Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 02/12/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Air Date: February 12, 2026

Overview

This episode delivers a brisk summary of breaking national news, focusing on recent developments in immigration enforcement in Minnesota, ongoing Senate debates on funding Homeland Security, an update on a high-profile kidnapping case in Arizona, changes in housing sales, new House legislation, President Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC, and a quick glance at financial markets and Olympic standings. The tone is urgent, concise, and fact-forward, typical for a headline update.

Key Segments & Discussion Points

1. ICE Operation Winds Down in Minnesota

[00:02 – 00:30]

• The episode opens with the drawdown of a much-protested ICE operation in Minnesota.

• ICE official Tom Homan credits "unprecedented cooperation" from local authorities and stresses future enforcement commitment.

• Homan acknowledges a significant reduction in violent protests thanks to local agencies.

• Results cited: Removal of over 4,000 illegal immigrants with criminal records and the rescue of over 3,300 unaccompanied or missing migrant children.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Tom Homan: "We've had great success with this operation and we're leaving Minnesota." [00:09]
  • Tom Homan: "We're going to continue to enforce immigration law." [00:29]

2. Senate Hearing on Immigration Enforcement

[00:53 – 01:18]

• The Senate is concurrently examining the administration’s enforcement methods.

• Democratic Senator Gary Peters and colleagues argue against "violent and heavy handed tactics," calling them "an abuse of power."

• Democrats threaten to block new DHS funding unless ICE is reformed. Deadline for DHS funding is imminent.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Sen. Gary Peters (paraphrased): "The administration's violent and heavy handed tactics are an abuse of power," demanding ICE reform or blockage of new funding. [00:53]

3. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation

[01:18 – 01:46]

• Ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona, now on day 12.

• Investigators erect a tent at Guthrie's home to protect and examine evidence found at her doorstep, including blood drops leading away from the door.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Matt Finn: "That doorstep has now become such a critical element... Perhaps the tent is protecting that blood, the evidence from the sun. Or perhaps there will be ongoing investigations that they want to keep a little more discreet underneath that white tent." [01:18–01:46]

4. U.S. Housing Market Slowdown

[01:46 – 02:00]

• Existing home sales fell more than 8% in January, marking the steepest drop in nearly four years.
• Data from the National Association of Realtors highlights the cooling real estate market.

5. Legislation Activity in House and Senate

[02:04 – 02:35]

• With the DHS funding deadline looming, two significant bills advance in the House:

  • SAVE Act: Requires proof of citizenship for voter registration and ID to vote; passed the House but faces Senate opposition and likely presidential veto.
  • Tariff Resolution: A bipartisan vote to reverse some tariffs on Canadian goods, prompted by Democrats using a procedural tool called a "privileged resolution." Several Republicans joined Democrats.

  Notable Quotes:

  • Jessica Rosenthal: "President Trump has said any Republican who votes against tariffs will seriously suffer consequences come election time, including during primaries." [02:35]

6. President Trump’s Lawsuit Against BBC Moves Forward

[03:16 – 03:59]

• A federal judge rejects a BBC request to delay proceedings in President Trump’s $10B defamation lawsuit over edited footage of a Jan 6, 2021, speech.

• Judge sets a trial for February 2027; BBC plans to file for dismissal on jurisdictional grounds, but the judge calls that "premature."

  Notable Quotes:

  • Jared Halpern: "The president says the footage should have included him telling supporters to demonstrate peacefully... The judge says such a motion [to dismiss] is premature." [03:20–03:59]

7. Markets and Olympics Update

[03:59 – End]

• Stock Market: Dow up 40 points; NASDAQ down 267.
• Winter Olympics: Team USA secures bronze in women’s cross-country skiing, sitting at 13 medals—one behind Italy, the current leader.

Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Tom Homan (ICE): "We've had great success with this operation and we're leaving Minnesota." [00:09]
• Matt Finn (Fox): "That doorstep has now become such a critical element of this investigation because we have seen that masked figure right outside of that front door." [01:18]
• Jessica Rosenthal (Fox): "President Trump has said any Republican who votes against tariffs will seriously suffer consequences come election time, including during primaries." [02:35]
• Jared Halpern (White House): "The judge says such a motion is premature." (regarding the BBC's motion to dismiss) [03:59]

Timestamps of Major Segments

• 00:02: ICE draws down Minnesota operation
• 00:53: Senate oversight hearing and funding deadline
• 01:18: Guthrie kidnapping update
• 01:46: January home sales drop
• 02:04: House legislative actions on voting and tariffs
• 03:16: Trump’s lawsuit against BBC update
• 03:59: Market & Olympic updates

Conclusion

This concise episode delivers a rapid-fire rundown of top-priority national news: drawing down a contentious ICE operation, heated Senate debates over immigration reform and funding, critical developments in an active kidnapping investigation, a shifting housing market, notable movements in Congressional legislation, Trump’s ongoing litigation with the BBC, and fast updates from financial and Olympic fronts. The reporting underscores persistent national division over immigration, the legislative tug-of-war, and the enduring gravity of unresolved high-profile cases.