Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 02/06/2026 Newscast

Date: February 7, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera, FOX News
Correspondents: Jonathan Hunt, Keanu Lewis, Michelle Paulino
Main Theme: This newscast provides a roundup of the latest national news, featuring updates on a high-profile missing person case, international nuclear talks, political controversy, public health warnings, severe winter weather, and a pop culture moment ahead of the Super Bowl halftime.

1. Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie: Ongoing FBI Investigation

Timestamps: 00:03–00:42

• The FBI renewed its search efforts at the Tucson home of Nancy Guthrie, who has been missing for six days.
• Special focus is again on the garage, which figures prominently in the timeline of her disappearance.
  • Jonathan Hunt (00:10):
    “The garage they were paying particular attention to once again. And that is significant because you'll remember on the timeline we were told that when Nancy Guthrie was dropped off by either Annie Guthrie, her daughter, or Tomasso, Annie’s husband, they were dropped off at 9:48 and that is the point at which the garage door opened and they told us the garage door closed two minutes later.”
• Discovery of new communication sent to a local TV station.
• Authorities suspect Nancy Guthrie, 84, was forcibly removed from her home early Sunday morning.

2. Iran Nuclear Talks: Presidential Comments and Developments

Timestamps: 00:42–01:08

• President Trump expresses optimism that a deal could be made with Iran following meetings in Oman involving Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner.
  • Donald Trump (01:03):
    “They want to make a deal. Iran as they should want to make a deal. They know the consequences if they don't.”
• Trump confirms another round of talks scheduled for the following week.

3. Social Media Controversy: Offensive Video Posted

Timestamps: 01:08–01:39

• President Trump responded to questions about a video posted to his Truth Social account depicting former President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama as primates.
  • Donald Trump (01:25):
    “Somebody post a staffer, you know, post. And I knew it was all about if you take a look at that and see the whole thing, it was a small section at the very end, but that was about fraudulent elections.”
• Trump states he condemns racism in the video, but refuses to apologize, saying he didn't make a mistake.
• The video remained online for several hours before removal. No comment from former President Obama’s spokesperson.

4. Public Health Alert: Deadly Wild Mushrooms in California

Timestamps: 02:37–02:58

• The California Department of Health urges the public not to forage for wild mushrooms following:
  • Four deaths
  • Three liver transplants
• Cause: ingestion of death cap mushrooms proliferating after a rainy winter.

5. Brutal Winter Weather Across the U.S.

Timestamps: 02:58–03:36

• Forecaster Keanu Lewis details cold snap due to strong winds behind a “clipper system” impacting much of the East Coast and Northeast.
  • Keanu Lewis (03:07):
    “Some of our biggest snow totals come in closer towards New England... a lot of that cold air is going to become dangerous to health and life and that's what we’re watching play out.”
  • Sunday expected to be the coldest day, with wind chills down to 12 below zero, and widespread single-digit temperatures as far as the I-95 corridor.

6. National Birth Rates Slightly Down

Timestamps: 03:36–03:59

• CDC provisional data shows U.S. births decreased by about 24,000 in 2025 compared to 2024, totaling over 3.6 million births.

7. Super Bowl Pop Culture: Bad Bunny Lookalike Contest

Timestamps: 03:59–04:30

• Pre-Super Bowl event in San Francisco: Hundreds took part in or attended a Bad Bunny lookalike contest in the city’s Mission District.
  • Participant (04:15):
    “My outfit is based on one of his outfits he wore during his residency in Puerto Rico.”
  • Jonathan Hunt (04:19):
    “Had it all in my closet like I am Bad Bunny.”
• The contest became a street party, drew over 30 participants—including some with wigs and fake beards—for a $100 prize.
• Reported by Michelle Paulino.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump on Iran talks (01:03): “They know the consequences if they don't.”
• Trump on social media video (01:25): “I knew it was all about... fraudulent elections.”
• Keanu Lewis on cold weather (03:07): “Wind chills are going to be a big deal, which is why we do have a lot of our extreme cold warnings in place.”
• Bad Bunny fan on lookalike contest (04:15): “My outfit is based on one of his outfits he wore during his residency in Puerto Rico.”

Summary

This February 7, 2026, FOX News Hourly Update covers a wide array of headline news. The FBI intensifies its search in the mysterious disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, focusing on crucial moments around her home’s garage. President Trump expresses optimism on nuclear talks with Iran, even as he faces scrutiny over a racist video on social media. Health officials in California issue an urgent warning after a spate of fatal mushroom poisonings, while Americans brace themselves for dangerously cold winter weather. National birth rates continue a slight downward trend, and Super Bowl festivities kick off in San Francisco with a raucous Bad Bunny lookalike competition. Each story is covered with concise updates and firsthand quotes, providing listeners with clear, current snapshots of major events as they unfold.