Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 01/20/2026

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 20, 2026
Main Theme:
A concise rundown of overnight U.S. and global news, focusing on high-stakes international diplomacy, the latest social and legal developments at home, and major sports victories.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Historic Address by Speaker Mike Johnson to British Parliament

• [00:03] Speaker Mike Johnson becomes the first American House Speaker to address the British Parliament.
  • Johnson asserts: “It is an objective and obvious truth that a strong America is good for the entire world. [and a] strong UK is as well.”
  • He reports to the UK President that his mission is to “calm the waters, so to speak,” amid rising international tensions.

Notable Quote:

“It is an objective and obvious truth that a strong America is good for the entire world. [and a] strong UK is as well.”
— Speaker Mike Johnson, [00:05]

2. International Tensions: Greenland and NATO

• [00:24] Several European allies are reportedly considering retaliation after President Trump imposed tariffs, motivated by their opposition to his controversial push to take control of Greenland.
• [00:30] President Trump stirs debate, posting an AI image of himself declaring “Greenland, US territory established 2026” on Truth Social. Denmark, current sovereign of Greenland and a fellow NATO ally, maintains that Greenland is not for sale.
• Trump claims successful talks with the NATO leader and announces his planned attendance at the Davos Economic Forum.
• [01:05] U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker touts Trump’s credentials:

  “Nobody has strengthened NATO more than President Trump. Nobody has brought an energy and the necessary capabilities to the table.” — Matt Whitaker, [01:08]

3. U.S. Domestic: Church Protests in Minnesota

• [01:08] President Trump, again on Truth Social, labels anti-ICE protesters who disrupted services at a Minnesota church as “troublemakers who should be thrown in jail or out of the U.S.”
• Minnesota Attorney General says the protest did not violate the Federal FACE Act, but Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche calls it a “civil rights investigation.”
  • Blanche condemns the protests as “anti-Christian, anti-law enforcement rioters.”

Notable Quote:

“What you saw there was anti-Christian, anti-law enforcement rioters.”
— Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, [01:30]

4. College Football: Indiana’s National Championship

• [01:41] The Indiana Hoosiers secure their first college football national championship, defeating Miami 27-21.
  • Heisman-winning quarterback Fernando Mendoza scores the game-winning touchdown, capping a perfect 16-0 season.
• Marked as a historic sports moment for Indiana, a school not known for football prowess.

5. Middle East Update: Gaza Ceasefire and UN Headquarters Demolition

• [02:40] President Trump establishes a "board of peace" for the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
• Rising tension as Israeli crews bulldoze the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) headquarters in Jerusalem, following a legal ban on the agency.
  • UNRWA accuses Israeli authorities of expelling staff and confiscating devices.
  • Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir calls it a "historic day."

Notable Quote:

“The demolition of the agency headquarters follows the passing of a law banning the organization. National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir, stating he accompanied the cruise, calling it a historic day.”
— Jonathan Savage, [03:13]

6. Indiana Judge Shooting and Sex Trafficking Trial in New York

• [03:29] Ongoing manhunt in Indiana after Judge Stephen Mayer and his wife were shot in their home; both survive.
• [03:46] Jury selection begins in NYC for the high-profile trial of the Alexander brothers, accused of abusing and trafficking women across several states and countries.
  • Defense maintains all sex was consensual; multiple federal and state charges pending.

7. Market Update and President’s Upcoming Appearance

• [04:20] President Trump leaves for Davos to address the World Economic Forum.
  • Simultaneously, U.S. financial markets falter with Dow futures plunging 600+ points after the MLK holiday weekend.

Memorable Moments and Tone

• The episode is rapid-fire, fact-focused, and direct—classic to Fox News Hourly Updates.
• Historic, dramatic moments in international diplomacy and allegations of overreach or protest are presented with gravity and urgency.
• The tone is urgent and matter-of-fact, appropriate for major breaking news and recurring legal, political, and international struggles.

Selected Timestamps

| Segment | Description | Timestamp | |-------------|-----------------|--------------| | US House Speaker address UK Parliament | Johnson’s historic speech | [00:03] | | Trump, Greenland & NATO tensions | Alliances and AI imagery | [00:24–01:08] | | Minnesota Church Protests | Trump’s response and civil rights probe | [01:08–01:30] | | Indiana Wins National Championship | Sports highlight | [01:41] | | Israel bulldozes UN headquarters | Gaza ceasefire, UNRWA context | [02:40–03:13] | | Indiana Judge shooting & Sex Trafficking trial | Domestic legal news | [03:29–04:10] | | Markets & Trump’s Davos plans | Economic preview | [04:20] |

This episode offers a sweeping overview of global politics, escalating legal battles, and sporting triumphs, setting the tone for a dramatic news day and encapsulating Fox News’s brisk, straight-to-the-point reporting style.