3AM ET 02/06/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 02/06/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner
Date: February 6, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of national headlines as of the early morning hours, with a primary focus on the ongoing Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, corporate developments at Pizza Hut, protests against ICE in Minneapolis, Super Bowl preview, and earthquake activity in Utah. The tone is urgent, straightforward, and news-driven, characteristic of Fox’s headline summaries.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation

Focus: Ongoing plea from the Guthrie family and law enforcement updates

• Family Appeal:

  • The Guthrie family released a second video, pleading for direct communication with Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapper.
  • Quote, Cameron Guthrie (Nancy’s son):

    “Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first we have to know that you have our mom.” [00:13]

• Law Enforcement Update:

  • Tucson, AZ authorities believe Nancy Guthrie (age 84, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie) is alive, but have no suspects.
  • Quote, Sheriff Chris Nanos:

    “To be clear, we have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a prime suspect. We're just not there.” [00:42]

• FBI Involvement:

  • FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for Nancy’s recovery and the arrest of responsible individuals.

• Ransom Note Scoop:

  • TMZ received the alleged ransom note; Harvey Levin spoke about its content on Fox’s Hannity.
  • Quote, Harvey Levin:

    “I will say the letter begins by saying she is safe but scared. And they go on to say she knows exactly what the demand is.” [01:11]

2. Pizza Hut Closures Amid Corporate Uncertainty

Focus: Major business story, restaurant closures due to poor performance

• Despite promotional campaigns featuring Tom Brady, Pizza Hut plans to close 250 U.S. restaurants in the first half of 2026.
• Parent company Yum Brands is reviewing its options for the struggling chain.
• Closures target underperforming units, reflecting challenges from outdated venues and increased competition.

3. Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis

Focus: Demonstrations, activist roadblocks, and law enforcement response

• Activists (“1000 activist or agitator built roadblocks”) have reinforced barriers in opposition to ICE operations, causing potential city disruptions.

• Former ICE director Tom Homan dismisses roadblocks as ineffective and disruptive to city residents.

  • Quote, Tom Homan:

    “What are you doing? You really thinking we'll stop an ICE and CBP from doing the job? It's a joke. Only people you're hurting is your own community who wants to go and get groceries, pick up the dry cleaning or go to work, whatever. You're just hindering them.” [02:57]

• Confirms that ICE is not retreating and will continue operations.

4. Super Bowl Preview: Patriots vs. Seahawks

Focus: Sports, team stories, coach and player perspectives

• Highlight: Patriots and Seahawks are set to play in the Super Bowl after both teams missed playoffs the previous season.
• Patriots, under new head coach Mike Vrabel, had a dramatic turnaround.
• Quote, Patriots QB Drake Maye:

  “From day one, I feel like the guys have really kind of took what Coach Vrabel wanted to do with us and have just really applied it to their lives in every single way, whether it's on the field, off the field.” [03:39]

5. Utah Earthquake Reminder

Focus: Public safety after seismic activity

• 3.5-magnitude earthquake struck northwest of Saratoga Springs, Utah; no reported damage or injuries.
• Quote, Dr. Julia Morton, University of Utah Seismograph Stations:

  “These earthquakes have been a really great reminder that we are in an earthquake country, that we do have earthquakes to help prepare for that.” [04:15]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Cameron Guthrie:
  "But first we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact." [00:28]
• Sheriff Chris Nanos:
  "We have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a prime suspect. We're just not there." [00:42]
• Harvey Levin:
  "The letter begins by saying she is safe but scared. And they go on to say she knows exactly what the demand is." [01:11]
• Tom Homan:
  "Only people you're hurting is your own community who wants to go and get groceries… You're just hindering them." [02:57]
• Dr. Julia Morton:
  "These earthquakes have been a really great reminder that we are in an earthquake country." [04:15]

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Coverage – [00:03] to [01:23]
• Pizza Hut Closures – [01:23] to [02:02]
• Anti-ICE Protests in Minneapolis – [02:31] to [03:10]
• Super Bowl Preview (Patriots, Seahawks) – [03:19] to [03:49]
• Utah Earthquake – [04:01] to [04:22]

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Fox News delivers a direct and urgent update in this newscast, weaving together fast-moving developments on crime, business, activism, sports, and public safety. The episode’s language is concise and news-driven, focusing on clarity, action, and listener awareness.

