Summary: Fox News Hourly Update — 1AM ET 02/15/2026

Episode Theme:
A fast-paced roundup of overnight U.S. national and international news, focusing on breaking crime updates, government funding issues, international diplomacy, infrastructure victories, and military actions.

Key Segments and Discussion Points

1. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie (00:03–00:56)

• Update: The investigation intensifies into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie.
• Law Enforcement Activity:
  • Max Gordon (00:11):
    • Heavy police and SWAT presence near her home in the Catalina Foothills, Tucson, Arizona.
    • Three people detained at a nearby house in connection with the case.
    • Fourth person detained at a fast-food restaurant; police searched and seized a silver/gray Range Rover.
    • Multiple agencies involved, including the FBI and Pima County Sheriff's Department.
    • No suspects in custody yet, and the search remains active.
• Tone: Sense of urgency and extensive effort.

“Heavy law enforcement activity last night and a lot of hope that there was some sort of break in this case. But at this hour, no one is in custody.”
— Max Gordon (00:11)

2. Department of Homeland Security Partial Shutdown (00:56–01:48)

• Crisis: A partial government shutdown affects DHS after funding lapses due to a stalemate over ICE reforms.
• Political Standoff:
  • Madeline Rivera (01:07):
    • Both parties blame each other as Congress departs for recess without a deal.
    • Senate Democrats block consideration of a spending bill; demand judicial warrants for DHS officers entering private property.
    • It's the third partial government shutdown in less than six months.
    • ICE has received significant funding from recent large appropriations, somewhat cushioning the impact.

“Dems say a White House offer falls short of the changes they want to see for ICE. And one of their biggest demands calls for DHS officers to get a judicial warrant before entering private property.”
— Madeline Rivera (01:21)

3. U.S. Men’s Hockey Victory at the Winter Olympics (01:48–02:00)

• Report:
  • U.S. men's team beats Denmark 6–3.
  • Brief highlight with no further discussion.

4. U.S.–Europe Relations at the Munich Security Conference (02:32–03:23)

• Diplomatic Message:
  • Ainsley Earhardt (02:38):
    • Secretary of State Marco Rubio calls the U.S. “a child of Europe” and stresses unity.
    • Rubio underscores desire to “revitalize an old friendship” and indicates U.S. priorities: mass migration, stronger economies, and military readiness.
    • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledges stronger European defense, including deploying a carrier group to the Arctic against Russian threats.

“The fate of Europe will, will never be irrelevant to our own.”
— Marco Rubio, quoted by Ainsley Earhardt (02:58)

5. Gateway Tunnel Project Legal Victory (03:23–04:13)

• News:
  • Stephanie Bertini (03:32):
    • NJ Governor Mikie Sherrill celebrates a court order restoring $16 billion in federal funds for the vital Gateway tunnel project.
    • $200 million in funds to be released immediately; 1,000 construction workers will return after being sidelined during legal delays.
  • Madeline Rivera (03:56):
    • Emphasizes urgency for funding release.
  • Stephanie Bertini (04:04):
    • Project aims to replace aging Hudson River infrastructure.

“About 1,000 workers have been sent sideline during the legal limbo, waiting to get back to work on the construction project.”
— Stephanie Bertini (03:48)

6. U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS Targets in Syria (04:13–04:28)

• Military Action:
  • U.S. military announces 10 airstrikes on over 30 ISIS targets.
  • No additional details provided.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• "Heavy law enforcement activity last night and a lot of hope that there was some sort of break in this case. But at this hour, no one is in custody."
  — Max Gordon (00:11)
• "The fate of Europe will, will never be irrelevant to our own."
  — Marco Rubio, quoted by Ainsley Earhardt (02:58)
• "About 1,000 workers have been sent sideline during the legal limbo, waiting to get back to work on the construction project."
  — Stephanie Bertini (03:48)
• "I would say it's time, I would actually say it's way past time that the president releases the Gateway tunnel funds."
  — Madeline Rivera (03:56)

Timestamps of Important Segments

• Nancy Guthrie Case: 00:03–00:56
• DHS Shutdown: 00:56–01:48
• Winter Olympics Hockey Result: 01:48–02:00
• Munich Security Conference / U.S.–Europe Relations: 02:32–03:23
• Gateway Tunnel Legal Victory: 03:23–04:13
• U.S. Airstrikes in Syria: 04:13–04:28

Overall Tone & Style:
The episode maintains a brisk, urgent flow, reporting concise updates from field reporters while including brief, pointed quotes. The content ranges from urgent crime updates and contentious political negotiations to international diplomacy and military action, reflecting the breadth and pace of the overnight news cycle.