1AM ET 02/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update — 1AM ET 02/22/2026 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMaio
Date: February 22, 2026

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Episode Overview

This hourly Fox News update delivers breaking national and global news highlights as of February 22, 2026. Themes include a potentially historic blizzard in the Northeast, President Trump’s response to a Supreme Court trade ruling, astronautical setbacks for NASA, US–Iran nuclear tensions, and other timely news stories. The newscast delivers fast, concise reporting for listeners who want rapid updates on major events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Historic Blizzard Threatens Northeast

• Situation:

  • A historic nor’easter is about to hit the I-95 corridor, threatening records for snow accumulation.
  • Over 26 million Americans under blizzard warning.

• Forecast Details:

  • 1–2 feet of snow expected for much of the Northeast, with Jersey Shore models predicting up to 4 feet.
  • Winds up to 60 mph anticipated, creating perilous travel conditions from Washington, D.C. to Boston.
  • “Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to start Sunday in the mid Atlantic and the Appalachians, moving into the Northeast.”
    — Molly Lyon (00:16)

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[00:16–00:52] Molly Lyon:

"More than 26 million Americans are under a blizzard warning. A powerful nor'easter is forecast to bring 1 to 2ft of snow to much of the Northeast. And those numbers continue to ratchet up north. New forecast models now show the Jersey shore could see up to 4ft before it's over. ... All this is expected to make for dangerous and messy travel from Washington, D.C. to Boston."

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2. President Trump’s Trade Policy Adjustments

• Supreme Court Ruling:

  • President Trump loses a Supreme Court case that limits his use of emergency powers to impose tariffs.

• Policy Response:

  • The President switches to invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act, allowing temporary tariffs.
  • Announces increase of the worldwide tariff from 10% to 15%, describing it as "fully allowed and legally tested."
  • Administration to investigate unfair trading practices under new authority.

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[01:02–01:43] Madeleine Rivera:

"A lot of world leaders have been looking at this Supreme Court ruling with caution, unsure of how it will affect the administration's deals and framework agreements... He'll be invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade Act to impose tariffs on a temporary basis... raising the 10% worldwide tariff on countries to what he called the fully allowed and legally tested 15% level."
— Madeleine Rivera

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3. Avalanche Recovery in California

• Tragedy:
  • Bodies of nine skiers killed earlier in the week in a California avalanche have finally been recovered.
  • Prior retrieval efforts were halted due to high avalanche risk for rescuers.

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[01:43–02:00] Chris DiMaio:

"Rescuers have recovered the bodies of nine skiers killed in an avalanche earlier this week in California. Search teams were previously unable to retrieve the bodies because the risk of another avalanche was too high."

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4. NASA Moon Launch Delayed

• Setback:
  • NASA postpones the Artemis II mission to the Moon following a new technical issue.
  • New earliest launch date: April.
  • First human lunar mission in 50+ years now delayed; lunar landing remains years out.

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[02:40–03:18] Carmen Roberts:

"It's another setback for NASA's plan to send astronauts back to the moon. ... NASA says April is now the earliest the four astronauts could launch. Administrator Jared Isaac Isaacman says the disappointment is real, especially for the teams working tirelessly to make the mission happen. Artemis 2 would mark the first time astronauts traveled to the moon in more than 50 years, but the first lunar landing of the program is still years away."
— Carmen Roberts

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5. Iran Nuclear Tensions and US Mobilization

• Diplomatic Talks:

  • Iran’s Foreign Minister to submit a proposed nuclear deal draft to the US in 2–3 days.
  • Content of the draft determines whether President Trump will authorize limited airstrikes.
  • Iran continues uranium enrichment; thousands of students protest the government domestically.

• US Military Movements:

  • USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group moving into the Mediterranean, possibly heading to the Middle East.

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[03:36–04:08] Lucas Tomlinson:

"Iran's foreign minister says he's going to have a draft of a proposed nuclear deal completed and submitted to the United States in the next two or three days. And officials say depending on what's on that paper will determine whether or not President Trump orders strikes on Iran. ... Iran's foreign minister also says his country has no plans to suspend uranium enrichment and says the US Side has not asked him to." — Lucas Tomlinson

[04:08–04:34] Chris DiMaio:

"The remarks coming as President Trump is already mobilizing assets in the Middle east with the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group already in the Mediterranean heading towards the region."

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6. Remembering Bill Mazeroski

• Obituary:
  • Bill Mazeroski, famed for his walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has passed away at 89.

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[04:08–04:34] Chris DiMaio:

"Former Major League Baseball player Bill Mazeroski has died. He’s famous for his walk-off home run in game seven of the 1960 World Series. Mazerowski was 89."

