9PM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 9PM ET 01/18/2026 Newscast

Host: Carmen Roberts, FOX News Podcasts
Date: January 19, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Fox News hourly newscast covers several major headlines shaping U.S. and international affairs, including escalating trade tensions over Greenland, U.S. military mobilization in response to anti-ICE protests, a deadly train disaster in Spain, political divisions over ICE before the midterms, unusual snowfall in Georgia, and the weekend's box office results.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-EU Tensions & Greenland Tariffs

• Theme: Ongoing diplomatic standoff between the U.S. and EU regarding President Trump's push to purchase Greenland from Denmark and associated tariff threats.
• Details:
  • EU leaders decide to "wait a couple of weeks" before responding to potential U.S. tariffs intended to force Denmark into selling Greenland.
  • European officials openly criticize U.S. tactics, labeling them as "blackmail."

    "They have had a lot to say about the threat, including calling it blackmail." — Carmen Roberts [00:05]

  • Denmark seeks to engage the U.S. through diplomacy, not economic coercion.
  • Retaliatory tariffs from the EU are discussed as a potential response.
  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks with President Trump, indicating diplomatic channels remain open.
  • President Trump frames the acquisition as vital for "America's national security" and mineral resources.
• Memorable Moment:

  "President Trump insists it's critical for America's national security. Also, the land is rich in minerals." — Fox News Correspondent [00:48]

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2. Military Response to Anti-ICE Protests in Minnesota

• Theme: Tensions escalate as widespread protests prompt federal and state response.
• Details:
  • The Pentagon is preparing to deploy 1,500 soldiers to Minnesota following anti-ICE demonstrations.
  • Violence reported: Protesters allegedly attack ICE agents and civilians drive vehicles into them.

    "You have bedlam in the streets. You have citizens driving into ICE agents. You have noncitizens...trying to attack ICE agents." — Unnamed Commentator [01:04]

  • Senator Bill Haggarty defends ICE actions, citing high arrest rates of individuals with criminal records.

    "70% of these people that they're arresting are criminals." — Unnamed Commentator [01:15]

  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey warns against use of the Insurrection Act.
  • Governor Tim Walls mobilizes National Guard as a precaution.

    "Meantime, Governor Tim Walls has mobilized Minnesota's National Guard to help local law enforcement if needed." — Carmen Roberts [01:36]

• Notable Quote:

  "The second these ICE agents leave the city, I'm telling you, you're going to have calm." — Mike Seidel [01:32]

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3. Spain High-Speed Train Accident

• Theme: International tragedy.
• Details:
  • A high-speed train derails, collides with another train, resulting in at least 21 fatalities in Spain.

    "Jumped the track into the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train, killing at least 21 people." — Carmen Roberts [01:46]

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4. ICE, Military, and the 2026 Midterm Elections

• Theme: Partisan divides deepen over border and military policy.
• Details:
  • Lawmakers are split over continued support for ICE and the potential military intervention on U.S. soil.
  • Progressive Democrats push to eliminate ICE, while some moderate Democrats may vote to fund it—citing constituent support.
  • Republican concerns about possible blowback from tough ICE policies and overseas military action, despite past electoral benefits.

    "Border security helped Republicans win in 2024, but the GOP worries that aggressive ICE tactics could backfire..." — Unnamed Political Commentator [02:54]

  • House vote on ICE funding expected soon, with 15-25 moderate Democrats possibly aligning with the GOP.

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5. Weather Update: Snow in Georgia

• Theme: Unusual weather events.
• Details:
  • Central Georgia sees rare snowfall for the second consecutive season—a first for some southern areas.

    "For some spots south of here, that has never happened on record." — Mike Seidel [03:29]

  • No major impact on Atlanta airport operations.
  • Expected light accumulation; melting anticipated by afternoon.

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6. Weekend Box Office Results

• Theme: Entertainment industry highlights.
• Details:
  • “Avatar: Fire and Ash” remains top-earner for the fifth weekend, grossing $13.3 million; "proving Pandora still packs a punch."

