President Trump says he wants an honest investigation into the shooting death of Alex Pretti.

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – January 27, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode centers on President Trump’s reaction to the fatal shooting of Minnesota man Alex Pretti by Border Patrol, ongoing fallout and protests, legal developments concerning social media lawsuits, a deadly winter storm sweeping the country, and new U.S. population data. The update mixes breaking developments with fast-paced reporting in the FOX News style.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Response to Border Patrol Shooting (00:03–00:25)

• President Trump called for “an honest and honorable investigation” into the death of Alex Pretti, who was shot by a Border Patrol agent.
• Trump expressed support and sympathy for Pretti’s family:
  • Quote [00:17], President Trump: “Well, I'm looking at that whole situation. I love everybody. I love all of our people. I love his family. And it's a very sad situation.”
• The President clarified that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is not resigning.

2. Protests and Federal Response in Minneapolis (00:25–00:57)

• Anti-ICE protests continue with 26 arrests reported in suburban Minneapolis.
• Tension mounts amid command changes and talks led by border czar Tom Homan and local officials.
• A federal judge ordered ICE chief Todd Lyons to appear over a lack of due process for detainees.
• The Trump administration pushes for increased cooperation between local/state agencies and federal agents for arrests.
• The Minnesota governor highlighted state priorities:
  • Impartial investigations into federal shootings.
  • Demand for a reduction in federal agents stationed in the state.

3. Social Media Lawsuits over Teen Harm (01:22–01:51)

• TikTok and Snap have settled with plaintiffs over the effects of “addictive features” on youth.
• The trial continues against Meta and Google.
• Quote [01:46], Meta spokesperson: “We strongly disagree with these allegations and are confident the evidence will show our long standing commitment to supporting young people.”
• Defendants tout their parental control tools.

4. Deadly Winter Storm and Its Impact (02:15–02:58)

• Massive winter storm across the U.S. blamed for at least 35 deaths.
  • Includes fatalities from snowplows, sledding accidents, and hypothermia.
  • Tragedy in Texas: Three brothers (ages 6, 8, and 9) died after falling through ice.
• Widespread disruption:
  • Cold weather alerts for millions.
  • Flight cancellations/delays.
  • Power outages affecting hundreds of thousands.

5. Slowdown in U.S. Population Growth (03:13–03:47)

• The U.S. population rose to nearly 342 million in 2025, just a 0.5% increase—one of the slowest growth rates on record.
• Immigration was up by 1.3 million, down sharply from the previous year’s 3 million.
• Reduced growth attributed to President Trump’s immigration policies.
• Historical context: The only slower growth was during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic (2021) and the 1919 Spanish flu outbreak.

6. Additional Noteworthy Updates

• Sports: Buffalo Bills promote Joe Brady to head coach ([03:47]).
• Markets: Dow Jones drops 524 points ([03:47]).

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on the shooting:
  “I love everybody. I love all of our people. I love his family. And it's a very sad situation.”
  — President Trump, [00:17]
• Meta’s response to lawsuit:
  “We strongly disagree with these allegations and are confident the evidence will show our long standing commitment to supporting young people.”
  — Meta spokesperson, [01:46]
• Tanya J. Powers on the winter storm:
  “In Texas, three brothers aged six, eight and nine, died on Sunday after falling through the ice on a pond in Fannin county, which is northeast of Dallas.”
  — Tanya J. Powers, [02:42]

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Key Segment Timestamps

• President Trump addresses Border Patrol shooting: [00:03–00:25]
• Minneapolis protests and ICE developments: [00:25–00:57]
• Social media lawsuits settlement: [01:22–01:51]
• Winter storm updates: [02:15–02:58]
• U.S. population growth data: [03:13–03:47]
• Buffalo Bills coaching announcement; stock market news: [03:47]

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Fox News continues a fast, news-packed update, reflecting both breaking events and the larger national mood across multiple issues.

Transcript

[A]

He wants an honest and honorable investigation. Elisa Brady, FOX News. That from President Trump a short time ago after the deadly shooting of a Minnesota man by Border Patrol over the weekend. Also just answering a question about any message for Alex Preddy's family.

[B]

Well, I'm looking at that whole situation. I love everybody. I love all of our people. I love his family. And it's a very sad situation.

[A]

The president also telling reporters that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is not resigning. The president speaking as he left the White House for a visit to Iowa while in Minneapolis, a potential reset underway as anti ICE protests continue.

[C]

There were 26 arrests Monday in suburban Minneapolis as agitators continue their targeting of ICE and Border Patrol agents amid a command change and talks today between border czar Tom Homan and local leaders. Meantime, a federal judge has called ICE chief Todd Lyons to appear this week over a lack of hearings for detainees.

[A]

Fox's Jeff Manasso the Trump administration pushing for local and state cooperation for federal agents to arrest Crim migrant suspects already in custody. The Minnesota governor reiterating the state's priorities during a meeting with Homan today, including impartial investigations into shootings by federal agents and a swift reduction in the number of agents in the state. TikTok settles a social media addiction lawsuit just ahead of jury selection today in LA.

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A now 19 year old identified as KGM and her mother accused social media companies of knowingly creating features that led to the teen's depression, self harm and suicidal thoughts. The case is being heard in California state court with TikTok settling and Snapchat's parent company Snap settling last week. The remaining defendants at the first of its kind trial are Meta and Google, the owners of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp and YouTube. A rep for Meta tells Fox News, we strongly disagree with these allegations and are confident the evidence will show our long standing commitment to supporting young people.

[A]

Fox's Chris Foster, Meta, Google and YouTube all emphasizing their parental control tools. America is listening to FOX news.

[E]

Jessica.

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I'm Jessica Rosenthal. Today on the FOX News rundown, we speak to a retired Minnesota fraud investigator as House Republicans tee up additional hearings to look at stolen taxpayer dollars in Minnesota and Beyond. Go to foxnewspodcast.com to listen and follow.

[A]

The massive winter storm that swept much of the country is now blamed for at least 35 deaths in multiple states.

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Dozens of deaths are being blamed on the winter storm that brought freezing temperatures, snow and ice to much of the US including two people hit by snow plows in Massachusetts and Ohio. There have also been deaths from sledding accidents, and some have died after being found outdoors in extreme cold. In Texas, three brothers aged six, eight and nine, died on Sunday after falling through the ice on a pond in Fannin county, which is northeast of Dallas. The storm's lingering effects include cold weather alerts for millions, thousands of canceled and delayed flights. And power is still out for hundreds of thousands of customers. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News Utility crews say they're.

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Working as quickly as possible but face ongoing damage in some areas from ice and falling tree limbs even as they make repairs. The US Population is growing at its slowest rate in years attributed to President Trump's immigration crackdown.

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The US population hit nearly 342 million people in 2025, according to the latest estimate by the US Census Bureau, a roughly half a percent increase from the year before. Immigration was up by 1.3 million people last year, a sharp drop from the nearly 3 million immigrants in 2024. The Census Bureau does not distinguish between legal and illegal immigration over the last 125 years. The lowest growth rate was in 2021 at the height of the coronavirus pandemic. At the White House, Jared Halpern, Fox News.

[A]

Before that pandemic era low, the lowest growth rate was just under a half percent during the 1919 Spanish flu outbreak. Just getting reports the Buffalo Bills have found a new head coach in house. Sources tell the Associated Press the promoting offensive coordinator Joe Brady. The 36 year old just finished his fourth season overall in Buffalo, a plunge for the Dow down 524. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.

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