9AM ET 01/19/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 9AM ET 01/19/2026 Newscast

Date: January 19, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News Podcasts)

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Episode Overview

This episode provides listeners with a concise, rapid-fire briefing on the day's top global and national news. Major stories include President Trump’s controversial push to take control of Greenland, growing US tariffs against European allies, escalating Iran tensions, anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, a deadly train crash in Spain, and ongoing trade and media controversies. The episode also delivers a snapshot of significant events in sports and a preview of the World Economic Forum in Davos.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Greenland Controversy & Geopolitical Tensions

• President Trump’s Ambitions:
  President Trump continues to press for the US acquisition of Greenland, using trisocial (a social platform) to assert that “China and Russia want the territory that Denmark now controls,” framing the issue as pivotal to world peace.
  • “President Trump insists...China and Russia want the territory that Denmark now controls.” — Dave Anthony [00:03]
• Tariffs on Allies:
  Trump announces extra tariffs on eight countries opposed to his Greenland push, including the UK:
  • “President Trump's announced eight countries who oppose his attempts to take over Greenland will face extra tariffs. That includes the UK.” — Dave Anthony [00:18]
• International Reaction:
  UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and unnamed CBS News correspondents publicly reject the US move:
  • “The world has become more turbulent in recent weeks and the trade war is in no one's interest.” — Keir Starmer [00:18]
  • “The use of tariffs against allies is completely wrong.” — CBS News Correspondent [00:34]
  • “The security of Greenland matters and more should be done about it. But the island's future must be in the hands of Greenlanders and Danes.” — Keir Starmer [00:37]

2. Iran Tensions & Human Rights

• Leadership Conflict:
  Trump calls for a leadership change in Iran after the Supreme Leader denounces him and blames the US for inciting anti-regime protests, which were violently suppressed.
  • “President Trump also calling for a leadership change in Iran...accusing us of stoking anti regime protests that were stopped with a deadly crackdown.” — Dave Anthony [00:46]
• Iran’s Warning:
  Iran’s President Massoud Possession issues a warning:
  • “Any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war.” — Massoud Possession [00:58]
• Protest Casualties:
  New footage from Tehran shows Iranians seeking answers for missing relatives; the regime admits at least 5,000 killed—actual numbers suspected to be higher.
  • “The Iranian regime is now admitting at least 5,000 people were killed during these demonstrations. The true number is likely much higher.” — Dave Anthony [01:21]

3. Domestic Unrest: Minnesota Anti-ICE Protests

• Church Protest:
  Activists occupy a St. Paul church, chanting the name of Renee Good, who was killed in a confrontation with immigration enforcement. Accusations rise against a pastor allegedly tied to ICE.
• Federal Response:
  Attorney General Pam Bondi responds on X (formerly Twitter):
  • “Attacks against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians are being met with the full force of federal law.” — Pam Bondi [01:21]
• Investigations:
  The FBI and DOJ Civil Rights Division are investigating the incident.

4. Spain Train Tragedy

• A high-speed train collision in Spain kills at least 39.
• “In Spain it's up to 39 people killed when a high speed train went off the tracks and collided with another going the other way.” — Dave Anthony [01:21]

5. World Economic Forum in Davos

• Forum Opens:
  The World Economic Forum begins in Switzerland, with President Trump scheduled to speak. Trade tensions are high, with threats to expand tariffs if Greenland talks fail.
  • “There is a big gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum is getting underway. President Trump will be there, plans to speak on Wednesday.” — Dave Anthony [02:31]
• US-Ukraine Bilateral:
  Trump plans to meet Ukrainian President Zelensky.

6. US Trade & Market Worries

• Ongoing trade concerns reflected in financial markets; Dow futures down 300+ points, with heightened worry about prolonged trade wars.
  • “The trade tension could lead to more selling on Wall Street after slight losses last week. Dow futures down more than 300 points...” — Dave Anthony [02:31]

7. Media Controversy: “60 Minutes” Report

• CBS Story Suppression:
  CBS airs a previously postponed report on the deportation of Salvadoran nationals to a notorious prison. The dispute between correspondent Sharon Alfonsi and editor-in-chief Barry Weiss over editorial direction and political pressure is exposed.
  • “Alfonsi says the move to pull the story was, quote, ‘not an editorial decision, it was a political one.’” — CBS News Correspondent [03:15]
  • “Weiss had argued the report did not sufficiently reflect the administration's viewpoint or advance previous reporting.” — CBS News Correspondent [03:15]

8. NFL Playoff Recap

• NFC & AFC Updates:
  The LA Rams beat Chicago Bears in overtime, advancing to play the Seahawks for the NFC Championship. Patriots advance to AFC title against Denver after beating Houston.
  • “Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a last minute touchdown pass to force overtime. But then the Rams won it with a field goal. Louisiana beat Chicago 20 to 17...” — Dave Anthony [04:00]
  • “Patriots beat the Houston Texans 28-16.” — Dave Anthony [04:00]

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Memorable Quotes & Timestamps

