Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts (Carmen Roberts)
Date: January 18, 2026

Episode Overview

This brief newscast delivers the major news highlights of the evening, focusing on escalating transatlantic trade tensions, domestic unrest in Minnesota, developments in Iran, a notable FBI fugitive arrest, an unusual wildlife encounter in Australia, and box office updates. The episode features multiple Fox correspondents, with fast-paced coverage structured around breaking news and significant events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S. – EU Tensions Over Greenland Tariffs

• President Trump threatens to impose tariffs on EU allies to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland to the U.S.
• EU leaders are unified in opposing the demands and are preparing potential retaliatory measures, but will wait until February 1 before acting.
• EU and NATO leaders seek a diplomatic solution amid growing tension.

Notable Quotes:

• “Denmark’s prime minister said Europe will not be blackmailed.” — Stephanie Bennett, [00:24]
• “The UK prime minister said that these tariffs are completely wrong… the EU will retaliate.” — Stephanie Bennett, [00:27]
• “They’re trying to get the president to abandon the idea he has to own Greenland and they’d like to explore a diplomatic track forward.” — Stephanie Bennett, [00:37]
• “President Trump announced he’ll be imposing 10% tariffs from 1 February, which will then rise to 25% on June 1 until a deal is reached to purchase Greenland.” — Stephanie Bennett, [00:53]

Timestamps:

• Overview of Tariff Threat: [00:02]–[01:04]

2. Minnesota Protests and National Guard Mobilization

• Anti-ICE protests have returned to the streets of Minnesota.
• President Trump considers invoking the Insurrection Act and deploying federal troops.
• 1,500 soldiers from Alaska are prepared for deployment if violence escalates.
• Governor Tim Walz has mobilized the National Guard, prepared but not yet deployed.

Notable Quotes:

• “They set up barricades as they continue to chant and swear at federal agents as they go by.” — Steve Harrigan, [01:17]
• “As many as 1500 soldiers from Alaska are now on notice. They could be deployed to Minnesota if the violence here continues.” — Steve Harrigan [01:29]
• “The guard, it’s said, will wear reflective yellow vests. That will be to separate them from other federal agencies already on the ground.” — Steve Harrigan, [01:45]

Timestamps:

• Protest Coverage and Response: [01:04]–[01:50]

3. International and Security Updates

• Iran’s president warns of a “harsh response” if the U.S. launches a strike.
• Iranian official acknowledges at least 5,000 deaths in ongoing protests.
• The FBI captures Alejandro Castillo, a fugitive on its Top 10 Most Wanted list, in Mexico.

Notable Quotes:

• “Iran's president warned today that any U.S. strike would trigger a harsh response from Tehran.” — Carmen Roberts, [02:16]
• “27 year old Alejandro Castillo was arrested in Mexico on Friday. He is charged in the 2016 murder of his former coworker in Charlotte, N.C.… Castillo is awaiting extradition back to the United States.” — Correspondent, [02:33]

Timestamps:

• Iran Protests & U.S. Threat: [02:16]
• FBI Fugitive Arrest: [02:33]–[02:57]

4. Unusual Wildlife Encounter in Australia

• Rachel Blore from Brisbane is startled in the night to find an 8-foot carpet python on her chest—not her dog.
• She safely removes the snake herself after evacuating her pets.

Notable Quotes:

• “Rachel Blore thought the weight she felt on her stomach was her dog lying on top of her. That was not the case… she woke up… to find a big carpet python coiled across her chest. We're talking eight foot big.” — Paul Stevens, [03:04]
• “She… grabbed the snake and ushered it out of the bedroom herself through a window. Carpet pythons are nonvenomous constrictors commonly found in Australia’s coastal areas.” — Paul Stevens, [03:19]

Timestamps:

• Story Coverage: [02:57]–[03:41]

5. Box Office Highlights

• Avatar: Fire continues to lead the North American box office for the fifth straight weekend, grossing $13.3M.
• 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple debuts a close second with $13M.

Notable Quotes:

• “The film topped the charts for the fifth weekend with $13.3 million in sales. 28 Years Later, the Bone Temple opened in second place with 13 million.” — Carmen Roberts, [03:59]

Timestamps:

• Box Office Segment: [03:41]–[04:10]

Memorable Moments

• EU’s Defiant Rhetoric: “Europe will not be blackmailed.” ([00:24])
• Tense Protest Coverage: “They set up barricades as they continue to chant and swear at federal agents…” ([01:17])
• Brisbane Snake Encounter: “She... grabbed the snake and ushered it out of the bedroom herself through a window.” ([03:19])
• Box Office Drama: The continued dominance of Avatar: Fire five weekends in a row. ([03:59])

This episode offers a succinct but comprehensive news snapshot, highlighting escalating international tensions, American domestic unrest, dramatic international incidents, and lighter human-interest stories—all in less than five minutes of content.