Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 01/23/2026 Newscast Date: January 23, 2026
Host: Lisa Brady
Podcast: FOX News Hourly Update

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a swift roundup of key national news stories, focusing on dangerous winter weather sweeping across much of the U.S., updates on immigration and protests in Minneapolis, TikTok’s new U.S. deal under scrutiny, high-profile arrests, and an alleged multimillion-dollar fraud against the homeless. Financial market updates close out the broadcast. The tone is brisk and urgent, prioritizing developments and official statements.

Major News Highlights

Severe Winter Storm Impacts (00:02–00:57)

• Scope and Warnings:
  • Lisa Brady opens with escalating warnings regarding a massive winter storm sweeping across 40 states, from the Southwest to the Northeast.
  • Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey declares Monday as a remote workday for non-essential state employees due to the impending storm.
• Ice Dangers in the South:
  • Georgia is preparing for hazardous ice conditions.
  • Josh Lamb, Georgia's emergency management director, urges:
    “Georgia state troopers are prepared to respond and assist motorists, but do us all a favor and stay off the roads.” (00:28, C)
• Power and Travel Disruptions:
  • There is widespread concern about ice causing power outages.
  • Maryland Governor Wes Moore has requested a federal emergency declaration from President Trump:
    • “This will allow the federal government to provide resources, including personnel, equipment like generators and also funds for protective measures.” (00:46, D)
  • Potential for 1–2 feet of snow and significant air travel disruption, with more than 3,000 flights already canceled through Sunday.

Minneapolis Protest Over Immigration Incident (00:57–01:36)

• Large-Scale Demonstrations:
  • Thousands protest outdoors in sub-zero temperatures, demanding ICE agents leave the city.
• Viral Claims and Official Response:
  • Incident involves a viral photo of a five-year-old boy in the cold, sparking claims ICE was using the child to lure undocumented family members.
  • Garrett Tenney reports:
    “Those pictures of that five year old boy standing in the cold wearing a Spiderman backpack and a hat went viral after school leaders and then demo Democratic officials claimed that ICE was detaining that child and then using him as bait to try to lure the boy's family outside so they could arrest the family.” (01:18, E)
  • Immigration officials deny this, stating the child is with his father at a detention facility and was cared for by agents.

TikTok Finalizes U.S. Operations Deal (01:36–01:59)

• Regulatory Scrutiny:
  • TikTok secures a deal to continue U.S. operations; however, a Democratic senator is calling for a congressional investigation into the joint venture.
  • No details specified regarding terms or parties involved.

High-Profile Arrests & Crime Updates

Ex-Olympian Accused as ‘Cocaine Kingpin’ (02:15–02:38)

• Global Manhunt:
  • Ryan Wedding, a former Olympic snowboarder, is arrested in Mexico amid allegations of trafficking about 60 metric tons of cocaine from Southern California to Canada, and orchestrating murders.
  • FBI’s Akil Davis explains:
    • “Mr. Wedding Others are charged for their roles in a transnational organized crime network shipping massive amounts of cocaine, approximately 60 metric tons.” (02:24, D)
• Wedding is facing multiple charges, including orchestrating murders.

Illinois Doctor’s Double-Murder Case (02:38–03:14)

• Details:
  • Dr. Michael McKee (Chicago) pleads not guilty to charges of murdering his ex-wife, Monique Tepe, and her husband, Spencer, in Ohio.
  • Their two young children were present but unharmed.

LA Man Steals Millions for the Homeless (03:14–03:58)

• Staggering Embezzlement:
  • Alexander Suefer, executive director of Abundant Blessings, is accused of stealing $23 million meant for homeless aid, allegedly spending the funds on luxury goods.
  • First Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Asali states:
    • “He was living the high life while the people suffering homeless on the streets with no shelter, no food, they're living out in the streets. People are literally dying and this guy is out vacationing, buying homes, buying Range Rovers and going shopping.” (03:22, G)
    • On the shelter he provided: “This is what he was providing, ramen noodles and a microwave and he was pocketing the rest of the money.” (03:47, G)
  • If convicted, Suefer faces up to 20 years in prison.

Financial Market Update (03:58–End)

• Closing Numbers:
  • Dow Jones: Down 285 points (but holds above 49,000)
  • S&P: Up 2 points
  • NASDAQ: Up 65 points

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Weather Warning:
  “Georgia state troopers are prepared to respond and assist motorists, but do us all a favor and stay off the roads.” (00:28, Josh Lamb)
• Federal Support for Storm Response:
  “This will allow the federal government to provide resources, including personnel, equipment like generators and also funds for protective measures.” (00:46, Gov. Wes Moore)
• On Homeless Aid Fraud:
  “He was living the high life while the people suffering homeless on the streets...” (03:22, Bill Asali)
  “This is what he was providing, ramen noodles and a microwave and he was pocketing the rest of the money.” (03:47, Bill Asali)

Timestamps for Major Segments

| Segment | Time | |-------------------------------------------------------|--------------| | National weather emergency, state responses | 00:02–00:57 | | Minneapolis ICE protest and viral child incident | 00:57–01:36 | | TikTok U.S. operations deal & investigation call | 01:36–01:59 | | Cocaine ring bust: Ryan Wedding | 02:15–02:38 | | Illinois double-murder case | 02:38–03:14 | | California homeless aid embezzlement | 03:14–03:58 | | Wall Street closing numbers | 03:58–end |

This brisk FOX News Hourly Update covers urgent public safety concerns, high-profile crime updates, and the latest financial news, capturing the top stories shaping the U.S. as the week draws to a close.