5AM ET 01/27/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 01/27/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner | Date: January 27, 2026
Theme: Key developments in U.S. immigration tensions, major winter storm impacts, and rising international crises.

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Overview

This hourly Fox News update presents breaking national and international headlines for January 27, 2026. The episode's focus is on surging tensions following fatal ICE shootings in Minneapolis, sweeping legal and administrative changes related to immigration enforcement, travel disruptions caused by a deadly winter storm, revelations about forced labor in Russia, and escalating U.S.-Iran relations.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Heightened Tensions Over ICE Activity in Minneapolis

Timestamps: [00:02]–[01:01]

• President Trump’s Response:
  After a second fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis in less than a month, President Trump engaged directly with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, discussing steps to quell mounting tensions between state and federal authorities.
• Administrative Changes:
  • Greg Bevino, previously commander at large for the Border Patrol, is reassigned to his former post in California.
  • Tom Holman (“border czar”) appointed to head ICE operations in Minnesota, reporting directly to President Trump.
• Commitment to De-Escalation:
  Governor Walz described his call with the President as “productive,” noting that Trump agreed to consider a reduction in federal agents active in Minnesota.

Notable Quote:

• “The president agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota.” — Kevin Cork [00:39]

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2. Trump Administration Wins Legal Victory on ICE Protest Restrictions

Timestamps: [01:01]–[01:40]

• Court Ruling:
  A federal appeals court sided with the Trump administration, suspending previous restrictions that barred ICE agents from using pepper spray and tear gas on protesters in Minnesota.
• Background:
  • The legal challenge originated after the protest death of Alex Preddy, an anti-ICE protester killed by a US Customs and Border Protection agent.
  • Plaintiffs (including the ACLU) claim First Amendment violations and are pushing to reinstate bans on such crowd-control measures.

Notable Quote:

• “The Trump administration argued the initial ruling endangered immigration officers and public safety.” — Sue Guzman [01:18]

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3. Forced Recruitment of Bangladeshi Workers in Russia

Timestamp: [01:40]

• Findings by Associated Press:
  Bangladeshi workers, lured to Russia by false civilian job promises, reported being coerced into combat in the Ukraine war under threat of violence and death.
• Lack of Response:
  Both Russian and Bangladeshi authorities declined to comment on the AP findings.

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4. Deadly Winter Storm Cripples U.S. Air Travel

Timestamps: [02:40]–[03:29]

• Flight Disruptions:
  • Over 5,000 flights canceled nationwide on Monday, with Boston Logan International Airport suffering the most.
  • Sunday marked the largest single-day flight cancellation since 2020.
• Government Response:
  Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said full recovery from these disruptions would require at least another day.
• Casualties:
  At least 30 deaths attributed to the storm.

Notable Quote:

• “Hundreds of cancellations and hundreds of delays at Logan, which had the highest rate of canceled flights out of any airport in the country on Monday…” — Drew Caritas [02:54]

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5. Ongoing Crackdowns and Escalation with Iran

Timestamps: [03:29]–[04:23]

• Iranian Protests:
  Activists claim more than 6,000 deaths in protest crackdowns.
• U.S. Military Posturing:
  The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has arrived in the Middle East, expanding potential U.S. military options.
• Mass Deportations:
  • Nearly 40 Iranians deported from the U.S. to Iran on Sunday—third such ICE flight since September.
  • Human rights groups warn that deportees may face severe risks upon their return.

Notable Quote:

• “This is the third ICE deportation flight to Iran since September. It’s part of what the Trump administration says is its broader mass deportation strategy. Human rights groups say this could be a death sentence for these Iranians.” — Jennifer Griffin [03:56]
• “An Iranian official said that it will treat any US Attack as an all out war.” — Ted Lindner [04:23]

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “The president agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota.” — Kevin Cork [00:39]
• “The Trump administration argued the initial ruling endangered immigration officers and public safety.” — Sue Guzman [01:18]
• “Hundreds of cancellations and hundreds of delays at Logan, which had the highest rate of canceled flights out of any airport in the country on Monday…” — Drew Caritas [02:54]
• “This could be a death sentence for these Iranians.” — Jennifer Griffin [03:56]
• “It will treat any US Attack as an all out war.” — Ted Lindner [04:23]

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Segment Timestamps (for Reference)

