Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 02/13/2026 Newscast

Date: February 13, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts
Length: ~4 minutes (excluding commercials, promos, and outros)

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a fast-paced roundup of top news stories as of late morning on February 13, 2026. Main issues covered include a possible Homeland Security funding lapse over ICE reform disputes, key developments in a Minnesota protest case involving prominent figures, President Trump’s shifting military focus amid tense Iran negotiations, an ongoing high-profile kidnapping investigation in Arizona, a notable lawsuit over social media addiction, US inflation updates, and the Winter Olympics medal count.

Key Discussion Points & Segments

1. Homeland Security Funding Standoff

[00:03–00:40]

• Impacted Agencies:
  • Tens of thousands of FEMA and TSA workers face unpaid labor for the third time since October due to deadlocked congressional negotiations.
• Core Conflict:
  • "The fight is over ICE. Congress abandoned town with no deal in place to reform ice. That’s why Democrats would not fund DHS. Democrats demand concrete reform." — Chad Pergram (00:22)
• Operational Fallout:
  • Despite impasse, immigration enforcement is largely unaffected: "Already funded by Republicans in the big beautiful bill." — Dave Anthony (00:34)

2. Minnesota Church Protest Arraignments

[00:40–00:57]

• Arraignments:
  • Five federally indicted protesters (three labeled as ringleaders by DHS) charged for storming a church during an anti-ICE demonstration.
  • "Former CNN anchor Don Lemon was also at that church protest and will also be arraigned today. Lemon insists he was covering the protest as a journalist." — Dave Anthony (00:57)

3. Trump Administration Foreign Affairs

[00:57–01:54]

• Venezuela Operation:
  • President Trump visiting Fort Bragg to thank troops for capturing Venezuela’s former leader, Nicolas Maduro, now jailed in the US on drug and terror charges.
• Tensions with Iran:
  • "USS Gerald Ford is sailing from the Caribbean to the Middle East, increasing the firepower available to President Trump if a deal with Iran is not made." — Jared Halpern (01:29)
  • Trump warns: "We have to make a deal. Otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. Very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal." — President Trump, interview clip (01:38)
  • President expresses optimism: "It should happen quickly. They should agree very quickly." — President Trump (01:50)

4. Kidnapping Case in Arizona: Nancy Guthrie

[02:24–02:54]

• Reward & Suspect Info:
  • "There is now a $100,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the Nancy Guthrie search in day 13. A masked suspect seen on video around the time the 84 year old was kidnapped..." — Dave Anthony (02:24)
• Call to Public:
  • "The Pim[a] County sheriff is asking anyone with a camera in roughly a 2 mile radius of Nancy's home to check their video from January 1st through February 1st..." — Matt Finn, Tucson, AZ (02:38)

5. Social Media & Mental Health Lawsuit:

[02:54–03:41]

• LA Trial Update:
  • Social media platforms accused of being "made to be addictive."
  • Testimony from Instagram’s Adam Mosseri: "Mosseri said he didn't believe it's an addiction, but he says that he believes that's problematic use." — Kelly Subara (03:19)
• Emotional Courtroom:
  • "There were parents in the courtroom in that first row who lost their children because ... social media led to self-esteem and mental health issues, ending up with some of them taking their lives." — Kelly Subara (03:22)
  • "At one point, some of these parents could be heard crying and scoffs could be heard at other times as well." — Kelly Subara (03:32)

6. Economy & Sports Updates

[03:41–04:20]

• Inflation Data:
  • "There was less inflation in January, the monthly consumer price increased just 0.2%. The annual inflation rate fell from December down to 2.4%." — Kelly Subara (03:41)
• Stock Market:
  • "Turnaround for the Dow, it was down earlier. Now it's gaining 87 points. But the NASDAQ is still down off by six." — Dave Anthony (03:55)
• Winter Olympics:
  • "The US hasn't won a medal yet today—still at 14. That's four back of Norway and Italy who are tied for the lead. Later today, American skater Ilya Mullinin, nicknamed the Quad God, will go for the gold." — Dave Anthony (04:00)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• On ICE Funding Dispute:
  • “Congress abandoned town with no deal in place to reform ICE. That's why Democrats would not fund DHS. Democrats demand concrete reform.” — Chad Pergram, Capitol Hill (00:22)
• President Trump on Iran Deal:
  • “We have to make a deal. Otherwise it's going to be very traumatic. Very traumatic. I don't want that to happen, but we have to make a deal.” — President Trump (01:38)
  • “It should happen quickly. They should agree very quickly.” — President Trump (01:50)
• On Social Media Impact:
  • “Mosseri said he didn't believe it's an addiction, but he says that he believes that's problematic use.” — Kelly Subara, Fox Business (03:19)
  • “There were parents in the courtroom in that first row who lost their children because ... social media led to self esteem and mental health issues.” — Kelly Subara (03:22)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Homeland Security Funding & ICE Dispute: 00:03–00:40
• Minnesota Protest/Don Lemon Arrest: 00:40–00:57
• Trump Foreign Affairs (Venezuela & Iran): 00:57–01:54
• Arizona Kidnapping Investigation: 02:24–02:54
• Social Media Lawsuit (Instagram): 02:54–03:41
• Inflation, Market, Olympics Update: 03:41–04:20

This concise update covers developing stories from Capitol Hill to the global stage, with attention to both the human impact and political stakes. The tone throughout is brisk, urgent, and focused on actionable news.