President Trump cancels a tariff threat on several European countries after forming a "framework of a future deal" on Greenland.

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Fox News Hourly Update — January 21, 2026

Main Theme

This episode centers on President Trump’s unexpected decision to cancel a threatened tariff against several European countries after reaching what he calls a “framework of a future deal” regarding Greenland and the broader Arctic region. The episode also covers major political and legal stories in the U.S., including Clinton subpoenas in the Epstein probe, legal proceedings related to the Uvalde school shooting, a high-profile poisoning case, and an indictment in the shooting of an NFL player.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump’s Greenland Deal and Tariff Cancellation

• Framework Agreement: President Trump announces a new “framework of a future deal” with NATO regarding Greenland and the Arctic after meeting with the Secretary General of NATO.

  • He clarifies that, based on this understanding, the U.S. will not impose previously threatened tariffs on NATO allies who opposed U.S. control of Greenland.
  • Shortly before, he assured there would be no use of force to take Greenland.
  • Quote:
    • "They have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and the entire Arctic region, adding that based on this understanding, he will not impose threatened tariffs on NATO allies who oppose U.S. control of the island." — Fox News Anchor [00:07]

• Discussion with NATO:

  • President Trump sits with the NATO Secretary General, conceding there may be a “price to pay” for acquiring Greenland.
  • NATO Secretary General emphasizes a larger cost related to national and international security:
    • Quote:
      "I could see that, but there's a bigger price and that's the price of safety and security and national security and international security having to do with many of your countries." — NATO Secretary General [00:37]

• Impacts & Future Negotiations:

  • The demand for a U.S. takeover of Greenland takes center stage at the World Economic Forum, overshadowing other agenda items.
  • The President’s post also mentions further talks around the “Golden Dome missile defense system” for the Arctic.
  • Vice President Vance and Secretary of State will lead continued negotiations.

• Market Impact:

  • The cancellation of tariff threats sparks a market rally, with the Dow rising 754 points.
    • Quote:
      "On Wall Street, a rally after the president just cancelled a tariff threat. The Dow is now up 754 points back over 49k." — Fox News Anchor [03:54]

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2. National and Political News Highlights

a. Protests and Legal Battles in Minnesota

• Anti-ICE protests continue in Minnesota amid legal tussles between state and federal governments.
• A federal appeals court pauses restrictions on use of force against protesters, while Homeland Security asserts no force is used against peaceful demonstrators.

b. Clinton Subpoenas and the Epstein Probe

• House panel considers contempt charges against Bill and Hillary Clinton for not appearing under subpoena regarding the Epstein investigation.

  • Quote:
    "Support these measures or they will be exposed as hypocrites." — Fox News Political Analyst [01:45]

• Democrats claim the proceedings are a “witch hunt” and a distraction from the full Epstein files.

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3. Major Crime and Legal Stories

a. Uvalde School Shooting Officer Trial

• A Texas jury deliberates charges against an officer first on scene at the 2022 Robb Elementary shooting, accused of 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment.
• He pleads not guilty.

b. North Carolina Poisoning Case

• GoodRun Casper Lion Kugel charged with cyanide poisoning, killing her own daughter at Thanksgiving, and also suspected in a 2007 killing; linked to additional deaths.
  • Quote:
    "During their investigation, police linked Casper Leincugel to a cold case killing from 2007." — Fox News Political Analyst [02:41]

c. Manhattan NFL Shooting Case

• Frederick Green indicted for shooting Jets player Chris Boyd outside a NYC restaurant.
• Green fled to Buffalo, was arrested weeks later.
  • Boyd is recovering and still with the Jets.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On the U.S. Approach to Greenland:
  • "President Trump could conceded there could be a price to pay to acquire the Danish territory of Greenland." — Fox News Correspondent [00:28]
• NATO on Security Stakes:
  • "There's a bigger price and that's the price of the price of safety and security..." — NATO Secretary General [00:37]
• On Clinton Subpoenas:
  • "Support these measures or they will be exposed as hypocrites." — Fox News Political Analyst [01:45]
  • "But Democrats call it a witch hunt focused on the wrong witnesses and a possible attempt at diversion from releasing the full Epstein files." — Fox News Anchor [01:49]
• On Wall Street’s Rally Post-Tariff Cancellation:
  • "The Dow is now up 754 points back over 49k." — Fox News Anchor [03:54]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| MM:SS | Segment Description | |-------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 00:02 | President Trump announces Greenland-Arctic deal, tariff threat cancelled | | 00:28 | Trump and NATO Secretary General discuss Greenland and security | | 00:47 | Impact of Greenland deal on World Economic Forum discussions | | 00:58 | President mentions “Golden Dome” defense; Vice President leads negotiations | | 01:10 | Anti-ICE protests and court orders in Minnesota | | 01:17 | Clinton contempt charges in Epstein probe | | 01:45 | Political analysis of Clinton hearings | | 02:15 | Uvalde shooting case covers officer’s trial | | 02:41 | North Carolina cyanide poisoning murder investigation | | 03:20 | NFL player shooting, suspect indicted, arrest story | | 03:54 | Stock market rally on tariff news |

