3AM ET 02/17/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 3AM ET 02/17/2026 Newscast

Date: February 17, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Radio)
Correspondents: Kristen Goodwin, Jared Halpern, Jeff Manaso
Main Theme: Breaking national and international news headlines, including updates on major crime cases, political developments, and international incidents.

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Overview

This episode delivers concise updates on pressing U.S. and international events. Key topics include developments in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, multiple shootings in Rhode Island and Baltimore, U.S. government funding gridlock, President Trump's campaign activities, and an unusual disturbance at Hong Kong International Airport. The tone is urgent and informative, with reporting focused on breaking developments and statements from officials.

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Detailed Segment Breakdown

1. Search for Nancy Guthrie Intensifies

[00:02–00:55]

• Key Details:

  • It's been 17 days since 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her Tucson home.
  • Family members have been ruled out as suspects; they've been fully cooperative ("nothing but cooperative and gracious" – Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos).
  • The FBI is testing a glove found two miles from the home for DNA. It matches gloves seen on a masked man caught on surveillance the morning of her disappearance.
  • The FBI released a description: the suspect appears 5'9"–5'10", average build.
  • Reward doubled: FBI increases offer from $50,000 to $100,000 for information.
  • Public pleas for Nancy's return, including from her daughter Savannah Guthrie (NBC TODAY co-host).

• Notable Quote:

  • “The family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case.”
    — Sheriff Chris Nanos via Kristen Goodwin [00:22]
  • Savannah Guthrie addressing the abductor:
    “It's never too late to do the right thing.” [00:55]

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2. Shootings in Rhode Island and Baltimore

[00:55–01:32]

• Rhode Island High School Hockey Game Shooting

  • At least three dead, three critically injured after a shooter opened fire during a game.
  • Possible motive: domestic dispute.
  • Shooter identified as Robert Dorgan, a transgender father; died from self-inflicted gunshot wound.
  • Officials, including Sen. Jack Reid and Rep. Seth Magaziner, condemn gun violence.
  • "Talked to the governor's office, the attorney general's office."
    — Jared Halpern [01:18]

• Baltimore Mall Shooting

  • One killed, three injured Monday night.
  • Victims not identified, no clear motive, several firearms recovered.

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3. International Alert: Poland Restricts Airspace

[01:32–02:00]

• Key Details:
  • Portions of southeast Polish airspace temporarily closed.
  • Reason: “Unplanned military activity” as Russian airstrikes intensify in Ukraine.

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4. Government Shutdown and DHS Funding Standoff

[02:41–03:31]

• Key Details:

  • Partial U.S. government shutdown continues; DHS funding negotiations have stalled.
  • Federal employees face missed paychecks.
  • House Democrats demand that “every ICE agent is identifiable with their masks removed” as a condition for funding.
  • Senate Minority Leader Schumer calls this “common sense”; Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett calls it a “non-starter.”
  • Congress is currently on recess; little chance of a deal soon.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “Who in the world would want to defund ICE, defund FEMA, defund the TSA?”
    — Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) [03:05]
  • “The odds of getting a DHS funding package deal done soon, slim to none.”
    — Jeff Manaso [03:23]

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5. Election Update: President Trump Campaigns in Georgia

[03:31–04:18]

• Key Details:
  • President Trump plans to visit Rome, GA, Thursday, focusing on the economy.
  • The district is holding a special election after MTG (Marjorie Taylor Green) resigned.
  • Multiple GOP candidates also running for the Senate seat, currently held by Democrat John Ossoff.
  • White House says Trump will campaign heavily in 2026 midterms to boost Republican prospects.

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6. International Incident: Disturbance at Hong Kong Airport

[04:18–04:37]

• Key Details:
  • British tourist arrested after violently attacking flight check-in kiosks with a metal pole at Hong Kong International.
  • The 35-year-old man reportedly tried to buy a ticket before the incident.
  • Motive remains unknown.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Plea from the Guthrie Family:
  “It's never too late to do the right thing.”
  — Savannah Guthrie [00:55]

• Sharp Partisanship in Shutdown Standoff:
  “Who in the world would want to defund ICE, defund FEMA, defund the TSA?”
  — Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) [03:05]

• On Law Enforcement Transparency:
  “They’ll only vote to fund the DHS when every ICE agent is identifiable with their masks removed, I believe they’ll have no choice but to go along with us because it’s so common sense.”
  — Chuck Schumer (quoted by Jeff Manaso) [02:55]

