11AM ET 02/11/2026 Newscast - Fox News Hourly Update

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Fox News Hourly Update — 11AM ET, February 11, 2026

Main Theme:
This episode provides a rapid-fire overview of national and international headlines, centered on breaking news from El Paso’s airspace crisis, political clashes over crime and victims’ rights on Capitol Hill, strong economic news, global security discussions at the White House, and updates from the Winter Olympics.

Top Headlines & Key Discussion Points

1. El Paso Airspace Crisis (00:02–00:21)

Summary:
The FAA’s emergency closure of El Paso’s airspace, triggered by Mexican cartel drones, was abruptly ended—lasted only about 10 hours, though originally set for 10 days.
Notable Quote:
- Dave Anthony: “It went from 10 days to about 10 hours. … El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson's upset. The whole thing caught them off guard.” (00:02)
- Mayor Renard Johnson’s anger focused on a lack of coordination:
  "You cannot restrict airspace over a major ..." (00:17–00:21)
Context:
The Trump administration said drones from Mexican drug cartels breached U.S. airspace, prompting military action.

2. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance & TMZ Letter (00:21–00:59)

Summary:
The search for Nancy Guthrie enters its 11th day. New intrigue emerged as TMZ’s Harvey Levin reports receiving an odd tip claiming knowledge of the kidnapper.
Notable Quote:
- Harvey Levin (TMZ founder) to Fox: “We got kind of a bizarre letter, an email from somebody who says they know who the kidnapper is and that they have tried reaching Savannah's sister Annie and Savannah's brother to no avail.” (00:42)

3. Capitol Hill Clash: Attorney General Bondi Grilled (00:59–01:33)

Summary:
Attorney General Pam Bondi is under fire at a House hearing.
- Bondi’s Position: Cited President Trump's policies for lowering violent crime rates.
- Democratic Pushback: Rep. Jamie Raskin accused her of “abandoning victims and coddling perpetrators,” especially regarding Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking scandal.
- Epstein Victims Present: Survivors were present at the hearing, demanding accountability.
- Bondi’s Response: Emphasized lifelong commitment to victims’ rights; expressed remorse to Epstein’s victims.
Notable Quotes:
- Rep. Jamie Raskin: “Abandoning victims and coddling perpetrators is what you do best.” (01:09)
- Unnamed Speaker: “Those are just some of the hundreds of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s global sex trafficking ring who are demanding that the truth be told.” (01:20)
- Pam Bondi: “Despite what the ranking member said, I have spent my entire career fighting for victims and I will continue to do so. I am deeply sorry for what any victim, any victim has been through, especially as a result of that monster.” (01:33)

4. Jobs Report & Trump Reaction (01:52–02:36)

Summary:
The U.S. labor market shows strength: 130,000 jobs added (double expectations), unemployment down to 4.3%. President Trump touts the report, calling it a sign that “the golden age is upon us.”
However, markets react cautiously with Dow, Nasdaq trending down.
Notable Quote:
- “President Trump touted on Truth Social what he called great jobs numbers. And the golden age is upon us. The unemployment rate went down a tenth to 4.3%. But on Wall Street, the Dow is now down 180 points. The Nasdaq's dropping 53.” (01:52–02:36)

5. U.S.–Israel White House Meeting & Iran (02:36–03:16)

Summary:
President Trump is set to meet with Israeli PM Netanyahu, with a focus on Iran policy. Reports suggest another U.S. aircraft carrier could be deployed, aiming to increase pressure on Iran concerning its nuclear activities—shaping a military posture reminiscent of past conflict periods but stopping short of outright hostilities.
Notable Quote:
- Fox’s Peter Doocy: “If President Trump orders another aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle east, like Axios reports … the American posture is going to be basically what it was during the heaviest fighting in Gaza. But don't expect another armada, as President Trump calls it, just to support toppling the ayatollah. All of this extra military muscle could be a way to pressure Iran to make a deal over their nuclear program.” (02:40–03:16)

6. New NATO Arctic Mission Following Greenland Tensions (03:16–03:49)

Summary:
In response to heightened tensions from President Trump’s open push for a U.S. acquisition of Greenland, NATO launches “Arctic Sentry”—a military mission increasing allied presence and coordination in the far north.
Notable Quote:
- Fox’s Jonathan Savage: “Arctic Sentry is part of an agreement meant to reduce tensions caused by President Trump's desire for the United States to acquire Greenland. The mission will coordinate an increased military presence in the region as allies conduct exercises and step up operations.” (03:26–03:49)

