Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 02/16/2026 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News)
Date: February 16, 2026

Episode Overview

This newscast delivers a concise roundup of breaking national and international headlines, focusing on the ongoing Nancy Guthrie disappearance investigation, Homeland Security funding gridlock, major criminal proceedings, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, updates on the Ukraine-Russia conflict, the Daytona 500, and U.S. success in the Winter Olympics.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: New Leads (00:03 – 01:24)

• Hopeful Message from the Family:

  • Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter, shares hope in a recent Instagram video and delivers a recorded plea:
    • Quote: “You're not lost or alone and it is never too late to do the right thing.”
      — Savannah Guthrie & Alicia Cunha [00:16–00:25]

• Evidence Updates:

  • A glove found two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home is now central to the investigation:
    • The glove tested positive for DNA belonging to an unknown male.
    • FBI is awaiting official confirmation.
    • “It looks like the same type of glove worn by the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's door cam video.”
      — Alicia Cunha [00:29–00:49]
  • CBS reports the suspect’s clothing and backpack might have been purchased at Walmart; investigators are reviewing regional store surveillance.

2. Homeland Security Funding Stalemate & Campus Reactions (00:49 – 01:43)

• Government Shutdowns & Protests:
  • Congress is on recess while Homeland Security awaits new funding.
  • Democrats are blocking the funding bill, demanding reforms in immigration enforcement.
  • Related outrage arises at Columbia University, which pulled its promotion of a Homeland Security career expo due to campus protests:
    • Quote: “…some students and faculty were left outraged. Columbia's chapter of Young Democratic Socialists of America... posted (the event) on social media with the label fascist state violence.”
      — Alicia Cunha [01:24–01:43]

3. Major Criminal Trial in Georgia School Shooting (01:43 – 02:00)

• Father on Trial:
  • Trial begins for the father of Colin Grace, accused of providing the weapon used in a fatal 2024 Appalachia High School shooting.
  • Charges include second-degree murder, manslaughter, and more.

4. International Headlines: U.S.-Iran, Ukraine-Russia, Gaza (02:40 – 03:40)

• U.S.-Iran Tensions:

  • Indirect talks are scheduled in Geneva, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio admitting difficulty in reaching any deal:
    • Quote: “It’s a complicated thing... no one's ever been able to do a successful deal with Iran, but we're going to try.”
      — Marco Rubio (via Savannah Guthrie) [02:47–02:52]
  • President Trump threatens renewed military action unless Iran de-escalates its nuclear program.

• Ukraine-Russia War:

  • Negotiations resume in Geneva to seek peace.

• Gaza Reconstruction:

  • President Trump’s “Board of Peace” initiative claims over $5 billion has been pledged for reconstruction and humanitarian aid.
  • An international force is planned; twenty foreign governments invited to the upcoming board meeting.
  • Most European nations have not joined. Canada’s invitation revoked by President Trump.

5. Sports Highlights (03:40 – 04:22)

• Daytona 500:

  • Tyler Reddick wins the Daytona 500 for Michael Jordan’s racing team.
    • Reddick’s reaction: “I mean, things just, just kind of fell into place for me to, to be able to win that race...”
      — Tyler Reddick [03:45–03:57]
    • Michael Jordan exclaims: “Look, I'm ecstatic. I mean, I don't even know what to say. It feels like I won a championship, but until I get my ring, I won't even know.”
      — Michael Jordan (via Jarrett Halpern) [03:57–04:10]
  • Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and Joey Logano finish second and third, respectively.

• Winter Olympics:

  • U.S. Women's Hockey faces Sweden in the semifinals.
  • U.S. holds 17 medals (tied for third); Norway leads with 27.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Family’s Hopeful Plea:
  “You're not lost or alone and it is never too late to do the right thing.”
  — Savannah Guthrie & Alicia Cunha [00:16–00:25]

• Promising Clue in Guthrie Case:
  “It looks like the same type of glove worn by the suspect in Nancy Guthrie's door cam video.”
  — Alicia Cunha [00:49]

• Campus Dissent on Homeland Security Recruitment:
  “…posted it on social media with the label fascist state violence.”
  — Alicia Cunha [01:43]

• On U.S.-Iran Talks:
  “It’s a complicated thing... no one's ever been able to do a successful deal with Iran, but we're going to try.”
  — Secretary of State Marco Rubio [02:47–02:52]

• Reddick on Daytona Victory:
  “I mean, things just, just kind of fell into place for me to, to be able to win that race...”
  — Tyler Reddick [03:45–03:57]

• Jordan on Team Success:
  “It feels like I won a championship, but until I get my ring, I won't even know.”
  — Michael Jordan [03:57–04:10]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:03 – 01:24: Nancy Guthrie disappearance updates, evidence, and investigation
• 01:24 – 01:43: Homeland Security expo controversy at Columbia University
• 01:43 – 02:00: Trial coverage for Georgia school shooting
• 02:40 – 03:40: U.S.-Iran talks, Russia-Ukraine negotiations, Gaza peace & reconstruction funding
• 03:40 – 04:22: Daytona 500 results and Winter Olympics medal count

Fox News delivers a brisk, information-packed update, blending urgent new details on missing persons, ongoing political debate, international diplomacy, and headline sports results. The episode keeps a serious and direct tone, with frequent attributions and comments from reporters and newsmakers.