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.

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.

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]

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]

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.

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.

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.

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]

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

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.