3PM ET 02/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET, February 14, 2026

Overview

This episode delivers a fast-paced round-up of developing national and international news stories, focusing on the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Arizona, the partial U.S. government shutdown over Homeland Security funding, political activity in Washington and abroad, sports highlights from the Milan Cortina Olympics, a major legal victory in New Jersey over infrastructure funding, a Valentine's Day poll on relationships and partisanship, and a unique pet-themed protest in Brazil.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (Tucson, AZ)

• (00:03 - 00:29)
  Anchor Carmen Roberts reports that Nancy Guthrie has been missing for two weeks, with no arrests or detainments yet. Last night, law enforcement with the FBI detained three people in a house near Guthrie’s residence, later releasing them.
  • Quote (00:20), Fox News Reporter: “The sheriff's office firm that what we were seeing on the ground is related.”
  • Quote (00:23), Investigator/Official: “…to the Nancy Guthrie case because this is a joint investigation at the request of the FBI.”
  • No further updates are given.

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2. Homeland Security Shutdown & ICE Funding Debate

• (00:31 - 01:04)
  Funding for Homeland Security expired at midnight, causing a partial government shutdown over disputes concerning ICE practices. Most lawmakers have left DC for recess, delaying an immediate solution.
  • Quote (00:48), Senator John Fetterman (D-PA):
    “I stand with all 270,000 government workers that are not going to get paid again. Again. This is the second time…every Democrat know that shutting DHS down will not have no—.”
• Notable Moment: Senator Fetterman, the only Democrat to vote for agency funding, urges an end to the shutdown.

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3. U.S. Foreign Policy: Munich Security Conference

• (01:04 - 01:32)
  Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking in Germany, affirms American leadership and the importance of allied cooperation.
  • Quote (01:19), Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
    “Here today to leave it clear that America is charting the path for a new century of prosperity and that once again we want to do it together with you, our cherished allies.”
• The segment contrasts Rubio's tone with the previous year's more critical U.S. comments towards Europe.

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4. Olympic Gold for Jordan Stoltz

• (01:32 - 01:45)
  U.S. speed skater Jordan Stoltz wins his second gold at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, setting a new record in the 500 meters. The U.S. now holds five golds and 17 total medals, ranking third.
  • Memorable Moment: Stoltz’s record-breaking performance and the updated U.S. medal count.

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5. Legal Win for the Gateway Tunnel Project (NJ)

• (02:17 - 03:09)
  New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill secures a legal victory: a judge orders the Trump administration to release $1.6 billion for the Gateway Tunnel.
  • Quote (02:30), Stephanie Bertini (Fox 5 NY):
    “The governor with a very celebratory tone announcing court decision… About 1,000 workers have been sidelined during the legal limbo, waiting to get back to work.”
  • Quote (02:53), Investigator/Official:
    “...I would actually say it’s way past time that the president releases the Gateway Tunnel funds.”
• The project will replace old rail infrastructure under the Hudson River.

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6. Valentine’s Day Poll: Love & Political Differences

• (03:09 - 03:51)
  Eben Brown shares data from a FOX News poll:
  • Nearly 60% of Americans say political disagreement is not a barrier to relationships.
  • 11% have experienced love across political lines.
  • Less than a third see politics as an insurmountable obstacle.
  • Quote (03:44), Eben Brown (Fox News):
    “If not politics, what’s the most important trait to seek out when seeking someone? Three quarters of everyone responding said a sense of humor.”
  • Memorable Moment: Even in a partisan climate, most value personal connection over political alignment.

