3AM ET 02/16/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 02/16/2026 Newscast

Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: February 16, 2026
Episode: 3AM ET Newscast

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Overview

This edition of the Fox News Hourly Update delivers breaking and ongoing national news, including an emotional update on the search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, new findings in the investigation, a major ICE withdrawal in Minnesota, commentary from key political figures on pressing national and international issues, and highlights from the holiday box office.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Savannah Guthrie’s Mother Still Missing

• [00:02] Sue Guzman opens with the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, now entering its 15th day.
• Savannah Guthrie delivers a heartfelt message on Instagram to her mother’s captors, urging hope and compassion.
  • Quote:

    “I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope and we still believe... To whoever has her or knows where she is that it's never too late.”
    — Savannah Guthrie, [00:19]-[00:49]

New Evidence in the Case

• [00:55] Correspondent Max Gordon details new findings:
  • A black glove found two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s home resembles those seen on the suspect in doorbell footage.
  • The glove is being DNA-tested in a private Florida lab, with results soon to be processed in the FBI’s CODIS database.
  • Of 16 gloves retrieved nearby, most belonged to searchers.
  • Insight: The investigation is intensifying as officials await DNA confirmation, which could be pivotal in resolving the case.

2. ICE Withdrawal from Minnesota’s Twin Cities

• [01:38] More than a thousand immigration agents are departing Minnesota, with a small force remaining for security.
  • Border czar Tom Homan (interviewed on CBS) states the remaining force is to protect against anti-ICE agitators.
  • Reports of violence: two protesters have been killed in recent clashes.
  • Notable Moment: Reflections on heightened tensions surrounding immigration enforcement in the region.

3. US–Iran Relations and Calls for Regime Change

• [02:32] President Trump calls for “a potential change of power” in Iran, echoed by exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi.
  • Quote:

    “The Iranian people’s ask is very simple. They want liberty, they want freedom. And of course, I think President Trump realizes that when he said regime change might be the solution, this is something we've been asking for a long time.”
    — Reza Pahlavi (via Fox correspondent), [02:41]

4. Major Western US Winter Storm Incoming

• [02:54] Max Gordon and the National Weather Service’s Marc Gennard warn of significant snowfall:
  • Storm expected from Monday through Wednesday, with lingering snow after.
  • Heaviest impacts predicted for Northern California, Oregon, Montana, Idaho, and Nevada.

5. Racist Video Controversy Involving President Trump

• [03:07] Senator Tim Scott publicly condemns a Trump video depicting Barack and Michelle Obama as apes.
  • Quote:

    “It's bad for America's future, it's bad for his legacy and bad for our midterms. So what are we going to do? We are going to continue to focus on delivering for the American people.”
    — Senator Tim Scott, [03:32]

• Former President Obama labels the video “deeply troubling” ([03:42]).

6. Valentine’s Weekend Box Office – Women-Powered Success

• [03:42] Emerald Fennell’s Wuthering Heights tops the North American box office with $34.8 million, driven largely by female audiences.
  • Memorable in-show playful banter:
    • [03:59] Suppose I’d do what all rich men do. I live in a big house and be cruel to my servants. Take a wife. — Political Commentator performing dialogue from the film
• Other notable releases: animated Goat and heist thriller Crime 101 follow in second and third place.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Savannah Guthrie’s plea:
  “It's never too late.” ([00:37])
• Reza Pahlavi on Iran’s future:
  “They want liberty, they want freedom.” ([02:41])
• Senator Tim Scott on Trump’s controversial video:
  “Bad for America's future...” ([03:32])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:02] Savannah Guthrie speaks on missing mother
• [00:55] Glove evidence update, DNA testing
• [01:38] ICE withdrawal and protest deaths in Minnesota
• [02:32] US–Iran relations & regime change commentary
• [02:54] Major winter storm warning
• [03:07] Trump video controversy – Sen. Tim Scott and Obama speak out
• [03:42] Box office results, Wuthering Heights success story

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains FOX’s typical urgent, direct news tone, blending factual reporting with select commentary from political figures and affected individuals. Emotional statements—like Savannah Guthrie’s and Senator Scott’s—punctuate the coverage of otherwise fast-paced updates, adding a human dimension.

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This summary covers only news content, omitting all advertisements, intros, and outros as requested.

Transcript

[Sue Guzman]

She still believes. I'm Sue Guzman. FOX NEWS with the search for her missing mother now heading into a 15th day, Savannah Guthrie is issuing a new message to her mother's captors.

[Fox News Correspondent]

Savannah Guthrie releasing a brand new Instagram statement as the search for her missing mom, Nancy enters its third week.

[Savannah Guthrie]

I just wanted to come on and say that we still have hope and we still believe and I wanted to.

[Sue Guzman]

Say.

[Savannah Guthrie]

To whoever has her or knows where she is that it's never too late.

[Fox News Correspondent]

This, of course, comes as the FBI reveals a black glove appears to match the ones worn by the suspect in the doorbell camera.

[Sue Guzman]

Fox's Kevin Cork. And with more on those new glove findings, here's fox's Max Gordon.

[Max Gordon]

Investigators are looking at a glove that they recovered from the side of road about two miles away from Nancy Guthrie's house. The FBI says that it looks similar to the ones worn by the suspect. The gloves sent to a private lab in Florida for DNA testing. The preliminary results are now in and authorities are waiting on official confirmation before putting the unknown male profile into the FBI's DNA database called CODIS. This process typically takes about 24 hours from when the FBI receives DNA evidence. Investigators collected about 16 gloves in various areas near the house. Most of them belong to searchers and had been discarded while looking for Nancy Guthrie.

[Sue Guzman]

With more than a thousand immigration agents leaving Minnesota's Twin Cities and hundreds more expected in the coming days, border czar Tom Homan says a small security force will remain. Homan telling CBS's Face the Nation they're there to protect the remaining agents against anti ICE agitators, two protesters killed in clashes with ICE enforcement agents. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Sue Guzman]

President Trump believes a potential change of power could be in the best interest of anything that could happen in Iran. Iran's exile Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi agrees.

[Fox News Correspondent]

He tells Fox the Iranian people's ask is very simple. They want liberty, they want freedom. And of course, I think President Trump realizes that when he said regime change might be the solution, this is something we've been asking for a long time.

[Sue Guzman]

The western US Section expected to be hit with a major winter storm this.

[Max Gordon]

Week, Monday through Wednesday morning for the worst of it, but there'll be even some lingering snow that continues beyond that.

[Sue Guzman]

National Weather Service meteorologist Marc Gennard Heavy snowfall expected in parts of Northern California, Oregon, Montana, Idaho and Nevada. Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina said President Trump's video posted online last week depicting former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle as apes was the most racist thing to come out of the White House. He tells Fox the video is not going to be a distraction any longer.

[Political Commentator]

It's bad for America's future, it's bad for his legacy and bad for our midterms. So what are we going to do? We are going to continue to focus on delivering for the American people.

[Sue Guzman]

Former President Barack Obama called the video deeply troubling. Women powered box office ticket sales this Valentine's Day weekend. Emerald Fennel's gothic reimagining of Wuthering Heights casting a powerful spell over moviegoers, especially women. What should you do?

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[Sue Guzman]

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[Political Commentator]

Suppose I'd do what all rich men do. I live in a big house and be cruel to my servants. Take a wife.

[Sue Guzman]

Film storm to number one at the North American box office, earning $34.8 million. The biggest opening of the year, the animated newcomer Goat and the heist thriller crime 101 coming in at second and third place respectively. I'm Sue Guzman. This is Fox News. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me for the 52 episode podcast series the Life of.

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