• “World peace is at stake. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News.” — Dave Anthony [00:03]
• “The world has become more turbulent in recent weeks and the trade war is in no one's interest.” — Keir Starmer [00:18]
• “Any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war.” — Iran's President Massoud Possession [00:58]
• “The Iranian regime is now admitting at least 5,000 people were killed during these demonstrations. The true number is likely much higher.” — Dave Anthony [01:21]
• “Attacks against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians are being met with the full force of federal law.” — Pam Bondi [01:21]
• “Alfonsi says the move to pull the story was, quote, ‘not an editorial decision, it was a political one.’” — CBS News Correspondent [03:15]

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Noteworthy Segments & Timestamps

• Greenland and US-EU Tensions — [00:03–00:46]
• Iran Leadership and Protest Crackdown — [00:46–01:21]
• Minnesota Church Protest / Civil Rights Investigation — [01:21–02:00]
• Spain Train Crash — [02:00]
• Davos and Trump’s Trade Moves — [02:31]
• CBS 60 Minutes Controversy — [03:15]
• NFL Playoff Recap — [04:00]

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Summary

This brisk news update delivers essential developments in global geopolitics—featuring President Trump’s assertive campaign over Greenland, volatility with Iran, and European tensions—alongside domestic unrest and international tragedies. It covers contentious issues in US media transparency and highlights major NFL playoff moments, all with a focus on direct reporting and prominent soundbites from political leaders and newsmakers. The episode embodies Fox News Radio’s fast-paced, headline-driven style, offering listeners a snapshot of a turbulent world in 2026.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

World peace is at stake. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News. As President Trump insists in his push for the US to take control of Greenland, posting on trisocial China and Russia want the territory that Denmark now controls. And he's threatening to punish some European allies who oppose him, including Britain's Prime.

[Keir Starmer]

Minister Keir Starmer says the world has become more turbulent in recent weeks and the trade war is in no one's interest. President Trump's announced eight countries who oppose his attempts to take over Greenland will face extra tariffs. That includes the UK the use of.

[CBS News Correspondent]

Tariffs against allies is completely wrong.

[Keir Starmer]

Prime Minister Starmer says the security of Greenland matters and more should be done about it. But the island's future must be in the hands of Greenlanders and Danes.

[Dave Anthony]

That's fox's Jonathan Savage in London. President Trump also calling for a leadership change in Iran after the supreme leader called him a criminal, accusing us of stoking anti regime protests that were stopped with a deadly crackdown.

[Iran's President Massoud Possession]

Iran's President Massoud Possession warned that any aggression against the supreme leader would be considered an all out war. As the country's leadership is discussing more about the protests, new video provided to Fox News by a source in Tehran shows Iranians gathered outside of a morgue demanding answers about their loved ones. The Iranian regime is now admitting at least 5,000 people were killed during these demonstrations. The true number is likely much higher.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Trey Yings the anti ICE protests rage on in Minnesota. This one inside of St. Paul Church where they chanted the name Renee Good, the woman killed in a confrontation with immigration enforcement. They claim a pastor at the church has ties to ice. The FBI and the DOJ Civil Rights Division are investigating. Attorney General Pam Bondi Writing on X I just spoke to the pastor in Minnesota whose church was targeted. Attacks against law enforcement and the intimidation of Christians are being met with the full force of federal law as Fox's met Finn in Minneapolis. In Spain it's up to 39 people killed when a high speed train went off the tracks and collided with another going the other way. America's listening to Fox.

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[Dave Anthony]

There is a big gathering in Davos, Switzerland. The World Economic Forum is getting underway. President Trump will be there, plans to speak on Wednesday. It will include senior politicians from around the world and top business leaders. The forum comes as the US Pushes to buy Greenland. Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on eight European countries if the sale doesn't happen. The president is also expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky while there. That's Fox's Ashley Strohmeier. The trade tension could lead to more selling on Wall street after slight losses last week. Dow futures down more than 300 points, though there's no trading today on this Martin Luther King Jr. Federal holiday. There was controversy on TV last night. A report that CBS pulled from 60 Minutes last month was shown finally last night.

[CBS News Correspondent]

There was no mention of the internal dispute at CBS News between correspondent Sharon Alfonsi and editor in Chief Barry Weiss when the network aired the story Sunday on the Trump administration's deportations to El Salvador's notorious sea cot prison. While the final report didn't include on camera interviews with Trump administration officials, it did include statements that weren't in the initial piece. CBS News says it always planned to air the report as soon as it was ready, though in internal emails to her colleagues, Alfonsi says the move to pull the story was, quote, not an editorial decision, it was a political one. Weiss had argued the report did not sufficiently reflect the administration's viewpoint or advance previous reporting in Washington. Ryan Schmell's Fox News they needed more.

[Dave Anthony]

Than 60 minutes in the NFL playoffs last night. Williams drifting, sprinting for space in all kinds of trouble. Put it up for next to the end of the day. Bears quarterback Caleb Williams threw a last minute touchdown pass to force overtime. But then the Rams won it with a field goal. Louisiana beat Chicago 20 to 17 on NBC. The Rams will play the Seattle Seahawks for the NFC championship. New England will face Denver in the AFC title game. The Patriots beat the Houston Texans 28 16. I'm Dave Anthony. This is Fox. This is Ainsley Earhart.

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