified as 37 year old Alex Preddy.

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[Daria Albinger]

Mayor Jacob Fry with a message to Preddy's family. A huge winter storm, which left much of the south in the deep freeze, is now moving into the Northeast.

[Nick Kosar]

Much of the eastern two thirds of the country being impacted by a historic winter storm. Snow and ice reports continue to come in across the plains. Over a half a foot of snow has reported along with ice up to three quarters of an inch across northern Louisiana. Meanwhile, significant snow and ice accumulation expected to continue to lead to widespread power outages and major travel disruptions that will last for several days. And if the snow and ice weren't enough, there's a chance of severe storms across the Gulf coast on Sunday afternoon. The main threat looks to be strong, gusty winds with a brief tornado possible. Nick Kosar, FOX Weather America's Listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

Could the deadly shooting of a Minneapolis residence by Border Patrol agents lead to another government shutdown?

[Chuck Schumer]

Senate Democrats were already angry about Homeland Security, ICE and the tactics being used to remove migrants. But after Saturday's shooting, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included. That means her opposing legislation needed to avoid a government shutdown by the end of the week. Republicans need some Democratic support to get a spending package passed by Friday, when temporary funding for the majority of the federal government runs out In Washington, chill NATO, Fox News.

[Daria Albinger]

The winter storm blasting much of the U.S. may also keep lawmakers from getting to Washington, and that means they won't be able to vote. There's a new survey out, and the results may surprise few, if any.

[Paul Stevens]

There's a new study out there that names Nevada as America's most deceitful state, which for a lot of folks comes as no surprise. Nevada hitting the jackpot after experts counted romance swindles, fraud cases, identity theft, bogus doctor's notes, fake IDs, and get this, even Google searches for the notorious cheating site Ashley Madison. But other states are not exactly pristine when it comes to honesty. Arizona, for example, had the most romance scams reported in 2024, with almost $54 million lost to love swindlers. Paul Stevens, FOX News.

[Daria Albinger]

More than 200,000 customers are without power as that major winter storm pushes its way across the U.S. the number is expected to rise as it moves into the northeast power outage. US says at least 50,000 are in the dark in Louisiana, about that many in Texas. The rest are in New Mexico, Mississippi and Arkansas. I'm Dariel Aldinger. This is FOX News.

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