11AM ET 02/10/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 02/10/2026 Newscast

Overview

This episode provides a rapid-fire briefing of the day’s pressing national and international stories. The episode covers heated congressional hearings over ICE actions, the desperate search for Nancy Guthrie, legal battles over immigration enforcement in California, fresh developments in U.S.–Iran relations, and a major lawsuit against social media giants. The tone is urgent and factual, typical of Fox News’ hourly news bulletins.

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Main Stories and Key Discussion Points

1. ICE Under Fire in Congress

[00:02–01:05]

• Congressional Scrutiny: Democratic Congressman Betty Thompson harshly criticized ICE, accusing the agency of creating “chaos in our communities” and “undermining our moral authority” ([00:07]).

  • Notable Quote:

    "They are reckless, creating chaos in our communities, terrorizing adults and children alike and undermining our moral authority as a nation of liberty and rule of law."
    — Democratic Congressman Betty Thompson [00:07]

• Emotional Hearing: The hearing included dramatic visuals—photos of Renee Goode and Alex Preddy, both killed during confrontations with agents in Minneapolis ([00:19]).

  • Thompson referenced video evidence appearing to show a DHS agent "cheering" for a protester’s death ([00:28]).
  • A moment of silence was held for victims.

• ICE’s Defense: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons pushed back, defending enforcement and decrying dangerous resistance.

  • Commitment Statement:

    “ICE remains committed to the fundamental principles that those who illegally enter our country must be held accountable.”
    — Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons [00:41]

  • He cited dramatic rises in violence toward ICE personnel:

    “Death threats against ICE personnel increase more than 8,000%. Assaults on officers have skyrocketed over 1,400%.”
    — Todd Lyons [00:50]

  • Dramatic anecdote: a Minnesota officer reportedly had his finger bitten off by a protester.

• Funding Crisis: The hearing takes place as Homeland Security funding is set to expire that Friday night, though most ICE operations will continue unless new funding is not approved. Democrats demand immigration enforcement reform as the price for cooperation ([01:05]).

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2. Nationwide Search for Nancy Guthrie

[01:05–01:36]

• Ongoing Investigation: There are still no leads regarding the abduction of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
  • Savannah Guthrie, the Today Show host and her daughter, makes a public plea:

    “We are at an hour of desperation.”
    — Savannah Guthrie (via social media, relayed by Ainsley Earhart) [01:20]

  • Law enforcement and the FBI are soliciting tips nationwide, with billboards now up in cities beyond Arizona ([01:36]).

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3. California’s “No Secret Police” Law Overturned

[02:06–02:52]

• Context: California passed laws to restrict immigration agents’ anonymity, sparked by agents carrying out raids while masked.
• Court Ruling:
  • A federal judge ruled that California’s “No Secret Police Act” unfairly targeted federal agents since it didn’t also apply to state police.

    “The ban unlawfully discriminates against federal agents because it does not equally apply to state law enforcement officers.”
    — Chris Foster [02:24]

  • However, a companion law survives, requiring all law enforcement in California (state and federal) to wear visible identification ([02:52]).

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4. U.S.–Iran Tensions and Diplomatic Maneuvers

[02:52–03:35]

• Upcoming White House Visit: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is heading to Washington to meet President Trump over Iran policy ([02:52]).
• Diplomatic Backchannel: At the same time, Iranian security advisor Ali Largiani is in Oman, continuing indirect negotiations with the U.S.
  • Iranian officials characterized the talks as significant for testing American resolve.

    “Those discussions with the US allowed his country to work out how serious the Americans were.”
    — Jonathan Savage [03:06]

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5. Social Media “On Trial” Over Youth Harm

[03:35–04:06]

• Landmark Lawsuit:
  • Opening arguments in a Los Angeles trial pit families and states against Meta (Facebook/Instagram) and Google (YouTube).
  • Charges: Social media platforms are allegedly “addiction machines” causing severe harm to young users—including addiction, mental health issues (anxiety, depression, eating disorders), and even self-harm or suicidality ([03:43]).

    “Big Tech is accused of developing addiction machines that cause harm to youth… including addictive and compulsive phone use, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, self-harm and suicide and suicidal ideations.”
    — Todd Pyro [03:43]

  • Platforms counter-argue that safety measures such as parental controls are in place ([04:06]).

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6. Market Update

[04:06–End]

• Wall Street:
  • Dow Jones Industrial Average hits a new all-time high, NASDAQ up 30 points ([04:06]).

