11PM ET 02/01/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET 02/01/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner
Date: February 2, 2026
Duration (content only): ~4:28

Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update provides a fast-paced roundup of national and world headlines, focusing on severe winter weather in the Southeast, updates on protests and federal response, highlights from the 68th Grammy Awards, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, and a measles outbreak at a Texas ICE facility.

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Key Discussion Points

1. Winter Storm Slams North Carolina

[00:02–00:44]

• Record Snowfall:

  • Greenville, North Carolina, experienced extraordinary snowfall, with "22.5" inches reported at higher elevations.
  • “This is the fourth snowiest North Carolina has ever been in its state history and the snowiest it’s seen since 2004.” — Hayley Meyer [00:20]

• Community Response:

  • Despite the beauty of the event, safety concerns are paramount, with road clearings expected to take at least three days.
  • Official National Weather Service report cites 8.5 inches for the town.

• Casualties and Collisions:

  • Governor Josh Stein confirmed two deaths and 1,000 vehicle collisions.

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2. Anti-Ice Protests and Federal Response

[00:44–01:20]

• Protests Continue:

  • Despite severe cold, protests in Minneapolis persist but were “overall … a quieter day” according to Brooke Taylor.

• Presidential Response:

  • President Donald Trump announced a shift in federal handling of urban unrest.
  • Quote:
    "Under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat cities with regard to their protests and or riots unless and until they ask us for help." — President Trump [01:03]

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3. Grammy Awards Highlights

[01:20–02:00]

• Host & Location:

  • Trevor Noah hosted at Los Angeles' Crypto.com Arena.

• Major Winners:

  • Song of the Year: Billie Eilish – Wildflower
  • Best New Artist: Olivia Dean
  • Best Contemporary Country Album: Jelly Roll – Beautifully Broken
  • Best Music Video: Dochi – Anxiety
  • Best Dance Pop Recording: Lady Gaga – Abracadabra
  • Best Pop Vocal Album: Mayhem
  • Most Nominations: Kendrick Lamar (nine nominations)
  • Steven Spielberg achieved EGOT status with a Grammy win for producing Music by John Williams.

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4. US-Iran Tensions and Military Updates

[02:32–03:22]

• Potential Strikes on Iran:

  • President Trump does not rule out military action amid Iranian government crackdowns.
  • Trump remains open to a nuclear deal:
    Quote:
    “You could make a negotiated deal that would be satisfactory with no nuclear weapons... But they are talking to us.” — President Trump [02:43]

• Military Readiness:

  • U.S. naval forces reportedly moving into position.
  • Ambassador Matt Whitaker states:
    Quote:
    “The Iranians could de-escalate very easily and simply ... But you know President Trump is not going to be forever patient on this.” — Matt Whitaker [03:04]
  • U.S. not sharing operational details with Gulf allies.

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5. Measles Outbreak at Texas ICE Facility

[03:22–04:15]

• Facility Lockdown:

  • The Dilley Immigration Processing Center near San Antonio is under quarantine after two detainees developed measles.
  • Tricia McLaughlin (Homeland Security): All suspected contacts quarantined, all movement halted.

• Notable Case:

  • Liam Conejo Ramos, a five-year-old previously at the facility, recently reunited with his father and released to Minnesota.
  • Migrant advocates voice ongoing concerns for children still inside.

• Background:

  • Liam's case gained national attention after viral images showed ICE agents taking him from his home.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Hayley Meyer on the storm:

  • “People are really enjoying this generational type snow event.” [00:17]

• President Trump on federal response:

  • “Under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat cities...” [01:03]

• President Trump on Iran:

  • “You could make a negotiated deal that would be satisfactory with no nuclear weapons...” [02:43]

• Matt Whitaker on U.S. patience:

  • “President Trump is not going to be forever patient on this.” [03:04]

• Jill Nadeau on the Dilley facility:

