5AM ET 01/26/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET, 01/26/2026 Newscast Summary

Main Theme:
This episode delivers condensed, fast-paced coverage of the major overnight headlines, focusing on heightened national tensions following another ICE-involved shooting in Minneapolis, the impact of severe winter storms across the United States, heightened U.S.-Canada-China trade friction, a private jet crash in Maine, the looming threat of a government shutdown, and the set-up for Super Bowl 60.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Second ICE-Involved Shooting in Minneapolis Escalates Tensions

• Event Details:
  Another Border Patrol (ICE) officer shot and killed a man—Alex Priddy—in Minneapolis, the second such incident this month.
• Presidential Response:
  President Trump, in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, did not state if the officer's actions were justified, only confirming,

  “The administration is reviewing everything and then we'll make a decision.”
  – Daria Albinger (00:12)

  • Trump signaled a willingness to potentially withdraw ICE officials from Minneapolis if conditions warranted.
• Public Reaction:
  Despite harsh winter storms, protests against the shooting continue in Minneapolis and other U.S. cities.

  “Bitter cold and a winter storm could not stop the protests in Minneapolis or in other cities across the nation.”
  – Daria Albinger (00:36)

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2. Severe Winter Storms and Dangerous Cold

• Regional Impact:
  New England is bracing for a severe snowstorm, with Boston expecting up to two feet of snow and officials urging residents off the roads.

  “We are under a snow emergency, which means they want people to get off the roads.”
  – Brian Yenis (00:48)

• Fatal Cold:
  Temperature extremes have become deadly, especially for the unsheltered in cities like Austin and NYC.

  “Those without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal. Yesterday alone, before the snow had even begun to come down, at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside.”
  – Brian Yenis (01:09)

• Travel Disruptions:
  Over 1,000 flights canceled and LaGuardia Airport closed as snow and ice make travel impossible.

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3. U.S.-Canada-China Trade Tensions

• Presidential Threat:
  President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on Canada if it finalizes a trade deal with China.

  “We can't let Canada become an opening that the Chinese pour their cheap goods into the U.S.”
  – Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant (01:41)

• Canadian Response:
  Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled pursuit of new alliances, highlighting a shift in the global order.

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4. Private Jet Crash in Maine

• Crash Report:
  A private jet with eight aboard crashed after takeoff from Bangor International in severe winter conditions. Status of passengers is unknown; the airport is closed.

  “The plane went down in severe winter weather, low visibility. The airport is closed. The public is being asked to avoid the area.”
  – Daria Albinger (02:35)

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5. Government Shutdown Looms Over ICE Funding

• Spending Bill Threatened:
  Democratic senators signal they may block a government funding bill because it continues to fund ICE following the controversial shooting.

  “Some Democratic senators are now saying they won't vote in favor of a spending bill to avert [a shutdown] because it funds ICE.”
  – Daria Albinger (02:54)

• Political Tension:
  • Senator Angus King (I-ME), key to a previous deal, opposes the current bill due to ICE funding.
  • Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) criticizes Democrats:

    “He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing.”
    – Chad Pergrim (03:33)

• Scope of Bill:
  The spending measure funds 78% of the government, DHS, and the Pentagon.

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6. Super Bowl 60 Matchup Set

• AFC: Patriots defeat Broncos 10–7 in Denver snowstorm—New England advances to a record 12th Super Bowl appearance.
• NFC: Seahawks overcome Rams in a high-scoring game, 31–27.
• Super Bowl Details:
  The Super Bowl will be a rematch of 2015’s Super Bowl 49—Patriots vs. Seahawks—on Sunday, February 8th.

  “They’ll try to win their seventh championship in a rematch of Super Bowl 49 won by New England.”
  – Tim McMaster (04:12)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Presidential Review (00:12):
  “The administration is reviewing everything and then we'll make a decision.”
  – Daria Albinger (relating President Trump’s comments)

• On Public Outrage (03:21):
  “People are outraged by what's happening in Minnesota and by the out-of-control officers, federal officers that they're seeing on the ground by the shooting.”
  – Ainsley Earhart

• GOP Criticism (03:33):
  “GOP South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham accused Democrats of backing out of a bipartisan deal. He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing.”
  – Chad Pergrim

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 — Minneapolis shooting, Trump response, protests
• 00:48 — Boston snow emergency, New England winter storm
• 01:09 — Deadly cold in New York City, LaGuardia closure
• 01:19 — U.S.-Canada-China trade and tariffs
• 02:32 — Private jet crash in Maine
• 03:02 — Looming government shutdown over ICE funding
• 03:41 — Super Bowl 60 set: Patriots vs. Seahawks

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Tone:
The reporting is urgent and direct, characteristic of Fox News’s hard news delivery, punctuated by brief but impactful expert and official commentary.