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• “They are reckless, creating chaos in our communities, terrorizing adults and children alike and undermining our moral authority as a nation of liberty and rule of law.”
  — Democratic Congressman Betty Thompson [00:07]

• “ICE remains committed to the fundamental principles that those who illegally enter our country must be held accountable.”
  — Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons [00:41]

• “Death threats against ICE personnel increase more than 8,000%. Assaults on officers have skyrocketed over 1,400%.”
  — Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons [00:50]

• “We are at an hour of desperation.”
  — Savannah Guthrie (via Ainsley Earhart) [01:20]

• “Big Tech is accused of developing addiction machines that cause harm to youth… including addictive and compulsive phone use, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, self-harm and suicide and suicidal ideations.”
  — Todd Pyro [03:43]

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Structured Timeline of the Episode

• 00:02–01:05: Congressional ICE hearing, heated exchanges and funding crisis
• 01:05–01:36: Search for Nancy Guthrie, family’s emotional appeals
• 02:06–02:52: California’s immigration enforcement laws challenged in court
• 02:52–03:35: U.S.–Iran diplomatic updates; Israeli PM’s White House visit
• 03:35–04:06: Landmark social media lawsuit on youth harm
• 04:06–End: Positive market news; Dow and NASDAQ up

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Summary Tone

The episode maintains a brisk, news-focused tone with moments of high emotion—especially in discussions around ICE-related deaths and the missing persons case. Lawmakers’ passionate statements, the families’ pleas, and government officials’ factual reports are all delivered in the clear, urgent style listeners expect from Fox News Radio bulletins.

Transcript

[Dave Anthony]

ICE is on a hot seat. I'm Dave Anthony. FOX News.

[Democratic Congressman Betty Thompson]

They are reckless, creating chaos in our communities, terrorizing adults and children alike and undermining our moral authority as a nation of liberty and rule of law.

[Dave Anthony]

Democratic Congressman Betty Thompson at a house hearing with giant photos displayed of Renee Goode and Alex Preddy killed during confrontations with agents during protests in Minneapolis.

[Democratic Congressman Betty Thompson]

In the video of the incident, a DHS agent can be seen cheering Mr. Priedy's death.

[Dave Anthony]

And then Thompson led a moment of silence. A short time later, acting ICE Director Todd Lyons told the hearing, ice remains.

[Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons]

Committed to the fundamental principles that those who illegally enter our country must be.

[Dave Anthony]

Held accountable and they won't be intimidated by what he calls dangerous anti ICE resistance.

[Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons]

Death threats against ICE personnel increase more than 8,000%. Assaults on officers have skyrocketed over 1,400%. One officer in Minnesota had his finger bitten off by a protester egged on by elected officials characterizing our offices as Gestapo of secret police.

[Dave Anthony]

This hearing comes as Homeland Security funding runs out Friday night, but not for most ICE operations unless Congress approves more money. Democrats demand immigration enforcement reform or no new funding. Still no sign of Nancy Guthrie. So her daughter, today's show host Savannah Guthrie says in a social media video.

[Ainsley Earhart]

We are at an hour of desperation.

[Dave Anthony]

And we need your help urging anyone, anywhere who's seen or heard anything to contact law enforcement. And we still know of no contact between Whoever kidnapped the 84 year old Guthrie. And on day 10 of the search, Fox's Alicia Cunha reports from Tucson.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Investigators have not identified any suspects, persons of interest or vehicles connected to Nancy Guthrie. Anyone who believes they have information is asked to call 1-800-call-FBI and other emergency numbers. The FBI put up billboards in places outside of Arizona like Albuquerque, Dallas, Phoenix and Irvine.

[Dave Anthony]

Irwindale, California, america's listening to FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.

[Chris Foster]

Jesus, a listening experience that will provide.

[Dave Anthony]

Hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow [e-mail] or wherever you listen to podcasts. While Democrats in Congress keep demanding immigration enforcement reform, California's attempt to unmask federal agents federal fails in federal courts.

[Chris Foster]

California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the no Secret Police act into law in September in response to masked agents conducting immigration raids in Los Angeles. The Trump administration sued and U.S. district Judge Christina Snyder finds the ban unlawfully discriminates against federal agents because it does not equally apply to state law enforcement officers. She is approving enforcement of a separate law passed at the same time requiring any law enforcement operating in California to display identification, including their agency and and name or badge number. Chris Foster, Fox News.

[Dave Anthony]

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will go to the White House tomorrow to talk to President Trump about Iran, days after US And Iran talk submit a Trump threat for more military action like last year if Iran does not scale back its nuclear and missile programs.

[Jonathan Savage]

Meanwhile, a top security advisor to Iran's supreme leader is in Oman today, the site of talks between Iran and the United States last week. An Iranian state news agency describing the visit as important as Ali Largiani will meet the official who acted as the main intermediary in last week's negotiation. Separately, a spokesman for Iran's foreign ministry has said those discussions with the US Allowed his country to work out how serious the Americans were. Jonathan Savage, Fox News.

[Dave Anthony]

Opening arguments continue today in Los Angeles in a case putting social media on trial. Meta the parent of Facebook and Instagram and Google, which owns YouTube.

[Todd Pyro]

According to the lawsuit, Big Tech is accused of developing addiction machines that cause harm to youth. And the alleged effects included addictive and compulsive phone use, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and body dysmorphia, self harm and suicide and suicidal ideations. Meta Disputing these claims, saying they've rolled out safety features such as parental control tools.

[Dave Anthony]

That's Fox's Todd Pyro. On Wall street, the Dow hit a new all time high this morning. The NASDAQ's up 30 points. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox.