5AM ET 01/30/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 01/30/2026 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMeo
Date: January 30, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers the latest key developments in U.S. politics, immigration policy shifts, federal appointments, weather forecasts, international travel agreements, and a cultural update on the First Lady’s new autobiographical film. The episode efficiently covers major headlines significant for the coming days, with correspondents providing on-the-ground context and exclusive remarks from public figures.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Deal to End the Government Shutdown

• [00:03–00:57]

  • The White House and Senate Democrats have reached a deal expected to fund and reopen most of the government, averting another shutdown.
  • Jill Naito: Outlines that five major funding bills have Senate approval, with a two-week stopgap for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) due to ongoing controversy.
  • Context: DHS scrutiny heightened after the shooting of VA nurse and anti-ICE activist Alex Preddy.
  • Bipartisan concerns over ICE's "heavy handed tactics" stalled DHS/ICE funding, but the interim bill allows for continued negotiation.

  Notable Quote:

  "Several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had said they could no longer support funding for DHS and ICE as long as ICE continues to use what some are calling heavy handed illegal tactics against migrants in Washington."
  — Jill Naito [00:36]

2. House Needed for Final Approval

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  • The deal requires a House vote on the DHS extension, but the House is not in session until the following week.

3. Immigration Policy Shift in Minnesota

• [01:13–01:36]

  • Tom Homan: Announces Minnesota’s significant policy shift: state jails will now notify ICE when releasing wanted undocumented immigrants.
  • This marks compliance with the Trump administration’s long-standing request, indicating a potential shift in sanctuary policy dynamics.

  Notable Quote:

  "Now the state of Minnesota says it will notify them."
  — Tom Homan [01:29]

4. New Federal Reserve Chair Announcement

• [01:36–02:00]
  • President Trump is expected to name Kevin Warsh as the next Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell in May.
  • Warsh’s background includes being a former Fed Governor and Stanford professor.

5. Nor’easter Weather Alert

• [02:39–02:55]

  • A nor’easter is forecast to impact the East Coast, primarily bringing snow (as opposed to more disruptive ice storms seen recently).

  Notable Quote:

  "It looks like it's going to be snow, not ICE this time. That's a... good thing, but it's still going to have real impacts on our lives."
  — Alexandria Hoff [02:47]

6. Resumption of U.S.–Venezuela Commercial Flights

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  • President Trump announces the immediate resumption of commercial flights between the U.S. and Venezuela after a call with interim Venezuelan President Delsey Rodriguez.
  • Safe travel is promised for Americans wishing to visit Venezuela, despite continued State Department warnings designating the country as high-risk.

  Notable Quote:

  "Venezuela... they'll be safe there and be safe. It's under very strong control and the people of formerly of Venezuela, some want to go back... and they're going to be able to do that."
  — President Trump [03:14]

7. First Lady’s Autobiographical Film Release: "Melania"

• [03:46–04:31]

  • The first lady's documentary film, Melania, debuts in theaters, chronicling her 20 days leading into President Trump’s second inauguration. The film offers intimate access to her life, business, and philanthropy.
  • Melania Trump is both the subject and co-producer of the 104-minute film, providing a personal perspective on a defining political moment.

  Notable Quote:

  "I'm very private and selective person. I want to show the people my 20 days in my life, all the planning for inauguration, my business, my family, my philanthropy."
  — Melania Trump [04:04]

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• On DHS Funding Impasse:
  “Several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had said they could no longer support funding for DHS and ICE as long as ICE continues to use what some are calling heavy handed illegal tactics against migrants in Washington.”
  — Jill Naito [00:36]

• On Minnesota’s New ICE Notification Policy:
  “Now the state of Minnesota says it will notify them.”
  — Tom Homan [01:29]

• On Upcoming Nor’easter:
  “It looks like it's going to be snow, not ICE this time. That's a... good thing, but it's still going to have real impacts on our lives.”
  — Alexandria Hoff [02:47]

• On the Reopening of Flights to Venezuela:
  “They'll be safe there and be safe. It's under very strong control and the people of formerly of Venezuela, some want to go back... and they're going to be able to do that.”
  — President Trump [03:14]

• On "Melania" Documentary’s Purpose:
  “I'm very private and selective person. I want to show the people my 20 days in my life, all the planning for inauguration, my business, my family, my philanthropy.”
  — Melania Trump [04:04]

