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Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 01/20/2026 Newscast

Date: January 20, 2026
Host: John Saucier, FOX News
Overview:
This episode delivers the latest breaking national and international news, featuring updates on a DOJ probe in Minnesota, President Trump’s agenda at the World Economic Forum—including his renewed push to acquire Greenland, developments in U.S. actions against Venezuelan oil sanctions, the announcement of a new "Board of Peace" for Gaza, the possibility of a new migrant detention center in Florida, and personal news from the Vance family.

Key Stories & Insights

1. DOJ Investigation in Minnesota – Federal Subpoenas Issued

(00:02-01:07)
- Main Point: Five state government offices in Minnesota— including the governor’s, attorney general’s, and Minneapolis mayor’s office—received DOJ grand jury subpoenas.
- Backdrop: The investigation centers on alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement during ongoing ICE operations.
- Details:
  - ICE is pressing Minnesota leaders for more cooperation, citing public safety risks.
  - More than 1,360 immigration detainers are active in Minnesota jails/prisons.
  - In the past year, 500 criminal aliens reportedly released instead of being handed to ICE.
- Notable Quote:
  - “ICE currently has more than 1,360 immigration detainers on illegal aliens in Minnesota jails and prisons.” — John Saucier [00:53]
  - “Minnesota’s released 500 criminal aliens rather than turned them over to ICE custody.” — Jessica Rosenthal [01:00]

2. President Trump at the World Economic Forum: Focus on Greenland

(01:07-01:53)
- Main Point: President Trump, en route to the World Economic Forum, plans to keep an "America First" message at center stage, with a renewed push to acquire Greenland.
- International Angle: Trump asserts U.S. national security as a reason for the acquisition and claims Denmark cannot properly secure the territory.
- Diplomacy: Trump discussed Greenland with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, who is reportedly seeking solutions.
- Notable Quotes:
  - “We have to have it. They have to have this done. They can protect it. Denmark, they’re wonderful people... but they don’t even go there.“ — President Trump [01:33]
  - “There can be no going back.” — Rich Edson paraphrasing President Trump [01:15]

3. U.S. Military Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tankers

(02:32-02:50)
- Main Point: U.S. military forces have seized a seventh oil tanker in the Caribbean, escalating enforcement of sanctions against Venezuelan crude exports.
- Context: This is part of a broader Trump administration crackdown on sanctioned oil movements.

4. Trump’s “Board of Peace” for Gaza

(02:50-03:27)
- Main Point: The Trump administration is forming a new "Board of Peace" intended to facilitate the next phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
- Global Reactions: Several world leaders are considering participation, with European allies voicing concerns and Israel seeking clarity over the Board’s composition.
- Critique of the UN: Trump argues the UN has not been effective in his efforts to resolve conflicts.
- Notable Quote:
  - “I wish the United Nations could do more. I wish we didn’t need a board of peace, but the United Nations... never helped me on one war.” — President Trump [03:00]

5. Another Migrant Holding Facility in Florida?

(03:27-04:11)
- Main Point: Plans are underway for a possible new migrant detention center in Orlando, drawing swift criticism from Democratic lawmakers, including Congressman Maxwell Frost.
- Public Concern: Critics accuse Trump and ICE of stoking fear in immigrant communities.
- Facility Stats: Florida currently hosts five migrant detention centers.
- Notable Quote:
  - “Ask yourself, do you feel safer now than you did two years ago? Do you feel like there’s less chaos in our communities now than you did two years ago?” — Rep. Maxwell Frost [03:53]

6. Personal Note: Usha Vance Pregnant with Fourth Child

(04:11-04:29)
- Main Point: Usha Vance, wife of Vice President JD Vance, announced her pregnancy (due in late July) on social media.
- Quote from Usha Vance’s Post:
  - “We’re all looking forward to welcoming him in late July.” [04:11]

Notable Quotes

“Minnesota’s released 500 criminal aliens rather than turned them over to ICE custody.” — Jessica Rosenthal [01:00]
“We have to have it. They have to have this done. They can protect it. Denmark, they’re wonderful people... but they don’t even go there.“ — President Trump [01:33]
“I wish the United Nations could do more. I wish we didn’t need a board of peace, but the United Nations... never helped me on one war.” — President Trump [03:00]
“Ask yourself, do you feel safer now than you did two years ago? Do you feel like there’s less chaos in our communities now than you did two years ago?” — Rep. Maxwell Frost [03:53]

