1PM ET 02/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update: 1PM ET 02/11/2026 Newscast

Date: February 11, 2026
Host: Elisa Brady (with reporting from Peter Doocy, Jessica Rosenthal, Ainsley Earhart, Jeff Manasso)

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Episode Overview

This newscast covers the latest developments in U.S.-Israel relations, the fallout from the Epstein transparency hearings, updates on the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, an FAA airspace closure in El Paso due to security concerns, a high-profile murder trial in Utah, and new projections on the U.S. federal budget and job market.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.-Israel Relations and Iran Talks

• [00:03] President Trump meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House after recent U.S.-Iran talks mediated by Oman.

  • The focus is on coordinating stances and ensuring Israel’s interests are represented in any potential nuclear talks with Iran.

• [00:14] Peter Doocy reports President Trump is contemplating sending a second carrier strike group to the Middle East.

  • The objective is “to pressure the regime into a nuclear deal, not to pressure the ayatollah to step down.”

  Notable Quote

  • "The goal is just to pressure the regime into a nuclear deal, not to pressure the ayatollah to step down."
    — Peter Doocy [00:16]

• Netanyahu will reportedly push for principles addressing Iran’s ballistic missile program and support for terrorist proxy groups, seeking these issues included in negotiations.

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2. Contentious Hearing on Epstein Transparency

• [00:25–01:27] The House holds a contentious hearing with Attorney General Pam Bondi regarding the release of Epstein-related documents.

  • Democratic Lawmakers: Accuse AG Bondi of withholding documents violating the Epstein Transparency Act.

    • "If no one's been additionally prosecuted, then there's no reason for the many redactions other than those of victims names."
      — Rep. Zoe Lofgren [00:53]

  • Peter Doocy: Notes damage to DOJ’s credibility over compliance with the act.

    • "The credibility of the department in terms of complying with the act has been damaged."
      — Peter Doocy [01:02]

  • Bondi’s Response: Reminds that President Trump signed the transparency act and fires back at Democrats for not pressing former AG Garland on Epstein in past years.

    • "None of them ask Merrick Garland. Over the last four years, one word about Jeffrey Epstein."
      — Jessica Rosenthal quoting Bondi [01:13–01:16]

  • Memorable Moment: Two Congressmembers urged Bondi to apologize to victims in the hearing room. Bondi issues a public apology and encourages witnesses to contact authorities.

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3. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Update

• [01:27] New development: Unverified email sent to TMZ claims to have information about the kidnapping, demanding one bitcoin.
  • A delivery driver previously detained and released; the FBI had circulated footage of a masked man at Guthrie’s door the morning of the abduction 11 days ago.

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4. El Paso Airspace Closure and Security

• [02:15] FAA reopens El Paso airspace after more than eight-hour closure, following an initially announced ten-day shutdown.
  • El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson criticizes lack of local coordination.
    • "You cannot restrict airspace over a major city without coordinating with the city, the airport, the hospitals, the community leadership. That failure to communicate is unacceptable."
      — Mayor Renard Johnson [02:33]
  • The incident stemmed from a reported cartel drone incursion; authorities now state the threat is over.

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5. Utah True Crime: Corey Richins Murder Trial

• [03:11] Coverage of the high-profile trial of Corey Richins, accused of murdering her husband with a fentanyl-laced drink to access his $3.6M estate.
  • Richins allegedly had an affair and published a children’s grief book after the death.
  • Up to 46 witnesses may testify; trial could last five weeks. Richins pleads not guilty.

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6. Federal Deficit, Tariffs, and Job Market

• [03:48] The Congressional Budget Office projects worsening federal deficits and rising debt for the next decade.
  • Increased tariffs are projected to offset some deficit growth, raising federal revenue by $3 trillion.
• Jobs Report: January hiring outpaces expectations, creating 130,000 jobs and nudging the unemployment rate down to 4.3%.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "The goal is just to pressure the regime into a nuclear deal, not to pressure the ayatollah to step down." — Peter Doocy [00:16]
• "If no one's been additionally prosecuted, then there's no reason for the many redactions other than those of victims names." — Rep. Zoe Lofgren [00:53]
• "The credibility of the department in terms of complying with the act has been damaged." — Peter Doocy [01:02]
• "None of them ask Merrick Garland. Over the last four years, one word about Jeffrey Epstein." — Jessica Rosenthal [01:13–01:16]
• "You cannot restrict airspace over a major city without coordinating with the city, the airport, the hospitals, the community leadership. That failure to communicate is unacceptable." — Mayor Renard Johnson [02:33]