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Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |--------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Government shutdown deal, DHS funding | 00:03–00:57 | | House vote and Minnesota's policy shift | 00:57–01:36 | | Federal Reserve Chair announcement | 01:36–02:00 | | Weather update: Nor’easter forecast | 02:39–02:55 | | U.S.–Venezuela flight resumption | 02:55–03:46 | | First lady's film "Melania" debut and insight | 03:46–04:31 |

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Summary

This fast-paced news update provides concise, headline-driven coverage of late-January 2026’s biggest national stories. Major topics include Congress working to avoid a federal shutdown, heightened scrutiny of immigration enforcement, a high-profile Federal Reserve transition, severe winter weather alerts, the reopening of diplomatic travel channels with Venezuela, and the launch of an intimate documentary about First Lady Melania Trump.

The tone remains direct and urgent, with correspondents and officials providing informative soundbites that deliver both facts and political context. The podcast is ideal for listeners needing a comprehensive news briefing without extra commentary or analysis.

Transcript

[Chris DiMeo]

A deal to end the shutdown or will it? I'm Chris DiMeo, Fox News. The word from the White House. Most of the government is expected to be funded and open after the threat of another shutdown has apparently been averted. Here's fox's Jill Naito.

[Jill Naito]

President Trump said the White House and Senate Democrats have agreed to a deal to keep most of the government open through September. Five remaining funding bills have gotten the okay from senators plus a two week stopgap funding bill for the controversial Department of Homeland Security. DHS and its full funding have been under scrutiny since the shooting of VA nurse and anti ICE activist Alex Preddy this past weekend. Several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had said they could no longer support funding for DHS and ICE as long as ICE continues to use what some are calling heavy handed illegal tactics against migrants in Washington, Chill NATO.

[Chris DiMeo]

Fox News and the House would still need to vote on and approve the two week funding extension for Homeland Security if it passes the Senate. The House will not be in session until next week. Meantime, border czar Tom Homan says that he's making progress in Minnesota and announced the change in immigration policy.

[Tom Homan]

Homan says the state attorney general Keith Ellison tells the Trump administration that jails can start notifying ICE when they are going to release a wanted criminal illegal alien. This is a pretty big shift because the Trump administration has been asking sanctuary jurisdictions like Minnesota to at least notify them when they are going going to release wanted criminal illegal aliens. Now the state of Minnesota says it will notify them.

[Chris DiMeo]

Fox's Matt Finn President Trump will reportedly name Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve. Warsh is a former governor of the Reserve and a Stanford University professor. He replaces Jerome Powell, whose term is coming up in May. America is listening to Fox News.

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[Chris DiMeo]

A nor' easter is expected to blanket much of the east coast this weekend, just days after a massive winter storm dumped ice and snow on the region.

[Alexandria Hoff]

It looks like it's going to be snow, not ICE this time. That's a, a good thing, but it's still going to have real impacts on our lives.

[Chris DiMeo]

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein, President Trump also announcing that commercial flights between the US And Venezuela will resume.

[Jared Halpern]

During a phone call with interim Venezuelan President Delsey Rodriguez, President Trump announced airspace in the country will be opened as soon as today, allowing Americans to visit.

[President Trump]

Venezuela and they'll be safe there and be safe. It's under very strong control and the people of formerly of Venezuela, some want to go back and some want to go back to visit and they're going to be able to do that.

[Jared Halpern]

During a Cabinet meeting, the president instructed Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and military leaders to open up airspace by the end of the day. The State Department has listed Venezuela as a high risk country to visit, warning Americans not to travel there. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX.

[Chris DiMeo]

News the first lady's autobiographical film Melania debuting in theaters today.

[Alexandria Hoff]

Melania follows the first lady for the 20 days leading up to President Trump's second inauguration. Mrs. Trump telling Fox the intention is to give the public a rare personal glimpse inside a pivotal political moment.

[Ainsley Earhart]

I'm very private and selective person. I want to show the people my 20 days in my life, all the planning for inauguration, my business, my family, my philanthropy.

[Alexandria Hoff]

The 104 minute documentary takes viewers from New York to Palm beach and back to the White House. Melania is not just the subject, but the first lady also served as co producer.

[Chris DiMeo]

Fox's Alexandria Hoff. I'm Chris DiMeo. This is Fox.

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