Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 01/21/2026 Newscast
Date: January 21, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Duration: Approx. 4 minutes
Main Theme: The episode delivers the latest global and national headlines, focusing on President Trump’s high-stakes trip to Switzerland, updates on U.S. and international politics, a major legal development in a Texan school shooting case, and key sports news.
Episode Overview
This early-morning newscast provides timely updates on President Trump’s appearance at the World Economic Forum amid travel complications, his controversial Greenland push, NATO negotiations, Israeli leadership's response to Gaza committees, legal proceedings from a consequential school shooting, high-profile court cases, and fresh developments in Major League Baseball.
Key News Segments & Insights
1. President Trump Arrives Late at Davos Amidst Diplomatic Turbulence
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[00:02-00:39]
- President Trump faced an unexpected setback as Air Force One experienced an electrical issue, forcing a return and a change of plane en route to Switzerland.
- Despite delays, Trump’s priority at the World Economic Forum remains: securing Greenland, which he frames as vital for security.
- Trump’s tactics include threatening tariffs on eight European nations if Greenland negotiations falter.
Notable Quote:
"We need it for security purposes. We need it for national security and even world security. It's very important."
– President Donald Trump, [00:27]- European and NATO allies express unease over his approach; Trump remains confident a deal can be worked out.
2. Creation of a 'Board of Peace' and Israeli Involvement
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[00:39-01:18]
- Trump is setting up what he calls a “board of peace” to oversee international committee operations, notably concerning Gaza.
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, after prior criticism of the Gaza oversight committee, commits his country's involvement in this new board, alongside nations like the UAE, Vietnam, Belarus, and Argentina.
- The UK and Russia have been invited but have not responded.
Notable Quote:
"He's announced his country will be part of President Trump's board of peace, joining countries like the UAE, Vietnam, Belarus, and Argentina."
— Jonathan Savage, [00:56]
3. Minneapolis Shooting Fallout & Anti-ICE Protests
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[01:18-02:00]
- Two weeks on from a fatal shooting in Minneapolis involving Homeland Security and a woman allegedly interfering with immigration enforcement.
- The incident has incited intense anti-ICE protests and pressure from local Democratic leaders to remove ICE presence from Minnesota.
- The governor, two mayors, and the state attorney general have now received federal subpoenas.
Notable Quote:
"Whether it's a public official, whether it's a law enforcement officer, no one is above the law."
— U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi, [01:35]- Separately, the U.S. military has seized a seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean, enforcing President Trump’s ongoing blockade on Venezuelan oil shipments.
4. Legal Updates: Uvalde Shooting & Timothy Busfield Case
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[02:31-03:35]
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In Uvalde, Texas, closing arguments commence in the trial of ex-police officer Adrian Gonzalez, charged with child abandonment/endangerment for his slow response during the 2022 elementary school massacre.
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Actor-director Timothy Busfield, accused of child sex abuse, is released on his own recognizance with strict conditions, including no contact with victims or minors. The defense maintains his innocence, emphasizing police interviews suggesting no inappropriate actions.
Notable Moment:
"You're authorized for release on your own recognizance with the conditions that you appear at all future court settings. You not violate any laws."
— Judge David Murphy, [03:00] -
5. Sports Highlights: Baseball Hall of Fame Inductees & Trade News
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[03:35-04:19]
- Headline: Baseball legends Carlos Beltran (84% ballot) and Andruw Jones (78%) are elected to the Hall of Fame, lauded for their exceptional careers and landmark achievements.
- Beltran: Played for seven teams, nine-time All-Star, three Gold Gloves, member of exclusive 400 HR/300 SB club.
- Jones: Five-time All-Star, ten Gold Gloves, youngest to homer in a World Series game.
Notable Quote:
"Beltran received just over 84% of votes while Jones was on 78% of the ballots... one of only five players with at least 400 home runs and 300 steals."
— Joe Morgan, [03:41]- Trade: Center fielder Luis Robert Jr. is traded from the Chicago White Sox to the New York Mets.
Notable Quotes & Timestamps
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"We need it for security purposes. We need it for national security and even world security. It's very important."
President Donald Trump, [00:27] -
"He's announced his country will be part of President Trump's board of peace, joining countries like the UAE, Vietnam, Belarus, and Argentina."
Jonathan Savage, [00:56] -
"Whether it's a public official, whether it's a law enforcement officer, no one is above the law."
Attorney General Pam Bondi, [01:35] -
"You're authorized for release on your own recognizance with the conditions that you appear at all future court settings. You not violate any laws."
Judge David Murphy, [03:00] -
"Beltran received just over 84% of votes while Jones was on 78% of the ballots... one of only five players with at least 400 home runs and 300 steals."
Joe Morgan, [03:41]
Summary
This brisk, information-dense FOX News update covers high drama in global politics—Trump’s Greenland ambitions and the diplomatic reshuffling it causes, cascading legal and social consequences from contentious law enforcement actions in Minneapolis and Uvalde, and the world of sports with historic recognitions and team shakeups. Throughout, the tone remains factual and urgent, mirroring the pace of breaking news while highlighting the political stakes and emotional intensity behind headline events.