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Summary

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on significant U.S. and global news, driven by President Trump’s tactical reversal on tariffs related to the controversial Greenland acquisition. The “framework” deal with NATO sets the stage for further negotiations, even as the debate echoes across global forums and domestic politics. Meanwhile, the episode highlights ongoing political polarization in Washington, sensitive legal cases linked to national tragedy and personal crime, and the powerful ripple effect policy decisions have on Wall Street. The anchors and guests maintain FOX News’ signature direct and urgent tone throughout the coverage.

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Transcript

[Fox News Anchor]

Possible progress on Greenland on Lisa Brady, FOX News. After a meeting with the head of NATO, President Trump just posting they have formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland and the entire Arctic region, adding that based on this understanding, he will not impose threatened tariffs on NATO allies who oppose U.S. control of the island. This just hours after the president offered reassurance he would not use force to take Greenland.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Sitting alongside NATO Secretary General, President Trump could conceded there could be a price to pay to acquire the Danish territory of Greenland.

[NATO Secretary General]

I could see that, but there's a bigger price and that's the price of the price of safety and security and national security and international security having to do with many of your countries.

[Fox News Correspondent]

President Trump's demand for a US Takeover of Greenland is overshadowing much of the agenda at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland, with the president meeting with European counterparts on the issue.

[Fox News Anchor]

Fox's Jared Halpern in Washington in his post on the new Greenland framework, the president said additional discuss are being held about the Golden Dome missile defense system he's planning to build. He says officials including the vice president and secretary of state will be responsible for negotiations. Vice President Vance plans to visit Minnesota tomorrow as anti ice protests continue there, along with legal fights between the state and federal government. A federal appeals court just pausing a lower court order that restricted immigration agents use of force against peaceful protesters. Homeland Security has argued force is not used against people protesting peacefully. A House panel considering contempt charges against former President Clinton and Hillary Clinton over failing to appear under subpoena in a Jeffrey Epstein probe. Oversight Committee Chair James Comer says they must be held accountable and Democrats must.

[Fox News Political Analyst]

Support these measures or they will be exposed as hypocrites.

[Fox News Anchor]

But Democrats call it a witch hunt focused on the wrong witnesses and a possible attempt at diversion from releasing the full Epstein files. America is listening to FOX News.

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A Texas jury deliberating the case against one of the first police officers on the scene of the deadly Robb elementary school shooting in uvalde back in 2022. The defense has argued the officer isn't responsible for the attack that killed 19 children and two teachers. He's pleaded not guilty to 29 counts of child abandonment or endangerment. A North Carolina woman is in jail on charges of poisoning her own daughter last year.

[Fox News Political Analyst]

A court in Henderson County, North Carolina, is denying bond for 52 year old GoodRun Casper Lion Kugel, who is charged with lacing wine at Thanksgiving dinner last November with cyanide, killing her 32 year old daughter and poisoning another adult daughter and that daughter's husband. But during their investigation, police linked Casper Leincugel to a cold case killing from 2007. Michael Schmidt was killed in a house fire that year. And during her hearing, prosecutors reveal she's being investigated in connection to other deaths. Eben Brown, FOX News.

[Fox News Anchor]

A man accused of shooting an NFL player is indicted on multiple charges.

[Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg]

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg said Frederick Green was indicted on four charges, a count each of attempted second degree murder and first degree assault and two counts of second degree weapons possession. Green allegedly shot Chris Boyd, a member of the New York jets, following an argument and fights outside a Manhattan restaurant. Police said a day after the shooting, he hid in a female friend's apartment in Buffalo. Less than a month later, police along with federal marshals arrested Greene after surrounding that apartment. Boyd, who continues to recover from his injuries, is still with the jets franchise.

[Fox News Anchor]

Fox's Grandall Scott an hour to the close. On Wall Street, a rally after the president just canceled a tariff threat. The Dow is now up 754points back over 49k. The S& P and the Nasdaq also soaring. At least the Brady Fo FOX news.

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