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)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

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]

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

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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