Fox News Hourly Update — 5PM ET 01/20/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers rapid-fire updates on developing federal investigations in Minnesota, high-level law enforcement operations, escalating political tensions, international trade news involving President Trump, cross-border crime enforcement, and breaking political and economic headlines.

Federal Investigation in Minneapolis & Immigration Tensions

• Attorney General’s Arrival & Grand Jury Probe

  • U.S. Attorney General arrives in Minneapolis as federal grand jury subpoenas are issued to city, state, and county offices—including those of the governor and mayor—regarding possible obstruction of law enforcement operations.
  • Quote (00:02) — Lisa Brady:
    “Grand jury subpoenas were served on city, state and county offices, including the governor and mayor's offices in a federal probe of possible obstruction of law enforcement operations.”

• Minnesota Officials Push Back

  • Governor Tim Walz denounces the investigation, attributing it to political motives rather than justice, especially following the killing of Renee Goode.
  • Quote (00:20) — Gov. Tim Walz:
    “The state of Minnesota will not be drawn into political theater. This Justice Department investigation sparked by calls for accountability ... does not seek justice. It is a partisan distraction.”

• Civil Rights Concerns

  • DOJ’s Civil Rights Division investigates after an anti-ICE protest disrupts a church; local police accuse federal agents of civil rights violations, including racial profiling and stopping Americans of color—even off-duty officers.
  • Quote (01:09) — Gov. Tim Walz:
    “If American citizens are being grabbed or stopped or seized, this can't happen.”

• Federal Response & Local Critique

  • St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry and Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino underscore that enforcement actions are targeted and lawful.
  • Quote (01:21) — Rep. Julia Letlow:
    “They are about removing criminals who are actively harming Minneapolis neighborhoods.”
  • Minneapolis mayor accuses federal authorities of politicizing the situation.

President Trump on Greenland, NATO, and Trade

• Tariffs on NATO Allies & Greenland Talks
  • President Trump discusses the possibility of imposing tariffs on NATO allies if they oppose a U.S. takeover of Greenland, expressing confidence such moves wouldn't jeopardize European trade agreements.
  • Quote (01:39) — President Donald Trump:
    “They need that agreement very badly with us. They really do. They fought very hard to get it. So I doubt that. But we'll see what happens. We have a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland.”
  • Trump predicts a positive outcome as he joins world leaders in Switzerland.

International Crime & Extradition Operations

• US Military Intercepts Venezuelan Tanker

  • U.S. forces in the Caribbean seize a seventh oil tanker linked to Venezuela for violating sanctions. (02:15)

• Major Drug Cartel Transfers from Mexico

  • Thirty-seven cartel members detained in Mexico extradited to the US; prior extraditions included high-profile criminals like the Treviño brothers and Caro Quintero.
  • Mexican special forces took unprecedented covert measures to ensure the operation’s secrecy.
  • Mexico’s President Sheinbaum cited national security as the reason for these transfers.
  • Quote (02:30) — Ainsley Earhardt:
    “The country's security minister wrote on X that the people transferred to law enforcement in multiple US Cities were high impact criminals.”
  • Quote (02:55) — Ainsley Earhardt:
    “Transporting the men required extreme covert work. Mexican special forces even took over Mexican prisons to ensure the jailed cartel leaders weren't tipped off about their transfers.”

2026 Senate Race Developing in Louisiana

• Julia Letlow Launches Senate Bid
  • Congresswoman Julia Letlow announces her challenge to incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy, with Trump’s endorsement.
  • Quote (03:16) — Rep. Julia Letlow:
    “Louisiana deserves conservative champions, leaders who will not flinch.”
  • Cassidy responds, reiterating his dedication to Louisiana and the U.S., and referencing his contentious Trump impeachment vote.
  • Quote (03:29) — Sen. Bill Cassidy (via Letlow):
    “I am a conservative who wakes up every morning thinking about how to make Louisiana and the United States a better place to live.”

Other Noteworthy Headlines

• White House News

  • VP J.D. Vance and spouse are expecting their fourth child. (03:48)

• Market Update

  • Trade tensions spark significant market sell-off:
    • Dow drops 870 points
    • S&P and Nasdaq fall more than 2%; Nasdaq drops below a key level (03:48)

Timeline Overview

• 00:02 — Federal probe in Minneapolis, AG’s involvement
• 00:20–01:26 — Governor and local officials respond, discuss civil rights concerns
• 01:39 — Trump on NATO, Greenland, and trade
• 02:15 — U.S. forces seize Venezuelan tanker; cartel extraditions from Mexico
• 03:16–03:48 — Julia Letlow enters LA Senate race; VP Vance family news; major market movements

Notable Quotes

• Governor Tim Walz (00:20):
  “This Justice Department investigation… does not seek justice. It is a partisan distraction.”

• Rep. Julia Letlow (03:16):
  “Louisiana deserves conservative champions, leaders who will not flinch.”

• President Donald Trump (01:39):
  “They need that agreement very badly with us… We have a lot of meetings scheduled on Greenland.”

• Ainsley Earhardt (02:30):
  “The people transferred to law enforcement in multiple US Cities were high impact criminals.”

Tone:
Urgent, matter-of-fact, with political & law enforcement voices emphasizing their respective agendas and a brisk, headline-driven delivery typical of Fox News Radio.