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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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.

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)

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

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.