Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 01/19/2026

Host: Lisa Brady
Date: January 19, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode covers several major news stories: a church protest in Minnesota provoking a federal civil rights investigation, ongoing political friction over U.S. immigration enforcement, international tensions connected to President Trump’s foreign policy including the controversial Greenland proposal, a Miami nightclub scandal involving anti-Semitic music, and the high price and drama surrounding tonight’s college football championship and NFL coaching shakeups.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minnesota Church Protest and DOJ Investigation

• [00:03] Lisa Brady reports that the Justice Department's civil rights division is investigating after an anti-ICE protest disrupted a church service in St. Paul, Minnesota.
• [00:14] Todd Blanch (Deputy Attorney General):
  • Quote: "Every single American should be enraged and heartbroken at what happened yesterday in that church."
    (00:14)
  • Quote: "What you saw there was anti-Christian, anti-law enforcement rioters storming a church in this country and that's violation of law.”
    (00:23)
• Both DOJ and St. Paul police are investigating, with local authorities focusing on disorderly conduct.
• Ongoing conflict between city/state officials and federal agencies regarding immigration enforcement, with Minnesota leaders claiming federal “abuse of force.”
• The Justice Department is appealing a federal judge’s decision restricting ICE tactics (including pepper spray and arrests) on peaceful protesters. DHS claims the ruling changes nothing in their protocols.

2. International Fallout: Trump, NATO Allies & King Charles’s Visit

• [01:21] Lisa Brady notes diplomatic tensions over President Trump’s push for U.S. control of Greenland and related threats of tariffs on NATO allies who object.
• [01:21] Simon Hoar (UK MP):
  • Quote: “The upcoming state visit of His Royal Majesty the King to the US must now be canceled. The civilized world can deal with Trump no longer.”
    (01:31)
• This could jeopardize King Charles’s planned state visit to the U.S. for America’s 250th anniversary.

3. Miami Nightclub under Fire for Anti-Semitic Incident

• [02:15] Lisa Brady reports a Miami Beach nightclub, Vendome, is investigating after a Kanye West song with anti-Semitic lyrics (“a salute to Adolf Hitler”) was played during an event with controversial social media figures.
• [02:25] Eben Brown:
  • The club issued a statement condemning the incident and promising accountability.
  • Video from the club included personalities notorious for anti-Jewish and anti-Israel rhetoric.
  • Highlights Kanye West’s repeated hate speech and the viral spread of related videos.
  • Quote: “The owners say they do not condone it, are deeply disturbed by it, and will hold responsible parties accountable."
    (02:32)

4. College Football Championship Ticket Frenzy & Trump Appearance

• [03:07] Lisa Brady: President Trump is expected to attend the college football championship, noted as the most expensive ever for fans.
• [03:17] Ainsley Earhart:
  • Quote: “The cheapest ticket sitting at $3,700 in the nosebleeds at one point. A seat on the 50 yard line was listed at $120,000... and a luxury box was going for $1.1 million. Tailgaters are paying an average of $750 for parking. Fans, they are not deterred."
    (03:18)
• [03:39] Lisa Brady/Dana Marie McNichol: Miami Hurricanes aim for their sixth national title against undefeated Indiana (whose QB, Fernando Mendoza, won the Heisman Trophy in 2025).

5. NFL Coaching Shakeup

• [03:39] Lisa Brady: The Buffalo Bills have fired head coach Sean McDermott after nine seasons; he reached the playoffs several times but never advanced to the Super Bowl. The latest loss came in overtime to the Broncos.

Notable Quotes

• Todd Blanch (Deputy Attorney General):
  "Every single American should be enraged and heartbroken at what happened yesterday in that church." (00:14)
• Todd Blanch:
  "What you saw there was anti-Christian, anti-law enforcement rioters storming a church ... that’s violation of law.” (00:23)
• Simon Hoar (UK MP):
  "The upcoming state visit of His Royal Majesty the King to the US must now be canceled. The civilized world can deal with Trump no longer." (01:31)
• Eben Brown:
  "The owners say they do not condone it, are deeply disturbed by it, and will hold responsible parties accountable." (02:32)
• Ainsley Earhart:
  "The cheapest ticket sitting at $3,700 in the nosebleeds... a luxury box was going for $1.1 million. Tailgaters are paying an average of $750 for parking. Fans, they are not deterred." (03:18)

Timestamps for Important Segments

| Time | Segment Description | |----------|-------------------------------------------------------| | 00:03 | DOJ civil rights probe in Minnesota church protest | | 00:14 | Todd Blanch's strong condemnation | | 01:21 | Diplomatic fallout on Trump, Greenland, and King Charles’s visit | | 02:15 | Miami nightclub scandal over anti-Semitic music | | 03:07 | College football title game ticket pricing & Trump | | 03:39 | Miami vs Indiana game preview; NFL coach firing |

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