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Fox News Hourly Update – January 27, 2026

Episode Theme:
A fast-paced update focusing on major domestic and international news: changes in ICE command operations in Minnesota, fallout from a controversial federal agent-involved shooting, a catastrophic winter storm across the U.S., escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran, and potential gridlock over government funding related to immigration enforcement.

Key News Segments & Discussion Points

1. ICE Commander Greg Bovino Leaving Minnesota

Timestamps: 00:03 – 00:49

Greg Bovino and ICE agents to exit Minneapolis:
- John Saucier and Grinal Scott break the news that Border Patrol Commander Greg Bovino, along with a group of border enforcement officers, is leaving Minneapolis.
Change in leadership as Tom Homan steps in:
- President Trump is sending Tom Homan, his “Border Czar,” to oversee ICE operations in Minneapolis.
Context – Fallout from fatal shooting:
- Bovino’s tenure included a deadly shooting last Saturday involving Alex Preddy, reportedly shot after impeding federal agents while armed.
- Bovino’s defense of the shooting was widely criticized, especially after cell phone video surfaced contradicting key claims, triggering waves of protest locally and nationally.
Notable quote:
- Grinal Scott (00:20): “Bovino is one of the top enforcement officials who defended the deadly shooting of Alex Preddy last Saturday, claiming Preddy impeded federal agents while being armed. The statements by Bevino caused community and national protests when compared with cell phone video of the shooting.”

2. White House Response and Political Fallout

Timestamps: 00:49 – 01:10 & 03:10 – 03:31

President Trump's direct involvement:
- The President had a direct phone call with both the Minnesota governor and Minneapolis mayor.
- Tom Homan scheduled to meet Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey.
Spending bill controversy:
- The latest shooting has sparked calls for government shutdown among Democrats opposed to funding ICE in its current state.
- Chuck Schumer (03:31): “Senate Democrats say there is no way whatsoever that they’re going to vote for a DHS funding bill unless it reforms ICE.”
- The issue is blocking progress on multiple appropriations bills.

3. Severe Winter Storm Disrupts the U.S.

Timestamps: 00:49 – 01:48

Widespread disruption:
- Major storm impacts more than 200 million people, 36,000 flights disrupted, over one million households lost power.
Regional updates:
- Tennessee:
  - Chris Jones, Middle Tennessee Electric CEO (01:12):
    “A number of people remain out of power and we’re working as hard as we can to restore those. The last few are going to be the most challenging because it can be in remote areas... Still lots of trees with ice accumulation... we’re very concerned about very cold temperatures.”
- Massachusetts:
  - Gov. Maura Healey (01:34):
    “Travel conditions remain challenging, so please be careful out there as cleanup continues. And again, if you can stay off the roads, we really appreciate it because the crews need time to clean up...”
Fatalities:
- At least 29 deaths reported nationwide due to the storm.

4. Middle East Escalation & U.S. Military Movements

Timestamps: 01:59 – 03:02

Abraham Accords – Five-Year Anniversary:
- Briefly referenced as context to ongoing Middle East diplomacy. (Megan Alexander segment)
U.S. Response to Iranian Crackdown:
- U.S. deploying additional military assets amid heavy crackdown on protesters in Iran.
- Trey Yanks (02:25): “President Trump says Iran wants a deal. And tension continues to rise across the Middle East as the United States and Iran trade words over the possibility of war.”
Naval buildup:
- The USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has moved into CENTCOM waters.
Iranian statement:
- Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson (02:56): “The arrival of a certain warship is not going to shake Iran’s will or determination to defend the country with full force.”
Diplomacy “window closing”:
- U.S. officials stress diplomacy is still possible, but tensions are high.

5. Iran Protest Crackdown and Human Rights Concerns

Timestamps: 03:10 – 03:31

Continued unrest:
- Protests in Iran triggered by economic hardship met with severe force, resulting in thousands of deaths.
U.S. condemnation and scrutiny:
- Ongoing concern from the U.S. government and human rights groups.

6. Domestic Politics: Government Shutdown Threat Over ICE Funding

Timestamps: 03:31 – 04:00

Senate Democrats’ stance:
- Firm refusal to support DHS funding bill unless significant ICE reforms are included.
- Senator Chuck Schumer’s key quote (03:40):
  “Senate Republicans must work with Democrats to advance the other five funding bills while we work to rewrite the DHS bill. This is the best course of action and the American people are on our side.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

