7PM ET 01/31/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 01/31/2026

Main Theme:
This evening’s Fox News Hourly Update delivers brisk coverage of major national events, including a rare nor’easter hitting the Southeast, ongoing anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, a federal judge’s decision on immigrant detention, new revelations in the Epstein case, a quirky Valentine’s Day tradition, and a heartfelt tribute to the late actress Catherine O’Hara.

HEADLINES & KEY DISCUSSION POINTS

Major Nor’easter Hits the Southeast

[00:02–00:57]

Severe Winter Storm: Anchor Carmen Roberts introduces the lead story—an unusually strong nor’easter is battering the Southeast, with rare snowfall hitting Myrtle Beach, SC, and heavy accumulation in Tennessee and North Carolina.
Local Impact:
- Brandy Campbell (Fox Weather, 00:13): “Here in Myrtle Beach, we are expecting 5 to 8 inches of snow. That is significant for this town where the yearly snow average is just under half an inch.”
- South Carolina DOT reports worsening roads, particularly in the west.
- Mayor Mark Krua (00:46): “People look forward to the snow. It’s a fun sort of weather emergency compared to the hurricanes that we normally deal with.”
- Myrtle Beach is under winter storm warning through Sunday evening.

Anti-ICE Protests & Legal Updates

[00:57–01:45]

Nationwide Protests: Reports of persistent protests in frigid Minneapolis against ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
- Protester Chant (00:59): “Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe.”
- Brooke Taylor (Fox, 01:07): Around 200–300 people attended, pressing to “get ICE out of Minnesota.”
Key Legal Development:
- Biden-appointed district judge rules officers may continue enforcing immigration laws, denying Minnesota’s AG request to limit enforcement.
- Judge’s Decision: “Neither sanctuary policies nor meritless litigation will stop the Trump administration from enforcing federal law in Minnesota.” – Minnesota Attorney General Bondi on X.

Federal Judge Orders Release of Detained Child & Father

[01:45–01:59]

Detention Controversy:
- Federal judge condemns ICE crackdown, orders that a five-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father be released from a Texas detention center by Tuesday.

Jeffrey Epstein Case – New Files Released

[02:16–02:32]

Newly Public Files:
- Authorities were reportedly close to indicting Jeffrey Epstein on sex crimes almost 20 years ago before the probe was “suddenly scrapped.”

Quirky Valentine’s Day Tradition: Name-a-Roach

[02:32–03:16]

Fundraising Trend:
- Zoos invite people to “name a Madagascar hissing cockroach” after an ex for a charitable donation ($50–$75).
- Began at NYC’s Bronx Zoo in 2011, now in dozens of zoos nationwide.
- Donors receive a digital certificate as a tongue-in-cheek “post-romantic gotcha.”
- Paul Stevens (03:16): “You can vent your anger toward a former romantic partner by naming a Madagascar hissing cockroach after him or her.”

Tributes for Catherine O’Hara

[03:16–04:07]

Passing of a Beloved Actress:
- Catherine O’Hara died at 71. First responders rushed her from her Brentwood home after she had difficulty breathing.
- She had a rare genetic condition with reversed organ placement (often still functional).
- Outpouring of grief and warm tributes from colleagues.
- Seth Rogen (via Christina Coleman, 03:55):
  “Getting to work with her was a true honor. She was hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous. She made me want to make our show good enough to be worthy of her presence in it.”

NOTABLE QUOTES

Brandy Campbell [00:13]:
“Here in Myrtle Beach, we are expecting 5 to 8 inches of snow. That is significant for this town where the yearly snow average is just under half an inch.”
Mayor Mark Krua [00:46]:
“People look forward to the snow. It’s a fun sort of weather emergency compared to the hurricanes that we normally deal with.”
Protester [00:59]:
“Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe.”
Paul Stevens [03:16]:
“You can vent your anger toward a former romantic partner by naming a Madagascar hissing cockroach after him or her.”
Seth Rogen (via Christina Coleman) [03:55]:
“Getting to work with her was a true honor. She was hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous. She made me want to make our show good enough to be worthy of her presence in it.”