Transcript

[A]

Holding out hope. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. That's what the Guthrie family is doing on Thursday night. The family of Nancy Guthrie releasing a second video making a plea to her kidnapper.

[B]

This is Cameron Guthrie. I'm speaking for the Guthrie family. Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly. We need you to reach out and we need a way to communicate with you so we can move forward. But first we have to know that you have our mom. We want to talk to you and we are waiting for contact.

[A]

Authorities in Tucson, Arizona Thursday said they believe the 84 year old mother of the Today show host Savannah Guthrie is still alive. But they lack this key to the ongoing investigation.

[C]

To be clear, we have nobody of interest or any suspects that you would consider a prime suspect. We're just not there.

[B]

We're not there yet.

[A]

That's Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos. The FBI offering a $50,000 reward leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie and the arrest of the person or persons responsible. TMZ was one of the media outlets to receive a copy of the alleged ransom note. TMZ founder Harvey Levin revealing some details about the letter on Fox's Hannity Thursday night.

[D]

I will say the letter begins by saying she is safe but scared. And they go on to say she knows exactly what the demand is.

[A]

The FBI offering a $50,000 reward. Any information they're asked you to call 1-800-call-FBI. And despite recent commercials featuring Tom Brady, Pizza Hut plans to close 250 US restaurants in the first half of this year as its parent company considers a sale of the chain. Yum Brands, the pizza company's owner announcing it's targeting underperforming Pizza Hut restaurants in its system. Pizza Hut has more than 6,000 locations in the U.S. louisville, Kentucky based Yum Brands has said it's conducting a formal review of options for Pizza Hut which has struggle with outdated stores and growing competition. America's listening to Fox News.

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[A]

Anti ICE protesters in Minneapolis standing firm in their opposition to immigration operations in the city and are now fortifying roadblocks. Fox's Peter Doocy, with more 1000 activist.

[F]

Or agitator built roadblocks, makes it sound like it could soon be pretty annoying to try to drive a car or a bus or a bike through the streets of Minneapolis. But the man in charge, Tom Homan, he is revealing that ICE is just gonna drive right through them.

[G]

What are you doing? You really thinking we'll stop an ICE and CBP from doing the job? It's a joke. Only people you're hurting is your own community who wants to go and get groceries, pick up the dry cleaning or go to work, whatever. You're just hindering them.

[F]

Despite some headlines calling the withdrawal of 700 ICE officers a retreat, Tom Homan says it's not just two days away.

[A]

Now till the big game.

[H]

Both the Patriots and Seahawks are playing in the super bowl one year after missing out on the playoffs. But New England's turnaround is particularly impressive. The Patriots won the AFC east in Mike Frable's first season as head coach one year after going 4 and 13. And quarterback Drake May said the players bought into Frable's message early on.

[D]

I think from day one, I feel like the guys have really kind of took what Coach Rabel wanted to do with us and have just really applied it to their lives in every single way, whether it's on the field, off the field.

[H]

That was courtesy of the Patriots as New England had missed out on the playoffs in three consecutive seasons. Well, Seattle failed to make the post season in Mike McDonald's first year as head coach. Joe Morgan, Fox News and a magnitude.

[A]

3.5 earthquake struck just four miles northwest of Saratoga Springs, Utah, Thursday afternoon. Dr. Julia Morton is a research scientist with the University of Utah's seismograph stations. She warned people not to take tremors lightly.

[C]

These earthquakes have been a really great reminder that we are in an earthquake country, that we do have earthquakes to help prepare for that.

[A]

There are no reports of any damage or injuries caused by the earthquake. I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX News.

[E]

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