Fox News Hourly Update | 3PM ET 02/12/2026 Newscast

Host: FOX News Podcasts
Date: February 12, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid rundown of major U.S. news stories of the hour, covering political developments, regulatory rollbacks, breaking investigations, legal battles, and lighter moments from across the country. The tone is brisk, concise, and information-focused, in keeping with a news update format.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major Climate Change Policy Reversal

[00:03] - [00:44]

• The Trump administration has rescinded the 2009 Obama-era finding that classified greenhouse gas emissions as a danger to public health.
• This action, touted as the "single largest deregulatory action in American history," is expected to ease costly restrictions on automakers.
  • Quote:
    • “That’s a big statement in American history.” — Lisa Brady (00:13)
    • “His EPA administrator says it was overreach never authorized by Congress.” — Lisa Brady (00:20)
• The rollback is sharply criticized by environmental groups.
  • Quote:
    • “The Sierra Club calls the rollback a brazen assault on public health.” — Lisa Brady (00:25)

2. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Shutdown Looms

[00:44] - [01:20]

• Homeland Security funding fails in the Senate; a shutdown is likely as current funds are about to run out.
• Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) attempted a two-week interim spending bill by unanimous consent but was blocked by Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT).
• Approximately 61,000 TSA employees and 20,000 FEMA workers are at risk of not being paid.
• Congress is expected to be out for over a week, suggesting the shutdown could last one to two weeks.
  • Quote:
    • “Because Congress is expected to be out for the next eight, nine days, that means a government shutdown probably runs for at least a week or two.” — Chad Pergram (01:13)

3. Immigration Reform Tied to DHS Funding

[01:20]

• Democrats continue to push for significant reforms in immigration enforcement as part of DHS funding negotiations.

4. Ongoing Investigation in Arizona: Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

[01:20] - [01:49]

• Investigators in Tucson are requesting video footage from a two-mile radius around Nancy Guthrie's home, focusing on anything abnormal.
• Alerts for information have been sent via the Neighbors app.
  • Quote:
    • “Investigators are requesting all video footage that includes vehicles, traffic, people, pedestrians and anything neighbors deem out of the ordinary or important to our investigation.” — Ainsley Earhart (01:31)
• Family solidarity is highlighted as Savannah Guthrie releases old home videos and vows continued search efforts.

5. House Democrat Accuses DOJ of Tracking Search History

[02:15] - [02:54]

• Representative Jamie Raskin (D-MD) has called for an investigation into whether Attorney General Pam Bondi accessed lawmakers’ search histories concerning the Epstein files.
• The press captured an image of Bondi reviewing a relevant page during Congressional testimony prep.
• Raskin demands a halt to any such oversight of Congress members.
  • Quote:
    • “Raskin called for any alleged tracking of house members conducting oversight to stop.” — Reporter (02:49)

6. Virginia Supreme Court Rules on Afghan Orphan Adoption

[02:54] - [03:20]

• The court allows a U.S. Marine and his wife to keep an Afghan orphan they adopted, despite previous rulings favoring the child’s reunification with her family in Afghanistan.
• Lower courts found flaws in the adoption; this ruling contradicts earlier decisions.

7. Raising Cane’s Eviction Battle over “Food Odor”

[03:20] - [04:02]

• A Raising Cane's restaurant in Boston is facing eviction after the landlord claims its chicken finger odor is "offensive."
• The restaurant has spent over $230,000 on exhaust and odor mitigation and alleges the landlord may be violating a contract clause against other deboned chicken sellers in the building.
  • Quote:
    • “The Louisiana based chicken joint fighting back, asking a judge to determine whether it made sufficient food odor mitigation efforts, including spending $230,000...” — Lillian Wu (03:30)

8. Wall Street Update

[04:02]

• The Dow Jones continues its sell-off, down 355 points close to market end.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Deregulation:
  “That’s a big statement in American history.” — Lisa Brady (00:13)

• On Congress and the DHS Shutdown:
  “Because Congress is expected to be out for the next eight, nine days, that means a government shutdown probably runs for at least a week or two.” — Chad Pergram (01:13)

• On the Guthrie Investigation:
  “Investigators are requesting all video footage that includes vehicles, traffic, people, pedestrians and anything neighbors deem out of the ordinary or important to our investigation.” — Ainsley Earhart (01:31)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [00:03] Major climate policy rollback by Trump administration
• [00:44] DHS funding fails; shutdown imminent
• [01:20] Democrats’ demands for immigration reform; Guthrie disappearance investigation
• [02:15] Congressman Raskin calls for DOJ investigation over search history access
• [02:54] Afghan orphan adoption ruling in Virginia
• [03:20] Raising Cane's restaurant eviction dispute
• [04:02] Wall Street update: Dow plunges

In summary:
The 3PM ET FOX News Hourly Update for February 12, 2026, delivers a sharp sweep of high-impact political and legal stories, while also touching on human interest dramas and an unusual business dispute, all in a fast-paced, matter-of-fact style.