Fox News Hourly Update — 5PM ET 01/17/2026 Newscast

Date: January 17, 2026
Host: Carmen Roberts (FOX News Radio)
Episode Theme:
A rundown of major US and international political headlines, military updates, legal rulings, science discoveries, and sports news, featuring real-time reactions and expert insights.

Main Stories & Key Discussion Points

1. Trump Threatens Tariffs Over Greenland Deal

• Overview:
  President Trump announced that he would impose tariffs on eight European countries unless Denmark agrees to sell Greenland to the US, citing national defense priorities.
• Details:
  • Trump proposed 10% tariffs on Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, Britain, the Netherlands, and Finland, escalating to 25% if the sale isn’t secured by June.
  • GOP Senator Pete Ricketts strongly supports the President’s stance, emphasizing the strategic importance of Greenland.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “He says he'll use tariffs to get Greenland.” — Carmen Roberts (00:02)
  • “This is just the beginning of talking through where we can end up, but it's very clear that we needed to protect ourselves...I believe that's what the president is pursuing to be able to make sure that he keeps Americans safe.” — Sen. Pete Ricketts (00:24)
• Timestamps:
  • Initial announcement & Ricketts support: 00:02 - 00:42

2. US Retaliatory Strikes in Syria Against ISIS

• Overview:
  The US launched airstrikes on ISIS targets in Syria as retaliation for last month’s deadly attack on Americans.
• Details:
  • CENTCOM reported killing an Al Qaeda leader linked to the ISIS attack that killed two US soldiers and an interpreter.
  • 100 targets hit in Syria, all related to ISIS.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “They say that a strike resulted in the death of a leader affiliated with Al Qaeda who had direct ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for that ambush attack...So far, they say there have been 100 targets that have been hit all over Syria.” — Madeleine Rivera (01:05)
• Timestamps:
  • Madeleine Rivera’s report: 01:05 - 01:32

3. Federal Judge Bars Tear Gas Use on Peaceful Protesters

• Overview:
  New legal limits were imposed on federal officers regarding crowd control tactics in Minneapolis.
• Details:
  • US District Judge Kate Menendez ruled in favor of activists, barring the use of tear gas and chemical irritants on peaceful protesters.
  • Government lawyers argued enforcement actions were within legal rights.
• Timestamps:
  • Ruling coverage: 01:32 - 01:55

4. NASA Artemis II Moves to Launch Pad

• Overview:
  The Artemis II rocket, a key part of NASA’s return-to-the-moon program, made its way to the Kennedy Space Center.
• Details:
  • Four astronauts will ride the Orion spacecraft on a moon flyby (no landing).
  • Expected launch as soon as February 6th.
• Timestamps:
  • Artemis II update: 02:16 - 02:32

5. New Dinosaur Fossil Evidence: ‘Violent’ Mating

• Overview:
  Paleontologists found fossil proof that mating among some dinosaurs was physically destructive.
• Details:
  • Citing the journal ‘iScience’, evidence shows 3-ton duck-billed dinosaurs suffered broken bones—likely from “rough” courtship.
  • Bones healed naturally, indicating survival and recurrence.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “Top paleontologists now say they can prove it...mating between some dinosaurs was so violent that they literally broke each other's bones.” — Paul Stevens (02:42)
• Timestamps:
  • Dinosaur science segment: 02:42 - 03:15

6. Trump Administration Proposes New Health Care Plan

• Overview:
  President Trump’s newly announced health care initiative would send funds directly to Americans, bypassing current subsidy mechanisms.
• Details:
  • Money for health care costs would go directly to individuals, not insurance companies.
  • Congressman Rich McCormick criticized the industry, Democrats countered with support for tax credits.
• Notable Quotes:
  • “They've been ripping us off for years. It's a $5 trillion industry in America per year and we're not getting out of it what we put into it.” — Rep. Rich McCormick (03:31)
• Timestamps:
  • Health care debate: 03:15 - 03:38

7. NFL: John Harbaugh Hired as New York Giants Head Coach

• Overview:
  John Harbaugh hires on as the Giants’ head coach shortly after being let go by the Baltimore Ravens.
• Details:
  • Five-year contract in discussion.
  • Harbaugh led the Ravens to the playoffs 12 times and won the Super Bowl in 2012.
• Timestamps:
  • Harbaugh news: 03:38 - 03:58

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Greenland Tariffs:
  • “He says he'll use tariffs to get Greenland.”
    — Carmen Roberts (00:02)
• National Security:
  • "...we need to be able to invest and have certainty with regard to those investments to be able to protect our northern flank."
    — Sen. Pete Ricketts (00:24)
• ISIS Retaliation:
  • “A strike resulted in the death of a leader affiliated with Al Qaeda who had direct ties to an ISIS terrorist responsible for that ambush attack...”
    — Madeleine Rivera (01:05)
• Health Care Critique:
  • “They've been ripping us off for years. It's a $5 trillion industry in America per year and we're not getting out of it what we put into it.”
    — Rep. Rich McCormick (03:31)
• Dinosaur Discoveries:
  • “Mating between some dinosaurs was so violent that they literally broke each other's bones.”
    — Paul Stevens (02:42)

Episode Flow with Timestamps

• 00:02 — Trump, Greenland & tariffs; Sen. Pete Ricketts comments
• 01:05 — US airstrikes in Syria; ISIS & Al Qaeda connection; Madeleine Rivera reporting
• 01:32 — Federal judge’s ruling on tear gas use in Minneapolis
• 02:16 — Artemis II moon mission update
• 02:42 — Violent dinosaur mating fossil evidence
• 03:15 — Trump administration’s new health care plan; Rep. Rich McCormick on industry abuses
• 03:38 — New York Giants hire John Harbaugh as head coach

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