1PM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 1PM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast

Host: Paul Stevens, with reporting from Ainsley Earhart, Alicia Cunha, Chanley Painter, and Trisha McLaughlin
Date: February 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers fast-moving, fact-driven coverage of major headlines from the US and around the world. Today’s report is anchored by updates on the high-profile disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a major arrest in the Benghazi investigation, legal battles over double jeopardy in a homicide case, and a deadly crash involving an undocumented truck driver.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie

• Status Update:
  84-year-old Nancy Guthrie (mother of NBC host Savannah Guthrie) remains missing. Investigators continue their search after a second ransom-style note was received.
• Latest Developments:
  • The new note was sent to Kold (a TV station), coming from a different IP but the same server as the previous message.
  • Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video plea asking captors to allow communication with their mother or at least provide proof of life, which has not yet been granted.
  • Investigators combed the Guthrie property again with flashlights after the new note arrived.
  • Authorities haven’t established a direct tie between the new note and the expanded search.

Notable Quote:

• "They also requested that they provide proof of life, according to Kold. That did not come." — Ainsley Earhart [00:26]

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2. Benghazi Attack Suspect in US Custody

• Key Fact:
  Zubayr Al Bakush, an alleged leader of the 2012 Benghazi attack, is now in US custody and appeared in court.
• Details of Arrest and Charges:
  • Al Bakush was escorted by FBI agents upon arrival in the US.
  • He faces eight counts—terrorism, murder, arson—and potentially the death penalty if convicted.
  • The indictment details armed men storming the compound, resulting in the deaths of Ambassador Christopher Stevens and three others.
  • Two additional perpetrators are currently imprisoned.

Notable Moment:

• "Fox News was there exclusively. As Al Bakush arrived at a local airport, FBI agents walked him down the stairs into a waiting ambulance." — Alicia Cunha [01:09]

Upcoming Dates:

• Detention hearing is tentatively scheduled for February 11th. [01:49]

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3. Luigi Mangione: Double Jeopardy in Murder Case

• Background:
  Luigi Mangione faces both state and federal prosecutions in the shooting death of a healthcare executive. Mangione’s attorneys argue this violates protections against double jeopardy.
• Courtroom Developments:
  • In court, Mangione asserts: "It's the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any common sense." [02:53]
  • Defense attorneys claim the system is unfairly wielding double jeopardy provisions.
  • Judges are pressing forward: "Be ready." (said to the defense about being prepared for trial)
  • The defense has requested exclusion of certain evidence; a ruling on this is expected in May.

Potential Sentence:

• Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges, which could lead to life imprisonment if convicted.

Notable Quote:

• "Double jeopardy is meant to protect people. They are using it as a weapon. So it's unfair." — Mangione’s defense attorney [03:18]

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4. Fatal Indiana Crash: Truck Driver’s Immigration Status Scrutinized

• Incident:
  A deadly crash in Indiana involved a truck driver from Kazakhstan who, according to DHS, was in the US illegally.
• Details:
  • The driver failed to brake for a slowed truck, swerved, and crashed into a van with 15 passengers.
  • Notable political commentary on states issuing commercial licenses to undocumented immigrants.
• Government Responses:
  • DHS spokesperson, Trisha McLaughlin: "Sanctuary governors must stop giving illegal aliens commercial driver's licenses before another American gets killed." [04:07]
  • Pennsylvania’s office states the driver had legal status when licensed: "The individual in question had legal status in Kristi Noem's database when the license was issued in July of 2025 and still shows as eligible to receive a license." [04:18]
• Current Status:
  The driver is in ICE custody after a detainer was issued.

Notable Moment:

• The debate over state vs. federal oversight of licensing and immigration status is highlighted.