  • “Individuals suspected of making contact with the infected have been quarantined and they're ceasing all movement within the facility.” [03:33]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Winter Storm Coverage: 00:02–00:44
• Protests & Federal Policy: 00:44–01:20
• Grammy Awards Recap: 01:20–02:00
• U.S.-Iran Update: 02:32–03:22
• ICE Facility Measles Outbreak: 03:22–04:15

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This episode delivers a concise but comprehensive snapshot of America’s weather emergencies, political maneuverings, cultural milestones, international risks, and ongoing humanitarian issues. The tone remains urgent and factual, with frequent attributions to officials and in-the-moment summaries for listeners on the go.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Winter weather hammers the Southeast. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News North Carolina slammed this weekend by record snow. Fox Weather's Hayley Meyer has the story in Greenville.

[Hayley Meyer]

The top report out of North Carolina, 22.5. That's higher up in the elevation so you have some orographic lift can squeeze out some more snow. Overall, people are really enjoying this generational type snow event. This is the fourth snowiest North Carolina has ever been in its state history and the snowiest it's seen since 2004. The aftermath of this is both beautiful but also dangerous. The official report coming out of the town and from the National Weather Service office coming at 8.5 inches. The local government's local officials are saying it's going to take at least three days to get all of the roads cleared.

[Ted Lindner]

North Carolina's Governor Josh Stein delivering an update Sunday evening saying two people have died amid 1,000 vehicle collisions. Despite the bitter cold, anti ice protests continue in Minneapolis. Fox's Brooke Taylor says overall it was a quieter day as President Trump's announce he's changing how the federal government will respond to unrest in some cities.

[President Donald Trump]

With this on Truth Social, I've instructed Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem that under no circumstances are we going to participate in various poorly run Democrat cities with regard to their protests and or riots unless and until they ask us for help.

[Ted Lindner]

And Trevor Noah hosting the 68th annual Grammy Awards tonight at the Crypto.com arena in Los Angeles. The song of the year went to Billie Eilish for Wildflower. Olivia Dean has won best new artist. Jelly Roll won the best contemporary country album for Beautifully Broken. Best music video went to Dochi for her hit Anxiety. Best dance pop recording went to Abracadabra by Lady Gaga. And the best pop vocal album for Mayhem. Kendrick Lamar has the most nominations with nine. Also tonight, famed director Steven Spielberg achieved egot status winning at least one Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony when he secured the Grammy for best music film for his role in producing music by John Williams. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

President Trump's not ruling out military strikes on Iran amid a heavy crackdown on anti government protesters there. Fox's Dana Ream McNichol reports. The president says he's still open to a deal.

[President Donald Trump]

You could make a negotiated deal that would be satisfactory with no nuclear weapons. That said they should do that, but I don't know that they will. But they are talking to us.

[Matt Whitaker]

Trump has made it clear that military planning is happening, confirming that the ships are heading in that direction. The U.S. ambassador to NATO, Matt Whitaker spok on military presence in the Middle East.

The Iranians could de escalate very easily and simply and we'll see the balls in their court. But you know President Trump is not going to be forever patient on this.

Details about military action are being closely guarded. President Trump says the United States will not share military plans with Gulf allies.

[Ted Lindner]

And Texas ICE facility says no one is getting in or out due to measles. And it's the same facility that just released five year old Liam Ramos and his father. Fox's Jill Nadeau has more on this.

[Jill Nadeau]

The Dilley Immigration processing center about 70 miles south of San Antonio has a problem. Homeland Security assistant secretary Tricia McLaughlin says the Texas Department of State Health Services confirmed active measles infections of two detainees. She says individuals suspected of making contact with the infected have been quarantined and they're ceasing all movement within the facility. Dilley's the same place it was holding preschooler Liam Conejo Ramos and his father. The two were just returned to their home in Minnesota. But migrant advocacy groups are saying many other children and families are still at Dilley. JILL nadeau, FOX NEWS Liam, of course.

[Ted Lindner]

Was the child that sparked widespread backlash against ICE as photos of that child were seen being taken from his driveway and they went viral. I'm Ted Lindner and this is FOX News.

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