Fox News Hourly Update - 9PM ET 01/17/2026 Newscast

Date: January 18, 2026
Host: Carmen Roberts & FOX News Reporting Team

Episode Overview

This newscast from Fox News brings listeners the latest headlines from the US and around the world as of the evening of January 17, 2026. The report covers President Trump’s escalating stance on Greenland, US military action in Syria, the Artemis II mission prep, global health research updates, a breakthrough in dinosaur paleontology, and a tragic hit-and-run in New York City. Emerging political tensions and scientific revelations frame the hour's news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US Tariffs & Greenland Standoff (00:02 - 00:41)

• President Trump Threatens Tariffs: Trump declares intent to enforce tariffs on eight European nations (including Denmark and Britain) unless Denmark agrees to "the complete and total purchase of Greenland".

  • Notable Quote

    "Pay tariffs or sell the U.S. Greenland."
    — Carmen Roberts [00:02]

• National Security Framing: Senator Pete Ricketts supports Trump’s approach, arguing that Greenland is "essential to US national defense".

  • Notable Quote

    "We need to be able to invest and have certainty... to protect our northern flank. And I believe that's what the president is pursuing to be able to make sure that he keeps Americans safe."
    — Senator Pete Ricketts [00:23]

• Escalation Plan: Planned 10% tariffs in February, increasing to 25% in June if no deal.

• Allies' Response: EU foreign policy chief warns that proposed tariffs could strain alliances and benefit adversaries like Russia and China.

2. US Military Strikes on ISIS in Syria (01:09 - 01:35)

• Retaliatory Strikes: US Central Command announces new airstrikes in Syria targeting ISIS in response to a deadly ambush on US soldiers and an interpreter.

  • Notable Quote

    "So far they say there have been 100 targets that have been hit all over Syria related to ISIS targets."
    — Fox News Correspondent [01:09]

• Notable Outcome: Success includes the reported death of a terror leader linked to both ISIS and al Qaeda.

3. NASA Artemis II Moon Mission Prep (01:35 - 01:53)

• Rocket Arrival: Artemis II's rocket completes its slow arrival to the Kennedy Space Center launch pad.
• Historic Mission: First US lunar mission in decades, targeting a flyby (no actual landing) as soon as February 6th.

4. Iranian Protests & US Tensions (02:32 - 02:57)

• Iran’s Internal Turmoil: Iran’s Supreme Leader Khamenei criticizes Trump for supporting anti-regime protesters; reluctantly admits to thousands of fatalities while blaming US meddling.
• Death Toll: Human rights activists estimate over 3,000 deaths and thousands detained.

5. Medical Research: Tylenol & Pregnancy (02:57 - 03:20)

• New Findings Dispel Myths: A recent review in The Lancet finds no link between Tylenol use during pregnancy and increased risk of autism, ADHD, or intellectual disabilities.

  • Notable Quote

    "It finds taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities."
    — Debra Valentine, Fox News [02:57]

• Political Relevance: Counters prior comments by President Trump warning against Tylenol use among pregnant women.

6. Prehistoric Discovery: Dinosaur Behavior (03:20 - 03:59)

• Physical Evidence for Violent Dinosaur Mating: New paleontology research suggests some dinosaurs endured bone fractures during mating seasons.
  • Notable Quote

    "Fossils from the 3 ton duck billed dinosaur showed a number of broken bones and fractured spines sitting on top of its tail's vertebrae. Their bones mended naturally over time until the next mating season."
    — Paul Stevens, FOX News [03:26]

7. Tragic News: Hit and Run in NYC (03:59 - 04:28)

• Victim Identified: Kiana Underwood, former child star, dies after being struck by two vehicles in Brooklyn; both drivers fled the scene.
  • Notable Quote

    "Underwood died at the scene. Both drivers took off."
    — Carmen Roberts [04:17]

Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• "Pay tariffs or sell the U.S. Greenland."
  — Carmen Roberts [00:02]

• "[Greenland is] essential to US national defense."
  — Sen. Pete Ricketts [00:23]

• "Tariffs would create divisions among allies and play into the hands of Russia and China."
  — EU Foreign Policy Chief (paraphrased by correspondent) [00:41]

• "So far they say there have been 100 targets that have been hit all over Syria related to ISIS targets."
  — Reporter [01:35]

• "It finds taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities."
  — Debra Valentine, Fox News [02:57]

• "Fossils from the 3 ton duck billed dinosaur showed a number of broken bones and fractured spines sitting on top of its tail's vertebrae."
  — Paul Stevens, FOX News [03:26]

Important Timestamps

• US-Greenland Tariffs Discussion: 00:02 – 00:41
• US Strikes ISIS Targets: 01:09 – 01:35
• Artemis II Launch Pad Arrival: 01:35 – 01:53
• Iranian Protest Crackdown: 02:32 – 02:57
• Tylenol Pregnancy Research: 02:57 – 03:20
• Dinosaur Mating Evidence: 03:20 – 03:59
• NYC Hit-and-Run Death: 03:59 – 04:28

Summary

This tightly packed news hour captures key international and domestic developments: the sharp escalation of a US-Europe standoff over Greenland; ongoing US military actions against ISIS; Iran’s deadly crackdown on protestors; a new, reassuring study regarding Tylenol and pregnancy; a fascinating look at dinosaur behavior; and a tragic crime in New York. Political tension, scientific progress, and human drama all feature, with Fox News keeping a brisk, urgent tone throughout the broadcast.