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Useful for Listeners Who Missed the Broadcast:
This summary concisely captures all critical events discussed, quotes, and timelines, providing a reliable snapshot of the top U.S. and world news stories as of 5 a.m. Eastern on January 26, 2026.

Transcript

[Daria Albinger]

He'll make a decision, just not yet. I'm Daria Albinger, Fox News. President Trump is reviewing his administration's latest actions in Minneapolis. Tensions are still high there after a Border Patrol officer shot and killed a man in Minneapolis Saturday. It was the second such incident this month. In a phone interview with the Wall Street Journal, the president would not say if the officer who shot Alex Priddy was doing the right thing. But, but he did say that the administration is reviewing everything and then we'll make a decision. He also signaled what he says is a willingness to eventually withdraw ice officials from the city. Bitter cold and a winter storm could not stop the protests in Minneapolis or in other cities across the nation. That storm system now bearing down on New England.

[Brian Yenis]

Here in Boston, we are preparing for the worst of it. We are under a snow emergency, which means they want people to get off of the roads.

[Daria Albinger]

Fox's Brian Yenis says the region could get up to two feet of snow. But snow is not the biggest danger. It's the bitter cold, which has turned deadly in places like Austin, Texas and New York City. New York City Mayor Zoan Ramdani for.

[Brian Yenis]

Those without shelter, the intense cold can be fatal. Yesterday alone, before the snow had even begun to come down, at least five New Yorkers passed away and were found outside.

[Daria Albinger]

The storms also closed New York's LaGuardia Airport until further notice as airlines across the US cancelled more than 1,000 flights yesterday. President Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Canada if it goes through with a trade deal with China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant says it's a no brainer. We can't let Canada become an opening.

[Brian Yenis]

That the Chinese pour their cheap goods.

[Daria Albinger]

Into the U.S. last week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the world order had changed and Canada was looking to make some new alliances. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Daria Albinger]

A private jet crash just after takeoff Sunday night from Bangor International Airport in Maine. There were eight people on board. At this point, there's no word on injuries or fatalities. The plane went down in severe winter weather, low visibility. The airport is closed. The public is being asked to avoid the area. Well, the latest ICE involved shooting in Minneapolis could lead to a government shutdown. Some Democratic senators are now saying they won't vote in favor of a spending bill to avert one because it funds ICE.

[Chad Pergrim]

This bill funds 78% of the government. It includes money for DHS and the Pentagon. Independent Senator Angus King of Maine helped end the fall shutdown, but he will not vote yes this time because of ice. New Hampshire Democrat Jean Shaheen did not respond directly when asked how she would vote.

[Ainsley Earhart]

People are outraged by the what's happening in Minnesota and by the out of control officers, federal officers that they're seeing on the ground by the shooting.

[Chad Pergrim]

GOP South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham accused Democrats of backing out of a bipartisan deal. He called this, quote, reckless and disappointing.

[Daria Albinger]

Fox's Chad Pergrim on Capitol Hill. The matchup is set for Super Bowl 60.

[Tim McMaster]

A pair of competitive but very different games on Sunday set the stage for Super Bowl 60. Enjoying ideal football weather, the Seahawks won a shootout over NFC west rivals the Rams 31 27. Sam Darnold 346 yards and three touchdowns through the air in Denver. The Patriots beat the Broncos 107 in blizzard conditions. Only three points scored in the second half. Once the snow rolled in, that was enough for New England to advance to a record 12th Super Bowl. They'll try to win their seventh championship in a rematch of Super Bowl 49 won by New England. I'm Tim McMaster. Fox News the Big Game is set.

[Daria Albinger]

For Sunday, February 8th.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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