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7. Brazil’s Carnival Canine Protest

• (03:51 - End)
  In Rio de Janeiro, dozens of dogs in costumes took part in ‘blokhound,’ a carnival street party and protest against animal cruelty.
  • Dogs danced to samba and enjoyed treats, while owners raised awareness for pet welfare.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• (00:48) Senator John Fetterman:
  “I stand with all 270,000 government workers that are not going to get paid again…every Democrat know that shutting DHS down will not have no—.”
• (01:19) Secretary of State Marco Rubio:
  "America is charting the path for a new century of prosperity and once again we want to do it together with you, our cherished allies.”
• (03:44) Eben Brown:
  “Three quarters of everyone responding said a sense of humor…”

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:03 — Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie update
• 00:31 — Homeland Security funding lapse and government shutdown
• 01:04 — Secretary Rubio at Munich Security Conference
• 01:32 — Jordan Stoltz wins Olympic gold
• 02:17 — Gateway Tunnel funding legal victory
• 03:09 — Valentine’s Day poll on politics and relationships
• 03:51 — Carnival dog parade and animal cruelty protest in Brazil

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Summary:
Today’s update covered developing crime and government news, sports triumphs, infrastructure victories, cultural surveys, and vibrant international events, providing a swift yet holistic overview of stories shaping national and global headlines for February 14, 2026.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

Missing two weeks today. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. Yet investigators still have not made any arrest or taken anyone into custody in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Last night, however, deputies and the FBI swarmed a house a couple of miles from Guthrie's home in Tucson, where they detained but later released three people.

[Fox News Reporter]

The sheriff's office firm that what we were seeing on the ground is related.

[Investigator or Official]

To the Nancy Guthrie case because this is a joint investigation at the request of the FBI.

[Fox News Reporter]

No additional information is currently available.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Matt Fenn and Tucson funding ran out at midnight this morning for Homeland Security, creating a partial government shutdown as Democrats demand changes to ICE practices. And Senator John Fetterman from Pennsylvania was the lone Democratic senator who voted to fund the agency in ICE and tells.

[Senator John Fetterman]

Fox News I stand with all the 270,000 government workers that are not going to get paid again. Again. This is the second time we every Democrat know that shutting DHS down will not have no.

[Carmen Roberts]

And there won't be an immediate vote on a spending bill because most lawmakers have left D.C. for a scheduled week long recess. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference in Germany this morning, Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on European allies to move forward with the US And I am.

[Secretary of State Marco Rubio]

Here today to leave it clear that America is charting the path for a new century of prosperity and that once again we want to do it together with you, our cherished allies.

[Carmen Roberts]

A year ago, Vice President Vance shocked the audience by criticizing European values. And Jordan Stoltz wins his second speed skating gold medal in the Milan Cortina Olympics by finishing first in the 500 meters in an Olympic record time. That pushes the US gold medal count to five and the total to 17 putting us in third place. America is listening to FOX News.

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[Carmen Roberts]

New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill is touting a legal victory after a judge ordered the Trump administration to restore the $1.6 billion in federal funding for a major rail project. Stephanie Bertini with Fox 5 New York has details.

[Stephanie Bertini]

The governor with a very celebratory tone announcing court decision. We're reporting on governor saying the 2nd Circuit's order means the 200 million in federal funds for the Gateway tunnel project will be released immediately. About 1,000 workers have been sidelined during the legal limbo, waiting to get back to work on the construction project.

[Investigator or Official]

And I would say it's time I would actually say it's way past time that the president releases the Gateway Tunnel funds.

[Stephanie Bertini]

The Gateway Tunnel project will eventually create new rail beneath the Hudson river, replacement replacing aging infrastructure.

[Carmen Roberts]

It is Valentine's Day, so will opposites still attract during these politicized times? Fox's Eben Brown has details.

[Eben Brown]

A FOX News poll suggests it is still possible to love someone with whom you don't agree politically. The shocking revelation may not jive with the notably partisan cultural views many Americans seem to profess, but this Valentine's poll shows nearly 60% of Americans feel they don't need to agree on politics to fall in love. And another 11% say it's already happened them. And yet a little less than a third say it would be impossible. But if not politics, what's the most important trait to seek out when seeking someone? Three quarters of everyone responding said a sense of humor. EBEN brown, FOX News.

[Carmen Roberts]

And in Brazil, dozens of dogs dressed as alligators, fairies and superheroes gathered today at a Rio de Janeiro carnival street party as their owners protested cruelty against pets. The canines wagged their tails, dance to samba and ate at that event that's called blokhound. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News.