Fox News Hourly Update — 11PM ET Newscast

Date: February 22, 2026
Host: Chris DiMaio (with reports from Brian Yanes, Madeleine Rivera, Carmen Roberts, Madison Scorpiono Israel)

Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise reporting on major events unfolding across the U.S. and the world. The February 22, 2026, newscast primarily covers the looming historic blizzard slamming the Northeast, the latest controversy and maneuvering around President Trump's tariffs, tragic avalanche fatalities in California, another delay in NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, a shocking murder case involving a former reality TV star, escalating violence between Israel and Hezbollah, and a deadly tour bus accident in Russia.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Historic Blizzard Threatens Northeast

[00:03–00:58]

• Overview: A massive blizzard is targeting the I-95 corridor, with historic snow expected across the Northeast.
• New Jersey:
  • Issued a state of emergency.
  • Heaviest snow forecast along the Jersey Shore; major power outages anticipated.
• New York:
  • Also under a state of emergency, with added warnings about coastal flooding.
  • NYC Mayor Zoram Mamdani, facing scrutiny, outlines preparations after criticism for previous snow response:
    • “What we are utilizing is even more workers per shift than we saw in the last time around. We have more than 2,600 workers per 12 hour shifts... supplemented by even more emergency snow shovelers.” — Mayor Mamdani [00:34]
  • Airlines have already canceled over 2,200 US flights for Sunday and Monday.
• Quote:
  • “Millions of Americans on the I-95 corridor are bracing themselves for a historic blizzard threatening to drop record amounts of snow...” — Chris DiMaio [00:03]

2. Trump’s Tariff Shift After Supreme Court Defeat

[00:58–01:49]

• Supreme Court Ruling: Struck down President Trump’s use of emergency powers to raise tariffs.
• Administration’s Response:
  • “President says he intends to keep tariffs for now, he'll just be using a different trade law... invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose tariffs on a temporary basis.” — Madeleine Rivera [01:16]
  • New tariff levels: Raising the worldwide tariff from 10% to 15%.
  • The administration will begin investigations under different trade authorities to target unfair trading practices.
• Global Concern:
  • “A lot of world leaders have been looking at this Supreme Court ruling with caution, unsure of how it will affect the administration's deals and framework agreements...” — Madeleine Rivera [01:09]

3. Avalanche Tragedy in California

[01:49–02:02]

• Update:
  • Rescuers have found the bodies of nine skiers who were killed in an avalanche in California earlier in the week.
• Brief Coverage: Tragic reminder of ongoing winter dangers in the U.S.

4. NASA Delays Artemis 2 Moon Mission Again

[02:32–03:13]

• Delay Announcement:
  • NASA postpones the highly anticipated Artemis 2 mission due to a new technical issue.
  • Earliest possible launch is now April.
  • “Administrator Jared Isaacman says the disappointment is real, especially for the teams working tirelessly to make the mission happen.” — Carmen Roberts [02:54]
• Historical Context:
  • Artemis 2 would be the first crewed mission to the moon in over 50 years, but the actual lunar landing is still years away.

5. Murder Charges for Ex-Reality TV Star Khalib Flynn

[03:13–03:56]

• Background:
  • Khalib Flynn, who gained fame as an “American Idol” contestant in 2013, is now accused of murdering his wife.
  • “Flynn got a golden ticket to Hollywood back in 2013... now investigators are accusing him of shooting and killing her, staging a crime scene, all while his daughters were home.” — Madison Scorpiono Israel [03:23]
• 911 Call:
  • Chilling audio played, with Flynn allegedly trying to mislead the operator.
    • “Somebody broke into my home and stole my wife... She got two shots to her head. Blood everywhere. Oh, my God.” — 911 Caller (Flynn) [03:42]
• Charges:
  • Murder, two counts of felonious assault, and two counts of tampering with evidence.

6. Rising Middle East Tensions: Israeli Strikes in Lebanon

[04:05–04:13]

• Action:
  • Israeli airstrikes in Eastern Lebanon kill eight Hezbollah members, including three local officials.
  • Targeted missile units and command centers, indicating ongoing escalation.

7. Tour Bus Tragedy in Russia

[04:13–04:28]

• Incident:
  • A tour bus carrying Chinese tourists in Russia plunged into a lake, resulting in eight deaths.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On NYC Blizzard Prep:

  “What we are utilizing is even more workers per shift than we saw in the last time around. We have more than 2,600 workers per 12 hour shifts. Those are beginning tomorrow. They will be supplemented by even more emergency snow shovelers who will be assisting them.”
  — NYC Mayor Zoram Mamdani [00:34]

• On Tariff Policy Shift:

  “He'll just be using a different trade law... invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose tariffs on a temporary basis.”
  — Madeleine Rivera [01:16]

• On Artemis 2 Delay:

  “The disappointment is real, especially for the teams working tirelessly to make the mission happen.”
  — Carmen Roberts relaying NASA Administrator’s view [02:54]

• Dramatic 911 Call in Murder Case:

  “Somebody broke into my home and stole my wife... She got two shots to her head. Blood everywhere. Oh, my God.”
  — 911 Caller (Khalib Flynn) [03:42]

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Blizzard Update & Prep: [00:03–00:58]
• Trump Tariff Strategy: [00:58–01:49]
• Avalanche Fatalities: [01:49–02:02]
• NASA Artemis 2 Delay: [02:32–03:13]
• Flynn Murder Case & 911 Call: [03:13–03:56]
• Israel-Hezbollah Strikes: [04:05–04:13]
• Russia Bus Accident: [04:13–04:28]

This summary captures the fast-paced, urgent tone of the broadcast, highlighting major news developments and dramatic moments as they unfolded in this Fox News Hourly Update.