Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 01/30/2026 Newscast

Date: January 30, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (with reporting by Ainsley Earhart, Chanley Painter, Bill Melugin, Kristin Goodwin, and Carmen Roberts)
Podcast: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update focuses on the ongoing national controversy around immigration enforcement, recent protests and unrest in Minnesota, political reactions, new developments in government funding negotiations, a high-profile Federal Reserve nomination, and notable legal cases. The episode presents concise updates on each major headline with direct quotes from both officials and reporters, maintaining FOX News’ authoritative and brisk reporting style.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Immigration Enforcement Protests in Minnesota

• There’s a nationwide call to protest by staying home from work, school, and not shopping, in response to disputes over immigration enforcement in Minnesota.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem urges Democratic leaders to moderate their rhetoric, suggesting it’s fueling unrest.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Kristi Noem: “We can always do better,” referencing the police response to recent incidents. (00:33)
• Riots have reportedly targeted officers on and off duty, including at their hotels.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Ainsley Earhart: “Riots are attacking our officers not just when they're doing their work, but even at night at their hotels.” (00:21–00:25)

2. Reaction to the Shooting of Alex Preddy

• Secretary Noem, in a media appearance, clarified her previous labeling of the protester shot Saturday as a domestic terrorist, stating the ongoing investigation and that her office used the best information available.
• President Trump’s reaction (via Truth Social) called Alex Preddy an agitator, possibly an “insurrectionist,” and described confrontational behavior leading up to the shooting.
  • Notable Quote:
    • President Trump (reported by Dave Anthony): “He screamed and spit into the face of a calm ICE officer and crazily kick[ed] vehicle... a display of abuse and anger out of control.” (00:48)

3. Political Debate Over ICE and Funding

• Democrats continue to demand ICE reforms. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voices strong criticism of enforcement practices.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Hakeem Jeffries: “Taxpayer dollars should not be used to brutalize or kill American citizens or to violently target law-abiding immigrant families.” (01:12)
• Senate Democrats are pushing for changes before funding Homeland Security. A deal is being negotiated to fund only DHS for two weeks, while funding the rest of the government through September.
• A potential partial government shutdown looms if an agreement isn’t reached by midnight.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Bill Melugin: “We are staring straight in the face at a partial government shutdown starting tonight at midnight.” (01:47)

4. Federal Reserve Leadership Change

• President Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to become the new Federal Reserve Chair, replacing Jerome Powell, whose term ends in May.
• Trump’s longstanding criticism of Powell’s policies is noted as context for the change. (01:49)

5. Detention and Political Speech Controversy

• There is increasing controversy around the detention of Laka Cardia, a 33-year-old Palestinian held at the Prairieland Detention Center in Texas.
• About 30 Texas lawmakers have sent a letter to DHS condemning her “unlawful confinement,” stating she is being targeted for political speech (protesting the war in Gaza in 2024, for which all charges were dropped).
• Two immigration judges have previously ruled she is not a danger and should be released on bond.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Kristin Goodwin: “[Lawmakers] say the 33-year-old Palestinian is a longtime US resident targeted for her constitutionally protected political speech...” (02:39)

6. High Profile Murder Case and Attempted Jailbreak

• Luigi Mangione, facing murder charges for the killing of a UnitedHealthcare executive, will have another court hearing.
• There’s been an attempted jailbreak: Mark Anderson, impersonating an FBI agent, tried (and failed) to release Mangione from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn.
  • Notable Quote:
    • Carmen Roberts: “Officers at the jail quickly grew suspicious and arrested Anderson on charges of impersonating a federal agent.” (03:39)

7. Market Update

• Stock futures (Dow and NASDAQ) are both down more than 100 points, indicating a likely drop at the opening bell. (04:17)

Memorable Moments & Quotes with Timestamps

• Kristi Noem on shifting the narrative:
  “We can always do better and... using the best information we had at the time.” (00:33)
• President Trump’s Truth Social post (summarized):
  “‘He screamed and spit into the face of a calm ICE officer and crazily kick[ed] vehicle... a display of abuse and anger out of control.’” (00:48)
• Hakeem Jeffries on immigration enforcement:
  “Taxpayer dollars should not be used to brutalize or kill American citizens or to violently target law abiding immigrant families.” (01:12)
• Bill Melugin on government funding:
  “We are staring straight in the face at a partial government shutdown starting tonight at midnight.” (01:47)
• Kristin Goodwin on Cardia’s detention:
  “They say the 33-year-old Palestinian is a longtime US resident targeted for her constitutionally protected political speech...” (02:39)
• Carmen Roberts on foiled jailbreak:
  “Officers at the jail quickly grew suspicious and arrested Anderson on charges of impersonating a federal agent.” (03:39)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Immigration protest & Kristi Noem’s statements: 00:02–00:35
• President Trump’s response to Alex Preddy shooting: 00:48
• Hakeem Jeffries on ICE reform: 01:12
• Government funding and shutdown threat: 01:33–01:49
• Federal Reserve nomination: 01:49
• Controversy over Laka Cardia’s detention: 02:39–03:21
• Luigi Mangione trial and failed jail break: 03:21–04:17
• Stock market update: 04:17

Summary

This episode delivers dense, fast-paced reporting on key nationwide issues, including heated protests over immigration enforcement and political reactions, suspense over looming government shutdown, a major change at the Federal Reserve, and notable legal controversies. Throughout, FOX News maintains a direct, urgent tone and provides both soundbites from key figures and succinct, factual news analysis tailored for listeners seeking up-to-date information in less than five minutes.