Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 01/24/2026 Newscast

Date: January 25, 2026
Host: Roger Stern, FOX News Team
Episode Focus: Latest national and international news updates, focusing on Minneapolis shooting controversy, a massive winter storm, current US political headlines, FBI fugitive arrests, and developments in US foreign policy in Ukraine and Gaza.

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise coverage of the day’s top stories, including a contentious police shooting in Minneapolis, nationwide impacts of a severe winter storm, recent and sensitive political remarks from President Trump, progress in Ukraine peace talks, notable FBI fugitive arrests, challenges within House GOP ranks, and ongoing US diplomatic engagement in the Middle East.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Minneapolis Police Shooting Controversy

• Incident: A Border Patrol officer shot and killed a licensed Minneapolis nurse.

• Dispute: Government claims the nurse had a gun; bystander video suggests he was holding a camera instead.

• Public Outcry: The shooting has ignited protests in the Twin Cities.

  Notable Quote:

  • Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (00:26):

    "It's a campaign of organized brutality against the people of our state. And today that campaign claimed another life. I've seen the videos from several angles and it's sickening."

2. Nationwide Winter Storm Updates

• Scope: Major winter storm moving east from the central Southern US, affecting power and travel.

• Arkansas Response:

  • Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders describes teams working continuously to maintain services.

  Notable Quote:

  • Gov. Sanders (00:53):

    "A lot of different teams have been working around the clock to keep power on clear roads and assist people who need it. So we've still got I think a long way to go before the end of this storm. But right now just trying to do the best to take care of all the people around Arkansas."

• Impact: Over 51,000 power outages reported in Texas.

3. US Foreign Policy & Trump’s Commentary

• President Trump: Praised British forces’ role in Afghanistan, walking back previous skepticism toward NATO allies (see 01:10).
• Ukraine Peace Talks:
  • Two days of talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US wrap up; described as “constructive” by President Zelenskyy.
  • Focus: Exploring parameters for potential end to the Russia-Ukraine war.

4. FBI’s Major Fugitive Arrests

• Breaking News: FBI removes two fugitives from its Most Wanted list in one day.

  • Ryan Wedding:
    • Ex-Olympian, wanted for leading a major drug trafficking operation, captured after more than a decade on the run in Mexico.
    • Extradited to Canada for arrest announcement.
  • Alejandro Castillo:
    • Captured in Mexico; wanted for murder in North Carolina.

  Notable Quote:

  • Fox Correspondent Rebecca Castor (02:37):

    "Both of these guys are major gets for the FBI. Let's start with Ryan Wedding, the former Olympian in California yesterday escorted by federal agents after surrendering to authorities in Mexico. That's where the FBI tracked him down and where they believe he was hiding for over a decade while running a massive drug trafficking operation. He went from shredding snow to allegedly shipping it from Colombia to the US And Canada for years."

5. Capitol Hill: Congressman Hunt’s Attendance Under Fire

• Controversy: GOP Congressman Wesley Hunt’s spotty attendance comes to light after he’s needed for a decisive vote blocking Democrats’ War Powers move against President Trump.

• Political Tensions: Criticisms from opponent Sen. John Cornyn’s camp that Hunt isn’t supporting Trump’s agenda due to Senate campaigning absences.

  Notable Quote:

  • Reporter Ryan Schmaltz (03:29):

    "House GOP leadership had to keep a vote open this week to wait for Congressman Wesley Hunt to cast the deciding vote, killing Democrats efforts to rein in President Trump's war powers. Hunt has missed numerous votes while campaigning for the Senate in Texas."

6. Middle East Updates: US-Israel and Gaza Truce Negotiations

• Diplomatic Push: US and other envoys urge Israeli PM Netanyahu to proceed with second phase of Gaza ceasefire.
• Tensions: Netanyahu resists, citing need to recover hostages' remains; US continues to press for progress on Trump-brokered deal.

7. Additional Segment Highlights

• Abraham Accords Reflection:
  • Brief mention of the five-year legacy of the Abraham Accords in changing Middle East diplomacy (see 02:00).
• Podcast Promotion:
  • Advertisement for a forthcoming podcast series - "The Life of Jesus" (post-content, omitted from main coverage).

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, on Minneapolis shooting videos (00:26):

  "It's a campaign of organized brutality... I've seen the videos from several angles and it's sickening."

• Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, on storm response (00:53):

  "We've still got I think a long way to go before the end of this storm. But right now just trying to do the best to take care of all the people around Arkansas."

• Rebecca Castor, describing the FBI’s arrests (02:37):

  "He went from shredding snow to allegedly shipping it from Colombia to the US And Canada for years."

• Ryan Schmaltz, on Congressman Wesley Hunt (03:29):

  "House GOP leadership had to keep a vote open this week to wait for Congressman Wesley Hunt to cast the deciding vote, killing Democrats efforts to rein in President Trump's war powers."

Segment Timestamps

• 00:02: Minneapolis shooting update, Governor Walz’s reaction
• 00:38: Twin Cities protests, US winter storm news
• 00:53: Arkansas storm response interview with Gov. Sanders
• 01:10: Power outages across Texas, Trump’s NATO remarks, Ukraine peace talks
• 02:00: Abraham Accords podcast promotion (non-content)
• 02:32: FBI most wanted breakthrough – Ryan Wedding & Alejandro Castillo arrests
• 03:21: Congressman Hunt attendance controversy
• 04:04: US-Israel, Gaza ceasefire pressure and negotiations

Takeaway

This tightly packed newscast provides a fast-moving, prioritized rundown of dramatic national and global headlines—pressing questions on police accountability, severe weather response, American political disputes, international diplomacy, and law enforcement wins. The episode’s tone is urgent, frequently political, and leans on authoritative direct quotes to underscore the gravity of the day’s big stories.