Fox News Hourly Update – 11PM ET, 02/15/2026

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This episode covers the latest breaking headlines including the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, comments from President Trump and exiled Iranian crown prince Reza Pahlavi about Iran, forecasts of a major winter storm across the western U.S., fallout from a controversial video posted by President Trump, box office news about a Valentine’s weekend hit, and a look at China’s technology-driven New Year celebrations.

Key News Updates and Insights

1. Developments in the Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

• Anna Guthrie’s Statement: Anna Guthrie shares her continued hope regarding her mother's disappearance.
  • Quote: “We still have hope and we still believe this.” – Anna Guthrie, via Instagram ([00:09])
• FBI Update:
  • DNA from a glove found near Nancy Guthrie’s home matches that seen on a man in doorbell camera footage the night Nancy went missing.
  • The key glove was located 2 miles from her home; many other gloves found belonged to searchers, not suspects.
  • DNA profile is awaiting confirmation before being entered into the FBI’s CODIS database (usually a 24-hour process).
  • Notable Segment: Details on law enforcement protocols for evidence handling and database processing ([00:26]–[01:03]).

2. U.S. Perspectives on Iran’s Political Future

• Trump and Pahlavi’s Views:
  • President Trump suggests regime change could be the best outcome for Iran.
  • Exile crown prince Reza Pahlavi fully agrees, emphasizing the Iranian people's desire for liberty and freedom.
    • Quote: “The Iranian people's ask is very simple. They want liberty, they want freedom.” – Reza Pahlavi ([01:15])
    • Quote: “I think President Trump realizes that when he said regime change might be the solution. This is something we've been asking for a long time.” – Reza Pahlavi ([01:19])
  • Ongoing repression in Iran noted, with the regime accused of killing protesters ([01:27]).

3. Major Winter Storm in the Western U.S.

• Storm Timeline and Impact:
  • Worst weather expected from Monday through Wednesday morning, with lingering snow after that.
  • Affected areas: Northern California, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Nevada.
  • Quote: “Generally, it's Monday through Wednesday morning for the worst of it. But there'll be even some lingering snow that continues beyond that.” – Max Worden ([01:37])
  • Meteorologist Marc Chouinard attributes heavy snowfall to the system ([01:46]).

4. Political Fallout from Racist Video Post

• Background: President Trump posted a video last week depicting the Obamas as apes.
• Senator Tim Scott’s Response:
  • Initially called it “the most racist thing to come out of the White House.”
  • Now says, “the video is not going to be a distraction any longer.” – Sue Guzman ([02:31])
• Ainsley Earhart’s Commentary:
  • Quote: “It's bad for America's future, it's bad for his legacy and bad for our midterms. So what are we going to do? We are going to continue to focus on delivering for the American people.” – Ainsley Earhart ([02:49])
• Obama’s Reaction:
  • Called the video “deeply troubling” and labeled Trump’s administration “a clown show” in a recent interview ([02:59]).

5. Entertainment: Box Office Success for Female Audiences

• "Wuthering Heights" Reimagining:
  • Gothic retelling by Emerald Fennel becomes top Valentine’s Day movie, appealing predominantly to women.
  • 75% of ticket buyers were female ([03:15]).
  • Sample dialogue from the film highlighted the thematic draw:
    • Quote: “Suppose I'd do what all rich men do, live in a big house, be cruel to my servants, take a wife.” – Character ‘Heathcliff’ ([03:28])
  • Box office earnings: $34.8 million – biggest opening of the year to date ([03:41]).
  • Other films: “Goat” (animated) and “Crime 101” (heist thriller) took second and third place spots ([03:41]).

6. China’s High-Tech Lunar New Year

• Technology-Driven Celebrations:
  • Robots performing in shopping malls and dedicated technology fairs in Beijing.
  • Focus on advanced robots with AI and reduced need for human intervention.
  • Highlights China’s push toward integrating robotics into mainstream public life ([04:02]).

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Anna Guthrie: “We still have hope and we still believe this.” ([00:09])
• Reza Pahlavi: “The Iranian people's ask is very simple. They want liberty, they want freedom.” ([01:15])
• Ainsley Earhart (on political focus): “We are going to continue to focus on delivering for the American people.” ([02:49])
• Box Office Film Clip: “‘Suppose I'd do what all rich men do, live in a big house, be cruel to my servants, take a wife.’” – ‘Heathcliff’, as cited by Ainsley Earhart ([03:28])
• Obama on the Trump administration: “A clown show” ([02:59])

Notable Timestamps

• 00:02–01:03: Nancy Guthrie disappearance and FBI updates
• 01:03–01:27: Iran regime change discussion (Trump & Reza Pahlavi)
• 01:27–01:46: Western U.S. storm forecast
• 02:31–02:59: Political fallout from Trump’s video
• 03:15–03:41: Valentine’s Day box office results & film quotes
• 04:02–04:33: China’s robot-powered New Year festivities

Conclusion

This newscast delivers concise coverage of late-breaking developments in major U.S. and international stories, spotlighting public voices and reactions on political controversies, weather, entertainment trends, and global cultural events. It maintains the trademark brisk Fox News tone: serious, direct, and focused on headline impact.