Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET 02/21/2026

Host: Carmen Roberts, FOX News
Date: February 21, 2026
Episode Theme: Rapid-fire coverage of major U.S. and international news headlines, including breaking presidential policy, severe winter weather, military tensions abroad, an ongoing missing persons case, and developments in a royal scandal.

Main Theme / Purpose

This episode provides listeners with the latest breaking news as of 3PM ET, focusing on escalated U.S. tariffs, a severe Northeast winter storm, mounting U.S.-Iran tensions, an update on the missing Nancy Guthrie case, and the unfolding legal troubles of former Prince Andrew in the U.K.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Trump Escalates Tariffs on Global Trade

• Announcement: President Trump raises the worldwide tariff rate from 10% to what he describes as a "fully allowed and legally tested 15% level."
  • "He is not imposing sweeping global tariffs at a 10% rate. He is upping them." (A, 00:02)
  • "He is raising the 10% worldwide tariff on countries to what he called the fully allowed and legally tested 15% level." (B, 00:15)
• Administration opens further investigations into countries suspected of "unfair trading practices."
• Legal context:
  • Using Section 122, tariffs can be imposed for up to 150 days. (B, 00:34)
  • This defiance follows the Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision that Trump exceeded his power under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.
    • "The president clearly defiant despite the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision that he exceeded his power by imposing duties under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act." (B, 00:40)

2. Widespread Nor'easter Threatens Northeast

• Forecast: A major winter storm approaches, with blizzard warnings issued for NYC (first since March 2017).
  • 12-18 inches of snow forecasted across major cities (Philadelphia, New York, Boston); possibly more in some areas.
• Quote:
  • "Anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow. It includes Philadelphia, New York getting up towards Boston...And it's not just the snow. It's the winds. The winds are going to be intense...40, 50, 60 miles an hour." — Adam Klotz, Fox Meteorologist (C, 01:00)
  • "Winter storm warnings around that. So this is going to be fairly widespread." (C, 01:26)

3. U.S. Military Pressure on Iran for Nuclear Deal

• Situation: U.S. rapidly builds air power in the Middle East/Europe, tripling its presence from the prior summer's Operation Midnight Hammer.
• Deadline: President Trump gives Iran "just days" to negotiate a "fair deal" or face consequences.
• Quotes:
  • "They better negotiate a fair deal." (D, 01:37)
  • "President Trump is threatening to unleash [U.S. air power] on Iran. That doesn't make a deal." — Lucas Tomlinson, Fox News (E, 01:39)

4. Developments in Nancy Guthrie Missing Persons Case

• Status: Guthrie missing for three weeks; search is ongoing, but recent info from police is slowing.
• Surveillance video and tens of thousands of public tips under review.
• Key lead: Unidentified man on Guthrie's doorbell camera, described as 5’9”–5’10,” wearing an Ozark Trail backpack (a Walmart product); investigators working to ID additional items and locations of purchase.
• DNA analysis of biological evidence continues.
• Reward: Increased to $200,000.
• Quote:
  • "Really the main question at this point, who is the person that was seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the night she went missing?...The only article of clothing that law enforcement has positively identified is his Ozark Trail backpack..." — Max Gordon, Fox News (D, 02:41)

5. Former Prince Andrew Faces Criminal Probe

• Context:
  • U.K. authorities searching Andrew's former Royal Lodge residence for several days for computers/documents.
  • Arrested on his 66th birthday over allegations of sharing confidential government documents with Jeffrey Epstein.
• Developments:
  • He was released after 11 hours, but investigation continues; not seen publicly since.
  • British government considering stripping him from the line of succession.
• Quote:
  • "Andrew was arrested Thursday morning on his 66th birthday at the Sandringham estate in eastern England on suspicion of misconduct in public office...The probe is believed to relate to claims that while serving as UK Trade envoy, Andrew shared confidential government documents with Epstein." — Stephanie Bennett, Fox News, London (G, 03:36)

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments (with Timestamps)

• "He is not imposing sweeping global tariffs at a 10% rate. He is upping them." — Carmen Roberts (A, 00:02)
• "He is raising the 10% worldwide tariff on countries to what he called the fully allowed and legally tested 15% level." (B, 00:15)
• "Anywhere from 12 to 18 inches of snow...And it's not just the snow. It's the winds. The winds are going to be intense..." — Adam Klotz, Meteorologist (C, 01:00)
• "They better negotiate a fair deal." (D, 01:37)
• "President Trump is threatening to unleash [U.S. air power] on Iran." — Lucas Tomlinson (E, 01:39)
• "Really the main question at this point, who is the person that was seen on Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera the night she went missing?" — Max Gordon (D, 02:41)
• "Andrew was arrested Thursday morning on his 66th birthday...on suspicion of misconduct in public office..." — Stephanie Bennett (G, 03:36)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 — Trump Raises Global Tariffs
• 01:00 — Major Nor'easter Threatens Northeast
• 01:26 — Blizzard Warning Context; Detailed Forecast
• 01:37 — U.S.-Iran Tension; Military Build-up
• 02:41 — Nancy Guthrie Missing Case Update
• 03:36 — Former Prince Andrew Investigation

Conclusion

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers concise and immediate coverage of the day's most pressing events, with a direct, urgent tone. Major policy and global developments share space with breaking U.S. stories and international intrigue, giving listeners a rapid-fire briefing on what matters most right now.