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Fox News Hourly Update – January 26, 2026

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This episode covers the latest national and international headlines, focusing on President Trump’s response to the Minneapolis ICE protester shooting, severe winter storms across the Southeastern US, a deadly plane crash in Maine, Ukraine peace talks, and the unveiling of Team USA for the upcoming Winter Olympics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Presidential Response to Minnesota ICE Incident

Main Story:
- President Trump reported a “very good call” with Minnesota Governor Tim Walz following the shooting of an ICE protester in Minneapolis.
- Trump and Walz appeared aligned regarding the situation, with Trump dispatching border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage immigration operations in response to bipartisan criticism over the incident.
- [00:13] Jared Halpern: “The president says he’s dispatching border czar Tom Homan to manage immigration operations in Minnesota, a move that follows bipartisan criticism of the deadly shooting... by a border pat.”
- Trump claimed that Governor Walz was "happy" about Homan's involvement and reiterated a focus on targeting criminals.
- Ongoing legal actions: A federal judge is hearing lawsuits intended to temporarily halt the immigration crackdown, filed after the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent (DHS claims self-defense).
- Policy Debate:
  - The administration blames sanctuary policies and Democratic rhetoric for fueling violence, while local officials argue immigration enforcement tactics are responsible.
  - [00:43] Lisa Brady: “The administration has argued that sanctuary policies and Democrat rhetoric have fueled violent confrontations. City and state officials blame immigration enforcement tactics.”

Severe Winter Storm Impact

Affected States:
- Over a quarter million customers without power in Tennessee, with outages affecting Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana, and Texas.
- [01:16] Bill Lee, Tennessee Governor: “The hardest hit state may have been Tennessee, where a quarter of a million customers were still without power as of Monday morning.”
Emergency Response:
- [01:28] Ainsley Earhart: “We have implored people to check on their neighbors and the elderly, but we’ve got Department of Transportation, TDOT, Highway Patrol, National Guard, local officials. The federal cooperation... has been tremendous.”
Weather Toll:
- At least a foot of snow in 18 states—most in several years for the Northeast—with several storm-related deaths reported.
- [01:48] Jessica Rosenthal: “At least a foot of snow in 18 states, the most in several years for parts of the Northeast with several storm related deaths reported.”

Fatal Maine Plane Crash

Incident Overview:
- A business jet crashed at Bangor International Airport amidst the storm, killing all seven onboard; one crew member was critically injured.
- Investigations are ongoing by federal authorities (FAA, NTSB).
- [02:20] Jessica Rosenthal: “The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member was seriously hurt when a private plane crashed upon takeoff Sunday evening…”
Operations at Time of Crash:
- [02:39] Ainsley Earhart (quoting Airport Director): “Snow removal operations were in progress. And again, there were planes landing and departing at that–around that time of the incident.”
Aftermath:
- The airport will be closed until Wednesday for investigation and recovery.
- The jet was registered to a Houston-based law firm.

International News: Ukraine Peace Talks

Progress and Setbacks:
- After trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi (involving US, Russia, and Ukraine), a “security guarantee” is reportedly in place, but major disagreements over territory persist.
- [02:54] Lisa Brady: “Ukraine’s leader says a security guarantee is ready after two days of trilateral talks... though President Zelensky also says fundamental differences remain on territorial issues.”
- Next round of talks is scheduled in the UAE for the following weekend.
- Recent Russian attacks left thousands in Kyiv without heat during frigid temperatures.

Team USA for Winter Olympics Announced

Key Details:
- 232 athletes: 117 men, 115 women; youngest Olympian is 15 (Abby Winterbergen, free skiing); oldest is 54 (curler Rich Ruhonen).
- 33 returning medalists; several athletes competing in their fifth Winter Games.
- Notable names: Lindsey Vonn, Kaylee Humphries, Alana Myers Taylor, Hillary Knight, Evan Bates, Faith Allen, Nick Baumgartner.
- [03:31] Ainsley Earhart: “All in all, 232 athletes, 117 men, 115 women. The youngest US Olympian, 15 year old free skier Abby Winterbergen the oldest 54 year old curler Rich Ruhonen, a personal injury attorney.”
- Opening ceremony: February 6; first competitions: February 4.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

[00:13] Jared Halpern: “President Trump says he and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz seem to be on a similar wavelength.”
[01:28] Ainsley Earhart: “The federal cooperation that we’ve had has been tremendous.”
[02:39] Ainsley Earhart (paraphrasing Airport Director): “Snow removal operations were in progress.”
[03:31] Ainsley Earhart: “The youngest US Olympian, 15 year old free skier Abby Winterbergen; the oldest 54 year old curler Rich Ruhonen…”

Timestamps for Key Segments

Presidential Call and Immigration Operations – 00:03–00:43
Winter Storm Coverage (US Southeast & Northeast) – 01:16–01:48
Maine Plane Crash Coverage – 02:15–02:54
Ukraine Trilateral Peace Talks – 02:54–03:25
Team USA Olympics Announcement – 03:25–04:07

This episode offers a rapid but comprehensive news briefing, delivering breaking updates and political developments with succinct analysis and comment from officials and reporters in Fox News’ characteristic urgent and authoritative tone.