Grinal Scott (00:20):
“[Greg] Bovino is one of the top enforcement officials who defended the deadly shooting of Alex Preddy last Saturday, claiming Preddy impeded federal agents while being armed. The statements by Bevino caused community and national protests when compared with cell phone video of the shooting.”
Chris Jones (01:12):
“A number of people remain out of power and we’re working as hard as we can to restore those… We’re very concerned about very cold temperatures.”
Maura Healey (01:34):
“Travel conditions remain challenging, so please be careful out there as cleanup continues… the crews need time to clean up and they’re going to need more time to deal with whatever falls.”
Trey Yanks (02:25):
“President Trump says Iran wants a deal. And tension continues to rise across the Middle East as the United States and Iran trade words over the possibility of war.”
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson (02:56):
“The arrival of a certain warship is not going to shake Iran’s will or determination to defend the country with full force.”
Chuck Schumer (03:31):
“Senate Democrats say there is no way whatsoever that they’re going to vote for a DHS funding bill unless it reforms ICE.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:03 – 00:49: ICE Commander Greg Bovino leaves Minnesota, Tom Homan steps in
00:49 – 01:48: Massive winter storm disruption and local/state government responses
01:59 – 02:16: Abraham Accords anniversary noted
02:16 – 03:02: U.S.-Iran tensions, protests, and military movements
03:10 – 03:31: Iran protest crackdown and domestic political response
03:31 – 04:00: Senate Democrats threaten government shutdown over ICE funding

Summary Conclusion

This FOX News Hourly Update provided a brisk, detail-rich snapshot of national security, weather emergencies, global diplomatic tension, and domestic political gridlock. With ICE leadership changes spotlighted against a backdrop of controversy and protests, a paralyzing winter storm battering the country, and growing threats of both international conflict and a U.S. government shutdown, the episode highlighted the sense of crisis and persistent polarization defining current affairs. Clear, urgent field reporting and direct quotations from figures at the center of the news lend urgency and color to these unfolding stories.

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[00:03]
John Saucier
On the phone with Minnesota. I'm John Saucier. FOX News Border Patrol Commander Greg Bevino is reportedly set to leave Minneapolis along with some Border Patrol officers.
[00:12]
Grinal Scott
Bavino's departure, along with a number of Customs and Border Protection agents, comes as President Trump's border czar, Tom Holman makes his way to Minneapolis to oversee ICE operations. Bavino is one of the top enforcement officials who defended the deadly shooting of Alex Preddy last Saturday, claiming Preddy impeded federal agents while being armed. The statements by Bevino caused community and national protests when compared with cell phone video of the shooting. Bevino has also been at other controversial immigration enforcement operations in cities such as Los Angeles and Chicago. Grinal Scott, FOX News.
[00:50]
John Saucier
President Trump had a phone call with Minnesota's governor and the mayor of Minneapolis today. Tom Holman will meet with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry on Tuesday. A major winter storm impacting more than 200 million Americans this weekend, disrupting more than 36,000 flights across 18 states. The storm knocked out powered over a million households at its peak. Middle Tennessee Electric CEO Chris Jones on Fox says more than 240,000 customers in Tennessee are without power.
[01:12]
Chris Jones
A number of people remain out of power and we're working as hard as we can to restore those. The last few are going to be the most challenging because it can be in remote areas where it's just hard to get to. Still lots of trees with ice accumulation. We're still picking up more outages as we're working and and we're very concerned about very cold temperatures.
[01:32]
John Saucier
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey with an update on the conditions there.
[01:35]
Maura Healey
Travel conditions remain challenging, so please be careful out there as cleanup continues. And again, if you can stay off the roads, we really appreciate it because the crews need time to clean up and they're going to need more time to deal with whatever falls.
[01:49]
John Saucier
At least 29 deaths across the country have been attributed to this storm. America is listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
Megan Alexander
Five years ago, the US Brought leaders from Israel, Morocco, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain together to sign the Abraham Accords. I'm Megan Alexander and this is Middle east tomorrow. Go to partners.foxnews.com met.
[02:17]
John Saucier
The United States is moving military assets to the Middle east following the government crackdown of protesters in Iran. FOX is Trey Yanks and Tel Aviv, Israel with more.
[02:26]
Trey Yanks
President Trump says Iran wants a deal. And tension continues to rise across the Middle east as the United States and Iran trade words over the possibility of war. The US Air Force announced new drills in the region this week as new weapons continue to flow to regional countries like Jordan and Qatar. A U.S. official tells Fox News the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier strike group has now entered CENTCOM waters with the buildup ongoing. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson responded.
[02:56]
Iran Foreign Ministry Spokesperson
The arrival of a certain warship is not going to shake Iran's will or determination to defend the country with full force.
[03:03]
Trey Yanks
US Officials made clear that the diplomatic window is still open to negotiate with Iran, but that window appears to be closing.
[03:10]
John Saucier
Earlier this month, protesters hit the streets of Iran after months of economic instability in the country. Thousands of demonstrators have been killed by Iranian forces, drawing scrutiny from US Officials and human rights groups. The latest federal agent involved shooting in Minneapolis could lead to a government shutdown. Some Democratic senators now say they will not vote in favor of a spending bill to avert one because it funds ice.
[03:31]
Chuck Schumer
Senate Democrats say there is no way whatsoever that they're going to vote for a DHS funding bill unless it reforms ice. That DHS bill is tied to five other funding bills. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Sunday that Senate Democrats will not allow that DHS bill to move forward. He wants it stripped away from the other five bills, saying in part, quote, senate Republicans must work with Democrats to advance the other five funding bills while we work to rewrite the DHS bill. This is the best course of action and the American people are on our side.
[04:01]
John Saucier
And that's Fox's Bomaluchin reporting from Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. in New York City, I'm John Saucier and this is FOX News.
[04:14]
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