5AM ET 02/02/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 5AM ET, 02/02/2026

Episode Overview

The 5AM ET Fox News Hourly Update covers the latest developments on the ongoing partial government shutdown, Grammy Awards highlights, President Trump’s reactions, tense U.S.–Iran relations, updates on ICE protests and federal response, and a measles outbreak at a Texas immigration facility. Headlines are delivered in Fox News' signature brisk, direct tone.

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Key Topics & Discussions

1. Partial Government Shutdown and Senate Spending Package

• Status: The government is facing another partial shutdown.
• Senate Action: Senate passes a spending package (71–29 vote), but only funds the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for two weeks.
  • House Vote Pending: The House still needs to vote; Speaker Mike Johnson is confident in passage.
• Democratic Opposition: Bill excludes full DHS funding due to Democratic protest over immigration policies.

Notable Quote:

“I wish the Democrats would be as upset about the deaths of Lake and Riley and Rachel Morin and the many, many, many, many others who have been victimized by crimes committed by illegal immigrants.”
— Ron Johnson [00:21]

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2. Grammy Awards Highlights & Political Statements

• Historic Wins:
  • Kendrick Lamar: Record number of Grammy wins for a rapper, Best Rap Album for GNX, Record of the Year with SZA.
  • Bad Bunny: Album of the Year and Best Música Urbana Album for dtmf.
  • Jelly Roll, Lady Gaga, Olivia Dean, and Billie Eilish also recognized.
• Political Messages:
  • Several artists (Olivia Dean, Billie Eilish) spoke out against ICE.
  • Notable acknowledgment from artists regarding immigration policy.

Segment Timestamp: [00:45–01:19]

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3. President Trump Reacts to the Grammys

• Social Media: President Trump posted on Truth Social calling the Grammys “the worst, virtually unwatchable.”
• Host Criticism: Trump criticizes host Trevor Noah for remarks about him and Bill Clinton and Jeffrey Epstein.
• Legal Threat: Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah for the comments.

Notable Quote:

“[The Grammy Awards are] the worst, virtually unwatchable.”
— Donald Trump, via Truth Social as reported by Ted Lindner [01:33]

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4. U.S.–Iran Tensions and Military Planning

• Trump’s Stance: Military options are not off the table; diplomatic solutions still considered regarding Iran’s nuclear program.
• American Forces: Confirmation that ships are moving toward the region.
• Information Secrecy: President Trump will not share military plans with Gulf allies.

Notable Quotes:

“Trump has made it clear that military planning is happening, confirming that the ships are heading in that direction.”
— Matt Whitaker [02:44]

“The Iranians could deescalate very easily and simply and we'll see. The ball’s in their court. But you know, President Trump is not going to be forever patient on this.”
— Ron Johnson [02:56]

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5. ICE Protests and Federal Response

• Protests: Quieter day for ICE protests amid Trump’s announcement of a new federal response strategy.
• Federal Policy Shift: Trump instructs DHS (Secretary Kristi Noem) not to intervene in “poorly run Democrat cities” without a formal request.

Notable Quote:

“I've instructed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat cities with regard to their protests and/or riots unless and until they ask us for help.”
— Statement by President Trump, read by Kristi Noem [03:22]

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6. Measles Outbreak at Texas ICE Facility

• Affected Facility: Dilley Immigration Processing Center placed on lockdown after two detainees test positive for measles.
• Containment Measures: Quarantine in effect, all movement halted.
• Children & Family Concerns: Advocacy groups highlight that children and families remain in the facility despite health risks.

Notable Quote:

“The Dilley Immigration processing center...has a problem. Homeland Security Assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin says the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed active measles infections of two detainees. She says individuals suspected of making contact with the infected have been quarantined and they're ceasing all movement within the facility.”
— Tricia McLaughlin [03:46]

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Selected Noteworthy Timestamps

• [00:03–00:44]: Government shutdown, Senate package, Ron Johnson comments
• [00:45–01:19]: Grammy Awards wins, artist advocacy, reactions
• [01:33–02:01]: Trump’s public response to Grammy broadcast, threat to sue Trevor Noah
• [02:32–03:14]: U.S.–Iran military planning, ambassador and senator commentary
• [03:14–03:39]: ICE protest updates, President Trump’s new federal policy
• [03:39–04:27]: Measles outbreak at ICE facility, health precautions, advocacy concerns

