7AM ET 01/26/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 01/26/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a brisk roundup of top U.S. news stories, focusing on the aftermath of a major winter storm affecting much of the country, ongoing protests in Minneapolis over an immigration enforcement shooting, a landmark Congressional retirement, new tax filing changes, and the results of the NFL conference championship games.

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Major Winter Storm Grips Northeast and Midwest

Key Points:

• Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island are bracing for up to 4 more inches of snow, adding to significant accumulated totals.
• Boston has already received 16 inches; 13 states now report at least a foot on the ground, stretching from New Mexico and Colorado up to New York and Pennsylvania.
• Power outages have affected over 800,000 homes and businesses, particularly near Nashville, TN, due to heavy snow and thick ice.
  • Quote (00:35): “We have crews that are out. The local power providers have crews that are out. Everybody on the ground trying to get the power restored as quickly as possible.” — Scott Brooks, Tennessee Valley Authority
• The storm is blamed for at least 9 deaths, including a tragic sledding accident in Texas involving a teenager.
• A private plane crashed during the storm in Bangor, Maine, resulting in a massive fire; no word on survivors among the eight people on board (visibility was severely limited).

Memorable Detail:

• Quote (00:28): “There are now 13 states with at least a foot of snow on the ground from this storm... The snow and thick ice in many areas has left more than 800,000 homes and businesses without power this morning.” — Dave Anthony

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Aviation and Travel Disruptions

Key Points:

• Over 3,700 flights have been canceled due to storm conditions (Cheryl Cassone reporting at 01:15).
• Dangerous weather continues to affect both commercial air travel and local infrastructure.

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Minneapolis Immigration Protest Shooting and Fallout

Key Points:

• Ongoing protests in Minneapolis after a Border Patrol agent shot and killed a protester Saturday.
• Democratic state officials, led by Attorney General Keith Ellison, are demanding an end to federal immigration raids and extra protections for state prerogative.
  • Quote (01:38): “The federal government cannot trample over the prerogatives of the state.” — MN State Attorney General Keith Ellison
  • Ellison has secured a judge’s order to preserve all evidence related to the incident.
• Federal authorities, represented by Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanch, confirm an active investigation but offer limited details:
  • Quote (01:54): “There’s an ongoing investigation, as we’ve said all weekend and obviously we’re not…” — Todd Blanch

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Sports Update: Super Bowl Teams Set

Key Points:

• NFC Championship: Seattle Seahawks defeat L.A. Rams 31–27; Seahawks advance to the Super Bowl.
• AFC Championship: New England Patriots win over the Denver Broncos 10–7 in a blizzard.
• The Seahawks will face the Patriots in the Super Bowl.

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Political Developments: Congressional Retirement

Key Points:

• Eleanor Holmes Norton, the long-serving Washington D.C. delegate, is retiring after 18 terms (since 1991).
  • Quote (03:18): “The 88-year-old, who’s been the District’s only representative in Congress since 1991, has been an institution in Washington politics for decades…she’s one of the oldest members of the House and a veteran of the civil rights movement.” — News Reporter
  • D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser praised Norton as “D.C.’s warrior on the hill.”

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Taxes and New Deductions for 2025 Filing Season

Key Points:

• Tax filing for the 2025 season begins today; deadline is April 15.
• New deductions include:
  • Up to $25,000 on tips
  • Over $12,000 in overtime
  • Raised federal cap for state and local tax deductions to $40,000
  • Additional deductions for those over 65 and for U.S.-assembled vehicle purchases
• Taxpayers may file for an extension without providing a reason, but must complete the official form.
  • Quote (03:53): “The IRS says today’s the day you can start filing your 2025 taxes, which are due by April 15th. So get those W2s or 1099s in hand.” — Dave Anthony

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Market and Closing Notes

Key Points:

• Stock market futures were mostly lower ahead of the week’s trading.
• Host sign-off and promotion for “The Life of Jesus” podcast series.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “Visibility was about three quarters of a mile, which is very low. Obviously snowy, windy conditions in Bangor, Maine, at the time.” — Dave Anthony (00:58)
• “Procrastinators won’t care about this. The tax filing deadline’s not until April 15, but those expecting a refund can file starting today.” — Ainsley Earhardt (03:45)
• “She’s one of the oldest members of the House and a veteran of the civil rights movement, helping to organize the 1963 March on Washington.” — News Reporter (03:24)

