President Trump is Sending his Border Czar to Minneapolis

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – January 26, 2026

Episode Theme:
This episode delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news stories, focusing on breaking developments around President Trump's decision to send his Border Czar to Minneapolis amid protests, federal investigations into a deadly incident at an ICE protest, updates from Gaza, severe winter weather, economic indicators, U.S. manufacturing, and Super Bowl news.

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Key News Segments & Insights

1. Trump Sends Border Czar to Minneapolis

• Context: President Trump’s response to ongoing anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis following the fatal shooting of a protester.
  • “He’s sending the border czar to Minnesota. President Trump posted that on Truth Social this morning, calling Tom Holman tough but fair.”
    — Dave Anthony [00:03]
• Protests Escalate:
  • Protesters gathered at the Minneapolis Hilton, where ICE agents are staying, escalating violence:
    • “Protesters banged on trash cans, slammed snow shovels, blew whistles and tried to force their way in.”
      — Bill Malusian [00:21]
  • Federal authorities are under scrutiny over the incident:
    • “A federal judge ruled the Trump administration could not destroy any evidence from its investigation into Preddy’s shooting death.”
      — Bill Malusian [00:32]
  • DHS is reportedly frustrated with how the initial message about the shooting (involving Alex Preddy) was communicated to the public.
  • Ongoing legal proceedings may further impact the situation:
    • “There’s a hearing today where the Trump appointed judge may extend the temporary restraining order.”
      — Bill Malusian [00:32]
• White House Comments:
  • The administration remains non-committal on law enforcement conduct:
    • “The [White House] has declined to say whether CBP acted appropriately in this shooting, telling the Wall Street Journal ‘we’re looking, we’re reviewing everything.’”
      — Ainsley Earhardt [01:02]

2. Gaza Hostage Recovery

• After 842 days, Israel recovers the last deceased hostage held by Hamas:
  • “After being killed by Hamas and his body taken to Gaza, Ran Gavili’s remains can finally go home… The return of all remaining hostages was a key demand of part one of the U.S. brokered ceasefire deal that ended the war.”
    — Jonathan Savage [01:14]

3. Major Winter Storm

• Widespread Impact:
  • Over one foot of snow across 13 states, with school closures from New Mexico to New England, over 800,000 power outages, and nearly 4,000 flight cancellations.
    • “Schools are having a traditional, an old-fashioned snow day.”
      — Ainsley Earhardt [01:43]
  • “Schools are closed, New Mexico to New England. It’s also icy in many areas. More than 800,000 power outages still and nearly 4,000 more flights canceled today.”
    — Dave Anthony [01:47]

4. Economic Snapshot

• Stock Market:
  • “Stocks are rising to start the week. The Dow’s up 175 points. The Nasdaq’s gaining 102, the S&P 500 adding 31.”
    — Dave Anthony [02:31]
• Commodities:
  • Gold hits a new high:
    • “The price now topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time, silver surging to a record high again this morning, over 110 bucks an ounce.”
      — Dave Anthony [02:31]
  • Oil prices drop slightly, gas prices edge up.
  • Analyst T.R. Lundberg warns of possible further increases at the pump:
    • “We have a possibility, maybe even probability, of more hikes from here because oil prices are very agile and the risks internationally to supply are seen by the market as higher.”
      — T.R. Lundberg (quoted by Dave Anthony) [02:52]

5. U.S. Manufacturing & GM News

• GM Ramps Up U.S. Production:
  • Buick’s new Envision SUV to be built at Kansas’ Fairfax plant starting 2028, Chevy Equinox production moving there as well—responding to Trump administration’s zero-tariff, pro-domestic manufacturing policy.
    • “The automaker and others have been moving production stateside because of the Trump administration’s trade policies that favor American made products with zero tariffs.”
      — Jeff Manasso [03:27]

6. NFL Super Bowl Preview

• Super Bowl 60 Preview:
  • The matchup: Patriots vs. Seahawks—a rematch of Super Bowl 4.
  • Patriots seek a record seventh title, notably without Belichick or Brady.
  • New England’s rookie quarterback, Drake May, achieves a milestone:
    • “Second year quarterback Drake May did something Brady never could on Sunday: winning a playoff game in Denver.”
      — Tim McMaster [04:01]
  • Seahawks advance after defeating the LA Rams:
    • “Seattle got to the Super Bowl with a 31–27 win over the LA Rams.”
      — Dave Anthony [04:22]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Dave Anthony [00:03]:
  “He’s sending the border czar to Minnesota. President Trump posted that on Truth Social this morning, calling Tom Holman tough but fair.”
• Bill Malusian [00:21]:
  “Protesters banged on trash cans, slammed snow shovels, blew whistles and tried to force their way in.”
• Jonathan Savage [01:14]:
  “Ran Gavili’s remains can finally go home … [the] return of all remaining hostages, living and dead, was a key demand of part one of the U.S. brokered ceasefire deal that ended the war.”
• Ainsley Earhardt [01:43]:
  “Schools are having a traditional, an old-fashioned snow day.”
• Jeff Manasso [03:27]:
  “The automaker and others have been moving production stateside because of the Trump administration’s trade policies that favor American made products with zero tariffs.”
• Tim McMaster [04:01]:
  “Second year quarterback Drake May did something Brady never could on Sunday: winning a playoff game in Denver.”

