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Fox News Hourly Update: 11PM ET 02/05/2026 Newscast

Date: February 6, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Podcasts)
Duration: ~4 minutes (excluding ad/content promos)

Episode Overview

This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise reports on breaking national and international headlines, with particular focus on:

The ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie following her disappearance
State Department warnings for Americans in Iran amid sensitive nuclear talks
Legal developments related to January 6th and recent threats to Hakeem Jeffries
Weekend weather forecasts for the Northeast and Great Lakes
Updates on a helicopter crash in Arizona, food labeling policy changes, and Pizza Hut’s planned closures

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Developments in the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

[00:03–00:56]
- Host Lisa Licera introduces the latest in the search for Nancy Guthrie, highlighting her brother Cameron Guthrie’s direct plea to the captors.
- Cameron Guthrie’s Public Plea:
  
  "Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward."
  — Cameron Guthrie, [00:17]
- The family posted the plea on social media, using the hashtag "bring her home."
- FBI response: Recognizes a ransom letter as credible, offers a $50,000 reward, and continues to search for suspects.
- Nancy Guthrie believed to have been "forcibly removed from her home" in the early hours of Sunday (no suspects yet), as reported by Fox’s Kristin Goodwin.

2. State Department Alerts for Americans in Iran

[00:56–01:27]
- In light of sensitive nuclear discussions in Oman between Iranian officials and the Trump administration, the U.S. State Department issues a warning:
  - Americans in Iran should leave immediately, preferably overland via Armenia or Turkey.
  - Those unable to leave should prepare a safe room stocked with supplies.
In the broader diplomatic context, President Trump and Secretary of State Rubia have been publicly pushing to advance nuclear negotiations.
Oman is highlighted as the traditional mediator of past U.S.-Iranian talks.

3. Legal News: Developments from the January 6th Aftermath

[01:30–02:00]
- Christopher Moynihan, previously pardoned for participating in the Capitol riot, pleads guilty to misdemeanor harassment after threatening House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
- Sentencing scheduled for April 2nd. Moynihan previously served almost two years for his role in the Capitol riot.

4. Weather Outlook: Northeast and Great Lakes Bracing for More Snow

[02:31–03:15]
- Grinal Scott forecasts another significant snow event for already hard-hit regions:
  - Philadelphia: ~1 inch
  - New York City: Up to 3 inches
  - Boston: 3–5 inches
  - West Virginia mountains: Up to 8 inches
  - Travelers warned about gusty winds.
- Quote:
  
  "Where you are may determine how much snow you get… Larger totals are forecast for Boston at 3 to 5 inches, and the mountains of West Virginia, where up to 8 inches is possible."
  — Grinal Scott, [02:36]

5. Arizona Helicopter Crash

[03:15–03:32]
- Two fatalities after an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed during a response to a Flagstaff shootout.
- Suspect wounded and in custody; no additional injuries reported.

6. Food Labeling Policy Changes

[03:32–04:04]
- The Trump administration revises federal definitions for "no artificial colors":
  - Companies may now label products as such if they exclude petroleum-based dyes and use plant-based or other natural sources.
- The stated goal is to encourage a shift from synthetic to natural dyes.
- Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and FDA Commissioner Marty Makary issue statements in support of the new rule.

7. Business News: Pizza Hut Closures

[04:04–04:28]
- Pizza Hut set to close 250 U.S. locations in early 2026 as "underperforming" stores are targeted for shuttering.
- Same-store sales fell 5% last year. Owner (Yum Brands) is considering selling the chain.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

Cameron Guthrie’s direct plea to his mother’s captors:

"Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out..."
— [00:17]
Weather warning from Grinal Scott:

"Gusty winds associated with the snow will bring warnings for travelers in those areas as well."
— [03:00]

Timestamps for Important Segments

00:03 – Nancy Guthrie disappearance and Cameron Guthrie’s plea
00:56 – State Department warning for Americans in Iran
01:30 – Capitol riot participant pleads guilty for threatening Hakeem Jeffries
02:31 – Major Northeast/Great Lakes snow forecast
03:15 – Arizona helicopter crash update
03:32 – Changes in food labeling for artificial colors
04:04 – Pizza Hut closures announced

This episode provides a snapshot of critical events as they unfold, blending urgent developments with ongoing national stories and practical updates for listeners.

