Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET 02/06/2026 Newscast

Date: February 6, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of key national headlines: the latest in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, an update on former VP Kamala Harris’s new progressive platform, anti-ICE protests in Minneapolis, and business news about Pizza Hut closures.

Main Topics & Key Discussion Points

1. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Intensifies

[00:02–01:56]

• Family’s Plea for Contact
  • The Guthrie family released a second public video, imploring the kidnapper for direct communication to confirm Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, is alive.
    • Quote: “Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward.” – Cameron Guthrie, on behalf of the family [00:11]
• Investigation Status
  • Pima County Sheriff Chris Danos states the 84-year-old is believed to be alive, but there are no “persons of interest or any suspects” yet.
    • Quote: “To be clear, we have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a prime suspect. We're just not there.” – Sheriff Chris Danos [00:39]
• Ransom Note Details
  • TMZ founder Harvey Levin reveals the ransom note “begins by saying she is safe but scared” and indicates the hostage is aware of the demands.
    • Quote: “...the letter begins by saying she is safe but scared. And they go on to say she knows exactly what the demand is.” – Harvey Levin on Hannity [01:07]
• Fake Ransom Attempt and FBI Involvement
  • FBI warns about imposters and has charged Derek Colella of Los Angeles with sending fraudulent ransom texts to the Guthrie family, confirming his communications were unrelated to the authentic ransom letter.
    • Summary: Colella allegedly tried to exploit the case, messaging the family about bitcoin payments after finding their info online, but his role is not connected to the live investigation. [01:26]
• Reward Announcement
  • The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s safe return and the suspect’s arrest.

2. Kamala Harris Rebrands Social Media for Progressive News

[02:32–03:20]

• Announcement
  • Former Vice President Kamala Harris is retooling her campaign’s Instagram—now titled “Kamala HQ”—into a progressive news and views platform.
    • Quote: “So Kamala HQ is turning into headquarters.” – Mark Meredith [02:48]
  • Harris explicitly rules out a run for California governor.
  • Reaction: Republican groups mock the move, saying “Kamala’s return is like Christmas came early.”

3. Anti-ICE Protests Disrupt Minneapolis Streets

[03:20–04:00]

• Escalation in Protest Tactics
  • Anti-ICE activists in Minneapolis are physically fortifying roadblocks, raising challenges for city traffic and immigration operations.
    • Quote: “Makes it sound like it could soon be pretty annoying to try to drive a car or a bus or a bike through the streets of Minneapolis.” – Peter Doocy [03:22]
  • Tom Holman (ICE/CBP official) downplays the impact, calling the effort “a joke” and warns it's locals who are inconvenienced.
    • Quote: “You're just hindering them.” – Tom Holman [03:39]
• ICE Response
  • Despite media headlines implying a retreat, ICE clarifies a withdrawal of 700 agents does not signal a policy change.

4. Pizza Hut to Close 250 U.S. Restaurants

[04:00–04:28]

• Business Development
  • Pizza Hut parent company Yum Brands targets underperforming stores for closure in the first half of 2026, stating this is part of a broader company review.
  • Pizza Hut struggles against outdated venues and intensifying competition.
• Notable Moment:
  • Reference made to recent Pizza Hut ads featuring Tom Brady, marking a sharp contrast to the closure news.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Cameron Guthrie: “We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward.” [00:13]
• Sheriff Danos: “We're just not there.” [00:48]
• Harvey Levin: “...the letter begins by saying she is safe but scared.” [01:07]
• Tom Holman: “Only people you're hurting is your own community who wants to go and get groceries, pick up their dry cleaning or go to work, whatever. You're just hindering them.” [03:39]

Timeline of Key Segments

• [00:02–01:56] Nancy Guthrie kidnapping updates, family plea, FBI reward, ransom note analysis, imposter arrest
• [02:32–03:20] Kamala Harris launches new progressive media channel
• [03:20–04:00] Protests against ICE actions in Minneapolis, response from ICE leadership
• [04:00–04:28] Pizza Hut business news: closures and company review

Summary Tone

Concise, urgent, and journalistic—focusing on facts, direct quotes from involved parties, and fast updates on major national stories.