Fox News Hourly Update
Episode: President Trump is Getting Ready to Leave Davos
Date: January 22, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News)
Episode Overview
This episode delivers a fast-paced update on pressing national and international news, focusing on President Trump’s departure from the Davos World Economic Forum. Major themes include his role in forming a new Board of Peace, developments in Greenland concerning U.S. missile defense, ongoing Ukraine-Russia peace efforts, domestic policy updates around immigration enforcement, recent crime statistics, and a snapshot of recent economic news.
Key Discussion Points and Insights
1. President Trump Leaves Davos After Announcing Board of Peace
- [00:02-00:28] President Trump announced the creation of the "Board of Peace" at Davos, aiming to foster peace in Gaza and disarm Hamas.
- [00:09] President Trump: "The official formation of what is known as the Board of Peace."
- The U.S. president will chair the board; several world leaders signed the charter, but not all U.S. allies have joined.
- Trump aspires to expand the board's scope beyond Gaza:
- [00:24] President Trump: "I think we can spread out other things as we succeed with Gaza."
- Trump critiques the United Nations, saying it hasn't lived up to its potential.
2. Greenland Missile Defense Deal
- [00:28-01:09] Major news on U.S. military expansion in Greenland.
- Trump is pursuing U.S. "control" of Greenland (currently part of Denmark), calling it key to a new U.S. missile defense.
- [00:43] Lucas Tomlinson (Fox News): Announces a framework agreement; Trump suspends tariff threats against NATO countries with forces in Greenland.
- [00:58] President Trump: "We will have all everything we want. We're getting everything we want at no cost."
- Playful moment:
- [01:03] Ainsley Earhart: "So the Golden Dome will be on Greenland."
- [01:06] President Trump: "A piece of it, yes. And it's a very important part because it's everything now."
3. Ukraine, Russia, and Peace Process
- [01:09-01:36] Updates from the World Economic Forum on Ukraine.
- Trump met with Ukraine President Zelensky:
- [01:14] President Trump: "I had a very good meeting with President Zelensky. Everybody wants to have the war end."
- Special Envoy Steve Wyckoff is traveling to Moscow.
- [01:22] Lucas Tomlinson: "Steve Wyckoff heads to Moscow today after hailing progress in peace talks. He's described the issue of territory as the 800 elephant in the room."
- Trump on progress:
- [01:31] President Trump: "I think we've got it down to one issue and we have discussed iterations."
- Trump met with Ukraine President Zelensky:
4. Oscars Nominations
- [01:36-01:56] Quick nod to entertainment news—2026 Oscar Nominations.
- "Sinners" leads nominations at 16, including Best Picture.
- Other nominees: "Begonia, F1, Frankenstein, Hamnet, Marty Supreme, One Battle After Another, the Secret Agent, Sentimental Value and Train Dreams."
- [01:56] Dave Anthony: “We'll find out the winners of the Oscars. March 15th.”
5. Immigration Enforcement and Protests in Minnesota
- [02:31-03:20] Vice President Vance visits Minneapolis amid anti-ICE protests and controversy over ICE activity.
- Democratic leaders in Minnesota under federal scrutiny for opposing immigration enforcement.
- Notable incident:
- [02:45] Zana Stenvic (Superintendent): Describes the detention of a 5-year-old and his father by ICE agents—despite their family’s active asylum case.
- "Another adult... begged the agents to leave Liam there, but they refused. His middle school age brother got home 20 minutes later after Liam and their father had been taken away."
- Three other students in the same district are also in ICE custody.
6. Crime Rate Drops in Major U.S. Cities
- [03:20-04:11] President Trump points to reductions in crime, touting his crackdown.
- Nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice reports a 21% decrease in murders in 2025—the sharpest drop in modern records.
- [03:29] Ainsley Earhart: "...the biggest one year drop ever and likely the lowest rate since 1900. Eleven of 13 tracked crimes were lower in 2025 than in 2024."
- CCJ President Adam Gelb comments on possible drivers: shifts in policy, better technology.
- Noted that the FBI did not include Jackson, MS, or Birmingham, AL in murder stats due to exceptionally high rates.
- Nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice reports a 21% decrease in murders in 2025—the sharpest drop in modern records.
7. U.S. Economy Update
- [04:11-04:28] The third-quarter GDP grew more than initially reported (up to 4.4%).
- Weekly jobless claims rose to 200,000, but unemployment claims decreased.
- Stock futures are rising.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- [00:09] President Trump: “The official formation of what is known as the Board of Peace.”
- [00:24] President Trump: "I think we can spread out other things as as we succeed with Gaza."
- [00:58] President Trump: “We will have all everything we want. We're getting everything we want at no cost.”
- [01:14] President Trump: “I had a very good meeting with President Zelensky. Everybody wants to have the war end.”
- [01:22] Lucas Tomlinson: "[...] the issue of territory as the 800 elephant in the room."
- [03:29] Ainsley Earhart: "...the biggest one year drop ever and likely the lowest rate since 1900."
- [02:45] Zana Stenvic: “Columbia Heights, Minnesota Public school Superintendent [...] says the five year old Liam Ramos was detained Tuesday with his father in their driveway as they were returning home from preschool. [...] their attorney says the family has an active asylum case with no order of deportation..."
Important Timestamps
- 00:02 – Dave Anthony opens with President Trump leaving Davos
- 00:09 – Board of Peace formation announced
- 00:28 – U.S. Greenland missile defense deal details
- 01:09 – Trump addresses Ukraine, peace efforts
- 01:36 – Oscars nominations report
- 02:31 – Immigration enforcement in Minnesota crisis
- 03:20 – Violent crime rate drops, CCJ report
- 04:11 – Economic update: Growth and jobs
Tone & Delivery
The episode maintains the brisk, headline-driven tone typical of Fox News’ hourly radio updates, focused on direct reporting of statements and news events, often quoting major figures verbatim. The language is clear, urgent, and geared toward detail-oriented news consumers.
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