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.

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.

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]

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]

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.

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]

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]

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]

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

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.