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

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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.

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[00:03]
Lisa Brady
The U.S. attorney General arriving in Minneapolis on Lisa Brady FOX News. As 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. City and state officials have called a surge of immigration agents and invasion.
[00:20]
Governor Tim Walls
Just around the time that the subpoenas, six of them in all, were being served today, Governor Tim Walls released a statement saying, quote, the state of Minnesota will not be drawn into political theater. This Justice Department investigation sparked by calls for accountability in the face of violence, chaos and the killing of Renee Goode, does not seek justice. It is a partisan distraction.
[00:48]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jonathan Hunt in Minneapolis. The Justice Department's civil rights division is investigating an anti ICE protest that disrupted a church service Sunday in St. Paul. This as Twin City area police chiefs accused some federal agents of violating civil rights and racial profiling. And after complaints they're stopping and demanding papers from Americans of color, including some off duty cops.
[01:09]
Governor Tim Walls
If American citizens are being grabbed or stopped or seized, this can't happen.
[01:15]
Lisa Brady
St. Paul Police Chief Axel Henry, Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino says enforcement operations are lawful and targeted.
[01:22]
Congresswoman Julia Letlow
They are about removing criminals who are actively harming Minneapolis neighborhoods.
[01:27]
Lisa Brady
The Minneapolis mayor accusing the federal government of playing politics. President Trump says if he puts tariffs on NATO allies that oppose a U.S. takeover of Greenland, he doubts it would end European trade deals with the US.
[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.
[01:49]
Lisa Brady
He's predicting things will work out as he joins other world leaders at a forum in Switzerland. America is listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
Ainsley Earhardt
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[02:05]
Governor Tim Walls
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[02:16]
Lisa Brady
Just getting word that US Forces in the Caribbean have seized a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela Southern Command saying it was operating in defiance of sanctions. Another 37 members of Drug cartels detained in Mexico are sent to the US to face charges.
[02:31]
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. Two other similar transfers of high level cartel members happened last year, including the Trevino brothers who led the Zetas gang. And Rafael caro Quintero killed DEA agent Kiki Camarena 40 years ago. 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. To face American justice, Mexico expelled the cartel leaders on national security grounds. The country's president, Claudia Sheinbaum said, said last fall it's being done for the security of their country in collaboration with.
[03:11]
Lisa Brady
The U.S. fox's Jessica Rosenthal, a Republican U.S. senator now has a primary challenger.
[03:17]
Congresswoman Julia Letlow
Congresswoman Julia Letlow, making it official jumping in the race for Senate in Louisiana.
[03:22]
Ainsley Earhardt
With President Trump's endorsement, Louisiana deserves conservative champions leaders who will not flinch.
[03:30]
Congresswoman Julia Letlow
Incumbent Republican Senator Bill Cassidy says Letlo called him to inform him of the decision and says, quote, unquote, I am a conservative who wakes up every morning thinking about how to make Louisiana and the United States a better place to live. Cassidy was one of the Republicans who voted to convict President Trump during his second impeachment trial.
[03:49]
Lisa Brady
FOX is Ryan Schmelz in Washington. Vice President J.D. vance and the second lady just confirming they're expecting their fourth child. Trade tensions rattling Wall street coming off a three day weekend with a sell off. The Dow dropping 870 points. The S and P and the Nasdaq sinking more than 2%. The Nasdaq back under. I'm Lisa Brady. This is FOX News.