Fox News Hourly Update: 3PM ET Newscast - February 22, 2026

Episode Overview
This episode delivers quick, high-impact national and international headline news, with coverage ranging from a security incident at Mar-A-Lago, the US Men's Hockey Olympic victory, an intense Nor'easter in the Northeast, major federal policy updates, and escalating tensions around the Iran nuclear talks.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Security Incident at Mar-A-Lago (00:02–00:40)

• Suspect Apprehended:
  • A young man, Austin Tucker Martin, 21, from North Carolina, was arrested after trespassing at former President Trump's Mar-A-Lago home, carrying a shotgun and gas can.
  • Authorities confirm he was reported missing by family days before. Evidence suggests he purchased the shotgun on his trip to Florida.
• Notable Details:
  • "President Trump was in Washington at the time, so it's unclear what the gunman's motives were." — Carmen Roberts [00:40]
  • Investigation ongoing regarding the suspect's intent.

2. US Men's Hockey Team Wins Olympic Gold (00:40–01:20)

• Historic Win:
  • The US Men’s Hockey Team defeats Canada 2–1 in overtime, earning gold for the first time since the famed 1980 “Miracle on Ice”.
• Memorable Moment:
  • "Florida born Jack Hughes, who scored the winning goal... was saying how proud he was to be an American and so proud to win for our country." [00:59]
• Presidential Acknowledgment:
  • President Trump: "Congratulations to our great USA ice hockey team. They won the gold. Wow." [01:20]

3. Nor'easter Threatens the Northeast (01:20–01:48)

• Severe Weather Warnings:
  • 38 million people under blizzard warnings as a major Nor'easter begins in the Northeast.
  • Massachusetts expected to see 1–3 feet of snow with wind gusts up to 70 mph.
• Reporter on the Scene:
  • "That is going to also combine with some damaging wind potential with wind gusts that could be anywhere from 60 to 70 miles per hour." — Melanie Black, Fox Weather [01:33]
• State Responses:
  • Governors of New York and New Jersey declare states of emergency.

4. Government Policy Updates (02:16–03:06)

• TSA PreCheck Reversal:
  • TSA reverses plan to suspend PreCheck services amid partial government shutdown, focusing on reallocating resources.
• Tariff Changes:
  • President Trump announces increase in global tariffs from 10% to 15%, following a Supreme Court decision limiting presidential authority on tariffs.
  • "We've been in contact with our foreign trading partners and they like the tariff deals, so you know they're not going to be changed." — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant [02:58]
• Legal Limits:
  • New tariffs can last only 150 days, per Supreme Court ruling: "For the most part only Congress has the power to set tariffs." [03:06]

5. U.S.-Iran Nuclear Talks (03:06–03:47)

• Diplomatic Tensions:
  • Next round of nuclear talks set for Thursday in Geneva amid bolstered US military presence.
  • The US insists on zero uranium enrichment by Iran, allowing for some oversight on limited enrichment.
• Congressional Warning:
  • "I think we end up using the capabilities of our two carrier battle groups that are in the region... It's destruction or diplomacy. It's one or the other. And I think they choose destruction." — Rep. Brian Mast (R-FL) [03:47]

6. BAFTA Film Awards Preview (03:59)

• Cultural Spotlight:
  • Tightly contested BAFTA (British Oscars) awards announced, with "Sinners" leading nominations.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On Mar-A-Lago incident:
  • "President Trump was in Washington at the time, so it's unclear what the gunman's motives were." — Carmen Roberts [00:40]
• Olympic Hockey Victory:
  • "Hughes scored it in just 1 minute and 41 seconds into overtime." [00:59]
  • "They won the gold. Wow." — President Trump, on U.S. Men’s Hockey Team [01:20]
• Weather warning:
  • "What we are expecting with this strong Northeastern Easter is going to be anywhere from 1 to 3ft of snow across Massachusetts." — Melanie Black [01:33]
• Tariff policy:
  • "We've been in contact with our foreign trading partners and they like the tariff deals..." — Scott Bessant [02:58]
• On Iran:
  • "It's destruction or diplomacy. It's one or the other." — Rep. Brian Mast [03:47]

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02: Mar-A-Lago Security Incident
• 00:40: U.S. Men's Hockey Team Wins Gold
• 01:20: Nor'easter Blizzard Warnings
• 02:16: TSA and Tariff Policy Updates
• 03:06: Iran Nuclear Talks Escalate
• 03:59: BAFTA Film Awards Preview

This episode effectively covers pressing national security, political, sports, and weather news, with direct reporting and key insights for listeners looking for a quick roundup of major developments.