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[00:03]
Lisa Brady
The president and the governor speak on Lisa Brady, FOX News President Trump describing it as a very good call with Minnesota's governor following the weekend shooting of an ICE protester in Minneapolis.
[00:14]
Jared Halpern
President Trump says he and Minnesota Governor Tim Wall seem to be on a similar wavelength. During a phone call today. The president says he's dispatching border czar Tom Homan to manage immigration operations in Minnesota, a move that follows bipartisan criticism of the deadly shooting over the weekend of a Minnesota man by a border pat. In a true social post, President Trump says Governor Walz was happy that Homan was going to Minnesota and says he told the governor that the administration is looking for any and all criminals in their possession.
[00:44]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jared Halpern the White House. The administration has argued that sanctuary policies and Democrat rhetoric have fueled violent confrontations. City and state officials blame immigration enforcement tactics. A federal judge hearing arguments today on lawsuits in Minnesota aiming to stop the immigration crackdown at least temporarily, filed earlier this month after Renee Good was shot and killed by an ICE agent and what DHS has said was self defense. Utility crews working to restore power to hundreds of thousands across the Southeast dealing with the icy aftermath of a major winter storm.
[01:16]
Bill Lee
The hardest hit state may have been Tennessee, where a quarter of a million customers were still without power as of Monday morning. Governor Bill Lee told Fox News the aftermath continues to be dangerous, noting freezing temperatures linger early in the week.
[01:28]
Ainsley Earhart
We have implored people to check on their neighbors and the elderly, but we've got Department of Transportation, tdot, Highway Patrol, National Guard, local officials. The federal cooperation that we've had has been tremendous.
[01:43]
Bill Lee
Power was also still out Monday for thousands in Georgia, South Carolina, Mississippi, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas.
[01:48]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Jessica Rosenthal at least a foot of snow in 18 states, the most in several years for parts of the Northeast with several storm related deaths reported. America is listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
Jessica Rosenthal
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[02:05]
Ainsley Earhart
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[02:15]
Lisa Brady
The fiery crash of a business jet during the storm last night remains under investigation in Maine.
[02:21]
Jessica Rosenthal
The Federal Aviation Administration says seven people were killed and a crew member was seriously hurt when a private plane crashed upon takeoff Sunday evening at Bangor International Airport. The FAA and NTSB are investigating. Airport Director Jose Saavedra says at the time of the crash, crews were working to keep runways cleared of snow.
[02:39]
Ainsley Earhart
Snow removal operations were in progress. And again, there were planes landing and departing at that around that time of the incident.
[02:48]
Jessica Rosenthal
Federal officials say the jet flipped over and caught fire as it tried to take off. The airport will remain closed until Wednesday.
[02:54]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Tony J. Powers that plane was registered to a corporation with the same address as a personal injury law firm in in Houston. Ukraine's leader says a security guarantee is ready after two days of trilateral talks, including the US And Russia in Abu Dhabi, though President Zelensky also says fundamental differences remain on territorial issues.
[03:14]
Ainsley Earhart
Negotiators will return to the UAE next weekend for a new round of talks, according to a US Official. This as Russian attacks left thousands in Kiev without heat over the weekend amid frigid temperatures.
[03:26]
Lisa Brady
Fox's Greg Palkot, Team USA is unveiled for the Winter Olympics in Italy, now less than two weeks away.
[03:32]
Ainsley Earhart
All in all, 232 athletes, 117 men, 115 women. The youngest US Olympian, 15 year old free skier Abby Winterbergen the oldest 54 year old curler Rich Ruhonen, a personal injury attorney. There are 33American athletes who are returning Olympic medalists. Seven Americans competing in their fifth Winter Games. Skier Lindsey Vaughn, along with bobsledder's Kaylee Humphries and Alana Myers Taylor, as well as hockey player Hillary Knight, figure skater Evan Bates and snowboarders Faith Allen and Nick Baumgartner. First competitions February 4th opening ceremony February 6th Jared Max, Fox News.
[04:07]
Lisa Brady
Right now, the Dow's up to 28 on Lisa Brady. This is FOX NEWS.