Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 02/14/2026

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a fast-paced roundup of major breaking news stories from around the United States, covering developments in the Nancy Guthrie investigation, a federal government shutdown over ICE reforms, a product recall, a major Olympic upset, a Minnesota church protest, and a US military operation in the Caribbean.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Break in the Guthrie Case

[00:03 – 00:44]

• Chris DiMaio reports significant new activity in the Nancy Guthrie case: Police have detained at least three people at a home near Guthrie’s residence.

• Michael Ruiz elaborates:

  • Two males and one of their mothers have been detained—but cautions that, as part of executing a warrant, everyone in the residence is technically detained.
    Quote: “But that source cautions that during a warrant execution, technically everyone is detained. So again, we're waiting to hear more about who is a part of that and how they are involved.” (Michael Ruiz, 00:18)
  • A large law enforcement presence is noted, including multiple local police and SWAT teams, signaling the seriousness of the operation.

• Fox 10 Phoenix’s Megan Specter update:

  • DNA evidence found at Nancy Guthrie's home did not belong to her, according to investigators.
  • The Pima County Sheriff’s Office issued a statement, but no substantial new details were released.

2. Federal Government Shutdown over ICE Reform Impasse

[00:44 – 01:45]

• Chris DiMaio transitions to Washington, noting a new partial government shutdown affecting 260,000 federal workers.
• Jill NATO explains:
  • Democrats are refusing to fund DHS until reforms to ICE are implemented.
  • Quote: “Democrats on Capitol Hill say they won't pay to fund DHS until ICE reforms are made.” (Jill NATO, 01:02)
  • Republicans, represented by John Fetterman, are resisting these reforms.
• John Fetterman (D-PA):
  Quote: “And Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.” (John Fetterman, 01:15)
• Democrats demand ICE agents wear body cams and require judicial warrants for arrests, which Republicans argue would hinder ICE’s effectiveness.
• Fetterman notes ICE has ample funding from last year’s bill:
  Quote: “...ICE already has plenty of money with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year.” (John Fetterman, 01:36)

3. Smoke Detector Recall

[01:45 – 02:00]

• Chris DiMaio reports:
  • The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled certain LS Home smoke detectors made in China and sold on Amazon.
  • Listeners are urged to immediately stop using these devices.

4. Winter Olympics Figure Skating Upset

[02:40 – 03:21]

• Joe Morgan brings sports news:
  • American figure skater Ilia Malinin (“Quad God”) failed to medal in the Winter Olympics men’s singles after a disastrous free skate, ending a two-year unbeaten streak.
  • Quote: “Malin, who had a lead after the short program, fell twice during his free skate… dropped him all the way to eighth place.” (Joe Morgan, 02:49)
  • Post-performance, Malinin said:
    Quote: “I blew it. That's honestly the first thing that came to my mind.” (Ilia Malinin, 03:09)

5. Minnesota Church Protest Arraignments

[03:21 – 04:12]

• Brooke Taylor reports from Minneapolis:
  • Five people, including former CNN anchor Don Lemon, pleaded not guilty to charges tied to a protest where demonstrators stormed a church to object to a pastor’s ICE affiliation.
  • Lemon insists on his journalistic role and free speech rights. Quote: “I will not be intimidated. I will not back down. I will fight these baseless charges and I will not be silenced.” (Don Lemon, 03:40)
  • DHS identifies three defendants as protest ringleaders. The church’s pastor condemns the protest: Quote: “A group of agitators disrupted our service, accosted our members and terrified our children. It was wrong. It was shameful.” (Church Pastor, 04:01)
  • The five are charged with violating worshippers’ First Amendment rights.

6. U.S. Military Strikes Alleged Drug Boat

[04:12 – 04:37]

• Chris DiMaio closes with a brief:
  • The U.S. Military struck a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean with three people aboard.
  • No American personnel were harmed.

Notable Quotes and Memorable Moments

• Michael Ruiz (on Guthrie case detentions):
  “...during a warrant execution, technically everyone is detained. So again, we're waiting to hear more about who is a part of that and how they are involved.” (00:18)

• John Fetterman (on ICE reform stalemate):
  “And Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.” (01:15)
  “...ICE already has plenty of money with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year.” (01:36)

• Ilia Malinin (after Olympic upset):
  “I blew it. That's honestly the first thing that came to my mind.” (03:09)

• Don Lemon (on church protest charges):
  “I will not be intimidated. I will not back down. I will fight these baseless charges and I will not be silenced.” (03:40)

• Church Pastor (on protest disruption):
  “A group of agitators disrupted our service, accosted our members and terrified our children. It was wrong. It was shameful.” (04:01)

Timeline of Important Segments

• 00:03 – 00:44: Guthrie case update and law enforcement activity
• 00:44 – 01:45: Federal government shutdown, ICE reform debates
• 01:45 – 02:00: Smoke detector recall announcement
• 02:40 – 03:21: Team USA’s Ilia Malinin’s Olympic figure skating upset
• 03:21 – 04:12: MN church protest arraignments, Don Lemon’s response
• 04:12 – 04:37: U.S. military drug boat strike in the Caribbean

Summary

This episode of Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise yet substantial coverage of pressing news developments in the U.S. Major headlines include a potential break in the high-profile Guthrie case, a DC government shutdown amid sharp partisan debate on ICE oversight, a public safety recall, a shocking Olympic loss for an American favorite, legal fallout from a disruptive Minnesota church protest, and a brief on U.S. military operations overseas. The reporting features direct, matter-of-fact language with notable quotes from involved figures, providing both detail and tone for listeners seeking a snapshot of top news stories.