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Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 – Winter storm update, power outages, and fatalities
• 01:10 – Flight cancellations due to weather
• 01:22 – Minneapolis protest shooting and political response
• 01:58 – Super Bowl matchup set
• 02:39 – Further details on Minneapolis protests; possible government shutdown
• 03:04 – Eleanor Holmes Norton’s retirement
• 03:45 – Start of tax filing season and new deductions
• 04:31 – Wall Street/market note and sign-off

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Summary:
This fast-paced news update captures a snapshot of national headlines: the ongoing winter storm emergency, civil unrest tied to immigration enforcement, notable Congressional change, and practical tax filing insights, all delivered with Fox News’s signature tone and urgency.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

FOREIGN.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

It'S still stormy in the Northeast. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News. Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode island, we can expect another up to 4 inches of snow to fall. Fox's Brian Yanes is in Boston where they got 16 inches so far. There are now 13 states with at least a foot of snow on the ground from this storm from New Mexico and Colorado through Illinois and Ohio, New York and Pennsylvania. The snow and thick ice in many areas has left more than 800,000 homes and businesses without power this morning, a lot of them around Nashville. Scott brooks with the 10 Tennessee Valley Authority tells Fox we have crews that are out. The local power providers have crews that are out. Everybody on the ground trying to get the power restored as quickly as possible. The storm's blamed for at least nine deaths in several states, including Texas, where in Frisco a teenager died while she was sledding being pulled by a jeep and then the sled veered off and went into a tree. In Bangor, Maine, a private plane crashed during the storm last night. Eight people on board. No word if there are survivors. There was a massive fire after that crash. It happened on takeoff. Visibility was about three quarters of a mile, which is very low. Obviously snowy, windy conditions in Bangor. Gormain at the time Fox Business Network Cheryl Cassoni asked for commercial flights. There are 3,700 more canceled today. The protests rage on in Minneapolis over Saturday's shooting when a Border Patrol agent killed a protester. Alex Priddy, Democratic state officials demand an end to the immigration enforcement. The federal government cannot trample over the prerogatives of the state. That's state Attorney General Keith Ellison. He got a judge to order evidence be preserved in this hearing today. Deputy U.S. attorney General Todd Blanch tells Fox there's an ongoing investigation, as we've said all weekend and obviously we're not. The super bowl is set. That ended up the game winning score for Seattle beating the Los Angeles Rams 31:27 on Fox to win the NFC championship. The Seahawks will play the Patriots. New England won the AFC title, beating the Broncos in a blizzard in Denver. 10 7America's listening to Fox News.

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[Ainsley Earhardt]

That weekend shooting in Minnesota, the third one during the much protested immigration enforcement raids there, as Democrats in Congress even angrier. And they may block funding for Homeland Security ahead of a Friday deadline to fund the government or else there'll be another partial shutdown. This is another DC Member of Congress decides not to run for reelection. The Washington delegate Eleanor Holmes Norton has.

[News Reporter]

Represented the District of Columbia in Congress for 18 terms. Now she's ready to call it a career. The Democrats filed paperwork to end her re election campaign. The 88 year old, who's been the District's only representative in Congress since 1991, has been an institution in Washington politics for decades. And while she didn't have a vote, Norton had the ear of many in her party. She's one of the oldest members of the House and a veteran of the civil rights movement helping to organize the 1963 March on Washington. Mayor Muriel Bowser congratulated Norton on her retirement, calling her DC's warrior on the hill.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Daria Olminger, Fox News Procrastinators won't care about this. The tax filing deadline's not till April 15, but those expecting a refund can file starting today.

[Dave Anthony]

The IRS says today's the day you can start filing your 2025 taxes, which are due by April 15th. So get those W2s or 1099s in hand. Changes to keep in mind this year due to the so called big beautiful bill include deductions like up to $25,000 on tips and over $12,000 in overtime. The federal limit on deducting state and local taxes was raised to $40,000 for most people. And there are also deductions for those older than 65 as well as for those who purchased us assembled vehicles. You can apply for a tax filing extension and the IRS does not demand a reason, but you do need to file an official form. Jessica rosenthal, FOX NEWS Wall street stock.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Futures have been mostly lower ahead of this week's trading. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News. This is Ainsley Earhart.

[Dave Anthony]

Thank you me for the 52 episode.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

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