Timestamps for Key Segments

DOJ Investigation in Minnesota: 00:02–01:07
Trump at World Economic Forum/Greenland: 01:07–01:53
U.S. Seizure of Venezuelan Oil Tankers: 02:32–02:50
Board of Peace Announcement: 02:50–03:27
New Migrant Center in Florida: 03:27–04:11
Usha Vance Pregnancy Announcement: 04:11–04:29

Summary:
The 7PM Fox News update focuses on intensifying federal investigations and immigration enforcement in Minnesota, controversial foreign policy moves by President Trump, evolving U.S. approaches to the Middle East, and heated domestic debates over migrant detention. The show also features a lighter, personal note on the Vice President’s growing family. This concise yet impactful segment blends political, security, and social stories shaping the headlines on January 20, 2026.

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A big mess in Minnesota. I'm John Saucier of FOX News and sources telling fox the Department of Justice has served grand jury subpoenas today to five Minnesota government offices and they include the governor's office, the attorney general's office and the Minneapolis mayor's office. All this part of a federal investigation into alleged conspiracy to coerce or obstruct federal law enforcement during ongoing ICE operations in Minnesota. Speaking of Border Patrol and ice, officials are asking for more cooperation from Minnesota leadership and as they provide more details on the criminal immigrant arrests they've made, here's fox's Jessica Rosenthal with more commander.
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At large for Customs and Border Protection assets Greg Bevino detailed some of the arrests they've made in Minneapolis.
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A criminal illegal alien from Guatemala charged.
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With rape and lewd or lascivious acts with a minor.
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Executive Associate Director of ICE Marcos Charles asked for Governor Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Fry to help them.
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ICE currently has more than 1,360 immigration detainers on illegal aliens in Minnesota jails and prisons.
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He says in the past year, Minnesota's released 500 criminal aliens rather than turned them over to ICE custody. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News.
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President Trump now heading to the World Economic Forum set to deliver his America first message while keeping a critical eye on Greenland. Here's fox's Rich Edson.
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The president when he gets there says he's going to talk to world leaders about his push to acquire Greenland for the United States. The president reinforced his threats to take the self governing Danish territory. He says Greenland is imperative for national security. Only the US can secure it and that there can be no going back.
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We have to have it. They have to have this done. They can protect it. Denmark, they're wonderful people and I know the leaders are very good people, but they don't even go there.
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The president also says he spoke with Secretary General of NATO, Mark Rutte about all this and that Ruta committed to finding a way forward on Greenland.
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We are learning that another oil tanker has been taken by US Military forces. This happened in the Caribbean. That now makes seven tankers seized. As the Trump administration cracks down on sanctioned Venezuelan crude oil being moved out of the country. President Trump offering new details about plans for his so called board of Peace. Fox's Jared Halpern is at the White House with more.
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Several world leaders are now considering invitations to join the Board of Peace created by the Trump administration to implement the second fund phase of a Gaza ceasefire.
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I wish the United nations could do more. I wish we didn't need a board of peace, but the United nations and you know, with all the wars I settled, the United nations never helped me on one war.
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But at a wide ranging news conference, President Trump stopped short of suggesting the newly formed Board of Peace would replace the UN Several European allies are expressing concerns over the Board of Peace. And Israel's prime minister says his government has worries over the composition of the advisory committee. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.
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The state of Florida may play host to yet another migrant holding facility. Fox's Evan Brown with more from Miami.
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Another migrant detention center could be coming to Florida. This one reportedly would be opening up inside a warehouse near Orlando International Airport. Democratic lawmakers are already voicing their opposition, including Congressman Maxwell Frost, who charges President Trump and agents with U.S. immigration and Customs Enforcement with causing fear.
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Ask yourself, do you feel safer now than you did two years ago? Do you feel like there's less chaos in our communities now than you did two years ago?
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Speaking Monday at a press conference. According to ice, Florida hosts five migrant detention centers and processing facilities in Miami. Eben Brown, FOX News and the second.
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Lady, Usha Vance sharing some exciting news on the social media site X says she's pregnant with her fourth child with Vice President JD Vance. The Post says Usha the baby boy are doing well. Quote, we're all looking forward to welcoming him in late July. I'm John Saucier and this is FOX News.
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