3AM ET 02/11/2026 Newscast

Summary

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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.

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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)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.”

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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

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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.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

A person of interest detained. I'm Ted Lindner, FOX News. A person detained in connection to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance. On Tuesday night, the search in Arizona intensifying, a SWAT team and bomb squad were deployed. Fox's trace Gallagher with more from Tucson.

[Trace Gallagher]

We found out that the bomb squad has now brought back their truck to the sheriff's station here in Pima County. And the person who was inside the bomb squad has now gotten into a sheriff's cruiser and is apparently just sitting there waiting. The FBI agents are still in Annie Guthrie's neighborhood kind of canvassing that area. At last check, there was at least a dozen agents and they're still kind of going and they're checking the shrubbery even at night kind of going through that area. We have no idea what they're looking for. But they have been going inside backyard areas. They have been going up to neighbors, knocking on doors and showing them pictures and asking about their security camera situations.

[Ted Lindner]

The search now into its second week. The Pima county police and FBI conducting a court ordered search of a home in Rio Rico community not far from the Mexico border. President Trump urging anyone with any information about the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie to call the FBI.

[Caroline Levitt]

The president has viewed newly released surveillance video of a masked individual on the porch of Nancy Guthrie's home the night of her disappearance.

[Ainsley Earhart]

His initial reaction, of course, as all Americans is, is just pure disgust. And again, it's heartbreaking to see. Now this footage really bring to life a story we've all been reading about.

[Caroline Levitt]

White House press secretary Caroline Levitt says President Trump encourages anyone with information to call the FBI. The FBI is posting digital billboards in major cities across the Southwest from Texas to California. At the White House, Jared Halpern, FOX.

[Ted Lindner]

NEWS and today's show co host Savannah Guthrie continues to say she believes her mother is still alive. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

In Canada, the Royal Canadian Police confirming 10 people are dead after a shooting at a high school in Tumblr Ridge. British Columbia on Tuesday, according to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Canadian police say the suspect was one of the 10 dead found with what is believed to be a self inflicted injury. The school was for students from grades seven to 12. President Trump is meeting with Israel's leader this week.

[Trey Israeli]

Fox's Trey Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives at the airport in Tel Aviv. He's headed to Washington to meet with President Trump and discuss nuclear negotiations with Iran.

[Benjamin Netanyahu]

I will present to the president our views regarding the principles of the negotiations, the important principles, and in my eyes, they are important not only for Israel, but for anyone in the world who wants peace and security in the Middle East.

[Trey Israeli]

Israeli officials worry that nuclear negotiations could lead to a deal with Iran that curbs the country's uranium enrichment but leaves Iran's ballistic missile program intact. With the possibility of direct conflict with Iran still on the table, coupled with new threats from the Islamic Republic, Israeli air defense systems remain on high alert.

[Ted Lindner]

And the attorney general set to face questions from lawmakers on the Epstein files.

[Ryan Schmelz]

Fox's Ryan Schmelz Several lawmakers have gone to the Department of Justice to look at the unredacted Epstein files. Attorney General Pam Bondi is set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee as the DOJ has released numerous files with redactions and will take questions from lawmakers. Democratic Caucus Vice Chair Ted Lieu is encouraging anyone in the Epstein files whose name is redacted to come forward now. They may want to do that before the storm hits. Some lawmakers are encouraging the Trump administration to not grant clemency to Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, who's currently serving a 20 year prison sentence on Capitol Hill.

[Ted Lindner]

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[Ainsley Earhart]

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