Fox News Hourly Update: 5AM ET 01/29/2026 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Ted Lindner (with reports from Jackie Heinrich, Jonathan Savage, Sidney Persing, Jeff Manaso, and Ainsley Earhart)
Date: January 29, 2026
Episode Theme:
A brisk roundup of the top national and international news stories, with a particular focus on a looming US government shutdown, the Ukraine war casualty toll, tragic remembrance at Reagan National, severe D.C. winter weather aftermath, updates on a controversial federal shooting case, and a hate crime investigation in New York City.

Main Stories & Discussion Points

1. Looming US Government Shutdown Over Immigration Policy

• Summary:
  Congress faces a potential government shutdown at week’s end due to disputes over President Trump’s immigration measures. Democrats oppose funding bills that support Homeland Security and ICE.
• Key Details:
  • Senate Democrats insist on policy changes, including:
    • Ending roving ICE patrols
    • Creating a uniform code of conduct for federal agents
    • Prohibiting agents from wearing masks; mandating body cameras
    • Requiring independent investigations into code violations
  • President Trump criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for rejecting a deal he offered regarding ICE enforcement cooperation.
• Quotes:
  • Jackie Heinrich (00:25):
    "Their demands: ending roving ICE patrols, establish a uniform code of conduct consistent with state and local law, including independent investigations into violations, and prohibit federal agents from wearing masks and require them to use body cameras."
  • Jackie Heinrich on President Trump’s reaction:
    "President Trump expressing dismay, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry rejected his offer to reduce the federal footprint in exchange for cooperation on criminal illegal aliens. Posting that Frey is playing with fire." (00:43)

2. Ukraine War Casualties Projected to 2 Million

• Summary:
  The Center for Strategic and International Studies releases a sobering report as Russia's invasion nears its four-year mark.
• Key Insights:
  • Combined casualties on both sides could reach 2 million by spring.
  • Russia alone: 1.2 million casualties, 325,000 troop deaths; described as paying an “extraordinary price for minimal gains.”
  • Ukraine: Approximately half Russia’s casualties, with 140,000 deaths.
• Quotes:
  • Jonathan Savage (00:59):
    "The report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides... could hit 2 million by the spring. It says Russia has suffered 1.2 million casualties alone, including 325,000 troop deaths. Moscow is described as paying an extraordinary price for minimal gains."
  • Jonathan Savage (01:28):
    "Ukraine, with its smaller army is said to have had around half as many casualties and 140,000 deaths."

3. Anniversary of Reagan National Airport Crash

• Summary:
  One year after the mid-air collision at Reagan National Airport, families gather to honor victims.
• Key Details:
  • American Airlines Flight 5342 collided with an Army Black Hawk helicopter.
  • The NTSB blames “systemic failures at the FAA” for the tragedy.
• Timestamps: 01:35

4. Washington, D.C. Works to Recover from Major Snowstorm

• Summary:
  After a significant winter storm, DC officials rush to prepare schools and clear hazardous roads.
• Key Details:
  • Crew efforts at Anacostia High School and elsewhere to clear snow, termed “snow crete.”
  • Mayor Muriel Bowser announces schools will open with a two-hour delay.
  • Enforcement of sidewalk snow/ice-clearing fines is suspended.
• Quotes:
  • Sidney Persing (02:39):
    "In D.C. Wednesday night, crews worked long and hard to shovel and plow snow at Anacostia High School."
  • Sidney Persing (02:48):
    "District Public Schools will finally open Thursday on a two hour delay. And yet we know many of you remain deeply frustrated with messy roads, impassable alleyways and sidewalks.”

5. Update on Fatal Federal Shooting (Alex Preddy Incident)

• Summary:
  Department of Homeland Security updates on administrative status of agents involved in a controversial fatal shooting.
• Key Details:
  • Two border agents involved in killing Alex Preddy placed on administrative leave (standard procedure, not implying guilt).
  • Preddy had prior altercations with federal law enforcement, including a broken rib from a previous encounter.
• Quotes:
  • Jeff Manaso (03:38):
    "Department of Homeland Security confirms that the two border pat federal agents who fired their weapons... have now been placed on administrative leave, though calling it standard procedure, saying it should not be viewed as any suspicion of wrongdoing.”

6. Hate Crime at NYC Jewish Headquarters

• Summary:
  An individual is apprehended following a vehicular attack on the Shabbat Lubovitch world headquarters in New York.
• Key Details:
  • The attack damaged the facility’s doors, but no injuries were reported.
  • NYPD launches a hate crime investigation; security heightened at local places of worship.
• Quotes:
  • Ted Lindner (04:06):
    “A driver taken into custody Wednesday night after intentionally and repeatedly ramming a vehicle into the Shabbat Lubovitch world headquarters in New York City, damaging some of the Jewish site's doors. A hate crime investigation now underway and additional security has been added to places of worship throughout New York City.”

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “America’s Listening to Fox News.” (01:35, transition line)
• On winter storm frustrations, Sidney Persing captures sentiment:
  “And yet we know many of you remain deeply frustrated with messy roads, impassable alleyways and sidewalks. D.C. officials acknowledged sleet, freezing rain and lingering cold temps have made clearing out heaps of snow unusually difficult.” (02:48)

Key Timestamps Overview

• 00:03: Ted Lindner opens with shutdown threat and immigration debate
• 00:25: Jackie Heinrich on Democrat policy demands
• 00:59: Jonathan Savage with Ukraine war casualties analysis
• 01:35: One-year anniversary of Reagan National crash
• 02:32: D.C. snow recovery and school updates (Sidney Persing)
• 03:38: Administrative leave for federal agents in Alex Preddy shooting (Jeff Manaso)
• 04:06: Hate crime investigation at NYC Jewish headquarters
• 04:28: Outro (non-content)

This episode delivered concise, rapid-fire news coverage with the urgent tone and clear attributions emblematic of Fox News, balancing headlines from Congress, global conflict zones, public safety, and local emergencies.