7. Winter Olympics Update: Three More U.S. Medals (03:49–End)

Summary:
U.S. athletes excel in Italy:
- Elizabeth Laemmle: Gold
- Jaylen Cough: Silver (women’s skiing moguls)
- Ryan Cochrane Siegel: Silver (men’s Super-G) U.S. total: 10 medals. Men's hockey tournament begins: Finland vs. Slovakia (2022 gold medalists).
Notable Quote:
- “The U.S. has won three more medals at the Winter Olympics. Elizabeth Laemmle got gold. Jaylen Cough took silver in the women's skiing moguls after Ryan Cochrane Siegel won silver in men's Super G skiing, giving the American team 10 medals in Italy in the game so far. And the men's hockey tournament is just starting. Now the 2022 gold medal winners, Finland versus Slovakia.” (03:49–end)

Memorable Moments & Tone

Sense of Urgency: The tone throughout is brisk, focused on delivering urgent headlines with minimal editorializing.
Notable Exchanges:
- Capitol Hill: The tense exchange between Rep. Raskin and AG Bondi over victims' rights and accountability for Epstein's crimes marks the most charged segment.
- El Paso Airspace: Mayor Johnson’s frustration underscores concerns about federal-local coordination during emergencies.

Timestamps for Key Segments

El Paso Airspace Crisis: 00:02–00:21
Nancy Guthrie / TMZ Letter: 00:21–00:59
Attorney General Bondi Hearing: 00:59–01:33
Jobs Report & Wall Street Reaction: 01:52–02:36
White House Meeting on Iran: 02:36–03:16
NATO Arctic Sentry Mission: 03:16–03:49
Olympics Update: 03:49–End

This concise, headline-focused episode captures breaking developments in security, politics, economics, and global affairs, maintaining a rapid, urgent pace and relying heavily on direct updates and notable source attributions.

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It went from 10 days to about 10 hours. I'm Dave Anthony, Fox News. An FAA order to cancel all flights to and from El Paso, Texas, issued late last night was lifted this morning. El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson's upset. The whole thing caught them off guard.
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You cannot restrict airspace over a major.
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City without coordinating with the city, the airport. The Trump administration says that initial 10 day are your space closure around El Paso came after Mexican drug cartel drones breached it and the military took action to disable them. It's day 11 of the search for Nancy Guthrie. A man was questioned, then released. And now TMZ founder Harvey Levin just.
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Told fox we got kind of a bizarre letter, an email from somebody who says they know who the kidnapper is and that they have tried reaching Savannah's sister Annie and Savannah's brother to no avail.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi is on a hot seat at a House hearing right now.
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President Trump's policies have saved lives, touting.
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A drop in violent crimes. But Democratic Congressman Jamie Raskin just told.
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Bondi abandoning victims and coddling perpetrators is what you do best.
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He urged the attorney general to talk to victims of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking operations. Seated behind her at the hearing.
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Those are just some of the hundreds of survivors of Jeffrey Epstein's global sex trafficking ring who are demanding that the truth be told.
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Moments ago, Bondi responded, they released millions of Epstein files and directly addressed those survivors.
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Despite what the ranking member said, I have spent my entire career fighting for victims and I will continue to do so. I am deeply sorry for what any victim, any victim has been through, especially as a result of that monster.
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We got a surge in hiring last month. 130,000 jobs created double what was expected and the unemployment rate went down. America's listening to Fox News. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of Jesus, A listening experience that will provide hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow now@foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Well, back to that better than expected report on hiring. President Trump touted on Truth Social what he called great jobs numbers. And the golden age is upon us. The unemployment rate went down a tenth to 4.3%. But on Wal street, the Dow is now down 180 points. The Nasdaq's dropping 53. This hour, the president will host Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House for talks with a big focus on Iran.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu huddled last night with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner ahead of this meeting with President Trump today. If President Trump orders another aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle east, like Axios reports, is a possibility to join the USS Abraham Lincoln and all the ships that accompany her to then the American posture is going to be basically what it was during the heaviest fighting in Gaza. But don't expect another armada, as President Trump calls it, just to support toppling the ayatollah. All of this extra military muscle could be a way to pressure Iran to make a deal over their nuclear program.
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FOX is Peter Doocy at the White House. And after President Trump had stirred up controversy in Europe pushing for a US Takeover of Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark, there's a new NATO mission.
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Arctic Sentry is part of an agreement meant to reduce tensions caused by President Trump's desire for the United States to acquire Greenland. The mission will coordinate an increased military presence in the region as allies conduct exercises and step up operations. Last month, President Trump agreed with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte that the alliance should play a bigger role in the Far North.
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That's Fox's Jonathan Savage. The U.S. has won three more medals at the Winter Olympics. Elizabeth Laemmle got gold. Jaylen Cough took silver in the women's skiing moguls after Ryan Cochrane Siegel won silver in men's super G skiing, giving the American team 10 medals in Italy in the game so far. And the men's hockey tournament is just starting. Now the 2022 gold medal winners, Finland versus Slovakia. I'm Dave Anthony, this is Fox.