Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 02/11/2026 Newscast

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise round-up of major breaking news stories as of early February 11, 2026. The top headlines include developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie, a mass shooting at a Canadian high school, updates on US-Israel relations regarding Iran's nuclear program, and congressional scrutiny of the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. The tone is urgent and informative, characteristic of live news updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Updates on Nancy Guthrie’s Disappearance (00:03 – 01:48)

• Person of Interest Detained & Intensified Search

  • Ted Lindner reports a person of interest has been detained in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona.
  • Authorities, including a SWAT team and bomb squad, are searching intensively. The FBI are canvassing neighborhoods, checking shrubbery and security footage.
  • Notable investigative activity: "They have been going up to neighbors, knocking on doors and showing them pictures and asking about their security camera situations." — Trace Gallagher (00:40)

• Court Ordered Search and Presidential Involvement

  • FBI and Pima County police are executing a court-ordered search in Rio Rico, near the Mexico border.
  • President Trump urges anyone with information to contact the FBI.
  • The President has viewed new surveillance footage of a masked person at Nancy Guthrie's home, prompting “pure disgust” (Ainsley Earhart, 01:23).

• Surveillance and Public Outreach

  • The FBI is displaying digital billboards from Texas to California to solicit leads.
  • Savannah Guthrie, Nancy's daughter, voices ongoing hope: "continues to say she believes her mother is still alive." (Ted Lindner, 01:48)

Memorable Quote

• "His initial reaction, of course, as all Americans is, is just pure disgust. And again, it's heartbreaking to see." — Ainsley Earhart (01:23)

2. Mass Shooting in Canada (02:40 – 03:03)

• Incident Details
  • Ten people, including the suspect (who died of a self-inflicted wound), are confirmed dead after a shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia.
  • The victims included students in grades 7–12.
  • Information attributed to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation; coverage conveyed in a succinct, somber tone.

3. US-Israel Relations & Iran Nuclear Negotiations (03:03 – 03:29)

• Netanyahu’s US Visit

  • Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is traveling to Washington to meet President Trump, focusing on nuclear negotiations with Iran.
  • Netanyahu underscores the global stakes:
    • “They are important not only for Israel, but for anyone in the world who wants peace and security in the Middle East.” — Benjamin Netanyahu (03:17)

• Israeli Security Concerns

  • Israeli officials fear current talks may limit Iran’s uranium enrichment but overlook its ballistic missile program.
  • Amid heightened threats from Iran, Israeli air defenses remain on alert.

4. Justice Department Scrutiny & Epstein Files (03:50 – 04:32)

• Attorney General Bondi to Testify

  • Attorney General Pam Bondi will appear before the House Judiciary Committee regarding redactions in newly released Epstein files.
  • Lawmakers, including Ted Lieu, encourage redacted figures to step forward:
    • “They may want to do that before the storm hits.” — Ryan Schmelz relaying Lieu’s comments (04:13).

• Clemency Concerns

  • Some lawmakers urge President Trump not to grant clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving a 20-year prison sentence.

Memorable Quotes & Moments

• Trace Gallagher on FBI Search Tactics (00:40):

  • "They have been going up to neighbors, knocking on doors and showing them pictures and asking about their security camera situations."

• Ainsley Earhart on Presidential Reaction (01:23):

  • "His initial reaction... is just pure disgust. And again, it’s heartbreaking to see."

• Benjamin Netanyahu on Nuclear Negotiations (03:17):

  • "They are important not only for Israel, but for anyone in the world who wants peace and security in the Middle East."

• Ryan Schmelz relaying Rep. Ted Lieu (04:13):

  • “They may want to do that before the storm hits.”

Timeline & Timestamps

• 00:03 – Update on Nancy Guthrie case: arrest, search continues, bomb squad engagement
• 00:58 – Court-ordered search, presidential call to action
• 01:14 – President reviews suspect footage, public outreach
• 01:48 – Savannah Guthrie’s reaction, hope remains
• 02:40 – Breaking: Mass shooting in Canada, 10 dead
• 03:03 – Israel PM Netanyahu heads to Washington; comments on Iran negotiations
• 03:50 – DOJ transparency on Epstein files, Ghislaine Maxwell clemency concerns

Conclusion

This episode presents a fast-paced update on pressing national and international news, capturing the sense of urgency and gravity surrounding each story. Special attention is given to the ongoing Nancy Guthrie investigation, the tragedy in Canada, and evolving international security challenges related to Iran, all against the backdrop of political scrutiny in Washington.