Fox News Hourly Update: 7AM ET 01/29/2026 Newscast

Date: January 29, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony, with reporting by Chris Foster, Matt Finn, Jared Halpern, and Chris DiMeo
Theme: Coverage of the latest developments in politics, law enforcement, economy, weather, and sports

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a swift and focused rundown of the morning’s top headlines, ranging from the latest FBI raid in Georgia and its fallout to ICE controversies, weather disruptions, economic decisions, and Olympic intrigue. The tone is urgent and concise, characteristic of Fox News Radio’s newsbreaks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. FBI Raid in Fulton County, Georgia

(00:00–00:42)

• Event: FBI executed a search warrant in Fulton County, seizing ballots, voting machine records, and 2020 voter rolls.
• Authorization: Warrant signed by a federal judge in Atlanta; prosecution led by interim U.S. attorney from Missouri.
• Context: Comes amid ongoing claims by former President Trump about alleged election fraud in Georgia.

Notable Quotes:

• Dave Anthony: “The president just wrote that on Truth Social in all caps and then added crooked election continuing to claim fraud cost him in 2020.” (00:05)
• Jon Ossoff (via Anthony): "I suspect today’s raid is a continuation of this sore losers crusade, despite repeated audits and independent reviews confirming that Donald Trump was indeed defeated.” (00:35)

2. ICE Enforcement and Minnesota Shooting Fallout

(00:42–01:32)

• Event: ICE’s Tom Holman to address reporters following deadly shooting of a protester in Minnesota, two agents now on leave.
• Video Evidence: New footage shows Alex Preddy clashing with ICE agents a week prior to being killed; Preddy is seen spitting at an ICE vehicle, kicking it, and is tackled after damaging the vehicle.
• Family Concerns: Family attorney argues prior altercations shouldn't justify the subsequent fatal shooting.

Notable Quotes:

• Matt Finn: “News Movement reports Preddy’s gun is visible on him in this incident … nothing that happened a full week before could possibly have Alex’s killing at the hands of ICE on January 24th.” (01:12)

• Public Perception: New Fox News Poll—Nearly 6 in 10 believe ICE has been too aggressive.

3. Storm Aftermath and Severe Weather Threats

(01:32–02:00)

• Situation: Cleanup in New England, New Mexico; widespread power outages in Tennessee and Mississippi, with many still lacking heat and water.
• Forecast: Another storm is predicted to hit the Carolinas and East Coast over the upcoming weekend.

4. Trump Accounts: New Federal Program

(02:39–03:32)

• Announcement: Former President Trump highlights the federal introduction of “Trump Accounts”—$1,000 investment accounts for every American baby born between 2025 and 2030.
• Parental Involvement: Parents can contribute up to $2,500 a year; charities, employers, and governments can also contribute.
• Policy Purpose: Designed to foster ownership in America’s future, not simply provide handouts.

Notable Quotes:

• President Trump: “I believe the Trump accounts will be remembered as one of the most transformative policy innovations of all time.” (02:47)
• President Trump: “Now we’re doing something much better than giving the next generation a handout. We’re giving them ownership of America’s future.” (03:05)
• Jared Halpern: "...giving all American babies born between 2025 and 2030 a $1,000 investment linked to market index funds like a retirement account." (02:51)

5. Federal Reserve Decision on Interest Rates

(03:32–03:48)

• Fed’s Move: No new rate cut after three reductions in the past year; the goal is stabilizing the labor market while allowing inflation to fall toward 2%.
• Market Reaction: Wall Street shows only slight gains; Dow and Nasdaq futures modestly higher.

Notable Quotes:

• Jared Halpern: “…should stabilize the labor market while allowing inflation to resume its downward trend toward 2%.” (03:46)

6. Olympic Qualification Controversy

(03:48–04:31)

• Incident: International Bobsleigh and Skeleton Foundation accuses Canada of manipulating the North American Cup in Lake Placid by withdrawing four athletes, which reduced available qualifying points.
• Impact: American skeleton racer Katie Ulander denied enough points to qualify for Winter Olympics; USOC is petitioning the IOC to get her a spot.

Notable Quotes:

• Jared Halpern: “That cost American skeleton racer Katie Ulander, a five time Olympian, a chance to earn enough points to qualify for the upcoming games. The U.S. Olympic Committee is petitioning the IOC to get Ulander a spot in the competition." (04:17)

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Dave Anthony summarizing Trump’s continued claims:

  “The president just wrote that on Truth Social in all caps and then added crooked election continuing to claim fraud cost him in 2020.” (00:05)

• Jon Ossoff’s pointed rebuke of the Trump camp:

  “I suspect today’s raid is a continuation of this sore losers crusade…” (00:35)

• Matt Finn describing the escalation before a fatal shooting:

  “News Movement reports Preddy’s gun is visible on him in this incident.” (01:10)

Important Segment Timestamps

• FBI Raid & Election Claims: 00:00–00:42
• ICE Shooting Fallout & Public Response: 00:42–01:32
• Storm Impact: 01:32–02:00
• Trump Accounts Explained: 02:39–03:32
• Fed Rate Decision & Wall Street: 03:32–03:48
• Olympic Qualification Dispute: 03:48–04:31

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update captures the political heat around 2020 election investigations, questions about law enforcement overreach, pressing weather emergencies, innovative federal proposals, economic caution, and Olympic tension—all in under five minutes.