Fox News Hourly Update – 1AM ET 02/14/2026 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMeo (FOX News Podcasts)
Air Date: February 14, 2026

Overview

In this fast-paced newscast, FOX News delivers key updates on a partial government shutdown, the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, recent federal arraignments related to a disruptive church protest in Minnesota—featuring former CNN anchor Don Lemon—and a U.S. military strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean. The episode presents concise, on-the-ground reports with direct quotes from major political and local actors.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Partial Federal Government Shutdown

(00:03–00:56)

• Key Facts:

  • Lawmakers have left D.C. as a partial government shutdown begins.
  • 260,000 federal workers are affected.
  • The holdup centers on funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with a standoff over Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) reforms.

• Democratic Position:

  • Democrats refuse to fund DHS until ICE reforms are enacted.
  • Specific demands include body cameras on ICE agents and requirements for judicial warrants for arrests.

• Republican Position:

  • Republicans oppose these reforms, stating they would undermine ICE's effectiveness.

• Notable Commentary:

  • “Democrats on Capitol Hill say they won't pay to fund DHS until ICE reforms are made.” (Speaker B, 00:11)
  • “And Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.” (Chris DiMeo, 00:25)
  • Sen. John Fetterman criticized the shutdown: “Shutting down DHS is a waste of time since ICE already has plenty of money with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year.” (Paraphrased advocacy by Speaker B, 00:31)

2. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Investigation

(00:56–01:41)

• Incident Update:

  • Police have blocked off a road near Nancy Guthrie's home in Tucson, Arizona, as her disappearance investigation advances.

• On-the-Ground Reporting:

  • “We’ve been told that this is somehow related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation for only about two miles or so away from Nancy Guthrie's home… a sheriff's deputy blocking off the road here… we are awaiting some word from officials here.” (Max Gordon reporting, 01:05)

• Investigation Details:

  • The search is in its 14th day; a warrant has been served at a nearby home, with at least three people detained.

3. Church Protest & Don Lemon’s Arraignment in Minnesota

(02:32–03:22)

• Event Summary:

  • Five people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon, have been arraigned on federal charges related to a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota. All have pleaded not guilty.

• Background:

  • The protest targeted a church where one pastor works for ICE; protestors, labeled “anti-ICE agitators,” disrupted the service.

• Statements:

  • Don Lemon: “I will not be intimidated. I will not back down. I will fight these baseless charges and I will.” (Don Lemon, 02:51)
  • Church’s lead pastor: “A group of agitators disrupted our service, accosted our members and terrified our children. It was wrong. It was shameful.” (Read by Speaker E, 03:10)

• Charges:

  • The five face allegations of violating the First Amendment rights of worshippers.

4. ICE Operation in Minneapolis and Its Fallout

(03:22–04:10)

• Policy Update:

  • The Trump administration has ended “Operation Metro Search,” which involved ICE activities in Minnesota.

• Impact & Debate:

  • Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Fry critiqued the operation:
    “Was this operation that has inflicted so much damage on our city that we can indeed calculate in real dollars, was it worth it? Was the chaos worth it? Was the fear worth it?” (Jacob Fry, 03:45)
  • The city claims over $200 million in costs; federal authorities noted over 4,000 arrests.

5. U.S. Military Strike in the Caribbean

(04:10–04:26)

• Action:

  • U.S. military struck an alleged drug boat, killing three in the Caribbean.
  • The vessel was believed to be operating along narco-trafficking routes.

• No U.S. Casualties:

  • The Department of Defense confirmed no harm to American personnel.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Chris DiMeo on shutdown:
  “And Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.” (00:25)

• Sen. John Fetterman highlighted by report:
  "...Shutting down DHS is a waste of time since ICE already has plenty of money with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year.” (00:31)

• On-the-scene in Arizona:
  “It appears we have a sheriff’s deputy blocking off the road here... a very steady stream of media pouring in.” (Max Gordon, 01:05)

• Don Lemon’s statement in court:
  “I will not be intimidated. I will not back down. I will fight these baseless charges and I will.” (Don Lemon, 02:51)

• Pastor's condemnation:
  “A group of agitators disrupted our service, accosted our members and terrified our children. It was wrong. It was shameful.” (03:10)

• Minneapolis Mayor on ICE operations:
  “Was this operation that has inflicted so much damage on our city... was it worth it? Was the chaos worth it? Was the fear worth it?” (Jacob Fry, 03:45)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• Partial Federal Shutdown update: 00:03–00:56
• Nancy Guthrie investigation (live from Tucson): 00:56–01:41
• Minnesota church protest arraignments: 02:32–03:22
• ICE operation's end and city impact: 03:22–04:10
• US military strike in Caribbean: 04:10–04:26

This episode serves as a succinct, impactful briefing on major news events with a distinctive FOX News approach—urgent, direct, and engaging, blending live reporting, political debate, and developing stories.