    "The blockbuster pulled in $13.3 million in North American ticket sales, proving Pandora still packs a punch..." — Carmen Roberts [04:06]

  • New release “The Bone Temple” opens in second place with $13 million, underperforming compared to projections.
• Memorable Moment (Movie Clip):

  "Is this all you're doing? It is go to you Old Nick, Old Neck. You mean Satan? Yes." — Unnamed Political Commentator [04:20]

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• On EU's reaction to U.S. tariffs:

  "EU leaders...have had a lot to say about the threat, including calling it blackmail." — Carmen Roberts [00:05]

• On violence at anti-ICE protests:

  "You have bedlam in the streets. You have citizens driving into ICE agents. You have noncitizens...trying to attack ICE agents." — Unnamed Commentator [01:04]

• On National Guard mobilization:

  "Governor Tim Walls has mobilized Minnesota's National Guard to help local law enforcement if needed." — Carmen Roberts [01:36]

• On rare snowfall in Georgia:

  "For some spots south of here, that has never happened on record." — Mike Seidel [03:29]

• On “Avatar: Fire and Ash” box office:

  "The blockbuster pulled in $13.3 million in North American ticket sales, proving Pandora still packs a punch..." — Carmen Roberts [04:06]

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Episode Flow & Pacing

• Fast-paced, no-nonsense roundup of headlines.
• Tone is serious, direct, and slightly urgent, reflecting the gravity of current events.
• Key stories interspersed with brief field reports and informed commentary.

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For listeners:
This newscast provides a concise yet comprehensive sweep of pressing issues, blending U.S. politics, international relations, security, and cultural trends, with succinct analysis and on-the-ground updates.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

They'll wait until February. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. Major EU leaders decided today to wait a couple of weeks to see if President Trump pulls the tariff trigger and imposes fines on several EU allies to force Denmark into selling Greenland to the U.S. but they have had a lot to say about the threat, including calling it blackmail.

[Unnamed Fox News Correspondent]

Denmark's foreign minister says they're trying to get President Donald Trump to abandon the idea of purchasing Greenland and explore a more diplomatic path forward. EU leaders and talks in Brussels. And one option thrown out there is hitting the US with retaliatory tariffs. They could meet again. On Thursday, NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte held a phone call with President Trump saying they will continue working on this. President Trump insists it's critical for America's national security. Also, the land is rich in minerals.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Stephanie Bennett. Defense officials confirm the Pentagon is readying 1500 soldiers for deployment to Minnesota in response to widespread anti ICE protest. Republican Senator Bill Haggarty tells FOX News.

[Unnamed Political Commentator]

And what you bedlam in the streets. You have citizens driving into ICE agents. You have noncitizenspeople here illegally trying to attack ICE agents. And you have somehow these protesters advocating for the illegal people here, the ones that are criminals. 70% of these people that they're arresting are criminals.

[Carmen Roberts]

Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry says it would be a shocking move if President Trump invokes that insurrection act and sends U.S. troops to the city.

[Unnamed Political Commentator]

He tells CNN there's a very clear.

[Mike Seidel]

Antidote here, which is leave.

[Unnamed Political Commentator]

The second these ICE agents leave the.

[Mike Seidel]

City, I'm telling you, you're going to have calm.

[Carmen Roberts]

In Minneapolis, meantime, Governor Tim Walls has mobilized Minnesota's National Guard to help local law enforcement if needed. In Spain, a high speed rail derailed today jumped the track into the opposite direction and slammed into an oncoming train, killing at least 21 people. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

Lawmakers are split on supporting ICE and US military intervention ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

[Unnamed Political Commentator]

Democrats are struggling internally as progressives hope to terminate ICE. Border security helped Republicans win in 2024, but the GOP worries that aggressive ICE tactics could backfire along with possible military action overseas. However, one Republican believes some military intervention actually helps the party. Democrats claim the president's saber rattling is a diversion. The House votes in the coming days to fund ICE. Fox is told that 15 to 25 moderate Democrats could vote yes. That's because supporting ICE helps them back home.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Chad Pergrim on Capitol Hill. Georgia experiences a rare snowfall.

[Mike Seidel]

More snow in central Georgia for the second season in a row. And for some spots south of here, that has never happened on record. It did not snow at Atlanta's Hartsfield Jackson Airport. So flights not impacted by this. But about an inch on the ground, we're expecting one, maybe two inches. Grasses, car tops, and that's about it. The roads are fine because temperatures are staying at or just above freezing. And this afternoon in the 40s with sunshine. So it's all going to melt away by mid afternoon.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox Weather's Mike Seidel you could call Avatar Fire and Ash, the high five champ holding on to the number one spot for a fifth straight weekend.

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My people cried for help.

[Carmen Roberts]

But Ava did not come. The blockbuster pulled in $13.3 million in North American ticket sales, proving Pandora still packs a punch, opening in second place 28 years later. The Bone Temple.

[Unnamed Political Commentator]

Is this all you're doing? It is go to you Old Nick, Old Neck. You mean Satan? Yes.

[Carmen Roberts]

And despite strong reviews, that film earned 13 million shy of the 20 million analysts expected. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

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