Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET 02/05/2026 – Detailed Summary

Overview

This episode delivers concise national and international news updates on February 5, 2026, highlighting urgent developments in a high-profile kidnapping case, major immigration enforcement changes in Minnesota, the sentencing of an attempted presidential assassin, renewed US-Iran nuclear talks, and recent US military operations against ISIS. The tone is urgent, factual, and focused on breaking events.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother

Timestamps: 00:02–00:53

• NBC co-host Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, is missing in Pima County, Arizona.
• Guthrie and her siblings posted an emotional video on Instagram, pleading for their mother’s safe return.
• Investigators are exploring a possible kidnapping after finding DNA evidence (belonging to Nancy Guthrie) and blood outside the home.
• Guthrie publicly addresses the alleged kidnapper(s), specifically requesting "proof of life."

Notable Quotes

• Savannah Guthrie:

  "We are aware of the media reports about a ransom note, but then she's appeared to... directly address a potential kidnapper, saying, ‘We are ready to talk, but we need to know with absolute certainty that she [Nancy Guthrie] is alive. And that you have her.’"
  (Reported by Jonathan Hunt at 00:22)

2. Major Immigration Enforcement Shift in Minnesota

Timestamps: 00:53–01:46

• Tom Homan, federal immigration official, announces 700 ICE and CBP officers will leave Minnesota.
• New agreement: County jails must notify ICE of "criminal aliens" before their release, enabling ICE to apprehend them in custody—minimizing the need for community arrests.
• Homan emphasizes it’s “smart law enforcement” and that the agreement does not require local authorities to enforce federal immigration law or detain individuals past their scheduled release.

Notable Quotes

• “This is smart law enforcement, not less law enforcement…”
  (Jackie Heinrich quoting Tom Homan at 01:10)

• “This agreement does not force local authorities to do any federal immigration enforcement themselves or even keep aliens a single minute past their scheduled release.”
  (Jackie Heinrich at 01:35)

• There's been considerable protest in Minneapolis after two fatal shootings by agents last month, highlighting ongoing tensions.
  (Reported at 01:46)

3. Sentencing in Attempted Trump Assassination Plot

Timestamps: 02:32–03:01

• The would-be assassin of President Trump (from his Florida golf course, 2 months before the 2024 election) is sentenced to life in prison by Judge Aileen Cannon.
• Judge Cannon called the suspect “not a good man.”
• Defense attorney Martin Roth says they will appeal, questioning the use of a "federal crime of terrorism enhancement" in sentencing.

Notable Quotes

• Martin Roth (defense attorney):

  “I think the judge may have mistakenly applied the federal crime of terrorism enhancement, and that will be probably the leading issue on appeal. I will be filing a notice of appeal in this case.”
  (03:01)

4. US-Iran Talks Resume Amid Mass Arrests in Iran

Timestamps: 03:01–03:58

• Iran detains over 50,000 people in ongoing protests.
• US Secretary Rubio confirms nuclear talks with Iran are back on for Friday but rejects Iran’s demand to limit topics to just the nuclear issue.
• Iranian foreign minister says details on the venue are still being finalized; consultations continue.

Notable Quotes

• “Secretary Rubio is signaling that the talks for Friday are back on track... But he is pushing back on some of the more erratic demands that the Iranians have been making in the last 24 hours.”
  (US-Iran talks commentary at 03:22)
• “Planning for the negotiations has been made for the coming days. Consultations to determine the venue for the talks are currently underway. While info will be shared as soon as it is finalized.”
  (Iranian foreign minister, at 03:47)

5. US Strikes Against ISIS in Syria

Timestamps: 03:58–04:29

• US military (CENTCOM) confirms five strikes against ISIS targets in Syria between January 27 and February 2.
• Targets destroyed include communications sites, logistics nodes, and weapons storage.
• The strikes are in response to a December 13 ISIS attack that killed two US service members and an American interpreter.
• The operation is named “Hawkeye Strike.”

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Savannah Guthrie’s plea for “proof of life” in the search for her mother stands out for its urgency and emotional weight. (00:22)
• Tom Homan’s emphasis on “smart law enforcement, not less law enforcement” underscores the strategic shift in immigration operations. (01:10)
• Martin Roth’s intent to appeal the Trump assassin’s sentence brings the legal battle into focus. (03:01)

Important Segment Timestamps

• Savannah Guthrie Kidnapping Update: 00:02–00:53
• Immigration Enforcement Changes (Minnesota): 00:53–01:46
• Public Backlash/Protester Resistance: 01:46
• Trump Assassination Attempt Sentence: 02:32–03:01
• US-Iran Nuclear Talks Resumption: 03:01–03:58
• US ISIS Airstrikes in Syria: 03:58–04:29

Episode Flow & Tone

• News-driven, urgent, and factual.
• Rapid transitions among major national security, law enforcement, and international relations stories.
• Emphasis on direct quotes from involved parties/officials to heighten immediacy and credibility.

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