Fox News Hourly Update: 7AM ET 01/24/2026 Newscast

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This FOX News Hourly Update focuses on the massive, potentially historic winter storm impacting a large portion of the U.S., updates on emergency measures, notable incidents related to protests, political developments, and ongoing law enforcement investigations across the country.

1. Major Winter Storm Sweeps the U.S.

• Scope and Severity
  • A potentially historic winter storm is affecting half of the country, with significant disruptions and states of emergency declared in at least 18 states.
  • “Freezing rain, sleet and snow are already becoming more widespread in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and conditions are rapidly deteriorating across the Plains.”
    — Ainsley Earhart [00:10]
• Forecasts and Impact
  • FOX Weather forecasts:
    • 8 to 12 inches of snow in New York with some sleet
    • Washington, D.C. expecting 5 to 8 inches of snow, down from earlier higher estimates
  • Over 10,000 U.S. flights disrupted.
• Memorable Quote
  • “Painter States have declared a state of emergency with a massive winter storm expected to affect half of the country.”
    — Ainsley Earhart [00:10]
• Timestamps
  • [00:03–01:42]: Full storm coverage and emergency response

City-Level Preparations: Cleveland as Example

• Local officials across the Midwest are stockpiling resources, particularly road salt.
  • “ODOT District 12 covering Cuyahoga, Lake, and Geauga counties…doubling the amount of salt used two winters ago, they’re right on pace to use around 88,000 tons of salt, the same they used last winter.”
    — Rex Smith [00:58]
  • Cleveland facing delayed salt deliveries; priority for main roads, hills, and intersections. All streets will get plowed, but not immediately.
• Notable Local Quote
  • "But Bibb wants residents to know every street will get plowed. It just won't be immediate."
    — Rex Smith [01:35]

Federal Response

• All federal buildings in the D.C. area will close Monday due to the storm; FEMA is staging resources.
• D.C. and multiple other states have declared emergencies.

2. Anti-ICE Protest Incident in Orlando

• Incident Details
  • During protests against ICE in Orlando, Alexis Clark, 23, allegedly attacked a federal agent’s car.
  • Arrested for multiple charges, including assault on a law enforcement officer.
• Law Enforcement Statement
  • “The right of all people to peacefully assemble or protest is fundamental and a cornerstone of every American's First Amendment right to free speech. What is not protected, however, is the destruction of property or violence against any member of our community.”
    — Sheriff John Mina, via Chancellor Wynn [02:52]
• Timestamps
  • [02:31–03:18]: Protest and law enforcement response

3. Political Coverage: GOP Attendance Controversy

• Attendance Issues
  • GOP leadership in the House had to delay a crucial vote to wait for Congressman Wesley Hunt, whose attendance is under scrutiny.
• Context
  • The vote was significant in blocking Democratic efforts to curb President Trump’s war powers.
  • Hunt has missed multiple votes to campaign for Senate in Texas.
  • Senator John Cornyn’s campaign critiques Hunt for not supporting Trump’s agenda.
• Memorable Quote
  • “Hunt did not take questions from reporters after votes this week, but a spokesman for his primary opponent, Senator John Cornyn, tells Fox News Hunt is refusing to fight for President Trump's agenda.”
    — Ryan Schmells [03:37]
• Timestamps
  • [03:18–03:57]: Political segment and analysis

4. Law Enforcement Update: Minneapolis Shooting Investigation

• FBI Resignation
  • An FBI agent, supervisor in the Minneapolis office, has resigned related to the investigation of the shooting of Renee Goode by an ICE officer.
  • Goode was fatally shot January 7; DHS says the shooting was self-defense.
• Public Reaction
  • The incident has sparked several protests.
• Memorable Quote
  • “The Department of Homeland Security said that officer fired in self defense after Good used her Honda pilot in a way that posed a threat. The shooting has led to several protests all around…”
    — Paul Stevens [03:57]
• Timestamps
  • [03:57–04:28]: Law enforcement and protest follow-up

Notable Quotes & Moments

• “Freezing rain, sleet and snow are already becoming more widespread in Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas, and conditions are rapidly deteriorating across the Plains.”
  — Ainsley Earhart [00:10]
• “Every street will get plowed. It just won't be immediate.”
  — Rex Smith [01:35]
• “The right of all people to peacefully assemble or protest is fundamental and a cornerstone of every American's First Amendment right to free speech. What is not protected, however, is the destruction of property or violence against any member of our community.”
  — Sheriff John Mina, via Chancellor Wynn [02:52]
• “Hunt is refusing to fight for President Trump's agenda.”
  — Ryan Schmells [03:37]
• “The shooting has led to several protests all around...”
  — Paul Stevens [03:57]

Key Segment Timestamps

• [00:03–01:42]: Winter storm impacts, local/federal emergency responses
• [02:31–03:18]: Orlando anti-ICE protest and resulting arrest
• [03:18–03:57]: Congressman Hunt’s attendance and political repercussions
• [03:57–04:28]: FBI resignation and Minneapolis protest update

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Direct, urgent, and fact-focused, the episode acts as a rapid-fire newscast prioritizing severe weather alerts, key national incidents, and ongoing political drama.

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