3AM ET 02/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 3AM ET 02/13/2026 Newscast

Host: Ted Lindner, FOX News Radio
Date: February 13, 2026

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Overview

This episode delivers a concise summary of the most important news developments of the day, with a focus on breaking news events, law enforcement updates, and ongoing investigations. The newscast covers a deadly shooting at South Carolina State University, significant updates in the Nancy Guthrie kidnapping case, fallout from a DOJ Epstein document dump, the state of the southern U.S. border and DHS funding, and the conclusion of a major ICE operation in Minnesota.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. South Carolina State University Shooting

• [00:02] Ted Lindner announces a shooting at South Carolina State University, resulting in two deaths and one injury.
• The campus is on lockdown, with assistance from the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety and the Sheriff's office.
• [00:21] No victim identities or motive have been released; classes are canceled for the day.

2. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation Update

• [00:28] FBI releases new information on a suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, mother of Savannah Guthrie (Today Show host).

• [00:36] Kristin Goodwin details:

  • Suspect: male, 5’9”–5’10”, average build, wearing a black 25L Ozark Trail hiker pack.
  • Reward increased to $100,000 for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s location/arrest/conviction of those involved.
  • 13,000+ tips have been reviewed for credibility and actionable information.

• [01:22] Pima County officials ask residents within a 2-mile radius for surveillance footage.

• Tension noted: Reports of Pima County law enforcement not cooperating smoothly with the FBI.

3. DOJ Epstein Document Dump and Kathy Rummler Resignation

• [01:36] Kathy Rummler, former Obama White House counsel and top Goldman Sachs lawyer, resigns following email revelations with Jeffrey Epstein.
• [01:38] Details from Fox News Reporter:
  • Emails suggest a close personal relationship with Epstein.
  • Rummler accepted gifts (e.g., a fur coat) from Epstein after his 2008 conviction for sex crimes.
  • She referred to Epstein as “an older brother” before expressing regret:
    • Notable Quote: “She regretted ever knowing him.” — Fox News Reporter, [01:42]

4. Southern Border Updates and DHS Funding Stalemate

• [02:33] Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joins border officials in San Diego to discuss recent drug seizure efforts.
• [02:39] President Trump highlights results under his administration:
  • Quote: “President Trump has cut off the flow of trafficking down at the southern border, and just of fentanyl, we've seen a decrease of 56% drop in fentanyl coming into this country.” — President Trump, [02:40]
• [02:54] Law enforcement is responding to anti-Trump protests outside Otay Mesa facility.
• Funding dispute: Congress has not voted on DHS appropriations due to disagreements over ICE, risking pay for TSA, FEMA, and Coast Guard employees.
• Republican proposal: A two-week extension is sought to allow for further budget negotiations.

5. ICE Operation Metro Surge Drawdown in Minnesota

• [03:15] Border czar Tom Holman announces an end to the surge of ICE agents in Minnesota.
• [03:24] Brooke Taylor reports:
  • At operation’s peak: 3,000 federal officers deployed versus the standard 150 ICE agents.
  • Officers are returning to regular postings, except those involved in active fraud investigations.
  • Decision to end the surge approved by President Trump, citing strong local/state cooperation and compliance from jails with ICE detainers.
  • Trigger: Operation commenced after the fatal shootings of Alex Preddy and Renee Good.
• [04:09]
  • Quote: “They left us with deep damage, generational trauma. They left us with economic ruin in some cases. They left us with many unanswered questions.” — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, [04:12]

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Campus Lockdown after Shooting:
  • “The university on lockdown this morning after the shooting. Two people are reported dead, another injured.” — Ted Lindner, [00:02]
• FBI Kidnapping Suspect Description:
  • “It's a male approximately 5 foot 9 to 5 foot 10 inches tall with an average build... wearing a black 25 liter Ozark Trail hike or pack backpack.” — Kristin Goodwin, [00:36]
• Rising Tension in Law Enforcement Collaboration:
  • “Reports are tonight that Pima county law enforcement not getting along with the FBI.” — Fox News Reporter, [01:22]
• Political Fallout from ICE Operation:
  • “They left us with deep damage, generational trauma. They left us with economic ruin in some cases. They left us with many unanswered questions.” — Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, [04:12]

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Major Segment Timestamps

• SCSU Shooting: [00:02]–[00:28]
• Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Update: [00:28]–[01:22]
• Kathy Rummler & Epstein: [01:36]–[01:56]
• Drug Seizures/Southern Border & DHS Funding: [02:33]–[03:15]
• ICE Minnesota Drawdown: [03:15]–[04:23]

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Tone & Voice

The reporting is urgent, serious, and succinct, focused on delivering facts and key updates. Official sources and direct quotes underscore the gravity of incidents and the stakes involved in law enforcement actions and political decisions.