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “I wish the Democrats would be as upset about the deaths ... by crimes committed by illegal immigrants.” — Ron Johnson [00:21]
• “The worst, virtually unwatchable.” — Donald Trump (Truth Social), via Ted Lindner [01:33]
• “The Iranians could de-escalate easily ... President Trump is not going to be forever patient on this.” — Ron Johnson [02:56]
• “I've instructed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat cities ... unless and until they ask us for help.” — Kristi Noem, quoting Trump [03:22]
• “Homeland Security ... confirmed active measles infections ... all movement within the facility [is ceased].” — Tricia McLaughlin [03:46]

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Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a rapid-fire overview of crucial political, cultural, and public health news at the opening of February 2, 2026, punctuated by strong partisan reactions, major entertainment industry milestones, and urgent updates from immigration and international affairs.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Hoping to end another shutdown. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. Another partial government shutdown is underway. The Senate passed a spending package in a 71 to 29 vote to fund the government ahead of the shutdown after Democrats promised not to vote for a bill that would deliver funding to the Homeland Security Department. Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson weighing in Sunday on all this.

[Ron Johnson]

I wish the Democrats would be as upset about the deaths of Lake and Riley and Rachel Morin and the many, many, many, many others who have been victimized by crimes committed by illegal immigrants.

[Ted Lindner]

Now the House still needs to vote on the bill. Speaker Mike Johnson confident it'll pass. The package only funds the DHS Department of Homeland Security for two weeks. The winner is for music's biggest night.

[CBS Correspondent]

Now in Kendrick Lamar made Grammy history at the 68th annual Grammy Awards, winning Best Rap Album for GNX and breaking Jay Z's record for most Grammy wins by a rapper. He also took home record of the year with SZA for Lutheran. But the nice biggest winner was Bad Bunny taking album of the year and best Musica Urbana album for dtmf.

[Michelle Paulino]

I'm going to say eyes out, Cliff.

[CBS Correspondent]

Courtesy of CBS and Recording Academy. Bad Bunny wasn't the only artist to speak out against ice. British artists Olivia Dean, who won best new Artist, and Billie Eilish, honored first song of the year for Wildflowers, also addressed the issue. Jelly Roll won his first ever Grammy for best contemporary country album for Beautifully Broken and Lady Gaga took home best pop vocal album for Mayhem. Michelle Paulino, Fox News and President Trump.

[Ted Lindner]

Reacting to the Grammys. In a true social post early Monday, the president called the awards show, quote, the worst virtually unwatchable. Criticized Grammy host Trevor Noah for suggesting that he and former President Bill Clinton spent time on Jeffrey Epstein's private island. President Trump threatening to sue Trevor Noah over the comments. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Ted Lindner]

President Trump not ruling out military strikes.

[Michelle Paulino]

On Iran make a negotiated deal that would be satisfactory with no nuclear weapons. That said they should do that, but I don't know that they will, but they are talking to us.

[Matt Whitaker]

Trump has made it clear that military planning is happening, confirming that the ships are heading in that direction. The U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker spoke on military presence in the Middle East.

[Ron Johnson]

The Iranians could de escalate very easily and simply and we'll see the balls in their court. But you know President Trump is not going to be forever patient on this.

[Matt Whitaker]

Details about military action are being closely guarded. President Trump says the United States will not share military plans with Gulf allies.

[Ted Lindner]

Fox's Brooke Taylor says overall was a quieter day Sunday for ICE protests as President Trump's announced he's changing how the federal government will respond to unrest in.

[Kristi Noem]

Some c. He wrote this on Truth Social. I've instructed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat cities with regard to their protests and or riots unless and until they ask us for help.

[Ted Lindner]

And a Texas ICE facility says no one's getting in or out due to measles. It's the same facility that just released five year old Liam Ramos and his dad.

[Tricia McLaughlin]

The Dilley Immigration processing center about 70 miles south of San Antonio has a problem. Homeland Security Assistant secretary secretary Tricia McLaughlin says the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed active measles infections of two detainees. She says individuals suspected of making contact with the infected have been quarantined and they're ceasing all movement within the facility. Dilley's the same place it was holding preschooler Liam Conejo Ramos and his father. The two were just returned to their home in Minnesota, but migrant advocacy groups are saying many other children and families are still at Dilley till NATO Fox.

[Ted Lindner]

News and I'm Ted Lindner.

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