Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 1AM ET 02/18/2026 Newscast
Date: February 18, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Podcasts

Overview

This hourly update covers major breaking national news stories, including the aftermath of a tragic shooting in Rhode Island, updates on the disappearance of NBC host Savannah Guthrie’s mother, an armed incident at the U.S. Capitol, the passing of civil rights icon Reverend Jesse Jackson, and new developments in immigration enforcement in Maryland. The tone is urgent, direct, and focused on reporting key details from official sources.

Key Stories & Discussion Points

1. Pawtucket, Rhode Island Shooting at Hockey Game

[00:03 - 00:30]

• At least three people were killed and others injured in a targeted shooting at a high school hockey game.

• Police Chief Tina Gonzalez provided details:

  • The suspect is Robert Dorgan (DOB: July 15, 1969).
  • Victims include Dorgan's ex-wife, Rhonda Dorgan, and his adult son, Aiden Dorgan.

• The suspect, also known as Roberta, turned the gun on himself after injuring Rhonda’s parents and a family friend.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “The suspect was Robert Dorgan. … One of the victims was his ex-wife Rhonda Dorgan and also his son, adult son Aiden Dorgan.”
    — Police Chief Tina Gonzalez [00:16]

2. Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother

[00:30 - 01:30]

• The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie.

• Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos provided updates:

  • A glove found near Nancy’s neighborhood yielded DNA, but no match was found in the FBI’s CODIS database.
  • DNA from inside the house was also submitted with no results.
  • The Guthrie family has been cleared as suspects.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “The DNA on the glove that was found two miles away was submitted for CODIS and I just heard that CODIS had no hits, no hits on the DNA found in the glove.”
    — FOX’s Jonathan Hunt [00:46]

3. U.S. Capitol Incident — Armed Suspect Arrested

[01:30 - 02:02]

• An 18-year-old man was arrested after running towards the Capitol building’s west side with a shotgun.

• The man, wearing a tactical vest and gloves, had a Kevlar helmet and gas mask in his Mercedes SUV.

• Capitol Police are investigating the motive.

  Memorable Moment:

  • Description of the suspect’s gear highlighted concerns over security at the Capitol.

4. Reverend Jesse Jackson Dies at Age 84

[02:30 - 03:12]

• Reverend Jesse Louis Jackson has died; funeral plans are pending.

• Tributes include comments from former President Trump, who recalled Jackson’s work with the Rainbow Coalition and his personal character.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “President Trump says he knew the Reverend Jesse Jackson long before he became president, describing the civil rights leader as very gregarious and someone who truly loved people.”
    — Jared Halpern, FOX News [02:42]

  • “For years, Jackson’s Rainbow Coalition worked out of the Trump building in lower Manhattan.”
    — President Trump via Jared Halpern [02:48]

5. Immigration & ICE Developments in Maryland

[03:12 - 04:27]

• A federal judge ruled that ICE cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia, as the 90-day window has expired and no deportation destination is viable. Garcia, though living in Maryland with an American wife and child, was deported to El Salvador last year despite judicial protections.

• Maryland Governor Wes Moore signed a law banning local law enforcement’s cooperation agreements with ICE.

• Concerns discussed about ICE’s expanding budget and enforcement.

  Notable Quotes:

  • “Emergency legislation signed by Democratic Governor Wes Moore outlaws agreements that allow detention centers to screen inmates to see if they're in the US illegally. Nine Maryland jurisdictions have them in place and some have pushed back on the ban.”
    — Tanya J. Powers, FOX News [03:47]

  • “ICE received more funding last year than our entire state budget… ICE is the largest law enforcement agency in America.”
    — Governor Wes Moore via Tanya J. Powers [04:04-04:09]

  • “ICE’s budget in 2024 was $10 billion. Its budget now is is $85 billion.”
    — Jared Halpern and Tanya J. Powers [04:11-04:18]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Rhode Island Hockey Game Shooting: 00:03 – 00:30
• Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Missing, DNA Update: 00:30 – 01:30
• Armed Suspect at U.S. Capitol: 01:30 – 02:02
• Jesse Jackson’s Passing, Trump’s Tribute: 02:30 – 03:12
• Judicial Ruling on Abrego Garcia & ICE Policy in Maryland: 03:12 – 04:27

Conclusion

In this brief but thorough update, FOX News delivers fast-paced, fact-driven coverage of developing events. It foregrounds official and eyewitness accounts, focusing on public safety, ongoing investigations, and political tributes to a civil rights leader. Rapid policy changes around immigration enforcement are underlined by commentary on federal and state tensions, as well as resource allocations.