1AM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast

Host: Chris Dimaio
Reporters: Mike Emanuel, Kristen Goodwin, Max Gordon
Date: February 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced briefing on key news events from February 7, 2026, covering justice updates on the 2012 Benghazi attack, a missing persons case involving NBC co-host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, opening of the Winter Olympics in Italy, Super Bowl preparations and security, the war in Ukraine, and a historic moment on Wall Street.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Benghazi Attack Suspect in U.S. Court (00:03–00:47)

• Context: A major development in the investigation of the 2012 U.S. Consulate attack in Benghazi, Libya.

• Details:

  • Zubair Al Bakush, accused participant in the 2012 attack, has arrived on U.S. soil.
  • He faces charges including murder, terrorism, and arson; possible penalties include life imprisonment or death.
  • The attack killed four Americans, including Ambassador Chris Stevens.
  • Arrest was made overseas; specific location withheld.

• Accountability:

  • Mike Emanuel notes two others are already imprisoned for roles in the attack.
  • The incident stirred criticism of officials like Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama for alleged security lapses.

  "US Officials promising to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law." — Mike Emanuel (00:13)

2. Savannah Guthrie’s Missing Mother—Ransom Note Under Review (01:05–01:45)

• Current Status:

  • Nancy Guthrie, 84, missing from home near Tucson, Arizona for a week.
  • Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI are investigating a new message about her disappearance.

• Ransom Investigation:

  • A local news station received a new note via email; the sender’s IP was concealed using secure servers (same method as for the initial ransom note).
  • The Guthrie family continues to issue public pleas.
  • The FBI is treating the ransom letter as credible.
  • A $50,000 reward is offered for information leading to her recovery.

  "It appears the sender used the same type of secure server to hide the IP address as the sender of the initial alleged ransom note." — Kristen Goodwin (01:18)
  "The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie." — Chris Dimaio (01:45)

3. Winter Olympics Open in Milan, Italy (02:40–02:58)

• Event Update:

  • The Winter Olympics kick off with the opening ceremony in Milan.
  • Vice President Vance is among the U.S. dignitaries in attendance.
  • The U.S. has sent 232 athletes.
  • Warm remarks about U.S.–Italy relations and the organization of the Games.

  "We love the Italian people ... you guys have done an amazing job at the Olympic Games." — Max Gordon quoting VP Vance (02:48)

4. Super Bowl Security Heightened in Santa Clara, CA (02:58–04:02)

• Preparations:

  • Patriots vs. Seahawks matchup expected to draw tens of thousands.
  • Betting markets give Seattle a 69% chance of winning.
  • Customs and Border Protection will secure airspace using helicopters with advanced surveillance to monitor for threats.
  • Anticipated protests noted; no specific threats identified.
  • Officials drawing from experience at previous Super Bowls.

  "You can bet on tight security both here at Levi’s Stadium and at the fan events throughout the Bay Area." — Max Gordon (03:17)
  "The CBP Air and Maritime Operations pilot ... had to remain nameless due to doxing concerns amid the nationwide immigration crackdown." — Max Gordon (03:30)

5. Ukraine War Update—Zelensky Critiques Air Force Response (04:02–04:35)

• Latest Developments:

  • President Zelensky calls Ukraine’s air force response “unsatisfactory” in light of damaging Russian air raids.
  • Attacks caused blackouts and disruptions to essential utilities.
  • Ukrainian government promises measures to bolster its air defense and response capacity.

  "Zelensky says steps are being taken to improve the responses of large scaled Russian bombardments." — Chris Dimaio (04:25)

6. Historic Day on Wall Street (04:35–04:41)

• Market Milestone:
  • The Dow Jones closes up 1,200+ points, crossing 50,000 for the first time.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Benghazi justice:
  "US Officials promising to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law." — Mike Emanuel (00:13)

• On ransom investigation:
  "It appears the sender used the same type of secure server to hide the IP address as the sender of the initial alleged ransom note." — Kristen Goodwin (01:18)
  "The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie." — Chris Dimaio (01:45)

• On U.S.–Italy relations at the Olympics:
  "We love the Italian people ... you guys have done an amazing job at the Olympic Games." — Max Gordon quoting VP Vance (02:48)

