Trump announces escalating tariffs on Denmark and other European nations to force Greenland purchase deal. - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update – January 17, 2026

Main Theme:
This Fox News Hourly Update episode delivers the latest developments in U.S. domestic and international politics, focusing on President Trump's escalated tariffs on European nations over the Greenland purchase, ongoing political investigations, new health care proposals, scientific research updates, and high-profile legal proceedings.

1. Escalating U.S. Tariffs on Europe Over Greenland (00:02–00:34)

Key Point: President Trump announced a 10% import tax on goods from eight European nations effective Feb 1, citing their opposition to U.S. control of Greenland.
Countries Impacted: Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Finland.
Quote:

"President Trump saying on social media that starting on February 1st, he'll charge a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries because of their opposition to eventual US control of Greenland."
— Paul Stevens (00:05)
Background: The tariffs are described as a tool to pressure the European countries into eventually agreeing to a U.S. Greenland deal.

2. Federal Investigations in Minnesota (00:34–01:14)

Issue: DOJ investigating Minnesota's Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry for allegedly encouraging resistance to ICE operations.
Details:
- Protests and confrontations reported at an ICE facility in Minneapolis.
- Deputy U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanch visited, giving a "pep talk" to agents.
- Accusations that city officials may have urged citizens to report ICE agents to 911, possibly bordering on federal law violations.
Quote:

"When the mayor suggests that he's encouraging, encouraging citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that is very close to a federal crime."
— Matt Finn (00:58)
Insight: Both officials are under investigation for allegedly impeding law enforcement.

3. Trump's New Health Care Proposal (01:14–01:52)

Announcement: President Trump is pushing a new health care plan, urging Congress to pass it.
Key Provisions:
- Elimination of federal subsidies to insurers.
- Creation of federally backed Health Savings Accounts.
- Prescription drug price agreements codified.
- Enhanced fraud safeguards.
Quotes:

"Our plan would reduce your insurance premiums by stopping government payoffs to big insurance companies and sending the money directly to the people."
— President Trump (clip, 01:30) "The framework leaves a lot of details to be ironed out by lawmakers, including payment amounts and eligibility requirements."
— Jared Halpern (01:45)
Note: Many implementation specifics remain undefined.

4. Tylenol and Autism Research Update (02:16–02:59)

News: A new research review published in The Lancet finds "no increase in the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities" from Tylenol use during pregnancy.
Context:
- Contradicts prior claims pushed by President Trump, who advised against Tylenol in pregnancy and cited studies suggesting a link.
- Reanalysis of 46 studies provides robust evidence against such a connection.
Quotes:

"New research bolstering evidence that Tylenol does not raise the risk of autism, despite claims by the Trump administration."
— Paul Stevens (02:16) "The research review...finds taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities."
— Ainsley Earhart (02:24)
Summary: The new scientific consensus challenges earlier administration messaging.

5. Charlie Kirk Case – Prosecutor Disqualification Attempt Denied (02:59–03:46)

Case: Legal motions in the trial of Charlie Kirk’s alleged assassin.
Issue: Defense argued to disqualify the county attorney’s office due to a prosecutor's family member being present at the scene, creating potential conflicts.
Proceedings:
- The accused showed “no emotion” in court.
- Communication between the accused and the prosecutor’s child, who was at the event, was scrutinized.
- The judge denied the motion, allowing the prosecution to proceed.
Quote:

"The defense claims the close connection raises serious concerns about prosecutorial decision making."
— Chanley Painter (03:36)

6. Trump Announces Lawsuit Against JP Morgan Chase (03:46–End)

Announcement: President Trump to sue JP Morgan Chase for “incorrectly and inappropriately debanking me after the January 6 protest.”
Background: Trump previously accused the bank and others of refusing over $1 billion in deposits after the Capitol events.
Quote:

"President Trump announcing on Truth Social today he'll be suing JP Morgan Chase over the next two weeks for, quote, incorrectly and inappropriately debanking me after the January 6 protest."
— Paul Stevens (03:46)

Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

“Starting on February 1st, he'll charge a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries because of their opposition to eventual US control of Greenland.”
— Paul Stevens (00:05)
“When the mayor suggests that he's encouraging, encouraging citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that is very close to a federal crime.”
— Matt Finn (00:58)
“Our plan would reduce your insurance premiums by stopping government payoffs to big insurance companies and sending the money directly to the people.”
— President Trump (01:30)
“New research bolstering evidence that Tylenol does not raise the risk of autism, despite claims by the Trump administration.”
— Paul Stevens (02:16)