• [00:02] Tension after ICE shooting in Minneapolis; Trump–Walz call
• [00:45] Tom Holman heads ICE MN ops; legal win for ICE
• [01:01] Appeals court rules on protest restrictions
• [01:40] Bangladeshi workers forced to fight in Ukraine
• [02:40] Winter storm: Flights canceled; Boston Logan hardest hit
• [03:29] 6,000+ killed in Iran protests; USS Abraham Lincoln moves to Middle East
• [03:56] Nearly 40 Iranians deported; warnings from human rights groups
• [04:23] Iranian reaction, U.S. military moves
• [04:36] Promo for Fox News Rundown podcast

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Summary

This newscast delivers a succinct yet comprehensive overview of a tense national and global climate—marked by local unrest in Minnesota, aggressive immigration enforcement shifts, judicial intervention on police restraint, catastrophic weather impacting travel, investigation into global human rights abuses, and the steady escalation of U.S.-Iran hostility. The update effectively blends rapid news delivery with on-the-ground insights and authoritative commentary.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Trying to calm the tensions. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. As tensions remain high after the second fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis in less than a month, President Trump said he spoke with local officials about the situation.

[Kevin Cork]

During a phone call with Minnesota's Governor Tim Walsh. The president laid out several steps that state and local law enforcement could take to more or less ease the tension between his state and the feds. The conversation comes amid reports that Greg Bevino is now moving from his role as commander at large for the Border Patrol back to his former post in California. Meantime, Governor Walz called his chat with the president productive. Writing this on X the president agreed to look into reducing the number of federal agents in Minnesota.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Kevin Cork President Trump says starting today, border czar Tom Holman will head up ICE operations in the state and report directly to him. At the same time, the Trump administration scores a legal win that frees ICE agents from protest restrictions in Minnesota. Fox's Sue Guzman has more on that.

[Sue Guzman]

A federal appeals court siding with the Trump administration Monday in a ruling that blocked federal ICE agents from using pepper spray and tear gas on protesters in the state. The 8th U.S. circuit Court of Appeals putting a lower court ruling on hold. The Trump administration argued the initial ruling endangered immigration officers and public safety. Group of residents filed a lawsuit in December alleging officers were violating their First Amendment rights at protests after the death of anti ICE protester Alex Preddy by a US Customs and Border Protection agent Saturday. The ACLU is urging the court to restore the initial restrictions. Sue Guzman, FOX News and an Associated.

[Ted Lindner]

Press investigation finds Bangladeshi workers were tricked into going to Russia with promises of civilian jobs and then forced to fight in the Ukraine war. Some say they were threatened with violence and death and pushed into dangerous frontline roles. Russia and Bangladesh not responding to the AP's questions about this. America's listening to Fox.

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[Ted Lindner]

Thousands of flights were canceled across the country Monday following the deadly winter storm that hit over the weekend, with travelers at Boston Logan International Airport seeing the worst of it. Fox TV affiliate Boston 25 News is Drew Caritas is at the airport with more.

[Drew Caritas]

The fallout of a massive winter storm that swept across much of the US Led to hundreds of cancellations and hundreds of delays at Logan, which had the highest rate of canceled flights out of any airport in the country on Monday, according to the flight tracking website FlightAware. The widespread disruptions came after Sunday marked the largest flight cancellation day in the US since 2020 during the early days of the pandemic. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA still likely needs another full day to recover from significant flight disruptions across the United states.

[Ted Lindner]

More than 5,000 flights were canceled in the US on Monday and at least 30 people have reportedly died because of the storm. Activists now say more than 6,000 people have been killed in the crackdowns against protesters in Iran. This is the USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in the Middle east as President Trump expands his options for action against Iran if necessary, and a few dozen Iranian immigrants deported in their home country as President Trump continues threatening Iran's leadership. Fox's Jennifer Griffin in D.C. with more.

[Jennifer Griffin]

The Trump administration sent a deportation flight of nearly 40 Iranians from the US to Iran on Sunday, according to the American Immigration Council, which represents some of the Iranians slated for deportation. This is the third ICE deportation flight to Iran since September. It's part of what the Trump administration says is its broader mass deportation strategy. Human rights groups say this could be a death sentence for these Iranians.

[Ted Lindner]

An Iranian official said that it will treat any any US Attack as an all out war. The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group entered the Central Command region in the Middle East. I'm Ted Lindner. This is Fox News.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

I'm Jessica Rosenthal. Today on the Fox News rundown, we speak to a retired Minnesota fraud investigator as House Republicans tee up additional hearings to look at stolen taxpayer dollars in Minnesota and Beyond. Go to foxnewspodcast.com to listen and follow.