Fox News Hourly Update – Monstrous Winter Storm Affecting Bulk of Country This Weekend

Date: January 23, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Podcasts)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on a massive winter storm threatening over 40 U.S. states, its expected impacts, and how officials are responding. Additional stories include legal news, immigration protests in Minneapolis, and high-profile entertainment and political updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Widespread Major Winter Storm (00:02–01:09)

• Expected Impact:

  • At least 40 states at risk from a "monstrous" winter storm (Lisa Licera, 00:02).
  • Risks extend from the Mississippi Valley into the Southeast, now growing along the I-95 corridor from D.C. to New York City.
  • Notable risk of widespread power outages due to ice accumulation.

• Forecast Details:

  • "There's a good chance of widespread power outage due to ice from the Mississippi Valley into the Southeast. We've also seen the power outage risk grow up the I-95 corridor, D.C. to New York City. The likelihood that we could lose power as we see snow move in by Sunday and perhaps a little sleet mixing in towards the back half of this."
    — Jane Menar, FOX Weather (00:13)

  • Northeast expected to see "blockbuster amounts of snow," with a foot or more in Washington, D.C., New York City, and New England.

• State of Emergency & Public Guidance:

  • Several states have declared emergencies for preparation and response.

  • Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey urges caution:

    • "If you can do it, stay indoors this weekend. It's just going to be way too cold. If you do have to go outdoors, please dress warmly in layers, dry, don't have exposed skin."
      — Governor Maura Healey (00:48)

  • Georgia's emergency management asks residents to avoid travel:

    • "Georgia state troopers are prepared to respond and assist motorists. But do us all a favor and stay off the roads."
      — Josh Lamb, Georgia Emergency Management Director (01:03)

• Air Travel Disruption:

  • Over 3,000 flights canceled through Sunday.

2. National and International News Highlights (01:09–01:46)

• Military Action:

  • U.S. Southern Command confirms a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, described as "engaged in narco trafficking operations"—two reported dead.

• Immigration Protests in Minneapolis:

  • Hundreds brave "frigid" Minneapolis temperatures to protest against a surge of immigration enforcement officers present in the city.
  • “A huge turnout when you consider the weather and you can see a sense from the signs, some biblical, some with swears, but really all saying the same thing. They want ICE out of here. They don't like what ICE is doing here.”
    — Steve Harrigan, FOX News (01:33)

• Markets Update:

  • The Dow Jones ends the day down by 285; NASDAQ gains 65.

3. Legal & Political Updates (02:31–03:20)

• Murder Trial Schedule:

  • A federal judge in New York sets a trial date for Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson (Dec 2024).
  • Jury selection to start September 8; schedule depends on death penalty eligibility. Opening statements could begin as soon as October 13, 2026, or be delayed well into 2027.
  • "If the death penalty is still in play, the next phase of the trial won't start until January 2027. If it isn't, opening statements will start on October 13."
    — Tonya J. Powers, FOX News (02:37)
  • Mangione pleads not guilty.

• Philadelphia Lawsuit over Exhibit Removal:

  • Philadelphia sues Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and acting NPS Director Jessica Bow Run after an exhibit on slavery was removed from Independence National Historical Park, following a Trump executive order (03:20).

4. Entertainment & Culture (03:41–04:22)

• Beckham Family Discord:
  • Brooklyn Beckham’s social media accusations target his parents, focusing on alleged wedding sabotage, pressure to give up rights to his name, and a family rift originating at his wedding to Nicola Peltz.
  • "Brooklyn claims his parents tried to sabotage his marriage, alleging press leaks, pressure to sign away rights to his name and a humiliating first dance interrupted by his mother. He says he does not want to reconcile."
    — Unidentified Entertainment Reporter (03:41)
  • The rest of the Beckham family has not publicly responded.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On storm preparedness:
  “If you can do it, stay indoors this weekend. It's just going to be way too cold. If you do have to go outdoors, please dress warmly in layers, dry, don't have exposed skin.”
  — Governor Maura Healey (00:48)

• On community protest:
  "A huge turnout when you consider the weather... They want ICE out of here. They don't like what ICE is doing here."
  — Steve Harrigan (01:33)

• On family rifts going public:
  “Brooklyn claims his parents tried to sabotage his marriage… He says he does not want to reconcile.”
  — Unidentified Entertainment Reporter (03:41)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 — Major winter storm set to impact 40 states
• 00:13 — Widespread power outage and snow forecast (Jane Menar)
• 00:48 — Governor Healey’s public safety warning
• 01:00 — Georgia response and public safety announcement
• 01:09 — Air travel disruptions and military action news
• 01:33 — Minneapolis immigration protest (Steve Harrigan)
• 02:31 — Trial set for United Healthcare CEO murder case (Tonya J. Powers)
• 03:20 — Philadelphia’s lawsuit over National Park Service action
• 03:41 — Brooklyn Beckham’s accusations on family discord

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update is dominated by critical coverage of a massive winter storm threatening much of the U.S., with forecasters warning of severe snow, ice, and widespread power outages, particularly along the East Coast. State officials urge residents to stay indoors and avoid unnecessary travel. The episode also covers breaking legal news, protests against increased immigration enforcement, and a glimpse into the latest family discord among the Beckhams making headlines. Each update is succinct, with reporting by national correspondents and direct official commentary, making it essential listening for anyone needing rapid awareness of the day's top stories.