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Fox News Hourly Update: "A Massive Winter Storm is Going to Slam 40 States"

Date: January 23, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts (Dave Anthony)
Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update

Episode Overview

In this fast-paced update, FOX News covers the impending massive winter storm set to strike up to 40 states, major government responses, travel impacts, ongoing political developments, and significant news on science and ethics. The episode delivers urgent weather alerts, public safety information, major national and international political shift updates, and highlights contentious policy changes under President Trump.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Massive Winter Storm Threatens U.S.

Severity & Scope: The storm is set to bring significant ice accretion and heavy snow, affecting a sweep of states from Texas to the Carolinas, and tracking northward.
Government Response: Multiple governors, including Georgia’s Brian Kemp, are declaring emergencies.
Expert Assessment:
- (00:03, Dave Anthony): "Millions of Americans will be stuck at home this weekend... A quarter of an inch of ice on the roads and it creates just havoc everywhere."
- (00:31, Bain Froney, Fox Weather meteorologist): "This storm system is going to continue to track throughout the entire country, leaving tons and tons of snow in its wake. Areas like Oklahoma City could get up to 8 to 12 inches of snow as we move throughout the weekend."
Travel Disruptions:
- Driving: Dangerous ice accumulation expected.
- Airlines: Airlines proactively waiving change fees. Over 400 flights canceled today, 1,400+ more shut down for tomorrow.

2. Anti-ICE Protests Amid Frigid Temperatures

Minnesota Protests: A day of demonstrations planned, calling for a boycott of workplaces and schools.
Law Enforcement Update:
- (01:13, Garret Tenney, Minneapolis): "Three arrests so far from that anti-ICE protest that took over a church service last weekend. And I emphasize so far because federal officials say more arrests are coming."

3. President Trump’s Policy News

World Health Organization Withdrawal: Effective U.S. exit from the WHO is now complete.
- Reason: Trump administration critiques WHO for "mismanaging the COVID-19 pandemic and being too susceptible to political influence." (01:38, Chris Foster)
- Impact: The U.S. ceases funding and staffing; owes WHO over $130 million.
Other Actions:
- New "Board of Peace" announced.
- National security discussions at World Economic Forum, including a Greenland deal framework.

4. International Affairs & War Powers

Ukraine–Russia Peace Efforts: U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff visits the UAE for trilateral peace talks after high-level discussions in Moscow.
Congressional Update: Attempt to limit President Trump’s war powers in Venezuela fails—a tie vote in the House.
- Concerns: Some Republicans worry about possible military action regarding Greenland. Trump says military options are off the table.

5. March for Life & Fetal Tissue Research Policy

March for Life: Annual anti-abortion rally about to start in Washington, D.C.
NIH/Fetal Tissue Research Policy:
- History: Restrictions on NIH-funded fetal tissue research introduced under Trump; lifted under Biden; now reimposed.
- Expert Summary (03:34, Lisa Licera): "Scientists say the tissue... is critical for certain research, including ways to fight HIV and cancer. Opponents say there are new alternatives, but many scientists say the substitutes are not always adequate… This new policy covers all NIH funded research."

6. Stock Market Update

Current Movement: Dow futures fall 200+ points; NASDAQ also trending down after short rebound following previous sell-off. (Dave Anthony, 04:14)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Dave Anthony (00:03):
"A massive winter storm's coming. A quarter of an inch of ice on the roads and it creates just havoc everywhere."
Bain Froney (00:31):
"This storm system is going to continue to track throughout the entire country, leaving tons and tons of snow in its wake."
Garret Tenney (01:13):
"Three arrests so far from that anti ICE protest that took over a church service last weekend. And I emphasize so far because federal officials say more arrests are coming."
Chris Foster (01:38):
"That withdrawal has now been finalized with U.S. funding and staffing ceased, although WHO says the U.S. still owes it more than $130 million."
Lisa Licera (03:34):
"Scientists say the tissue which otherwise would be discarded is critical for certain research, including ways to fight HIV and cancer."