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Timestamps for Highlights

• 00:03 – U.S.-Israel White House meeting, Iran talks
• 00:14 – Military and diplomatic strategy toward Iran
• 00:25 – Epstein files hearing in Congress
• 01:27 – Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update
• 02:15 – El Paso airspace closure and security response
• 03:11 – Corey Richins murder trial overview
• 03:48 – Budget Office deficit forecast, jobs report

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Episode Tone & Takeaways

The episode maintains a brisk, factual tone characteristic of news briefs, while interspersing direct quotes from lawmakers, officials, and local leaders to convey the urgency and controversy surrounding the day’s top issues. The stories span global diplomacy, domestic government accountability, local crime, national security, and the U.S. economy—offering listeners a rapid but comprehensive update.

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Transcript

[Elisa Brady]

A key meeting underway at the White House. Elisa Brady, Fox News President Trump hosting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu days after talks between the US And Iran mediated by Oman.

[Peter Doocy]

According to Axios. President Trump is considering sending a second carrier strike group to the Middle east, but the goal is just to pressure the regime into a nuclear deal, not to pressure the ayatollah to step down.

[Elisa Brady]

Fox's Peter Doocy at the White House. President Trump has said he thinks the Iranians want to make a nuclear deal. Yahoo says he'll present principles Israel hopes would be included in the talks pressing for Iran's ballistic missile program in support of terrorist proxy groups to be addressed. A contentious House hearing for the US Attorney general with Democrats focusing on the Epstein files.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Democrats accused Attorney General Pam Bondi of failing to release all Epstein related documents as ordered by the Epstein Transparency Act. California Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren said if no one's been additionally prosecuted, then there's no reason for the many redactions other than those of victims names.

[Peter Doocy]

The credibility of the department in terms of complying with the act has been damaged.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Attorney General Bondi reminded Democrats it was President Trump who signed that transparency act on Epstein.

[Peter Doocy]

None of them ask Merrick Garland.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

Over the last four years, one word about Jeffrey Epstein. Two congress members told Bondi she should turn and apologize to Epstein's victims. There in the hearing room, Fox's Jessica.

[Elisa Brady]

Rosenthal Bondi said she's sorry for what any Epstein victim went through, encouraging anyone with information about abuse to contradict the FBI. Someone claiming to have information about the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping sending an email to TMZ earlier today demanding one bitcoin. No word of any verification. A delivery driver was detained last night and later released after the FBI put out surveillance footage of a masked man at Guthrie's front door the morning she was believed to have been taken 11 days ago. America is listening to Fox News.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

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[Ainsley Earhart]

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[Elisa Brady]

The FAA reopening the airspace over El Paso, Texas more than eight hour closure which followed an initial announcement of a ten day closure grounding flights to and from the airport. El Paso Mayor Renard Johnson says an unexpected closure of airspace should never happen again.

[Peter Doocy]

You cannot restrict airspace over a major city without coordinating with the city, the airport, the hospitals, the community leadership. That failure to communicate is unacceptable.

[Elisa Brady]

The sudden closure was blamed on security issues. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says the FAA and War Department acted swiftly to address a cartel drone incursion and that there's no longer a threat to commercial travel. In jury selection underway for a Utah mom accused of killing her husband, then writing a children's book on how to grieve.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Corey Richards faces murder and other charges, accused of killing her husband Eric with a fentanyl laced drink in 2022, prosecutors say, to cash in on his life insurance policy in a $3.6 million estate with claims the mother of three was having an affair with her handyman. Richins went on to self publish an illustrated book for kids about grieving titled are you with me? Which hold up to 46 witnesses could testify in the case that the trial could last up to five weeks, with opening statements beginning February 23rd. Richards has pled not guilty. Jeff Manasso, FOX News.

[Elisa Brady]

The Congressional Budget Office now projecting worsening federal deficits and rising debt over the next decade, but also noting higher tariffs, partially offsetting some increases by raising federal revenue by $3 trillion. Meantime, more hiring than expected in January, 130,000 jobs created, the unemployment rate down slightly 4.3%. And Lisa Brady, FOX News.