3AM ET 02/15/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 02/15/2026 Newscast

Host: Chris DiMaio (with reporting from Chanley Painter, Madeleine Rivera, Stephanie Bennett, and Stephanie Bertini)
Date: February 15, 2026
Main Theme:
Timely updates on major national and international news—including high-profile crime investigations, government funding standoffs, foreign policy messaging, infrastructure funding developments, and ongoing military action abroad.

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1. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie

[00:03 – 00:44]

• It has been two weeks since Nancy Guthrie's disappearance; the investigation remains unresolved.
• Law enforcement update:
  • Pima County Sheriff’s Office confirms no arrests have occurred so far.
  • Late Friday: Three people detained from a home raid, an additional individual stopped during a traffic operation—all have since been released.
  • Recent developments include another search warrant in Rio Rico, near the border, focusing on a masked suspect caught on video (described as a male, 5’9”–5’10” in height).
• Quote/Highlight:
  • “The search for Nancy Guthrie now entering its third week without a resolution in sight.” — Chanley Painter [00:13]
• Notable Moment:
  • The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to Guthrie’s recovery or conviction to $100,000.

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2. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Shutdown

[00:44 – 01:37]

• DHS has partially shut down after a funding lapse due to lack of agreement in Congress over ICE reforms.
• Lawmakers are currently on recess; Democrats blocked a Senate spending bill earlier in the week.
• Key political conflict:
  • Democrats argue that the White House’s offer falls short, emphasizing the demand that DHS officers secure judicial warrants before entering private property.
  • This marks the third partial government shutdown in six months.
• Quote/Highlight:
  • “The blame game is in full swing as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over DHS funding.” — Madeleine Rivera [00:55]
  • “Remember, though, ICE received a significant amount of funding from the one big, beautiful bill.” — Madeleine Rivera [01:34]

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3. Jeffrey Epstein Files Released

[01:37 – 02:00]

• Attorney General Pam Bondi officially declares that all files related to Jeffrey Epstein—comprising 3,300 pages—have been released to the Senate Judiciary Committee.
• Quote:
  • “No records were withheld from the 3,300 pages of documents.” — Reporting [01:40]

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4. U.S. Foreign Policy at the Munich Security Conference

[02:40 – 03:31]

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a message of transatlantic unity at the Munich Security Conference:
  • Stresses the historic and strategic ties between the U.S. and Europe.
  • Advocates for revitalizing alliances to address challenges like mass migration and strengthening economic/military cooperation.
  • Quote:
    • “The fate of Europe will never be irrelevant to our own.” — Marco Rubio [02:50]
• UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for greater European defense autonomy, announcing British naval deployments to the Arctic to counter Russian threats.

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5. Gateway Tunnel Federal Funding Restored

[03:31 – 04:21]

• New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill celebrates a major legal victory restoring $16 billion in federal funding for the Gateway Tunnel project under the Hudson River.
• Key developments:
  • Immediate release of $200 million for the project, putting 1,000 sidelined workers back on track.
• Quote:
  • “It’s time, I would actually say it’s way past time that the president releases the Gateway tunnel funds.” — Stephanie Bennett quoting state sentiment [04:05]
• Project aims to create new rail under the Hudson, replacing aging infrastructure.

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6. U.S. Airstrikes Against ISIS in Syria

[04:21 – 04:35]

• The U.S. military reports executing 10 airstrikes on over 30 ISIS targets in Syria, affirming ongoing American commitment to counterterrorism in the region.

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• “The search for Nancy Guthrie now entering its third week without a resolution in sight.” — Chanley Painter [00:13]
• “The blame game is in full swing as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over DHS funding.” — Madeleine Rivera [00:55]
• “The fate of Europe will never be irrelevant to our own.” — Marco Rubio [02:50]
• “It’s time, I would actually say it’s way past time that the president releases the Gateway tunnel funds.” — Stephanie Bennett [04:05]

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Key Timestamps

• 00:03 – Updates on Nancy Guthrie disappearance
• 00:44 – DHS shutdown & ICE reforms debate
• 01:37 – Epstein document release update
• 02:40 – U.S. foreign policy and Munich Security Conference messages
• 03:31 – Gateway Tunnel funding legal victory
• 04:21 – U.S. airstrikes on ISIS in Syria

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This concise newscast covers a wide sweep of timely national, political, and international stories, with a clear-eyed focus on unresolved criminal investigations, contentious politics over immigration policy, reassurances abroad, and major developments on infrastructure and military fronts.

Transcript

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FOX News. I'm Chris DiMaio. It's been two weeks since Nancy Guthrie was last seen. Police detained at least four people during operations related to the case. Here's fox's Chanley Painter.

[B]

The search for Nancy Guthrie now entering its third week without a resolution in sight. The Pima County Sheriff's Office says there are no arrests. During an operation late Friday two miles from Guthrie's home, agents detained three people at a home and one person during a traffic stop. All have since been released. Another search warrant was executed in Rio Rico last Tuesday. Near the border, agents are looking for a masked suspect seen in doorbell video, a man who is 5 foot 9 to 5 foot 10 inches tall.

[A]

The FBI has increased the reward for information leading to Guthrie's recovery and or conviction to $100,000. The Department of Homeland Security is shut down after funding lapsed in a stalemate over proposed ICE reforms.

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The blame game is in full swing as Democrats and Republicans remain at an impasse over DHS funding. Lawmakers are now on a previously scheduled recess. They left town without a deal in hand after Senate Democrats blocked the consideration of a spending bill earlier this week. Dems say a White House offer falls short of the changes they want to see for ice. And one of their biggest demands calls for DHS officers to get a judicial warrant before entering private property. So now DHS is facing a lapse in funding, marking the third time at least part of the government has shut down the in less than six months. Remember, though, ICE received a significant amount of funding from the one big, beautiful bill.

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That's Fox's Madeleine Rivera. Attorney General Pam Bondi says all the files on Jeffrey Epstein have been released. Bondi, in a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee, says no records were withheld from the 3, 300 pages of documents. America's listening to Fox.

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Secretary of State Marco Rubio issued a message of joint strength to the Munich Security Conference in Germany.

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In a message of unity at the Munich Security Conference, Secretary of State Marco Rubio cast the United States as a child of Europe, saying America's roots began on this continent. Rubio said the U.S. wants to revitalize an old friendship because, quote, the fate of Europe will never be irrelevant to our own. He struck a firm tone about the administration's intent to reshape the alliance and push its priorities from tackling mass migration to strengthening our economies and military power. Rubio said he wants a strong Europe. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Europe must be ready to fight and stand on its own two feet when it comes to defense commitments, even announcing that the UK Will deploy its carrier strike group to the Arctic to bolster security against Russian threats.

[A]

Fox's Stephanie Bennett. New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill celebrating this week's legal victory restoring $16 billion in federal funding for a major rail project.

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The governor, with a very celebratory tone, announcing a major court decision. We're reporting on Governor saying the 2nd Circuit's order means the 200 million in federal funds for the Gateway Tunnel project will be released immediately. About 1,000 workers have been sideline during the legal limbo, waiting to get back to work on the construction project.

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And I would say it's time, I would actually say it's way past time that the president releases the Gateway tunnel funds.

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The Gateway Tunnel project will eventually create new rail beneath the Hudson river, replacing aging infrastructure.

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Fox 5 New York Stephanie Bertini reporting. Meantime, U.S. military reports a series of airstrikes against ISIS targets in Syria. American aircraft conducting 10 strikes against more than 30 ISIS targets.

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