Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET 02/09/2026

Date: February 10, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)

Main Theme & Purpose

This episode delivers a rapid, fact-focused roundup of the latest national headlines and ongoing investigations, centering on a high-profile kidnapping, false rumors around a Super Bowl halftime performer, immigration developments, a congressional financial probe, and California’s ghost gun lawsuit. The episode keeps a brisk, matter-of-fact tone, typical of FOX short-form news briefings.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Search Continues for Nancy Guthrie

Segment: 00:02–00:53

• Ongoing Kidnapping Case:

  • The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie in Tucson has now extended into its ninth day.
  • The Guthrie family publicly announced readiness to pay ransom after the expiration of a second deadline set by the alleged kidnappers.

• Uncertainty and Questions:

  • FOX’s Jonathan Hunt points out the lack of updates after payment was supposedly offered. Questions arise regarding whether the promised timeframe for Nancy's return had lapsed.

• Quote:

  "You would imagine if they have made the decision we will pay, they do that very quickly in the interests of moving things along and, and getting their mother back as quickly as possible."
  — Jonathan Hunt (00:18)

• Authorities ask for tips:

  • Anyone with information is urged to call the FBI tip line.

2. Super Bowl Halftime Show – Social Media Fact-Check

Segment: 00:53–01:46

• Viral Misidentification:

  • Reports clarify that the child in Bad Bunny's halftime show was not Liam Conejo Ramos—recently in the news for immigration detention—but was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a young actor from California.

• Interaction and Correction:

  • Lincoln Fox Ramadan’s Instagram posted support for Liam Ramos.
  • Ramos and his father have returned to Minneapolis by court order.

• Quote:

  "Viral posts on social media said it was Ramos during the moment in the performance that Bad Bunny hands over what appears to be a Grammy. But that boy was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a child actor from California."
  — Angelo Bavaro (01:21)

3. Immigration & Temporary Protected Status (TPS) Ruling

Segment: 01:46–02:00

• Court Decision:
  • The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals issued an order to freeze a lower court’s decision that would vacate DHS Secretary Noem's decision to end TPS for immigrants from Nepal, Honduras, and Nicaragua, maintaining protection for now.

4. Financial Probe: Rep. Ilhan Omar's Family Wealth

Segment: 02:32–03:25

• House Oversight Investigation:

  • Chairman James Comer is investigating the surge in net worth of Rep. Ilhan Omar and her husband Tim Minot since she took office in 2019.

• Financial Highlights:

  • Minot’s investment firm and wine venture grew significantly—up to $30 million in assets reported, with volatility noted in valuations (e.g., wine business fluctuated from as little as $15,000 to $5 million).

• Unusual Nature of Inquiry:

  • It’s rare for this type of probe to occur outside the House Ethics Committee.

• Quote:

  "It was worth up to $25 million two years ago, but as little as a dollar in 2023."
  — Chad Pergram (03:13)

5. Political Tension over Oversight Priorities

Segment: 03:25–03:43

• Democratic Criticism:
  • Democrats, including Rep. Joe Morelle, accuse the GOP of using the Omar probe to distract from other high-profile cases (specifically, the Epstein files).

6. California's Lawsuit on Ghost Guns

Segment: 03:43–04:20

• Legal Action:

  • The California Attorney General files a suit against multiple websites in San Francisco Superior Court, targeting platforms that share instructions on manufacturing "ghost guns" in alleged violation of state law.

• Enforcement Stats:

  • Law enforcement collected an average of 11,000 ghost guns per year since 2021.
  • No comment from defendants yet.

• Quote:

  "The lawsuit shows how dangerous the ghost gun industry is, especially due to the fact that there are no background checks."
  — Kevin Uretsky (03:59)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jonathan Hunt on Ransom Uncertainty (00:18):

  "So has that timeframe passed? Did Savannah Guthrie and her family pay for Nancy Guthrie and then heard absolutely nothing from the kidnappers?"

• Angelo Bavaro Debunks Halftime Rumor (01:21):

  "But that boy was actually Lincoln Fox Ramadan, a child actor from California. A post on Ramadan's Instagram says he is sending love to Liam Ramos."

• Chad Pergram on Financial Fluctuations (03:13):

  "It was worth up to $25 million two years ago, but as little as a dollar in 2023."

• Kevin Uretsky on Ghost Gun Lawsuit (03:59):

  "The lawsuit shows how dangerous the ghost gun industry is, especially due to the fact that there are no background checks."

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Update: 00:02–00:53
• Super Bowl Child Performer Rumor: 00:53–01:46
• TPS Court Decision: 01:46–02:00
• Rep. Omar’s Net Worth Probe: 02:32–03:25
• Political Response – Epstein Files: 03:25–03:43
• California Ghost Gun Lawsuit: 03:43–04:20

Tone and Style

The episode maintains the swift, authoritative, and neutral tone of a nightly news summary, delivering facts with little editorializing and clear attributions throughout. The focus is on concise delivery and high-information density for a national audience.

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