5PM ET 01/23/2026 Newscast

Summary

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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)

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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 |

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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.

Transcript

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The warnings just keep coming. Lisa Brady, FOX News.

[B]

I want you to make sure today that you're thinking about what you might need for the weekend through Monday.

[A]

Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey just declaring Monday a remote workday for non essential state employees as a winter storm begins. An expected run across some 40 states from the Southwest to the northeast with ice a big concern in the South. Josh Lamb is Georgia's emergency management director.

[C]

Josh Georgia state troopers are prepared to respond and assist motorists, but do us all a favor and stay off the roads.

[A]

There's also concern about ice weighing down power lines leading to prolonged outages. Multiple states already have emergencies in effect. Maryland Governor Wes Moore asking President Trump for a federal emergency declaration.

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This will allow the federal government to provide resources, including personnel, equipment like generators and also funds for protective measures.

[A]

The storm could dump one to two feet of snow in some areas, disrupting air travel in advance. With more than 3,000 flights canceled so far through Sunday. Thousands of protesters are out in sub zero temperatures in Minneapolis demanding that ICE agents leave the city. This as federal officials say a false narrative is being spread about a five year old boy.

[E]

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 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.

[A]

Fox's Garrett Tenney. Immigration officials say they tried to leave the boy with his mother after his father ran away while they were trying to arrest him and that instead agents cared for the child who's now with his father at a detention facility. TikTok finalizes a deal to keep running in the US but one Democratic senator was wants Congress to investigate. For more information about the joint venture, America is listening to FOX News.

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This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.

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Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, accused of becoming a cocaine kingpin, is now in custody, captured with the help of global partners in Mexico.

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Wedding Others are charged for their roles in a transnational organized crime network shipping massive amounts of cocaine, approximately 60 metric tons through Southern California on its way to Canada.

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FBI LA Assistant Director in Charge Akil Davis, the 44 year old Canadian also accused of orchestrating several murders. An Illinois doctor accused of killing his ex wife and her husband in Ohio pleads not guilty. 39 year old Michael McKee of Chicago appearing remotely for arraignment today after being transferred to a jail in Ohio earlier this week. He's charged with multiple counts, including aggravated murder and the deaths of Monique Tepe and her husband Spencer. Their two young children were at home at the time and not harmed. A California man is accused of stealing millions of dollars meant for the homeless.

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Authorities raided the multimillion dollar home of a Los Angeles man they claim stole more than $23 million from the homeless.

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Ran 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.

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First Assistant U.S. attorney Bill Asali told reporters that Alexander Suefer, executive director of Abundant Blessings, was supposed to use those millions to house and feed the homeless.

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This is what he was providing, ramen noodles and a microwave and he was pocketing the rest of the money.

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If convicted on the wire fraud charges, super could get up to 20 years in prison.

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Fox's Carmen Roberts a mixed finish on Wall Street. The Dow dropping 285 points but still over 49K. The S&P up 2 points. The NASDAQ up 65. And Lisa Brady. This is FOX NEWS.