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Summary Table of Key Segments

| Timeframe | Segment | Key Points | |--------------|------------------------------------------|------------| | 00:02-00:55 | Guthrie abduction update | Family cleared, FBI doubles reward, plea from Savannah Guthrie | | 00:55-01:32 | Shootings in RI, Baltimore | Multiple casualties, public official reactions | | 01:32-02:00 | Poland closes airspace | Tied to Russian air actions near Ukraine | | 02:41-03:31 | Shutdown & DHS funding gridlock | Partisan standoff, federal paychecks threatened | | 03:31-04:18 | Trump campaigns in Georgia | Special election, midterm battleground | | 04:18-04:37 | Hong Kong airport incident | Arrest of tourist after violent outburst |

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Tone & Style

The episode maintains a brisk, factual tone, with brief but vivid descriptions of the news. Formal language and official statements are prominent, with occasional emotional appeals (notably in coverage of the Guthrie case).

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For Listeners

This succinct, event-focused update is ideal for listeners wanting to stay informed on major overnight developments in U.S. politics, crime, and key world events—without commentary or analysis. The information delivers context and stakes, echoing the pace and urgency of rolling news.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Holding out hope. I'm Ted Lindner. FOX News officials are hoping DNA evidence will shed light on who abducted Nancy Guthrie as the search for her now is into its third week. Fox's Kristen Goodwin with more.

[Kristen Goodwin]

It's been 17 days since 84 year old Nancy Guthrie was last seen at her home in Tucson. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos stressing members of her family, including her three children, have been cleared of suspicion, explaining in a statement the family has been nothing but cooperative and gracious and are victims in this case. The the FBI revealing a glove found about two miles away from the home is being analyzed for DNA and appears to match the gloves worn by a masked man caught on doorbell camera footage the morning of her disappearance. The FBI says the man appears to be 5ft 9 to 5ft 10 inches tall with an average build recently doubling the reward it's offering in the case from 50,000 to $100,000. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News.

[Ted Lindner]

The Guthrie family has repeatedly pleaded for the 84 year old's safe return. NBC TODAY co host Savannah Guthrie telling whoever has her mother, quote, it's never too late to do the right thing. At least three people are dead, three in critical condition after a shooter opened fire at a high school hockey game in Rhode Island Monday, possibly stemming from a domestic dispute. Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebian says police are cooperating with the state.

[Jared Halpern]

Talked to the governor's office, the attorney general's office.

[Ted Lindner]

Shooter identified as transgender father Robert Dorgan and is dead from a self inflicted gunshot wound. Elected officials like Rhode Island Senator Jack Reid and Congressman Seth Magaziner issuing statements condemning gun violence. One killed, three injured after a shooting on Monday night at a shopping mall in Baltimore. The victims not yet identified. No motive so far. Multiple firearms have been recovered and Poland temporarily shutting down and restricting portions of its airspace today in Poland's southeast region near the Ukrainian border is due to unplanned military activity due to intensified Russian airstrikes on Ukraine. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Ted Lindner]

The partial government shutdown drags on as DHS funding talks stall in Congress.

[Jeff Manasso]

Fox's Jeff Manasso Many federal employees could soon be without a paycheck with House instead of Democrats saying they'll only vote to fund a DHS when every ICE agent is identifiable with their masks removed, I believe they'll have no choice but to go along with us because it's so common sense. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on CNN's State of the Union as Tennessee Rep. Tim Burchett and other Republicans call the demands a non starter. Who in the world would want to defund ice, defund fema, defund the tsa? The odds of getting a DHS funding package deal done soon, slim to none with Congress also out this week on recess. Jeff Manasso, Fox News President Trump heads.

[Ted Lindner]

To another midterm swing state this week. Fox's Jared Halpern with more on from Washington.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump will deliver a message on affordability in the economy Thursday in Rome, Georgia. The White House says Rome is in the heart of Georgia's 14th congressional district where a special election is underway to succeed Republican Marjorie Taylor Green, who resigned from Congress in January. Several Republicans are also running to win the party's nomination for U. S. Senate. Incumbent John Ossoff is among the most vulnerable Democrats defending a Senate seat in November with White House officials said the president intends to spend a lot of time on the campaign trail this year in hopes of boosting Republican prospects in the midterm elections in Washington. JARED halpern, FOX NEWS and a shocking.

[Ted Lindner]

Scene also unfolding inside Hong Kong International Airport Monday. A British tourist arrested after pushing over several flight check in kiosks and trying to smash them with a metal pole. The 35 year old man reportedly trying to buy a plane ticket before he burst into the violent rage. The motive remained unclear. I'm Ted Lindner and this is FOX News.

[Kristen Goodwin]

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