Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 01/29/2026 Newscast
Date: January 30, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts
Length: ~4:30 minutes of news content
Overview
This episode delivers a fast-paced summary of the day’s most significant headlines, covering government funding negotiations, controversy surrounding DHS and ICE, Federal Reserve leadership, regional winter weather alerts, a high-profile policing sentence, and developments in autonomous vehicle safety. The newscast features on-the-ground reporting from various correspondents and experts.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Government Funding Deal in Principle
[00:02–00:46]
- Main Point: President Trump announces the White House and Senate Democrats have agreed on a deal to keep most of the government running through September.
- Details:
- Five funding bills approved by the Senate.
- A two-week stopgap specifically for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which remains controversial.
- DHS and ICE’s funding are under scrutiny, especially after the recent shooting of VA nurse and anti-ICE activist Alex Preddy.
- Bipartisan calls to withhold DHS/ICE funding grow due to concerns over ICE’s practices with migrants.
Notable Quote
- “[...] several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had said they could no longer support funding for DHS and ICE as long as ICE continues to use what some are calling heavy handed illegal tactics against migrants.”
— [B], 00:28
2. Federal Reserve Chair Transition & Monetary Policy Tension
[00:46–01:06]
- Main Point: President Trump intends to announce his pick for the next Federal Reserve chair, hinting at ongoing tensions with the current chair Jerome Powell.
- Details:
- Trump criticizes Powell, desires lower interest rates to spur the economy.
- Powell’s term ends in May 2026.
Notable Quote
- “If they respect the chairman, they don't respect this Fed chairman. If they respect the Fed chairman, they'll be with us all the way. They want to see the country be great.”
— President Trump, [C], 00:57
3. Minnesota, ICE, and Local Law Enforcement Coordination
[01:21–01:52]
- Main Point: Confusion surrounds a purported agreement between Minnesota AG Keith Ellison and federal border czar Tom Homan regarding county jail notifications to ICE.
- Details:
- Homan claimed a “breakthrough” allowing jails to notify ICE before releasing certain individuals.
- AG Ellison denies any formal agreement, stressing county sheriffs control jail operations, not the AG.
Notable Quote
- “[...] I did not make and could not have made any agreement with him about how sheriffs share with ICE information about people in their county jails, noting county sheriffs, not the attorney general, run county jails.”
— AG Keith Ellison statement, [D], 01:37
4. Winter Storms Incoming to the East and Deep South
[02:30–03:17]
- Main Point: The eastern US braces for another round of severe winter weather, with rare snowfall projections for the Deep South.
- Details:
- Charlotte, Atlanta, and the Piedmont likely to see winter storm warnings.
- Snow starts Friday night, into Saturday.
- Potential for 6–12 inches near Charlotte, with snow as far south as Charleston, SC.
- Coldest air of the season expected to follow.
Notable Quote
- “Some of these snowfall areas, you can see as much as 6 to 12 inches outside of Charlotte up across the mountains and swinging down around across a low country of South Carolina...”
— Bob Vandylan, Fox Weather, [F], 02:51
5. Law & Order: Sentencing and Robo Taxi Incident
[03:17–04:10]
- A. Illinois Deputy Sentenced
- [03:17–03:35]
- Former deputy Shawn Grayson receives 20 years for second-degree murder of Sonia Massey, an unarmed Black woman who had called 911 for help.
- B. Waymo Robo Taxi Child Accident
- [03:35–04:10]
- A Waymo autonomous vehicle hits a child near a school in Santa Monica; the child sustains only minor injuries.
- The car's system braked, but even a human would have struggled to avoid the collision, according to Waymo.
- Federal investigation under way, including broader probes into Waymo in other cities.
- [03:17–03:35]
Notable Quote
- “Waymo tells the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration a child ran into the street from behind a double parked suv, was hit by the robo taxi, got up and walked to the sidewalk with minor injuries.”
— [G], 03:41
6. US Life Expectancy Hits All-Time High
[04:10–04:26]
- Main Point: Life expectancy in the US climbs to 79 years in 2024.
- Details:
- Attributed to pandemic waning and reductions in heart disease, cancer, and overdose deaths.
- Study conducted by Boston University researchers.
Memorable Quotes
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“If they respect the chairman, they don't respect this Fed chairman. If they respect the Fed chairman, they'll be with us all the way. They want to see the country be great.”
— President Trump, 00:57 -
“[...] several lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had said they could no longer support funding for DHS and ICE as long as ICE continues to use what some are calling heavy handed illegal tactics against migrants.”
— [B], 00:28 -
“[...] I did not make and could not have made any agreement with him about how sheriffs share with ICE information about people in their county jails, noting county sheriffs, not the attorney general, run county jails.”
— AG Keith Ellison, 01:37 -
“Some of these snowfall areas, you can see as much as 6 to 12 inches outside of Charlotte up across the mountains and swinging down around across a low country of South Carolina...”
— Bob Vandylan, Fox Weather, 02:51
Key Timestamps
- 00:02 — Government Funding Deal Announced
- 00:46 — Federal Reserve Chair Transition News
- 01:21 — Minnesota-ICE Notification Dispute
- 02:30 — Winter Storms Alert
- 03:17 — Illinois Deputy Sentenced for Fatal Shooting
- 03:35 — Waymo Robo Taxi Incident & Federal Investigation
- 04:10 — US Life Expectancy News
Tone & Delivery
- Concise and urgent, with authoritative news bulletins.
- Direct reporting, minimal editorializing except for notable presidential comments and officials’ statements.
- Objective summaries of complex national and regional events.
This episode offers a rapid overview of significant stories impacting government, public safety, technology, and public health, suitable for listeners seeking a factual, timely update on national affairs.