Fox News Hourly Update (5PM ET - January 24, 2026)

Host: Carmen Roberts, FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 24, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise update on several key national and international news stories: a controversial fatal shooting by a federal agent in Minneapolis and ensuing protests, a massive impending winter storm affecting the Northeast, a national health alert over contaminated infant formula, public fallout over recent comments by President Trump regarding NATO allies in Afghanistan, and diplomatic talks in the Middle East aimed at ending the war in Ukraine.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Fatal Shooting in Minneapolis and Community Protest

[00:02–01:02]

• Incident Report:

  • A federal agent shot and killed Alex Preddy, 37, in Minneapolis.
  • Approximately 1,000 protesters gathered at the scene.
  • Governor Tim Walz urged protesters to maintain calm.

• Community Reaction:

  • A local activist emphasized the commitment to peaceful protest:

    “Despite the horrific acts by this federal government, Minnesotans are standing up for the rule of law. They're protesting loudly and urgently but peacefully. It must stay that way.” (Protester/Activist, 00:17)

  • The activist also noted efforts to document events for future accountability:

    “Minnesota Minnesotans are witnessing and we're creating a log of evidence for the future prosecution of ICE agents and officials responsible for this.” (Protester/Activist, 00:23)

• Official Response:

  • Homeland Security stated Preddy was armed with a semiautomatic handgun and two magazines when confronting agents.
  • CPP Commander Gregory Bovino remarked:

    “Situation is under investigation. Those facts will come to light. This, this particular incident is being investigated just like we investigate other similar incidents.” (Commander Gregory Bovino, 00:49)

• Context: This incident follows a similar shooting two weeks earlier, further fueling daily protests in the city.

2. Major Winter Storm Hits the Northeast

[01:02–01:45]

• Weather Update:

  • Nearly half of U.S. states are enacting emergency protocols as a winter storm brings heavy snow and crippling ice.
  • New York City could receive up to a foot of snow—the largest snowfall in five years.

• City Preparedness:

  • Zoran Mandani, city official, assured:

    “Whatever comes for it, this city is ready. Over the past days, city workers have worked tirelessly to prepare our city for the snow and for the cold.” (Zoran Mandani, 01:18)

  • NYC has 700 million pounds of salt ready, with hundreds of spreaders deployed.
  • Mandani captured the anxiety and skepticism of citizens:

    “People aren't going to want to know, can you post a good video on X? They're going to want to know can the mayor really handle a huge snow system like this?” (Zoran Mandani, 01:37)

• Impact on Transportation:

  • More than 12,000 flights have been canceled for the weekend due to the storm.

3. National Health Alert: Infant Formula and Botulism Outbreak

[03:00–03:45]

• Public Health Concerns:

  • U.S. health investigators suspect that powdered whole milk is behind a botulism outbreak affecting over 50 infants in 19 states since December 2023.
  • The FDA has identified the bacteria in samples linked to ByHeart infant formula but says findings are not yet conclusive.

• Reporter’s Summary:

  “Tests show that powdered whole milk used to make by heart infant formula could be a source of contamination that has caused an outbreak of botulism and sickening dozens of babies... The agency said that the findings are not conclusive and the investigation continues to determine the source of the contamination.” (Deborah Valentine, 03:09)

4. Prince Harry Responds to President Trump’s Comments on NATO

[03:45–04:36]

• Incident: British veteran Prince Harry criticized former President Trump’s remarks regarding the contributions of NATO troops in Afghanistan.

• Trump’s Statement:

  “We have never really asked anything of them. You know, they'll say they sent some troops to Afghanistan or this or that, and they did. They stayed a little back, a little off the front lines.” (President Trump, 04:03)

• Prince Harry’s Rebuttal:

  “[The] sacrifices of British soldiers during the war deserved to be spoken about truthfully and with respect...” (Prince Harry, 03:51)
  He added:
  “NATO allies answered the call to stand with America after the Sept. 11 attack, saying he served there and made lifelong friends there and lost friends after the attacks... NATO's Article 5 defense clause, which states that an armed attack on one member is considered an attack on all, was invoked for the first time in the history of the alliance.” (Prince Harry, 04:12)

5. Ukraine Peace Talks

[04:36–04:52]

• International Diplomacy:
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky reported constructive talks with Russian and American representatives in the United Arab Emirates aiming to end the four-year war.
  • The next negotiation round is set for February 1.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• On Peaceful Protest & Evidence-Gathering:

  “Minnesotans are standing up for the rule of law. They're protesting loudly and urgently but peacefully. It must stay that way. Minnesota Minnesotans are witnessing and we're creating a log of evidence for the future prosecution of ICE agents and officials responsible for this.” (Protester/Activist, 00:17–00:23)

• On Weather Preparedness:

  “Whatever comes for it, this city is ready. Over the past days, city workers have worked tirelessly to prepare our city for the snow and for the cold.” (Zoran Mandani, 01:18)

• On NATO Service and Sacrifice:

  “The sacrifices of British soldiers during the war deserved to be spoken about truthfully and with respect...” (Prince Harry, 03:51)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] — Fatal shooting and protests in Minneapolis
• [01:02] — Winter storm updates and NYC preparedness
• [03:00] — Infant formula botulism outbreak
• [03:45] — Prince Harry and President Trump on NATO
• [04:36] — Zelensky on Ukraine peace talks

Overall Tone

Direct, urgent, and fact-focused—typical of Fox News hourly updates, balancing official reports with on-scene observations and notable public reactions.

This summary provides a clear overview of the episode’s urgent news updates, expert statements, and memorable moments for listeners seeking a comprehensive news briefing.