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This summary omits all advertisements and does not cover promotional or non-news content.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

A shooting at South Carolina State University. I'm Ted Lindner, Fox News. The university on lockdown this morning after the shooting. Two people are reported dead, another injured. The university confirming the shooting in a statement saying the South Carolina State's University of Public Safety and officers with the Orangeburg Department of Public Safety and Sheriff's office are assisting in the investigation.

[Fox News Reporter]

The victim's identities have not yet been released. There's no immediate word of a motive. Classes have been canceled for later today.

[Ted Lindner]

Friday, the FBI sharing identifying details about a suspect in the search for Nancy.

[Fox News Reporter]

Guthrie, mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie.

[Kristin Goodwin]

The FBI says new identifying details about the suspect and the kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie have been confirmed after a forensic analysis of the doorbell camera footage by the FBI's Operational Technology Division explaining it's a male approximately 5 foot 9 to 5 foot 10 inches tall with an average build. Adding in the video he is wearing a black 25 liter Ozark Trail hike or pack backpack. The agency increasing its reward to up to $100,000 for information leading to the 84 year old's location and or the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in her disappearance. The FBI says It's collected over 13,000 tips related to the case, noting every tip is reviewed for credibility, relevance and information that can be acted upon. Kristin Goodwin, FOX News Officials in Pima.

[Fox News Reporter]

County have asked neighbors within a two mile radius to share any surveillance footage. And this as reports are tonight that Pima county law enforcement not getting along with the FBI. Kathy Rummler, former White House counsel to.

[Ted Lindner]

President Obama, resigned from her job as.

[Fox News Reporter]

A top lawyer for Goldman Sachs Thursday. This after emails between her and Jeffrey Epstein surfaced in the latest DOJ Epstein document dump. The email showing a close relationship between Rummler and Epstein. She accepted gifts from Epstein including a fur coat after Epstein had been convicted of sex crimes in 08. Rummler even described Epstein as an older brother and then said she regretted ever knowing him.

[Ted Lindner]

America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joining border officials in San Diego to provide an update on drug seizures at the southern.

[Fox News Reporter]

Border under the Trump administration.

[President Trump]

President Trump has cut off the flow of trafficking down at the southern border and just of fentanyl. We've seen a decrease of 56% drop in fentanyl coming into this country.

[Fox News Reporter]

Secretary Noem speaking over sirens that sounded.

[Ted Lindner]

Outside the facility in Ote Mesa as law enforcement responded to anti Trump protesters. Congress has failed to vote on funding for DHS over disputes about ICE, leaving thousands of government workers, a TSA, FEMA.

[Fox News Reporter]

And the U.S. coast Guard temporarily without pay. Republicans have been asking for a two week extension for the DHS budget so negotiations on long term funding could continue.

[Ted Lindner]

Border czar Tom Holman announcing a major drawdown of ICE agents from Minnesota saying the operation is about to conclude.

[Fox News Reporter]

Fox's Brooke Taylor in Minneapolis with more.

[Brooke Taylor]

At the peak of this operation There was about 3,000 federal law enforcement officers on the ground. Typically before this operation there was 150 ICE officers here in Minnesota. Hohman said that officers here on detail, they're going to go back to their home stations or other areas of the country where they're needed. He did say though, officers who are assigned to Minneapolis for the fraud investigations are going to stay in place place until the work is done. The decision to end Operation Metro Surge was signed off by President Trump after Homan says they got unprecedented support from local and state officials and cooperation with jails who are willing to honor those ICE detainers. Homan took over the Minnesota operation in late January after the shooting deaths of Alex Preddy and Renee Good.

[Fox News Reporter]

Minnesota Governor Tim Walls weighing in on the situation.

[Minnesota Governor Tim Walls]

They left us with deep damage, generational trauma. They left us with economic ruin in some cases. They left us with many unanswered questions.

[Ted Lindner]

And I'm Ted Lindner. This is FOX news.

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