Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 01/29/2026 Newscast

Episode Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update provides a brisk, information-dense briefing on the top stories shaping U.S. politics and global events. The 5PM edition on January 29, 2026, centers on the looming partial government shutdown due to disputes over immigration enforcement, developments in immigration policy at the state level, international negotiations about the war in Ukraine, and key political figures announcing or discussing gubernatorial campaigns. The show features direct quotes from politicians, field reporters, and official statements, maintaining FOX’s signature urgent and direct delivery throughout.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Looming Government Shutdown Over Immigration Enforcement

[00:03 – 01:13]

• Deadline Pressure:
  • Key government funding bills—specifically those including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)—are stalled in the Senate, making a partial federal government shutdown almost certain.
  • “Time’s running out for Congress.” — Lisa Brady [00:03]
• Senate Dynamics:
  • The Senate failed a crucial procedural vote on the funding package; all Democrats and seven Republicans voted no.
    • “If they make any changes to that package, it then gets bounced back to the House. The House isn't even here this week. So 78% of the federal government spending is going to run out of money tomorrow at midnight if this doesn’t get figured out.” — Bill Malusian [00:12]
  • President Trump cited bipartisan efforts to avoid a shutdown but no viable path emerged, and no word on separating DHS for standalone negotiation.

2. Sanctuary Policies and Local-Federal Cooperation

[01:00 – 01:45]

• Minnesota’s Shift in Policy:
  • Former ICE Director Tom Homan, appointed as a border advisor after two protester deaths in Minnesota, describes efforts to improve safety.
    • “I say a prayer every night that everybody goes home safe. This isn’t good.” — Tom Homan [01:00]
  • Announcement: Minnesota’s Attorney General agrees jails can now alert the Trump administration before releasing wanted criminal illegal aliens—a shift from previous sanctuary policies.
    • “This is a really notable change because the Trump administration has been asking…Minnesota and other sanctuary jurisdictions to alert the federal government simply when they are going to release a wanted criminal illegal alien.” — Reporter [01:13]
• Legislative Push:
  • Senator Lindsey Graham criticizes localities for ignoring federal law and proposes new federal criminal penalties for officials who defy immigration law.
    • “If you want to change sanctuary city policy, you gotta hold those accountable who ignore federal law.” — Lindsey Graham [01:45]

3. International Update: Ukraine Conflict Pause

[02:15 – 02:37]

• President Trump states he personally requested Russian President Putin pause attacks on Kyiv and surrounding areas for a week due to extreme cold.
  • “I personally asked President Putin not to fire into Kiev and the various towns for a week.” — President Trump [02:19]
• Ukraine's leader anticipates that agreements discussed during recent trilateral negotiations will be honored, but Russia has not officially confirmed a ceasefire.

4. 2026 Gubernatorial Campaign Announcements

[02:37 – 03:12]

• Minnesota:
  • Senator Amy Klobuchar launches her gubernatorial run, highlighting crisis moments such as the assassination of former state House Speaker Melissa Horton and local deaths, and criticizing Trump’s increased ICE presence.
    • “3,000 ICE agents on our streets and in our towns sent by an administration that relishes division.” — Amy Klobuchar [02:59]
• California:
  • San Jose Mayor Matt Mahan declares his candidacy, touting successes in homelessness reduction and public safety.
    • “We’ve reduced unsheltered homelessness by nearly one third after a decade of growth…rated the safest big city in America last year for the first time in over 20 years.” — Matt Mahan (quoted by Matt Finn) [03:19]
  • He joins a crowded Democratic and Republican field, including Javier Becerra, Eric Swalwell, Katie Porter, Tom Steyer, Chad Bianco, and Steve Hilton.

5. Financial Market Snapshot

[04:03]

• Typical quick Wall Street rundown:
  • Dow up 55
  • S&P down 9
  • Nasdaq down 172

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On congressional gridlock:

  • “78% of the federal government spending is going to run out of money tomorrow at midnight if this doesn’t get figured out.” — Bill Malusian [00:18]

• On sanctuary cities:

  • “If you want to change sanctuary city policy, you gotta hold those accountable who ignore federal law.” — Lindsey Graham [01:45]

• On immigration safety and protest violence:

  • “I say a prayer every night that everybody goes home safe. This isn’t good.” — Tom Homan [01:00]

• On campaign strategy:

  • “We’ve reduced unsheltered homelessness by nearly one third after a decade of growth…rated the safest big city in America last year for the first time in over 20 years.” — Matt Mahan [03:19]

Important Timestamps

• [00:03] – Government shutdown deadline and Congressional deadlock
• [00:30] – Senate vote failure and bipartisan impasse
• [01:00] – Tom Homan on safety concerns and policy shifts in Minnesota
• [01:45] – Lindsey Graham on legislation against sanctuary localities
• [02:19] – President Trump’s claims of Ukraine ceasefire negotiation
• [02:43] – Amy Klobuchar’s gubernatorial announcement
• [03:19] – Matt Mahan’s California gubernatorial bid
• [04:03] – Daily financial summary

Conclusion

This episode delivers a succinct yet dense update on major developing stories—framing the intense political wrangling over federal funding and immigration, spotlighting evolving local-federal cooperation on immigration enforcement, providing new developments in U.S. and international attempts to curb violence, and capturing the start of consequential gubernatorial campaigns in Minnesota and California. The overall tone is urgent, direct, and representative of FOX News’s signature style, offering listeners key points and actionable updates on the day’s biggest stories.