Fox News Hourly Update – January 24, 2026

Host: Paul Stevens, FOX News Podcasts
Episode Focus:
This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of top national news stories, including a federal Border Patrol agent-involved shooting in Minnesota, widespread weather disruptions due to a winter storm, escalating protests against federal immigration enforcement, political tension in Congress, and a developing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada.

Federal Border Patrol Shooting in Minneapolis

• Main Point:
  Federal Border Patrol agents fatally shot a Minneapolis man on Saturday morning.
• Details from Bill Melugin (00:09):
  • The shooting was by Border Patrol, not ICE.
  • The man was reportedly "armed with a gun," and agents recovered the firearm and two magazines.
  • "I'm told the person was shot multiple times and that medics were working on them and that CPR was being performed."
  • The specifics around the enforcement action—whether it was immigration-related or targeted—were not yet clear.
  • Melugin raises critical, unanswered questions:
    • Was it "a targeted immigration enforcement?"
    • "Did Border Patrol know who this person was? Was it somebody in the US Illegally that they were marking for arrest?"
  • Memorable Moment: The confusion and paucity of detail, highlighting tensions over federal enforcement actions.

"What we do not know right now is what led up to the shooting or what type of enforcement this was."
— Bill Melugin [00:35]

Protests Against Federal Immigration Enforcement in Minneapolis

• Context (00:44):
  • The shooting comes amidst weeks of demonstrations against federal agents, following the January 7th fatal shooting of Renee Goode by ICE.
• Escalation of Protests (02:16):
  • Massive citywide protests billed as a “statewide shutdown to protest ICE.”
  • Thousands marched in freezing conditions, demanding ICE leave Minneapolis.
  • Over 100 arrests at the airport after a demonstration organized by clergy blocked traffic at an entrance, protesting deportation flights.
  • At the Federal Whipple Building, agitators allegedly attempted to block agents with a U-Haul loaded with shields and riot gear, refusing to move after police warnings, which led to the use of tear gas and pepper balls.

"A group of agitators showed up with a U Haul filled with shields and riot gear...eventually cleared out with tear gas and pepper balls."
— Garrett Henney [02:56]

Major Winter Storm Impacts the U.S.

• Weather Update with Mike Seidel in Tulsa, OK (01:08):
  • Record-low temperatures: "We're 40 degrees below average."
  • Snow accumulation: 2 to 4 inches from phase one; a foot of snow is possible with more predicted overnight.
  • The all-time record storm total in Tulsa is 14 inches.
  • Severe cold is expected to persist, making melting unlikely and increasing risks of prolonged power outages.
  • "After the snow ends tomorrow morning, the warning goes till 3pm — it gets even colder. Monday morning we're going to be below zero...This is going to stick around right on through the rest of the week."
  • Memorable Moment: Emphasis on dangerous cold even after snow stops.

"With the temperatures this cold, even if we get a few peaks of sunshine, melting is going to be pretty much a no go today."
— Mike Seidel [01:34]

Congressional Political Maneuvering

• GOP Congressional Drama (03:07):
  • House GOP held a vote open while waiting for Texas Rep. Wesley Hunt to help defeat Democrats’ effort to curtail President Trump’s war powers.
  • Hunt missed multiple votes while focused on his Senate run; his loyalty to Trump’s agenda is questioned by opponents.
  • Tensions with Senator John Cornyn, who faces primary criticism over his record on immigration and alignment with Trump.

"Hunt has criticized Cornyn's time in office, saying his record on issues like amnesty don't match the president's agenda."
— Ryan Schmell [03:40]

U.S.-Canada Trade Tensions

• White House Threatens Tariffs (03:48):
  • President Trump threatens a 100% tariff on Canadian goods if Canada finalizes a trade deal with China involving electric vehicles and farm products.
  • The latest in a series of escalating trade disputes, with significant potential impact on both economies.

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Border Patrol Shooting in Minnesota: 00:09–00:44
• Protests and Arrests in Minneapolis: 02:16–03:07
• Winter Storm Coverage: 01:08–01:51
• Congressional Vote & Criticism: 03:07–03:48
• US–Canada Tariff Threat: 03:48–End

Notable Quotes

• "What we do not know right now is what led up to the shooting or what type of enforcement this was." — Bill Melugin [00:35]
• "Thousands of people that were out here marching and bundled up in sub zero temperatures...demanding that ICE leave the city." — Garrett Henney [02:24]
• "With the temperatures this cold, even if we get a few peaks of sunshine, melting is going to be pretty much a no go today." — Mike Seidel [01:34]
• "Hunt has criticized Cornyn's time in office, saying his record on issues like amnesty don't match the president's agenda." — Ryan Schmell [03:40]

Overall Tone:
Direct, urgent, and focused on fast-breaking, high-impact national stories. The reporting maintains a factual tone, emphasizing ongoing uncertainty and the broader social context—particularly around the intersection of law enforcement and community protest.