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[00:03]
Lisa Licera
The search intensifies. I'm Lisa Licera, FOX News, as Savannah Guthrie's brother pleads for a way to communicate with his mother's captors in a video posted online.
[00:14]
Savannah Guthrie / Ainsley Earhart
Cameron Guthrie making this plea in a clip shared on Instagram.
[00:17]
Cameron Guthrie
Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you. And we are waiting for contact.
[00:33]
Savannah Guthrie / Ainsley Earhart
His sister Savannah Guthrie sharing it with the caption bring her home. The message comes a day after the family shared an emotional video addressing reports about a ransom letter explaining they're ready to talk. The FBI says it's taking a ransom letter seriously and has announced a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance.
[00:56]
Lisa Licera
Fox's Kristin Goodwin. There are no suspects. Police have said they believe Nancy Guthrie was forcibly removed from her home in the early hours of Sunday morning. A warning from the State Department for Americans in Iran to leave now and if possible, head by land to Armenia or Turkey. The warning also tells Americans if they can't leave, have a safe room stocked with supplies. As leaders from Iran and members of the Trump administration are said to be in nuclear talks in Oman, President Trump and Secretary of State Rubia have both been publicly, very publicly making the case.
[01:27]
Savannah Guthrie / Ainsley Earhart
For nuclear negotiations to now go forward without any more hitches.
[01:30]
Lisa Licera
Fox's Gillian Turner, governor, Oman has mediated past talks between the two nations. A New York man who was pardoned for taking part in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot has pled guilty to a misdemeanor harassment charge after he was accused of threatening House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries. Christopher Moynihan also agreed to serve three years probation. Moynihan sentencing is set for April 2nd. He had been sentenced to nearly two years in prison in the Capitol. Wyatt case. America's listening to FOX News.
[02:00]
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[02:31]
Lisa Licera
As some regions continue to dig out from a heavy snowfall, forecasters are predicting more snow on the way.
[02:37]
Grinal Scott
A low pressure system is expected to bring a new round of snow to the Northeast and Great Lakes. The weather is coming out of Canada and will add to what's not quite already melted in several areas where you are may determine how much snow you get. Philadelphia may see about an inch this weekend. The prediction for New York City is for up to 3 additional inches. Larger totals are forecast for Boston at 3 to 5 inches, and the mountains of West Virginia, where up to 8 inches is possible. Gusty winds associated with the snow will bring warnings for travelers in those areas as well. Grinal Scott, FOX NEWS Two people have.
[03:15]
Lisa Licera
Died after an Arizona Department of Public Safety helicopter crashed while responding to a shootout in Flagstaff. The suspect's in custody and was wounded in that shootout. Before the crash. There were no other injuries. The Trump administration relaxing the rules when it comes to what food companies can claim.
[03:32]
Tom Graham
If a food company previously wanted to claim no artificial colors on their product, that meant there was no added color, zero, none at all. But the administration is easing that strict definition. Companies can now claim no artificial colors as long as the food is free of petroleum based dyes and derived from a natural source such as plants. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. And FDA Commissioner Marty Makary put out a statement saying the aim is is to encourage a switch from synthetic dyes to natural. Tom Graham, FOX NEWS Pizza Hut plans.
[04:05]
Lisa Licera
To close 250 restaurants in the US in the first half of this year as the parent company considers the sale of the chain. Yum. Brand says it's targeting underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants. Pizza Hut has more than 6,000 U.S. locations. Its U.S. same store sales fell 5% last year. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.
[04:29]
Savannah Guthrie / Ainsley Earhart
This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of Jesus.
[04:34]
Tom Graham
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