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Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• "They also requested that they provide proof of life, according to Kold. That did not come." — Ainsley Earhart [00:26]
• "Fox News was there exclusively. As Al Bakush arrived at a local airport, FBI agents walked him down the stairs into a waiting ambulance." — Alicia Cunha [01:09]
• "It's the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any common sense." — Luigi Mangione, in court [02:53]
• "Double jeopardy is meant to protect people. They are using it as a weapon. So it's unfair." — Mangione’s defense attorney [03:18]
• "Sanctuary governors must stop giving illegal aliens commercial driver's licenses before another American gets killed." — Trisha McLaughlin, DHS [04:07]
• "The individual in question had legal status...still shows as eligible to receive a license." — PA official [04:18]

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Important Timestamps

• [00:02] — Update on Nancy Guthrie disappearance
• [01:05] — Benghazi attack suspect arrest and charges
• [02:40] — Luigi Mangione’s double jeopardy argument
• [03:48] — Fatal Indiana crash, immigration/licensing debate

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This concise, fact-focused broadcast covers urgent national stories, providing timely insights, direct quotes, and on-scene reporting from Fox correspondents.

Transcript

[Paul Stevens]

They're still searching. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News. 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, the mom of Savannah Guthrie, remains missing as investigators are reviewing another ransom type message.

[Ainsley Earhart]

We understand that note that was sent to Kold did not come from the same IP address as the original note, but it did come from the same server. Kold says it appears to be in response to the video Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released, pleading with whoever took their mom to let her go or at the very least to talk to Nancy Guthrie. They also requested that they provide proof of life, according to Kold. That did not come. Late Friday afternoon, a large number of investigators returned to Nancy's house and they spent hours here walking the grounds again searching with flashlights in the terrain. This all came after that second note was received by that TV station. The sheriff's department did not say there was a direct connection between the note and this new search.

[Paul Stevens]

Fox's Alicia Cunha in Tucson, Arizona. The US arresting an alleged leader of the 2012 Benghazi attack and the suspect has appeared on already in a US Courtroom.

[Alicia Cunha]

That alleged attacker Zubayr Al Bakush could face the death penalty if he's convicted. Fox News was there exclusively. As Al Bakush arrived at a local airport, FBI agents walked him down the stairs into a waiting ambulance. Al Bakush is facing eight counts, including terrorism, murder and arson. Authorities say he's one of the men behind the deadly September 11, 2012 attack on the US diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya. According to a federal indictment, Al Baqush and more than 20 heavily armed men stormed the complex and set it on fire. Ambassador Christopher Stevens and U.S. government personnel Sean Smith, Tyrone woods and Glen Doherty were killed. Two other men are already in prison after being convicted of helping lead the attack.

[Paul Stevens]

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[Paul Stevens]

Luigi Mangione has both state and federal court dates set in connection with the shooting death of a health care executive. His lawyers argue the dual prosecutions amount to double jeopardy. Fox's Chanley Painter, he made his feelings.

[Chanley Painter]

Known to the judge saying this, quote, it's the same trial twice. One plus one is two. Double jeopardy by any common sense. Luigi Mangione made the comment as he was being escorted out of the courtroom hearing where the judge scheduled his state murder trial to begin June 8, just three months before jury selection is set to start in his federal case. Mangione's lawyers said they would not be ready to go in June, telling the judge they'll be consumed with preparing for the federal trial. But the judge responded, quote, be ready. After the hearing, defense lawyer said this, quote, double jeopardy is meant to protect people. They are using it as a weapon. So it's unfair. Mangione is expected back in state court in May when the judge is expected to make a big ruling on the defense request to exclude the certain evidence from his trial.

[Paul Stevens]

And Mangioni has pleaded not guilty to state and federal charges, which carry a possible sentence of life in prison. The Department of Homeland Security is saying a Kajikistan truck driver is accused of causing a deadly crash in Indiana.

[Trisha McLaughlin]

DHS says on Tuesday a man in the country illegally failed to break for a slowed semi truck in front of him and swerved into the westbound lane, slammed into a van carrying 15 passengers. The driver was issued a commercial driver's license. In Pennsylvania, DHS spokesperson Trisha McLaughlin said, quote, Sanctuary governors must stop giving illegal aliens commercial driver's licenses before another American gets killed. Shapiro's office said in a statement, quote, the individual in question had legal status in Kristi Noem's database when the license was issued in July of 2025 and still shows as eligible to receive a license.

[Paul Stevens]

And that update from fox's Christina Coleman. Meantime, the driver is in ICE custody after the agency issued a ICE detainer for him. I'm Paul Steven. This is Fox News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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