Fox News Hourly Update: 5PM ET 01/26/2026 – Detailed Summary

Episode Overview

This episode delivers an update on several major national and international news stories, including developments in Minnesota following a controversial Border Patrol shooting, the ongoing severe winter storm and its impacts, disruptions at US airports, international security issues involving NATO and the Arctic, a significant hostage recovery in Gaza, and a brief stock market recap.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minnesota Border Patrol Incident & Fallout

• Change in Law Enforcement Presence

  • Multiple federal sources report a Border Patrol commander and several agents will depart Minneapolis imminently.
  • The change comes after a weekend security incident involving the Border Patrol shooting of protester Alex Preddy.
  • No official rationale for the withdrawal has been disclosed.
    — [00:02]

• Federal & State Cooperation Stressed

  • White House spokeswoman Caroline Levitt emphasizes the importance of bipartisanship and collaboration:

    • Quote (Caroline Levitt):
      “The most peaceful way to carry out this vital public safety mission is for Republicans and Democrats to do it together and for state and local law enforcement enforcement to work together with federal law enforcement.” [00:23]

  • President Trump and Minnesota’s governor reportedly discussed enhancing cooperation.

• Gun Rights & Protests Debate

  • The shooting has reignited debates over gun rights at anti-ICE protests.

  • Levitt affirms President Trump’s support for the Second Amendment but insists that gun rights do not extend to the obstruction of lawful immigration enforcement.

  • Quote (Caroline Levitt):
    “Americans have a constitutional right to bear arms, there is not a constitutional right to impede lawful immigration enforcement operations.” [00:50]

  • Levitt warns about the risks involved in carrying firearms during confrontations with law enforcement:

    • Quote (Caroline Levitt):
      “When you are carrying a weapon... and you are confronted by law enforcement, you are raising the assumption of risk and the risk of force being used against you.” [01:02]

  • Gun rights groups criticize the Trump administration for hinting that protesters might be restricted from lawfully carrying firearms. [01:18]

2. Severe Winter Storm Impact

• Widespread Power Outages

  • Over 600,000 outages persist due to heavy snow and ice.
  • The continued cold exacerbates risks for affected populations.
  • Governor Patrick Morrissey (West Virginia):
    “The temperatures that are forecast over the next five days in many parts of the state are expected to be at zero at 6am up to six or seven.” [01:37]

• Fatalities and Additional Hazards

  • At least 25 storm-related deaths reported across 11 states.
  • Also mentioned: a business jet crash in Maine claiming seven lives (not included in the storm’s death toll). [01:46]

3. Travel Disruptions Across the US

• Airports Struggle with Storm Fallout

  • Major airport delays and cancellations—Dallas, Atlanta, Charlotte, New York, Boston most affected.

  • Approximately 10,000 combined delays and cancellations nationally.

  • Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy projects possible normalization by Wednesday but warns of:

    1. Continued disruptions
    2. Fuller-than-normal flights as airlines catch up
       — [02:21]

  • Quote (Unnamed FOX reporter):
    “Airports that are still dealing with issues from the ice and the snow… there are already around 10,000 combined delays and cancellations throughout the United States…” [02:21]

4. NATO, Arctic Security, and US-Europe Relations

• NATO’s Role in Arctic Defense

  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks at the European Parliament, lauding President Trump’s efforts and urging unity against increasing Russian and Chinese Arctic influence.

  • Quote (Mark Rutte):
    “Anyone thinks here again that the European Union or Europe as a whole can defend itself without the US — keep on dreaming. You can’t. We can’t. We need each other.” [03:10]

  • Discussion includes:

    • Push for a collective security framework to counter external threats in the Arctic.
    • Continued US-Denmark-Greenland dialogue on further cooperation.

  • Ongoing US efforts for a deal regarding Greenland.

5. Hostage Recovery in Gaza

• Israeli Hostage Remains Returned
  • The last Israeli hostage from the Gaza conflict, Ran Gavili, has been recovered after 842 days.
  • His remains were found following a large-scale Israeli military operation in Gaza’s north.
  • This fulfills a vital element of the US-brokered ceasefire deal, clearing the way for the next phase in the peace process. [03:35]
  • Quote (Jonathan Savage, FOX):
    “The return of all remaining hostages, living and dead, was a key demand of part one of the US Brokered ceasefire deal that ended the war. The path is now clear for part two to begin.” [03:35]

6. Stock Market Update

• Brief Markets Recap
  • Dow: up 313 points
  • S&P: up 34
  • NASDAQ: up 100
    [04:01]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Caroline Levitt, White House Spokeswoman:
  “No one at the White House wants people getting killed in the street…” [00:35]

• Governor Patrick Morrissey, on weather:
  “The temperatures that are forecast over the next five days in many parts of the state are expected to be at zero at 6am up to six or seven.” [01:37]

• NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte:
  “We need each other.” [03:10]

• FOX’s Jonathan Savage, on Gaza hostage:
  “The path is now clear for part two to begin.” [03:35]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – Border Patrol/migration news from Minnesota
• 00:50 – Gun rights & protests
• 01:25 – Power outages & storm impact
• 02:21 – Airport/travel disruptions
• 03:10 – NATO/Arctic security & US-Europe relations
• 03:35 – Gaza hostage remains recovered
• 04:01 – Stock market close

Summary

In this tightly packed newscast, FOX News provides rapid-fire, factual updates on the aftermath of a contentious law enforcement shooting in Minnesota, national disruptions from a major winter storm, ongoing challenges in transportation, important diplomatic and security conversations regarding the Arctic, the conclusion of a hostage saga in Gaza, and bullish movements in the US stock market. The episode is marked by direct statements from officials, debate over gun rights in the protest context, and a recurring emphasis on cooperation—whether between US political factions or international allies.