Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast
Host: Debra Valentine, with reporting from Jonathan Hunt, Lucas Tomlinson, Carmen Roberts, Steve Harrigan
Air Date: February 8, 2026
Episode Overview
This Fox News hourly update covers late-breaking national and international news. Major stories include the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie's missing mother and a ransom video, high-stakes US-Iran nuclear negotiations, new pressure on Ukraine and Russia for a peace deal, escalating anti-ICE protests in Minnesota, and the economic fallout from civil unrest. The coverage features on-the-ground reporting and direct quotes, capturing the tension and urgency of the top news stories.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Missing Mother of Savannah Guthrie, Ransom Demands
- Situation: Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother has been missing for nearly a week from her Tucson home.
- New Development: A social media video shows Guthrie and her siblings responding to ransom letters—a public, emotional appeal.
- Annie Guthrie is visibly struggling to control tears; Cameron Guthrie appears stoic.
- The siblings do not speak; Savannah does the talking.
- Emotional Impact: The video underlines the gravity and family distress.
- Quote:
- Jonathan Hunt (00:21): "Savannah flanked in this one by her sister Annie, her brother Cameron, neither Cameron nor Annie speaking in this video, both Annie in particular looking as though she is really struggling to control her tears, Cameron looking stoic as he has done every time in the three videos that we have now seen him in and Savannah Guthrie doing the talking."
- Quote:
- Reporting from: Jonathan Hunt in Tucson.
2. US-Iran Nuclear Talks in Oman
- Participants: US officials (CENTCOM commander Admiral Brad Cooper, special envoy Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner) met with Iranian foreign minister in Oman.
- Key Developments:
- US military presence ramped up; F22 Raptors diverted from a planned Super Bowl flyover.
- Further meetings planned for next week.
- Strong suggestions from both US and Iranian officials to reach a deal, with implied consequences if negotiations fail.
- Iranian foreign minister states focus is strictly on the nuclear program, resisting broader topics like missiles or proxy forces.
- Quotes & Exchanges:
- Debra Valentine (01:33): “We're going to meet again early next week and they want to make a deal.”
- Lucas Tomlinson (01:38): “Iran as they should want to make a deal.”
- Debra Valentine (01:40): “They know the consequences if they don't.”
3. US Pushes Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Deadline
- New Deadline: US reportedly gives Ukraine and Russia until June to reach a peace deal ending their nearly four-year war.
- US Pressure: Trump administration is pressing both sides, proposes talks as Russian attacks increase, threatening Ukraine’s energy infrastructure.
- Planned Talks: Next round may happen in Miami; Ukraine agrees to participate.
- Potential Consequences: If negotiations collapse, US could step up pressure.
- Quote:
- Carmen Roberts (02:38): “Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his country and Russia face a June deadline to reach a deal to end the nearly four year war. ... If talks fail, Zelenskyy says the Trump administration will likely ramp up pressure on both sides.”
4. Intensification of Russian Attacks in Ukraine
- New Attacks: Over 400 drones and 40 missiles targeted Ukrainian energy infrastructure as extreme cold sets in.
- Impact: Nuclear power plants forced to reduce output; escalating humanitarian crisis.
- Quote:
- Debra Valentine (03:13): “Ukrainian President Zelensky said Russia fired more than 400 drones and about 40 missiles at Ukraine's energy infrastructure Saturday night as bitter cold grips the region.”
5. Minnesota Anti-ICE Protests and Citywide Unrest
- Civil Unrest: Protests against ICE operations continue, with rising threats against agents—many made on social media.
- Political Tension: Democratic lawmakers attempting to access ICE holding centers (one gained limited access).
- Public Protest: Demonstrations outside the governor’s mansion demanding expedited ICE agent departures; 700 agents leaving, 2,000 remain.
- Economic Fallout: Small businesses call this “worse than Covid.” City losing an estimated $10-20 million weekly.
- Context: Unrest follows recent police shootings of Renee Good and Alex Preeti.
- Quote:
- Steve Harrigan (03:33): “A lot of those death threats are being made on social media. … City officials saying the city itself is losing 10 to $20 million of revenue each week because of the unrest.”
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- On Guthrie Family’s Ordeal:
- Jonathan Hunt (00:21): "It is heart wrenching again to watch another video from the Guthrie siblings. Savannah flanked in this one by her sister Annie, her brother Cameron … Annie in particular looking as though she is really struggling to control her tears, Cameron looking stoic... and Savannah Guthrie doing the talking."
- On US-Iran Negotiations:
- Debra Valentine (01:33): “We're going to meet again early next week and they want to make a deal.”
- Lucas Tomlinson (01:38): “Iran as they should want to make a deal.”
- Debra Valentine (01:40): “They know the consequences if they don't.”
- On Ukraine-Russia Pressure:
- Carmen Roberts (02:38): “If talks fail, Zelenskyy says the Trump administration will likely ramp up pressure on both sides.”
- On Minneapolis Economic Losses:
- Steve Harrigan (03:33): “This is worse than Covid. City officials saying the city itself is losing 10 to $20 million of revenue each week because of the unrest.”
Segment Timestamps
- Savannah Guthrie ransom video: 00:02–00:56
- US-Iran talks (Oman): 00:56–01:46
- Ukraine-Russia June deadline/reporting: 02:32–03:13
- Minnesota anti-ICE protests & city unrest: 03:13–04:18
This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on complex, evolving stories in the US and abroad, capturing the urgency and emotional weight of current events as they happen.