1PM ET 02/06/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET, February 6, 2026

Main Theme:
A fast-paced update on the day's most pressing national headlines, including significant developments in law, justice, technology, economy, and infrastructure, presented by the FOX News radio team.

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Key News Stories and Insights

1. High-Profile Murder Cases in New York (00:02–00:40)

• Trial Date Set for Luigi Mangione
  • Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, will face a state murder trial starting June 8.
  • Mangione’s lawyers objected to the timing due to overlap with his federal trial preparation (set for September 8), but Judge Gregory Caro was firm:
    • “Be ready.” (Judge Gregory Caro, 00:25)
  • Mangione protested in court:
    • “It’s the same trial twice. Double jeopardy by any common sense definition.” (Luigi Mangione, 00:31)
  • He has pleaded not guilty to all charges related to the high-profile slaying of Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel.

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2. Actor Timothy Busfield Indicted (00:40–01:06)

• Indictment Details
  • Timothy Busfield, known actor and husband to Melissa Gilbert, was indicted in New Mexico on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child.
  • The allegations stem from his directorial work on "The Cleaning Lady."
  • Busfield was arrested last month and has denied all charges.

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3. Benghazi Attack Arrest – Years Later (01:06–01:43)

• Suspect Zubair Al Bakush in Custody
  • After more than a decade, Zubair Al Bakush, wanted in connection to the 2012 Benghazi attack, has been arrested and arrived in Maryland.
  • The attack claimed the lives of Ambassador Chris Stevens and three other Americans.
  • FBI Director Kash Patel, tying the arrest to ongoing justice, stated:
    • “In 2012, we lost four brave Americans... and we will not [forget them].” (Kash Patel, paraphrased at 01:22)
  • A previous mastermind from the attack is already serving a prison sentence.

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4. Nancy Guthrie Search in Arizona (01:43–01:53)

• Expanded Investigation
  • Day six of the search: Federal investigators are pouring into Arizona.
  • Efforts involve scrutinizing Guthrie’s “social media, digital footprint evidence, and cell phone data.” (Tanya J. Powers, 01:44)
  • Law enforcement from across the state are engaged in the search.

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5. Gateway Tunnel Project Suspension Fight (02:29–03:16)

• Infrastructure and Political Showdown
  • Legal arguments heard over the suspension of the Gateway Tunnel connecting NJ to NYC, following halted federal funding since the last government shutdown.
  • NJ Senator Cory Booker decries the halt as “sabotage” and “the worst acts of extortion.” (Cory Booker, quoted by Chris Foster, 02:59)
  • Reports surfaced that President Trump offered to unfreeze funding if key transit hubs were renamed after him.

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6. Super Bowl—and AI Showdown (03:16–03:47)

• OpenAI vs. Anthropic: The AI Rivalry
  • During the Super Bowl, AI companies OpenAI (ChatGPT) and Anthropic (Claude) compete for user attention.
  • Anthropic plans commercials targeting OpenAI over its decision to introduce ads.
  • Notable rivalry since Anthropic’s formation by ex-OpenAI leaders in 2021.

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7. Economic Update: Consumer Sentiment (03:47–04:21)

• University of Michigan Index
  • Consumer sentiment index at 57.3 for February, up slightly from last month, yet still historically low.
  • Notable quote from the report:
    • “While there have been recent monthly increases, the overall level of sentiment remains low from a historical perspective.” (Angelo Bavaro, 03:58)
  • 1-year inflation expectation dropped from 4% to 3.5%.

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8. Market Rally (04:21–04:29)

• Wall Street Surge
  • “The Dow is now up more than a thousand points.” (Lisa Brady, 04:21)
  • Implies a significant gain in market confidence.

