Loading summary
A
An historic blizzard pummels the Northeast. I'm Sue Guzman, Fox News. While the Northeast is recovering today after it was slammed by a monster blizzard Monday, this winter storm is now headed to the New England region. Fox Weather's Brandy Campbell is in Boston and has the latest.
B
Boston is one of the cities that did have those blizzard conditions here. So, yes, we got a lot of snow. We also had some winds gusting nearly 70 miles per hour. But we've had some pretty impressive records just across the east and the mid Atlantic. So we're going to start in Central park in New York City where they got nearly 20 inches of snow, establishing the blizzard as one of the most powerful winter storms in the city's history. Now over in Rhode island, they had 37.9 inches of snow reported. That broke their longest standing record, making this the greatest snowstorm in Providence's history. Their last record was 28.6 inches of snow.
A
Thousands of flights were canceled. Americans ordered to shelter, shelter in place After Mexico's military killed El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation cartel. Members now retaliate.
C
American tourists in Mexico are facing a second night under State Department shelter and place orders for Puerto Vallarta and surrounding areas. El Mencho's henchmen responded by taking to the streets, killing dozens of people in stores, gas stations, roadways, all burned. Flights in and out of the area were grounded. Mexico's president is urging calm.
B
Most important thing at this moment is
A
to guarantee the peace and security of
B
the entire population of all of Mexico.
C
Mexican officials plan to arrest El Mencho, but he opened fire and fled to nearby woods where he was later found. He died from gunshot injuries.
A
Fox's Gillian Turner and the New York Post is reporting Mexico has handed over more than 100 drug cartel leaders to the US after the killing of El Mencho. Merrick is listening to FOX News.
D
Did you know? Fast Growing Trees is America's largest, most trusted online nursery with over 2 million happy customers. They carry thousands of trees and plants that are grown with care and guaranteed to thrive. From privacy and fruit trees to shrubs, flowering trees, houseplants and more, fast Growing trees makes it easy to find plants that truly work for you, delivered to your door. And no matter where you're starting or what you're dreaming for your yard, their plant experts are there to support you every step of the way. No green thumb required, just quality plants you can count on. Every order is backed by their alive and thrive guarantee. And you'll get ongoing support from real knowledgeable experts. Right now Fast Growing Trees has great deals on spring planting essentials with up to half off select plants. And as a listener to our show, you'll get an additional 20% off your first purchase when you use the Code Fox at checkout. That's 20% off better plants and better growing at fast growing trees.com with code fox.
A
President Trump delivers his State of the Union address Tuesday night.
E
There may be quite a few empty seats during President Trump's speech here on the Hill tomorrow night. Well over a dozen Democrats have said they plan on skipping that speech. And keep in mind that's after they already got some backlash last year for their actions during President Trump's first first State of the Union speech. Last year, Democrats refused to stand for angel parents as well as a young boy who was battling cancer. You remember Texas Congressman Al Green had an outburst in the middle of the speech that led to him being removed. Now, some of the Democrats who are expected to skip the speech have already said they're going to plan to attend a rally at the National Mall that's being hosted and co sponsored by Midas Touch and Move On. Other Democrats who do plan to attend the speech are planning to bring victims and survivors associated with Jeffrey Epstein, Fox's
A
film Illusion and FedEx joining other large companies suing for a refund on President Trump's tariffs.
F
Now that the Supreme Court has ruled President Trump didn't have the authority to impose his Liberation Day tariffs, major companies are calling for their money back. FedEx didn't specify a dollar amount yet, but they filed a lawsuit Monday against U.S. customs and Border Protection and the U.S. the same lawyers representing the shipping company also have clients like Costco, Bumblebee Foods and Revlon filing similar suits. Treasury Secretary Bessen has said the matter may be in lower courts for years. Reuters says more than $175 billion in tariff collections may be subject to refunds. Jill Naito, Fox News.
A
22 Senate Democrats introducing a measure Monday requiring the administration fully refund those tariffs. The Dow fell more than 800 points Monday over uncertainty over President Trump's tariff plans. The Supreme Court ruled the president could not raise tariffs, claiming it was a national emergency. But he announced Saturday he will raise tariffs 10 on all US imports, which is the maximum allowable under the law. 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
E
Jesus, a listening experience that will provide hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told. Listen and follow now@foxnewspodcasts.com or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Fox News Hourly Update – 3AM ET 02/24/2026 Newscast
Date: February 24, 2026
Host: Sue Guzman (FOX News Podcasts)
Episode Overview
This concise episode delivers FOX’s latest updates on a record-shattering Northeast blizzard, escalating cartel violence in Mexico following a kingpin’s death, political drama ahead of President Trump’s State of the Union, major lawsuits over recently overturned tariffs, and a volatile day on Wall Street.
Main Points:
Key Details:
"Central park in New York City... nearly 20 inches of snow, establishing the blizzard as one of the most powerful winter storms in the city's history." (00:32) "Their last record was 28.6 inches of snow... this the greatest snowstorm in Providence's history." (00:48)
Main Points:
Key Details:
State Department issued second-night shelter-in-place orders for Americans in affected regions.
El Mencho died after a shootout while evading arrest.
"El Mencho's henchmen responded by taking to the streets, killing dozens of people in stores, gas stations, roadways, all burned. Flights in and out of the area were grounded." (01:20)
"Most important thing at this moment is to guarantee the peace and security of the entire population of all of Mexico." (01:33–01:37)
In follow-up, Mexico extradited over 100 cartel leaders to the US.
"Mexico has handed over more than 100 drug cartel leaders to the US after the killing of El Mencho." (01:48)
Main Points:
Key Details:
"There may be quite a few empty seats... Well over a dozen Democrats have said they plan on skipping that speech." (03:11) "Democrats refused to stand for angel parents as well as a young boy who was battling cancer... Congressman Al Green had an outburst... led to him being removed." (03:22-03:28) "Democrats who do plan to attend the speech are planning to bring victims and survivors associated with Jeffrey Epstein." (03:41)
Main Points:
Key Details:
"Supreme Court has ruled President Trump didn't have the authority to impose... tariffs, major companies are calling for their money back... more than $175 billion in tariff collections may be subject to refunds." (03:57-04:21)
Main Points:
Key Details:
"Dow fell more than 800 points Monday over uncertainty over President Trump's tariff plans... But he announced Saturday he will raise tariffs 10 on all US imports, which is the maximum allowable under the law." (04:36–05:09)
Summary in a Nutshell:
This FOX News Hourly Update captures a night of extremes: from historic winter weather and international crisis to Capitol Hill drama and economic upheaval. For those who missed the episode, it’s a brisk but comprehensive scan of pressing issues — storms, violence, politics, and finance — shaping the national and global conversation as of February 24, 2026.