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.