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Judge Caro’s Firmness:
  “Be ready.” (00:25)
• Mangione’s Protest:
  “It’s the same trial twice. Double jeopardy by any common sense definition.” (00:31)
• Senator Booker on Tunnel Funding:
  “This is sabotage. This is political hostage taking. This is actually one of the worst acts of extortion I’ve ever seen.” (02:59)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

| Segment | Time | |-------------------------------------------|---------| | NY Murder Trial Set, Protests & Quotes | 00:02–00:40 | | Timothy Busfield Indicted | 00:40–01:06 | | Benghazi Attack Suspect In Custody | 01:06–01:43 | | Nancy Guthrie Search Update | 01:43–01:53 | | Gateway Tunnel Project Funding Battle | 02:29–03:16 | | Super Bowl AI Rivalry | 03:16–03:47 | | Consumer Confidence & Inflation | 03:47–04:21 | | Stock Market Rally | 04:21–04:29 |

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Tone:
Brief, direct, and urgent—consistent with FOX News Radio’s fast-paced headline delivery.

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This summary captures the major news reported in the 1PM ET update (February 6, 2026), highlighting judicial, political, technological, and economic developments for listeners needing a concise but comprehensive overview.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

A high profile murder trial gets a date. Lisa Brady, FOX News. It's one of two trials pending for the man accused of killing a health care executive in New York City.

[Tanya J. Powers]

Following a lengthy discussion with prosecutors and defense lawyers, Judge Gregory Caro set Luigi Mangione's New York state murder trial for June 8. Mangione's lawyers objected to the June date, telling the judge that at that time they'll be consumed with preparing for Mangione's federal trial, which is set to start on September 8th. The judge's answer quote, be ready. Mangione also spoke out in court in protest of the date, telling the judge, quote, it's the same trial twice. Double jeopardy by any common sense definition.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Tanya J. Powers. Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges. And the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, gunned down outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan more than a year ago. Just getting word that actor Timothy Busfield is indicted by a grand jury in New Mexico on four counts of criminal sexual contact with a child. Buzzfield, who's married to actress Melissa Gilbert, was arrested last month and has denied alleg stemming from his work as a director on the TV series the Cleaning Lady. A man charged more than a decade ago is now in custody for the Benghazi attack that killed four Americans in Libya, including Ambassador Chris Stevens. In 2012, we lost four brave Americans in Chris, Sean, Kyle and Steve. And we can never, ever, ever forget them, ever. And we will not. FBI Director Kash Patel as the suspect Zubair Al Bakush arrived in Maryland early today after being arrested overseas. A Libyan militant suspected of masterminding the attack on the diplomatic compound was already prosecuted and sent to prison. Even more federal investigators arriving in Arizona, day six of the search for Nancy Guthrie.

[Tanya J. Powers]

There are experts going through social media, digital footprint evidence and cell phone data. The sheriff says law enforcement from around the state is either here or on the way.

[Lisa Brady]

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[Lisa Brady]

Terms A judge hears arguments at this hour in the fight over a massive infrastructure project set to be suspended after the.

[Chris Foster]

Construction on the Gateway Tunnel connecting New Jersey and New York City under the Hudson river started 14 months ago. The Trump administration started to withhold federal funding in October during a government shutdown. New Jersey Senate Democrat Cory Booker says a thousand workers would be laid off if the project is suspended. This is sabotage. This is political hostage taking. This is actually one of the worst acts of extortion I've ever seen. The New York Post and others report. President Trump in a conversation with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer of New York last month offered to unfreeze the money if Penn Station in Manhattan and Washington, DC's Dulles Airport were renamed after him. Chris Foster, Fox News off the field.

[Lisa Brady]

On Super Bowl Sunday, an artificial intelligence rivalry will be playing out. OpenAI and Anthropic, the startups behind ChatGPT and Claude, both trying to win over AI users, both trying to prove they can turn a profit. Anthropic will air super bowl ads mocking OpenAI for introducing ads on ChatGPT. This rivalry began when OpenAI leaders to form Anthropic in 2021. A slight improvement in consumer sentiment with lingering concerns about the labor market and.

[Angelo Bavaro]

Cost of living, the University of Michigan's consumer sentiment index increased to 57.3 this month from a final reading of 56.4 in January. That is the highest since August of 2025. But the director of the index says recent monthly increases have been small and the overall level of sentiment remains low from a historical perspective. But meantime, the survey's measure of consumer expectations for inflation over the next year fell to 3.5% this month from 4% in January. Angelo Bavaro, Fox News A big rally.

[Lisa Brady]

Continues on Wall Street. The Dow is now up more than a thousand points. Lisa Brady, FOX News this is Ainsley Earhart.

[Tanya J. Powers]

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