Timestamps Overview

[00:02] Trump Announces New European Tariffs
[00:34] DOJ Investigation – Minnesota Political Officials & ICE
[01:21] Trump's Health Care Plan Unveiled
[02:16] New Tylenol and Autism Research Debunks Trump Claim
[02:59] Charlie Kirk Case – Prosecutor Conflict Motion
[03:46] Trump Sues JP Morgan Chase

This summary captures the rapid-fire news delivery, key details, and standout commentary found in the episode, providing a comprehensive picture of those fast-moving political and legal stories.

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[00:03]
Paul Stevens
More tariff talk. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News President Trump saying on social media that starting on February 1st, he'll charge a 10% import tax on goods from eight European countries because of their opposition to eventual US control of Greenland. Those countries that have been identified by Mr. Trump include Denmark, Norway, Sweden, France, Germany, the U.K. the Netherlands and Finland. The DOJ is investigating the governor of Minnesota, Tim Waltz, and the mayor of Minneapolis, Jacob Fran.
[00:35]
Matt Finn
There's a facility here that ICE is using as its headquarters and protesters and agitators have been targeting agents there, launching fireworks at them, protesting as well. Well, yesterday the deputy United States attorney General, Todd Blanch went inside of that facility. He gave a pep talk to immigration agents. I talked to Mr. Blanche and I asked him about Governor Walz and Mayor Fry encouraging people here to find opportunities to resist ice. When the mayor suggests that he's encouraging, encouraging citizens to call 911 when they see ICE officers, that is very close to a federal crime. And sources tell FOX federal prosecutors are investigating both Governor Walz and Mayor Fry for allegedly impeding law enforcement efforts here.
[01:14]
Paul Stevens
And that's fox's Matt Finn in Minneapolis. President Trump, meantime, pitching a new health care plan and urging Congress to make it law.
[01:21]
Jared Halpern
President Trump's great health care plan, as he calls it, would eliminate federal dollars subsidizing insurers and instead create health Savings Accounts backed federal government.
[01:31]
Paul Stevens
Our plan would reduce your insurance premiums by stopping government payoffs to big insurance companies and sending the money directly to the people.
[01:38]
Jared Halpern
The president says his plan would also codify prescription drug price agreements and enhance fraud safeguards. But the framework leaves a lot of details to be ironed out by lawmakers, including payment amounts and eligibility requirements. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX.
[01:53]
Paul Stevens
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[02:00]
Ainsley Earhart
This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.
[02:05]
Matt Finn
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[02:17]
Paul Stevens
New research bolstering evidence that Tylenol does not raise the risk of autism, despite claims by the Trump administration.
[02:24]
Ainsley Earhart
The research review published Friday in the Lancet, Obstetrics, Gynecology and Women's Health. It finds taking Tylenol during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism, ADHD or intellectual disabilities. Last year, President Trump promoted ties between Tylenol and autism, advising pregnant women not to take it. One of the papers cited on its webpage published in BMC Environmental Health analyzed 46 previous studies. It supported an association between Tylenol exposure during pregnancy and neurodevelopmental disorders. Deborah Valentine, FOX News.
[02:59]
Paul Stevens
Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin appearing in court as his lawyers pushed to disqualify the entire prosecution team from that murder case. Fox's Chanley Painter, the 22 year old.
[03:10]
Chanley Painter
Alleged assassin showed no emotion in court as his lawyers urged the Utah county attorney's office cannot be trusted to represent themselves in a motion that aims to disqualify them in the case at issue, the adult child of an unnamed senior prosecutor who was at the campus event in September where Charlie Kirk was shot and killed. After the deadly shooting, the 18 year old texted a group chat that included the prosecutor father saying things like, I'm okay. Everyone is going inside. Charlie got shot. To which the father responded, oh, my gosh. So in its motion, the defense claims the close connection raises serious concerns about prosecutorial decision making.
[03:46]
Paul Stevens
And the judge ultimately denying that request. President Trump announcing on Truth Social today he'll be suing JP Morgan Chase over the next two weeks for, quote, incorrectly and inappropriately debanking me after the January 6 protest. Mr. Trump telling CNBC in August of last year the JPMorgan Chase and other banks refused to accept more than $1 billion in deposits from him. I'm Paul Stevens. This is FOX News.