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Memorable Moments and Quotes

| Timestamp | Speaker | Quote | |-----------|---------|-------| | 00:16 | Molly Lyon | “More than 26 million Americans are under a blizzard warning…” | | 01:02 | Madeleine Rivera | “A lot of world leaders have been looking at this Supreme Court ruling with caution…” | | 02:42 | Carmen Roberts | “The disappointment is real, especially for the teams working tirelessly to make the mission happen.” | | 03:37 | Lucas Tomlinson | “...depending on what's on that paper will determine whether or not President Trump orders strikes on Iran.” | | 04:10 | Chris DiMaio | “The USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group already in the Mediterranean heading towards the region.” |

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Segment Timestamps

• Blizzard Update: 00:02–00:52
• Trade and Tariffs: 00:52–01:43
• Avalanche Recovery: 01:43–02:00
• NASA Mission Delay: 02:37–03:18
• Iran Nuclear and Military Update: 03:18–04:08
• Bill Mazeroski Tribute: 04:08–04:34

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This episode delivers a comprehensive snapshot of rapidly developing US and world news stories, balancing reporting between urgent domestic weather alerts, international diplomacy, economic policy, and notable obituaries. The tone remains urgent, direct, and focused on factual updates for listeners seeking the latest headlines.

Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

The Long wait continues. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. Millions of Americans on the i95 corridor are bracing themselves for a historic blizzard threatening to drop records amount of snow across the northeast.

[Molly Lyon]

More than 26 million Americans are under a blizzard warning. A powerful nor' easter is forecast to bring 1 to 2ft of snow to much of the Northeast. And those numbers continue to ratchet up north. New forecast models now show the Jersey shore could see up to 4ft before it's over. Heavy snow and strong winds are expected to start Sunday in the mid Atlantic and the Appalachians. Moving into the Northeast. Some places could see winds up to 60 miles per hour. All this is expected to make for dangerous and messy travel from Washington, D.C. to Boston.

[Chris DiMaio]

That's Fox's Molly Lyon. Meantime, after facing a stinging Supreme Court loss for using emergency powers to raise tariffs, President Trump is trying a.

[Madeleine Rivera]

A lot of world leaders have been looking at this Supreme Court ruling with caution, unsure of how it will affect the administration's deals and framework agreements. They're also not off the hook just yet because the president says he intends to keep tariffs. For now, he'll just be using a different trade law. He'll be invoking Section 122 of the 1974 Trade act to impose tariffs on a temporary basis. He made this announcement. He's raising the 10% worldwide tariff on countries to what he called the fully allowed and legally tested 15% level. The administration will also be conducting investigations using another authority that opens the door for tariffs on countries that engage in unfair trading practices.

[Chris DiMaio]

That's Fox's Madeleine Rivera. Rescuers have recovered the bodies of nine skiers killed in an avalanche earlier this week in California. Search teams were previously unable to retrieve the bodies because the risk of another avalanche was too high. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Chris DiMaio]

NASA delays its moon launch again.

[Carmen Roberts]

It's another setback for NASA's plan to send astronauts back to the moon. The space agency had to delay the highly anticipated Artemis 2 mission after a new technical issue surfaced over the weekend. NASA says April is now the earliest the four astronauts could launch. Administrator Jared Isaac Isaacman says the disappointment is real, especially for the teams working tirelessly to make the mission happen. Artemis 2 would mark the first time astronauts traveled to the moon in more than 50 years, but the first lunar landing of the program is still years away. Carmen Roberts, Fox News.

[Chris DiMaio]

The setback comes just one day after NASA announced the March 6 launch target, while President Trump says he's considering taking limited military strikes against Iran despite ongoing talks between the Islamic regime and the Trump administration. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson reports from the White House on what's coming out of Tehran.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

Iran's foreign minister says he's going to have a draft of a proposed nuclear deal completed and submitted to the United States in the next two or three days. And officials say depending on what's on that paper will determine whether or not President Trump orders strikes on Iran. And today at Tehran University and other schools throughout Iran, thousands of students protested their government at the start of a new semester demanding change. And Iran's foreign minister also says his country has no plans to suspend uranium enrichment and says the US Side has not asked him to.

[Chris DiMaio]

The remarks coming as President Trump is already mobilizing assets in the Middle east with the USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group already in the Mediterranean heading towards the region. Former Major League baseball player Bill Mazerowski has died in he's famous for his walk off home run in game seven of the 1960 World Series. Mazerowski was 89. I'm Chris DeMaio. This is Fox News.

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