• On Super Bowl security:
  "You can bet on tight security both here at Levi’s Stadium and at the fan events throughout the Bay Area." — Max Gordon (03:17)
  "The CBP Air and Maritime Operations pilot ... had to remain nameless due to doxing concerns amid the nationwide immigration crackdown." — Max Gordon (03:30)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Benghazi suspect in court: 00:03–00:47
• Savannah Guthrie’s mother investigation: 01:05–01:45
• Winter Olympics open: 02:40–02:58
• Super Bowl security and predictions: 02:58–04:02
• Ukraine war update: 04:02–04:35
• Dow Jones milestone: 04:35–04:41

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This episode provides listeners with a rapid yet thorough snapshot of major headlines, blending global affairs, sports, security, and financial markets, in the signature brisk and direct style of Fox News Radio.

Transcript

[Chris Dimaio]

Benghazi suspect in court. I'm Chris dimaio, Fox News an accused participant in the deadly attack on the US compound in Benghazi, Libya in 2012 now in custody.

[Mike Emanuel]

Fox was there as Zubair Al Bakush arrived on US Soil. US Officials promising to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. Al Ba Kush is charged with murder, terror and arson in connection with the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya. If convicted, he could face the death penalty or life in prison and a hefty fine. That 13 hour attack killed four Americans, including US Ambassador Chris Stevens. Kash Patel says Al Bakush was arrested overseas but did not reveal the precise location.

[Chris Dimaio]

Fox's Mike Emanuel two others are in prison for their connection to the attack. Following the attack, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama in in addition to others were blamed for the lack of security assigned to the group. The search continues for NBC Today co host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother.

[Kristen Goodwin]

The Pima County Sheriff's Department revealing Friday it and the FBI were actively inspecting the authenticity of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie. 13 News in Tucson telling Fox News received the new note in an email and sent the IP address where it came from to law enforcement. The station explains it appears the sender used the same type of secure server to hide the IP address as the sender of the initial alleged ransom note it received. The Guthrie family has repeatedly shared online pleas for the 84 year old's safe return and the FBI has said it was taking a ransom letter seriously. Kristen Goodwin, Fox News the FBI is.

[Chris Dimaio]

Offering a $50,000 reward for information that leads to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and the 84 year old was last seen a week ago at her home outside of Tucson, Arizona. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Chris Dimaio]

The Winter Olympics are now underway in Italy following Friday's opening ceremony in Milan. But Vice President Vance among the attendees, love Italy.

[Max Gordon]

We love the Italian people and as you said, we have a lot of great relationships. We have a lot of great economic connections and partnerships. And I think it's you guys have done an amazing job at the Olympic Games.

[Chris Dimaio]

The U.S. has 232 athletes participating in the Games. Security is tight in Santa Clara, California as tens of thousands of fans pour in ahead of Sunday's super bowl, the New England Patriots taking on the Seattle Seahawks. Many, many fans are placing wagers with the odds favoring Seattle. Fox Business's Max Gordon has more.

[Max Gordon]

The prediction markets seem to be favoring the Seahawks this time around, Both Kalshee and Polymarket putting the odds of a Seahawks win at about 69%. Meanwhile, you can bet on tight security both here at Levi's Stadium and at the fan events throughout the Bay Area. Now we actually got the opportunity to go up in the air with Customs and Border Protection which will be patrolling the airspace during the game. They'll be looking for threats with the help of special camera equipment on board their helicopters. The CBP Air and Maritime Operations pilot we talked to had to remain nameless due to doxing concerns amid the nationwide immigration crackdown. She said they're anticipating protests this Super Bowl Sunday. Federal officials say that the security at this year's super bowl will be similar to years past and haven't highlighted any specific threats to the game.

[Chris Dimaio]

The Patriots and Seahawks last faced each other in the Super bowl in 2015 when New England came out on top of the Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday describing the performance of his country's air force in parts of the country as unsatisfactory. This follows recent Russian aerial assaults causing blackouts and disrupting heat and water supply. Zelensky says steps are being taken to improve the responses of large scaled Russian bombardments. A banner day on Wall street. The Dow finishing up more than 1200 points and crossing the 50,000 mark for the first time in history.

[Kristen Goodwin]

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