Fox News Hourly Update - 11PM ET 02/23/2026

Date: February 24, 2026
Host: Tom Graham (with reports from Brandy Campbell, DAV Spind, Chad Pergrim, and Ainsley Earhart)
Episode Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of breaking national headlines, severe weather impacts in the Northeast, an attempted security breach at Mar-a-Lago, political fallout for a Texas congressman, cartel violence in Mexico, and new details in the Epstein files.

Main Themes and Overview

This newscast delivers rapid coverage of top stories affecting the U.S. in politics, public safety, weather, and scandal. It highlights the Northeast blizzard’s disruptiveness, urgent national security and political controversies, escalating cartel violence after a high-profile killing, and updates on the Epstein scandal’s ripple effects.

Northeast Blizzard: Historic Impact and Ongoing Dangers

• [00:03–00:56]
  • The blizzard battered key cities from Baltimore to Boston.
  • Record-setting snow measured:
    • Central Park: 19.7 inches – "establishing this blizzard as one of the most powerful winter storms in the city's history." (Brandy Campbell, 00:12)
    • Providence, RI: Over 32 inches by 1pm, surpassing the historic record of 28 inches.
  • More than 500,000 Americans face power outages.
  • Massachusetts drivers advised to stay off roads.

• “Over half a million Americans are going to be without power as crews work to restore it.”—Brandy Campbell [00:34]

Mar-a-Lago Security Breach: FBI Investigation Underway

• [00:56–01:38]
  • Incident: Armed 21-year-old Austin Tucker Martin, reported missing from North Carolina, breached Mar-a-Lago grounds at 1:30am with a shotgun and gas canister.
  • President Trump was not at Mar-a-Lago.
  • Secret Service ordered him to drop his weapons; the suspect dropped the gas can but raised the shotgun and was "killed instantly" (DAV Spind, 01:28).
  • FBI is analyzing digital evidence and speaking to Martin’s contacts.

• “It still calls into question the perimeter itself and what needs to be done to make sure this does not happen again.”—DAV Spind [01:08]

Wall Street Turmoil: Market Nosedive

• [01:38–02:00]
  • Major indices posted steep losses:
    • Dow down 822 points
    • NASDAQ down 259
    • S&P 500 down 72

• (No direct quotes or additional commentary.)

Political Scandal: Calls for Congressman Gonzalez’s Resignation

• [02:32–03:22]
  • Alleged explicit texts between Texas Rep. Tony Gonzalez and former aide Regina Santos Avila surface.
  • At least four Republicans demand Gonzalez’s resignation.
  • The aide reportedly set herself on fire last year following an alleged affair.
  • GOP House majority at risk if Gonzalez steps down (margin would shrink to 217–214).

• “Congress needs zero tolerance for those who hold power, even if it costs the GOP its narrow majority in the House.”—Rep. Nancy Mace via Chad Pergrim [03:09]
• Gonzalez’s rebuttal: “While in Congress, not a single complaint has been levied against my office.”—Tony Gonzalez (quoted by Chad Pergrim [03:19])

Mexico Cartel Violence: Aftermath of ‘El Mencho’ Operation

• [03:22–03:55]
  • Mexican military killed “El Mencho,” a notorious cartel leader.
  • Retaliatory violence endangers Americans – citizens ordered to shelter in place; airport closed.
  • 73 people reported dead in the raid, including 25 Mexican National Guard members.

• “Anything you do beyond that point is on you, basically… But when you’re here, someone could come in. So that’s unnerving.”—Unnamed American in Mexico (DAV Spind [03:43])

Epstein Files Fallout: Dr. Peter Attia Steps Down

• [03:55–04:28]
  • Dr. Peter Attia resigns from CBS News after evidence emerges of extensive correspondence and friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
  • Hundreds of emails exchanged, including one where Attia joked, “female genitals count as low carb.”

• (No direct on-air quote; summary based on reporting by Tom Graham.)

Notable Moments & Quotes

“Over half a million Americans are going to be without power…”—Brandy Campbell [00:34]
“Killed instantly by Secret Service.”—DAV Spind [01:28]
“Congress needs zero tolerance…”—Rep. Nancy Mace (via Chad Pergrim) [03:09]
“Anything you do beyond that point is on you, basically… That’s unnerving.”—Anonymous American interviewed by DAV Spind [03:43]

Important Timestamps

• Blizzard impacts/New England: [00:03–00:56]
• Mar-a-Lago breach/FBI probe: [00:56–01:38]
• Stock market drop: [01:38–02:00]
• Gonzalez scandal coverage: [02:32–03:22]
• Cartel violence after El Mencho's death: [03:22–03:55]
• Epstein files/Dr. Attia resignation: [03:55–04:28]

This episode provides quick, critical insights into several pressing stories, capturing both the facts and concerns echoed by officials, eyewitnesses, and correspondents around the nation.