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:03] – Trump sends border czar to Minneapolis amid protests
• [00:32] – Federal court halts evidence destruction, DHS frustration
• [01:14] – Israel recovers last Gaza hostage
• [01:43] – Winter storm’s impact, school closures, outages
• [02:31] – Financial markets and commodities update
• [03:27] – GM, domestic auto production news
• [04:01] – Super Bowl 60 matchup preview

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Summary

This episode delivers fast-paced updates on President Trump’s law enforcement responses, a significant hostage development in Gaza, a major winter storm disrupting the nation, strong economic numbers, changes in U.S. manufacturing policy, and a high-stakes Super Bowl preview. The tone remains urgent and factual, reflecting Fox News’ agenda-setting approach to national news.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

He's sending the border czar to Minnesota. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News President Trump posted that on Truth Social this morning calling Tom Holman tough but fair. As the anti ICE protests rage on. Upset over Saturday's deadly shooting of a protester as they demonstrate outside hotels ICE agents stay at.

[Bill Malusian]

This latest riot happened last night at a Minneapolis Hilton. Protesters banged on trash cans, slammed snow shovels, blew whistles and tried to force their way in.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Matt Finn in Minneapol, a federal.

[Bill Malusian]

Judge ruled the Trump administration could not destroy any evidence from its investigation into Preddy's shooting death. There's a hearing today where the Trump appointed judge may extend the temporary restraining order. And Fox's Bill Malusian reports multiple federal sources say there is intense frustration within DHS about the initial messaging given to the public about the Alex Preddy shooting, implying Preddy was trying to do maximum damage or massacre people.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Ayesha Hosny reports from the White House.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

The has declined to say whether CBP acted appropriately in this shooting, telling the Wall Street Journal quote, we're looking, we're reviewing everything.

[Dave Anthony]

Israel has recovered the last dead Hostage.

[Jonathan Savage]

From Gaza842days after being killed by Hamas and his body taken to Gaza Ran Gavili's remains can finally go home. They were found after what the Israeli military called a large scale security operation in the north of the Gaza Strip. The return of all remaining hostages, living and dead was a key demand of part one of the US Brokered ceasefire deal that ended the war.

[Dave Anthony]

Fox's Jonathan Savage has a lot of snow to shovel from the storm that dumped over a foot in 13 states.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

Schools are having a traditional an old fashioned snow day.

[Dave Anthony]

That's New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill. Schools are closed, New Mexico to New England. It's also icy in many areas. More than 800,000 power outages still and nearly 4,000 more flights canceled today. America's listening to FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

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[Dave Anthony]

Stocks are rising to start the week. The Dow's up 175 points. The Nasdaq's gaining 102, the S&P 500 adding 31. And the gold rush continues. The price now topping $5,000 an ounce for the first time, silver surging to a record high again this morning, over 110 bucks an ounce. The price of oil, though, is down about a half dollar, back under 61 bucks a barrel. But it has risen up lately. So has the price at the gas pump. Analyst T.R. lundberg tells Fox we have a possibility, maybe even probability of more hikes from here because oil prices are very agile and the risks internationally to supply are seen by the market as higher. Her survey of gas stations has regular up a penny the last two weeks, 290 per gallon. AAA's national average 288. Now something President Trump must like GM is going to have more vehicles made in America.

[Jeff Manasso]

Buick is shifting production of its next generation Envision SUV currently built in to GM's Fairfax plant in Kansas in 2028. The SUV will share its platform with the Chevy Equinox that's currently built in Mexico that will also be built at the Kansas plant beginning next year. The automaker and others have been moving production stateside because of the Trump administration's trade policies that favor American made products with zero tariffs. Jeff Manasso, Fox News the NFL season.

[Dave Anthony]

Has come down to one final game.

[Tim McMaster]

Super Bowl 60 will be a rematch of Super Bowl 4. The Patriots and Seahawks will collide in the Bay Area. New England looking for an unprecedented seventh super bowl title. It would be the first without Bill Belichick and Tom Brady. Second year quarterback Drake May did something Brady never could on Sunday, winning a playoff game in Denver. The Patriots dropping the Broncos 10 7.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Tim McMaster. Seattle got to the Super bowl with a 3127 win over the LA Rams.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

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