TIMESTAMPS FOR KEY SEGMENTS

[00:02] Major snowstorm impacts Southeast
[00:46] Myrtle Beach mayor comments on snow
[00:57] Anti-ICE protests introduced
[01:07] Minneapolis protest, court update
[01:45] Judge orders release of Ecuadorian boy & father
[02:16] Epstein investigation revelation
[02:32] “Name a Roach” Valentine’s tradition
[03:16] Catherine O’Hara’s passing and tributes

This newscast delivers concise, fast-paced coverage of major weather, legal, and cultural stories, with reporters and sources relaying details and emotional resonance on both urgent headlines and lighter, human-interest events.

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A nor' easter slamming the Southeast. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. A major snowstorm is battering parts of several states. Fox Weather's Brandy Campbell is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.
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Here in Myrtle beach, we are expecting 5 to 8 inches of snow. That is significant for this town where the yearly snow average is just under half an inch. Meanwhile, parts of Tennessee and North Carolina have already seen 9 to 10 inches of snow. And in South Carolina, the Department of Transport, they've said their crews are already working and that the road conditions are deteriorating across the state, especially on the western side. Now, I have spoken to the mayor of Myrtle Beach, Mark Krua, and he told me residents have already prepared.
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People look forward to the snow. It's a fun sort of weather emergency compared to the hurricanes that we normally deal with.
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We are going to be under a winter storm warning through Sunday evening.
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More anti ice protests across the US Today.
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Who keeps us safe? We keep us safe.
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Those protesters bright braving the bitter cold in Minneapolis where Fox's Brooke Taylor reports.
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About 2 to 300 of these protesters showed up to this so called ice out with the usual signs there and ice chants. Now these protesters, they're fighting to get ice out of Minnesota. But a big update, Biden appointed district judge here today ruled that officers they can continue to enforce immigration laws. So the judge denied a request from Minnesota attorney general to keep Attorney General Bondi posted on X celebrating this win. She said, quote, neither sanctuary policies nor meritless litigation will stop the Trump administration from enforcing federal law in Minnesota.
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And a federal judge sharply criticizes the ice crackdown and orders officials to release a five year old Ecuadorian boy and his father from the Texas detention center by Tuesday. America's listening to FOX News.
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Newly disclosed government files on Jeffrey Epstein show authorities thought they were close to indicting him on sex crimes nearly two decades ago before that investigation was suddenly scrapped. A rather unique and angry Valentine's Day tradition is back for another year.
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It's another year for the name a roach fundraise. Yes, as in cockroaches. Some zoos across the US Are continuing the idea started first by New York City's famed Bronx zoo back in 2011. For a fee that goes to animal charities, you can vent your anger toward a former romantic partner by naming Madagascar hissing cockroach after him or her. Since its Big Apple beginning, cockroach naming has spread to over a dozen other zoos, including those in San Antonio, Birmingham and Chicago. Charitable naming donations generally range from 50 to $75, depending the zoo, and you get a digital certificate commemorating your post. Romantic gotcha. Paul Stevens, FOX News Tributes are pouring.
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In for actress Catherine O', Hara, who died yesterday at 71. Fox's Christina Coleman has more from Los Angeles on the beloved actress.
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Dispatch audio obtained by TMZ indicates that 71 year old Catherine O' Hara was having difficulty breathing before she was rushed to the hospital yesterday. TMZ reports that first responders were called to her home in Brentwood around 5 o' clock in the morning. Representatives for O' Hara say she passed away at her home following a brief illness. Authorities have not confirmed her cause of death. O' Hara previously revealed she had a rare genetic condition where some organs are positioned in reverse. The Cleveland Clinic says the organs are often still functional. Her co star in the studio, Seth Rogen, wrote, getting to work with her was a true honor. She was hysterical, kind, intuitive, generous. She made me want to make our show good enough to be worthy of her presence in it.
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And that is Christina Coleman. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.