Fox News Hourly Update – 11AM ET 02/22/2026

Host: Paul Stevens, with reports from Adam Klotz and Ainsley Earhardt
Date: February 22, 2026

Episode Overview

This FOX News Hourly Update delivers rapid coverage of breaking national news and weather, with top stories including a deadly security incident at Mar-a-Lago, widespread flight cancellations due to an impending Northeast blizzard, debate over New York City’s ID requirements for emergency workers, updates on TSA PreCheck, major changes to global tariffs, and a look back at the Lake and Riley case in Georgia. The episode closes with coverage of federal disaster assistance for a sewage spill in Washington, D.C.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Breaking: Fatal Shooting at Mar-a-Lago

[00:02]

• Incident Summary: Law enforcement shot and killed a man attempting to enter Mar-a-Lago, armed with a shotgun and carrying a fuel can.
• FBI Involvement: FBI Miami’s field office, led by Brett Skiles, is assisting with the ongoing investigation.
  • Quote [00:24]: “Currently our evidence response team is processing the scene, collecting evidence, and we'll continue to work the same for as long as it takes.” – Brett Skiles
• President Trump’s Status: He was not present at Mar-a-Lago during the incident. No injuries reported among law enforcement.

2. Northeast Blizzard: Major Weather Event

[00:31]

• Flight Cancellations: Thousands of flights already canceled as the storm approaches.
• Blizzard Warning Details:
  • Blizzard warning stretches from just outside Washington, D.C., along the coast, up to Boston.
  • Severe “whiteout conditions,” with winds of 50-60 mph.
  • Visibility will drop below a quarter mile for three or more hours.
  • Storm to last until tomorrow evening.
  • NYC expects 18-24 inches; Boston could see 2-3 feet.
• Quote [00:43]:
  “...whiteout conditions. You're really not going to be able to see at all because the snow will be coming down very heavy... Winds 50, 60 miles an hour... New York City forecasting 18 to 24 inches of snow... Boston, even bigger numbers. Two to three feet of snow is possible... It’s going to be a tough next couple of days.” — Adam Klotz

3. NYC Mayor’s Snow Emergency Hiring Sparks ID Debate

[01:18]

• Policy: New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani requires multiple forms of ID for residents seeking work as emergency snow shovelers.
• Controversy: Critics accuse the Mayor of hypocrisy, contrasting the work ID requirement with his opposition to voter ID laws.
• Reaction: Social media criticism intensifies, with Republicans emphasizing inconsistency in Democratic policies.

4. TSA PreCheck: Mixed Messages

[02:40]

• Initial Announcement: DHS briefly indicated TSA PreCheck would be temporarily suspended.
• Current Status: Reuters reports the program remains operational, allowing expedited security lines at airports.

5. New U.S. Global Tariffs and Legal Aftermath

[02:40]

• Tariff Update: President Trump announces an increase of global tariffs to 15%.
• Legal Context: Comes after the Supreme Court struck down previous tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
• Refund Debate: Over 1,000 lawsuits filed for tariff refunds.
  • Quote [03:14]: “These are people who sued the president, their state sued the president... If they knew anything about it, they would know that the returns just go to companies, often foreign companies with a subsidiary here in the U.S. ... they need to talk to their Democratic members of Congress and say, here's how we want the refunds to work.” — USTR Jameson Greer, on Fox News Sunday (read by Ainsley Earhardt)

6. Remembering Lake and Riley: Two Years On

[03:32]

• Anniversary: Two years since the killing of Georgia nursing student Lake and Riley near the University of Georgia.
• Conviction: Jose Antonio Ybarro was convicted and sentenced to life with the possibility of parole.
• Appeal: Defense seeks a new trial, citing alleged errors in proceedings.
• Broader Impact: The case fueled national debate over campus safety and immigration policy.

7. FEMA Deploys Aid for D.C. Sewage Spill

[03:32]

• Federal Assistance: President Trump authorizes FEMA to help D.C. manage a severe sewage spill emergency.
  • FEMA statement (read by Paul Stevens):
    “The president's action authorizes FEMA to coordinate all disaster relief efforts to alleviate the hardship and suffering caused by the emergency on the local population and to provide appropriate assistance.”
• Ongoing State of Emergency: D.C. has been under emergency declaration since Wednesday.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Mar-a-Lago Shooting
  “Currently our evidence response team is processing the scene, collecting evidence, and we'll continue to work the same for as long as it takes.”
  — FBI Special Agent Brett Skiles [00:24]

• On Blizzard’s Intensity
  “New York City forecasting 18 to 24 inches of snow in the city. Boston, even bigger numbers. Two to three feet of snow is possible. All that and those winds are going to be really intense.”
  — Adam Klotz [00:43]

• On Tariff Refund Confusion
  “The returns just go to companies, often foreign companies with a subsidiary here in the U.S. ... If they want to change this, they need to talk to their Democratic members of Congress.”
  — Jameson Greer via Ainsley Earhardt [03:14]

Important Timestamps

• 00:02 – Breaking News: Mar-a-Lago shooting and immediate law enforcement response
• 00:31 – Weather: Winter storm and blizzard warnings
• 01:18 – NYC Hiring Controversy: ID requirements for snow shovelers
• 02:40 – TSA: PreCheck remains operational and global tariffs hiked
• 03:32 – Lake and Riley: Anniversary and legal developments
• 03:32 – FEMA: Emergency aid to D.C.

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