Important Timestamps

00:03 – Storm impact & government response (Dave Anthony)
00:31 – Weather outlook and snow predictions (Bain Froney)
00:47 – Airlines cancellations & travel advisories
01:13 – Anti-ICE protest updates & arrests (Garret Tenney)
01:23 – President Trump’s morning announcements & WHO withdrawal (Chris Foster)
02:31 – Ukraine–Russia peace talks and Congress war powers debate
03:23 – March for Life and new NIH fetal tissue policy (Lisa Licera)
04:14 – Stock market update (Dave Anthony)

This summary captures the critical news and tone of the original Fox News Hourly Update, providing essential information and context for listeners who may have missed the live episode.

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Millions of Americans will be stuck at home this weekend. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX news. A massive winter storm's coming. A quarter of an inch of ice on the roads and it creates just havoc everywhere. We're preparing for the worst and hoping for the best. Brian Kemp in Georgia is one of many governors declaring an emergency in their states. Thick ice could coat areas from the Carolinas back to Texas where it starts tonight.
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Here in Dallas, we could see close to quarter to a half an inch of ice. Once all is said and done, Fox.
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Weather meteorologist Bain Froney.
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This storm system is going to continue to track throughout the entire country, leaving tons and tons of snow in its wake. Areas like Oklahoma City could get up to 8 to 12 inches of snow as we move throughout the weekend. Now this is going to continue to track up towards the north and the Northeast.
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It's not just driving that could be treacherous. Airlines are getting ready waiving change fees for people to reschedule. Not only are there about 400 flights canceled today, there are already more than 1400 cancellations tomorrow. A day of anti ice protests planned in Minnesota, where it's frigid, 30 to 40 below zero wind chills. Organizers angry over immigration enforcement raids are urging people not to go to work or school. Don't shop as one protest last Sunday remains under federal investigation.
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Three arrests so far from that anti ice protest that took over a church service last weekend. And I emphasize so far because federal officials say more arrests are coming.
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That's fox's Garret Tenney in Minneapolis. President Trump posted this morning on Truth Social about his accomplishments at the World Economic Forum. From the framework of a security deal in Greenland to setting up his new Board of Peace. Something President Trump did on day one of term two has taken effect pulling the US out of the World Health.
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Organization, accusing it of mismanaging the COVID 19 pandemic and being too susceptible to political influence. That withdrawal has now been finalized with U.S. funding and staffing ceased, although WHO says the U.S. still owes it more than $130 million. The Trump administration says there will be collaboration on disease surveillance and data sharing directly with other countries.
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That's fox's Chris Foster. America's listening to FOX News.
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There is a new attempt to stop the war in Ukraine. The day after flying to Moscow to talk to Russia's leader, US Special envoy Steve Witkoff goes to the United Arab Emirates for trilateral discussions with officials from Russia and Ukraine. In the same room in Congress, a Democrat attempt to rein in President Trump's war powers fails.
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In the House, two Republicans joined all Democrats in a tie vote that would have limited President Trump's ability to use military action in Venezuela without approval from Congress. It comes after the arrest and removal of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, which received praise from Republicans. Democrats and some in the GOP have grown concerned over President Trump's rhetoric towards Greenland, saying he could use military force. The president has ruled out using the military to annex the island and recently said the framework of a deal has been reached. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmell's FOX News.
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Thousands of people are gathering now in Washington, D.C. to speak out against abortion. The annual March for Life starts in two hours and here's something the Trump administration has done that they can celebrate.
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The government has funded research involving fetal tissue for decades under both Republican and Democratic presidents. Scientists say the tissue which otherwise would be discarded is critical for certain research, including ways to fight HIV and cancer. Opponents say there are new alternatives, but many scientists say the substitutes are not always adequate. The use of fetal tissue on the NIH campus ended during the first Trump administration and additional hurdles for non government scientists seeking NIH funding were put in place. Those restrictions were lifted by the Biden administration. This new policy covers all NIH funded research. Lisa Licera, FOX News On Wall street.
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We'Re seeing selling and brewing because Dow futures are down more than 200 points. Also falling for the NASDAQ after two straight days of a rebound from Tuesday's big sell off. I'm Dave Anthony. This is FOX News.
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