1AM ET 02/15/2026 Newscast

Summary

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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

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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.

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Transcript

[Chris DiMeo]

Nothing yet. I'm Chris DiMeo. Fox News. The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the missing mother of NBC Today show co host Savannah Guthrie.

[Max Gordon]

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. According to the Pima County Sheriff's department, about a 5 minutes drive away from Nancy Guthrie's home in the Catalina foothills, at least two SWAT vehicles were there along with dozens of law enforcement officers. Three people were detained at a home in the neighborhood with authorities confirming that it was in relation to the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Then in the parking lot of a nearby Culver's fast food restaurant, law enforcement detained another person and searched a silver or gray colored Range Rover at the scene. There were law enforcement from multiple agencies including the Pima County Sheriff's Department and the FBI. Law enforcement loaded the SUV up onto a flatbed and ended up taking it away. This as the search for the suspect continues.

[Chris DiMeo]

Fox's Max Gordon in Tucson, Arizona. A partial government shutdown now affecting the Department of Homeland Security after funding lapsed and a stalemate over proposed ICE reforms.

[Madeline Rivera]

The blame game is in full swing as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over DHS funding. Lawmakers are now on a previously scheduled recess. They left town without a deal in hand after Senate Democrats blocked the consideration of a spending bill earlier this week. 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. So now DHS is facing a lapse in funding, marking the third time at least part of the government has shut down in less than six months. Remember though, ICE received a significant amount of funding from the one big beautiful bill.

[Chris DiMeo]

Fox's Madeline Rivera at the Winter Olympics. The US men's hockey team wins again, topping Denmark 6 to 3. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Chris DiMeo]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio issuing a message of joint strength at the Munich security conference in Germany.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

In a message of unity at the Munich security conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as a child of Europe, saying America's roots began on this continent. Rubio said the U.S. wants to revitalize an old friendship because, quote, the fate of Europe will, will never be irrelevant to our own. He struck a firm tone about the administration's intent to reshape the alliance and push its priorities from tackling mass migration to strengthening our economies and military power. Rubio said he wants a strong Europe. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Europe must be ready to fight and stand on its own two feet when it comes to defense commitments, even announcing that the UK Will deploy its carrier strike group to the Arctic to bolster security against Russian threats.

[Chris DiMeo]

Fox's Stephanie Bennett, New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill celebrating this week's legal victory restoring $16 billion in federal funding for a major rail project.

[Stephanie Bertini]

The governor, with a very celebratory tone, announcing a major court decision. We're reporting on Governor saying the 2nd Circuit's order means the 200 million in federal funds for the Gateway tunnel project will be released immediately. About 1,000 workers have been sent sideline during the legal limbo, waiting to get back to work on the construction project.

[Madeline Rivera]

And I would say it's time, I would actually say it's way past time that the president releases the Gateway tunnel funds.

[Stephanie Bertini]

The Gateway Tunnel project will eventually create new rail beneath the Hudson river, replacing aging infrastructure.

[Chris DiMeo]

Fox 5 New York Stephanie Bertini reporting. The U.S. military reports a series of airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria. American aircraft conducting 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets. I'm Chris Diz.

[Ainsley Earhardt]

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[Max Gordon]

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