Fox News Hourly Update: 1AM ET, February 16, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers a concise roundup of major developing stories in the United States and around the world. The episode covers a high-profile missing persons case, immigration enforcement changes in Minnesota, international political commentary on Iran, an upcoming severe winter storm in the western U.S., a major political controversy involving a racially-charged video, and highlights from the weekend’s box office.
Key Discussion Points
The Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie
- Savannah Guthrie’s Emotional Plea
- The episode opens with Savannah Guthrie issuing a heartfelt statement to her mother’s captors, as the search enters its third week.
- Quote (Savannah Guthrie, 00:17): “I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope and we still believe... To whoever has her or knows where she is, it's never too late.”
- The episode opens with Savannah Guthrie issuing a heartfelt statement to her mother’s captors, as the search enters its third week.
- Key Evidence Update
- Investigators found a black glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home that matches ones seen on a doorbell camera. DNA from the glove is being tested in a Florida lab.
- Max Courtney explains (00:58): "The preliminary results are now in and authorities are waiting on official confirmation before putting the unknown male profile into the FBI's DNA database called CODIS."
- Notably, 16 gloves were recovered overall; most belonged to search party members.
- Investigators found a black glove near Nancy Guthrie’s home that matches ones seen on a doorbell camera. DNA from the glove is being tested in a Florida lab.
Immigration Agent Withdrawals in Minnesota
- Mass Departures and Security Concerns
- Over 1,000 immigration agents have left the Twin Cities, and more are expected to follow.
- Tom Homan, the border czar, asserts a small security force will remain to protect agents from anti-ICE agitators, after two protesters were killed in clashes.
- No precise number for "small" was given (01:37).
Iran Regime Change Debate
- US and Exiled Royal Statements
- President Trump suggests that regime change in Iran could be positive; Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, agrees.
- Quote (Reza Pahlavi, 02:42): “The Iranian people's ask is very simple. They want liberty, they want freedom... when (Trump) said regime change might be the solution. This is something we've been asking for a long time.”
- President Trump suggests that regime change in Iran could be positive; Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, agrees.
Severe Winter Storm Warning
- Western Third of US Facing Major Weather Event
- Meteorologist Mark Chouinar warns of a massive winter storm from Monday through Wednesday, with especially heavy snow in Northern California, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Nevada. (03:06)
- Max Courtney: “... but there’ll be even some lingering snow that continues beyond that.” (02:57)
- Meteorologist Mark Chouinar warns of a massive winter storm from Monday through Wednesday, with especially heavy snow in Northern California, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Nevada. (03:06)
Political Controversy: Racist Video from the White House
- Backlash Against President Trump’s Video
- Senator Tim Scott (SC) condemns President Trump's video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes as “the most racist thing to come out of the White House.”
- Quote (Senator Tim Scott, 03:31): “It's bad for America's future. It's bad for his legacy and bad for our midterms. So what are we going to do? We are going to continue to focus on delivering for the American people.”
- Former President Barack Obama calls the video “deeply troubling.” (03:41)
- Senator Tim Scott (SC) condemns President Trump's video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes as “the most racist thing to come out of the White House.”
Valentine's Weekend Box Office
- Women-Driven Success at the Movies
- Emerald Fennel’s gothic reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" dominates the weekend, earning $34.8 million, the biggest opening of the year—credited to strong female attendance.
- Dramatic moment quoted between Savannah Guthrie and Senator Tim Scott (in dramatic reading of the film script, 03:55-04:11).
- “Goat” (animated) and “Crime 101” (heist thriller) follow in ticket sales.
- Emerald Fennel’s gothic reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" dominates the weekend, earning $34.8 million, the biggest opening of the year—credited to strong female attendance.
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- Savannah Guthrie’s Hopeful Plea (00:17):
“We still have hope and we still believe... To whoever has her or knows where she is, it's never too late.” - Max Courtney on DNA Evidence (00:58):
“Authorities are waiting on official confirmation before putting the unknown male profile into the FBI's DNA database called CODIS.” - Reza Pahlavi on Iranian Aspirations (02:42):
“They want liberty, they want freedom. And of course, I think President Trump realizes... regime change might be the solution.” - Senator Tim Scott on Racist Video (03:31):
“It's bad for America's future. It's bad for his legacy and bad for our midterms.”
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:02: Update on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance and Savannah Guthrie’s statement
- 00:46: Glove evidence update and DNA testing process
- 01:37: Withdrawal of immigrant agents from Minnesota, security concerns
- 02:32: Trump and Pahlavi comments on Iran regime change
- 02:53: Preview of massive western US winter storm
- 03:06: Meteorologist assessment of storm
- 03:31: Senator Tim Scott on Trump’s racist video
- 03:41: Obama’s response
- 03:55: Wuthering Heights box office success
- 04:11: Recap of weekend film box office standings
This episode encapsulates late-night major headlines with emphasis on criminal investigations, political controversies, immigration enforcement, international perspectives on Iran, weather alerts, and a snapshot of American cultural moments at the box office.