Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 3AM ET 02/25/2026 Newscast

Air Date: February 25, 2026
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News)
Correspondents: Grinal Scott, Jeff Manaso, Trey Inks, Ainsley Earhart

Overview

This episode spotlights major national and international news stories, led by a comprehensive recap of President Trump’s State of the Union address—the first of his second term. Additional segments include updates on high-profile national awards presented during the speech, a developing missing person case involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother, rising tensions and student protests in Iran, and the latest in financial markets.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. President Trump’s Second-Term State of the Union

• Recap and Key Policy Highlights

  • President Trump declared, “The State of our Union is strong,” attributing this to policies enacted during his second term, especially a significant new bill.
  • Details cited from the bill: “Gave you no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on Social Security for our great senior.” (President Trump, [00:32])
  • Trump contrasted Republican and Democratic legislative action, emphasizing the Republicans’ role in passing these changes.
  • The speech was tied to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, framing it as a generational moment for impactful lawmaking.

• Notable Quote

  • President Trump: “Gave you no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on Social Security for our great senior.” ([00:32])

• Historic Length and Economic Agenda

  • The speech is noted as the longest State of the Union in U.S. history.
  • Trump asserted his economic program is “making Americans wealthier.”

2. Celebrations and Honors During the Speech

• Olympic Gold Medal Winning US Men's Hockey Team

  • The team received a bipartisan standing ovation for their victory in Italy, a moment that united both sides of the aisle.
  • US goaltender Connor Hellebuck was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom.

• Congressional Medals of Honor

  • Chief Warrant Officer Eric Slover, Army Chinook pilot wounded during the raid to capture Nicolás Maduro, was recognized.

  • Royce Williams, 100-year-old Navy fighter pilot and veteran of three wars, was also given a medal.

  • Memorable Moment: Standing ovation for the hockey team ([00:53]).

3. Democratic Response

• Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger’s Rebuttal
  • Criticized Trump’s address, accusing him of misrepresenting the people’s interests:
    • “The president did what he always does. He lied, he scapegoated and he distracted. And he offered no real solutions to our nation's pressing challenges, so many of which he is actively making worse.” (Ainsley Earhart quoting Spanberger, [01:34])

4. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie

• Developments in the Missing Person Case
  • Reward increased to $1 million for information on Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie.
  • Last seen February 1; believed abducted from her home in Tucson.
  • Doorbell video shows a masked man visiting the residence multiple times.
  • Savannah Guthrie’s public statement: “If this is what is to be, then we will accept it, but we need to know where she is.” (Ainsley Earhart, [03:26])

5. Iran: Protests, Diplomacy, and Regional Tensions

• Student Protests

  • Iranian students enter a fourth day of protests, chanting, “Not Gaza, not Lebanon. I would sacrifice my life for Iran,” signaling a focus on domestic needs over foreign interventions.

• US Legislative & Diplomatic Actions

  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio to brief Congress on Iran.

  • Upcoming third round of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva—seen as a potential last-ditch diplomatic effort.

  • Heavy US military presence in the region observed by Fox correspondents.

  • Key Quote: “These protests are the first anti regime demonstrations since the crackdown earlier this year that according to President Trump left more than 32,000 people dead.” (Trey Inks, [04:24])

• Israeli Warning

  • Prime Minister Ben threatens retaliation should Iran attack if a US-Iran war erupts.

6. Financial Market Update

• US Markets on the Rise
  • S&P 500 rebounded by 0.8%, recovering much of the previous day's loss.
  • Dow Jones surged by 370 points. ([04:48])

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump:

  • “Gave you no tax on tips, no tax on overtime and no tax on Social Security for our great senior.” ([00:32])

• Ainsley Earhart (quoting Abigail Spanberger):

  • “The president did what he always does. He lied, he scapegoated and he distracted. And he offered no real solutions to our nation's pressing challenges, so many of which he is actively making worse.” ([01:34])

• Savannah Guthrie:

  • “If this is what is to be, then we will accept it, but we need to know where she is.” ([03:26])

• Trey Inks (on Iranian protests):

  • “Not Gaza, not Lebanon. I would sacrifice my life for Iran.” ([04:16])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• President Trump’s State of the Union Overview - [00:03]–[01:34]
• Awards and Olympic Team Honors - [00:53]–[01:34]
• Democratic Rebuttal by Gov. Spanberger - [01:34]–[01:49]
• Update on Nancy Guthrie Case - [03:08]–[03:59]
• Iran Protests and US Diplomacy/Regional Tension - [03:59]–[04:48]
• Financial Markets Update - [04:48]–[05:04]

In Summary

This episode delivers a fast-paced overview of headline events, emphasizing political highlights from President Trump’s State of the Union, national acknowledgments and honors, a high-profile missing persons case, escalating tension in Iran, and daily financial news. Key moments were marked by memorable quotes from political and public figures, offering listeners a succinct but comprehensive review of the current news cycle.