5AM ET 02/08/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 02/08/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This episode delivers a fast-paced rundown of major U.S. and international news, focusing on high-level nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran, investigating a high-profile missing persons case, looming Homeland Security funding battles in Congress, weather warnings, and a Super Bowl preview.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. U.S.–Iran Nuclear Negotiations

• Ongoing Talks:
  The U.S. and Iran are conducting critical discussions in Oman over Iran's nuclear program.
  (Debra Valentine, 00:03)
• Military Movements:
  Several top U.S. officials—including CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper, Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner—met aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea the day after talks with Iran's foreign minister.
  F22 Raptors are being deployed to boost air defense; two were diverted from the Super Bowl flyover due to operational requirements.
  (Lucas Tomlinson, 00:15)
• President Trump's Stance:
  President Trump comments from Air Force One, signaling a hard line in negotiations while leaving the door open for a deal.

  "We're going to meet again early next week and they want to make a deal around as they should want to make a deal. You know the consequences if they don't."
  — President Trump (00:40)

• Upcoming Diplomacy:
  Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu is set to meet President Trump at the White House to discuss the nuclear issue.
  (Debra Valentine, 00:53)

2. Nancy Guthrie Missing Person Case

• Investigation Progress:
  One week since Nancy Guthrie (mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie) disappeared from Tucson.
  New FBI activity includes a mysterious visit to a gas station, adding intrigue to the case.
  (Jonathan Haunt, 01:16)
• Community & Political Support:
  The Guthrie family is receiving widespread support from local authorities, the White House, and Arizona's community.

  "I am available to do anything I possibly can, and I know the sheriff's department is."
  — Jonathan Haunt relaying support (01:39) "Working really, really hard on this."
  — Senator Mark Kelly (01:48)

• Family Appeal:
  The family released a third social media video, offering payment for Nancy’s safe return.
  (Debra Valentine, 01:50)

3. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Funding Battle

• Potential Government Shutdown:
  DHS funding is set to expire this week, raising the specter of another partial shutdown (Chad Pergrim, 02:32).
• Congressional Tensions:
  House Minority Leader Jeffries underscores urgency and pushes back on temporary fixes.

  "We need to get this done and get this done immediately. The deadline is February 13th."
  — Jeffries (02:42)

  • Democrats oppose increased ICE enforcement; Republicans may disagree.
  • ICE is already funded through 2029, but TSA pay and disaster recovery (FEMA) would be interrupted if a deal isn't reached. (Chad Pergrim, 02:47)

4. Federal Court Ruling on Detention Policy

• Immigration Enforcement:
  A federal appeals court has upheld the Trump administration's mass detention policy, allowing authorities to detain undocumented immigrants without bond.
  (Debra Valentine, 03:22)

5. Extreme Cold Weather Alert

• Arctic Air Mass:
  Major cold snap from the eastern Great Lakes to the Northeast, with historic lows in Philadelphia (Morgan Parrish, 03:45).
  • Doctors warn about frostbite and hypothermia, urging residents to limit outdoor activity and check heating systems.
  • Despite warnings, some Philadelphians continue outdoor activities.

  "The dangerous cold isn't just uncomfortable—doctors warn frostbite can develop in as little as 20 minutes, with the risk of losing fingers, toes or ears."
  — Morgan Parrish (03:55)

6. Super Bowl Sunday

• Sports Update:
  The New England Patriots face the Seattle Seahawks for the Lombardi Trophy in Santa Clara, California.
  (Debra Valentine, 04:20)

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Memorable Quotes & Moments

• President Trump on Negotiations:

  "They want to make a deal as they should want to make a deal. You know the consequences if they don't."
  — [00:40]

• Senator Mark Kelly on Guthrie Case:

  "Working really, really hard on this."
  — [01:48]

• Jeffries on DHS Funding:

  "We need to get this done and get this done immediately. The deadline is February 13th."
  — [02:42]

• Morgan Parrish on Philadelphia Weather:

  "The dangerous cold isn't just uncomfortable—doctors warn frostbite can develop in as little as 20 minutes..."
  — [03:55]

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Notable Timestamps

• 00:03 – Nuclear talks in Oman: U.S. & Iran
• 00:40 – Trump’s strong words about negotiations
• 00:53 – Netanyahu/Trump meeting announced
• 01:16 – FBI activity in Nancy Guthrie case
• 01:48 – Senator Mark Kelly expresses support
• 02:32 – Approaching DHS budget deadline
• 02:42 – Jeffries sets the urgency for a deal
• 03:22 – Federal court upholds detention policy
• 03:45 – Philadelphia faces record cold
• 04:20 – Super Bowl preview

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Tone & Style

The tone is urgent and concise, with quick, factual delivery. Speakers employ diplomatic language around sensitive topics, while segments on the Guthrie case and weather are empathetic and community-focused. Sports and government reporting maintain formality and objectivity.

Transcript

[Debra Valentine]

Nuclear discussions. I'm Debra Valentine, fox news. The U.S. and Iran holding high stakes talks in Oman about the fate of Iran's nuclear program. Fox's Lucas Tomlinson has more from West Palm Beach, Florida.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

One day after negotiation with Iran's foreign minister Oman, the head of US Forces in the Middle east, the CENTCOM commander, Admiral Brad Cooper, special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner flew out to the USS Abraham Lincoln. That's the aircraft carrier in the Arabian Sea. And F22 Raptors still need to arrive arrive along with more air defense systems. Officials say a pair of F22s were pulled from the super bowl flyover tomorrow night citing operational needs.

[President Trump]

We're going to meet again early next week and they want to make a deal around as they should want to make a deal. You know the consequences if they don't.

[Lucas Tomlinson]

President Trump aboard Air Force One about those negotiations.

[Debra Valentine]

Israel's Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with President Trump Wednesday at the White House over Iran's nuclear program. Today marks one week since 84 year old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of today's show co host Savannah Guthrie, went missing from her Tucson, Arizona home. Fox's Jonathan Haunt reports from Tucson. FBI agents are investigating a letter sent to a local TV station on Friday. Agents also visited a local gas station.

[Jonathan Haunt]

Interestingly, two agents visited that gas station that's about 20 minutes from Nancy's home. They did not give the clerk much clue as to what they were looking for. Meantime, the Guthrie family are getting a lot of of support from everybody from President Trump in the White House to the wider community here in Arizona. And among those who are in regular contact with the Guthrie family, I am available to do anything I possibly can and I know the sheriff's department is.

[Senator Mark Kelly]

Working really, really hard on this.

[Jonathan Haunt]

Senator Mark Kelly.

[Debra Valentine]

The Guthrie family released a third social media video Saturday saying we will pay for their mother's return. America's listening to FOX News.

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[Debra Valentine]

Funding for the Department of Homeland Security runs out. This week is setting up a battle in Congress.

[Chad Pergrim]

There's a lot of skepticism that the sides can sidestep another partial shutdown.

[Jeffries]

We need to get this done and get this done immediately. The deadline is February 13th.

[Chad Pergrim]

Jeffries won't accept a temporary bill to prevent a shutdown. Democrats believe the public supports them. Democrats want no masks for ICE and no roving patrols. But the calendar is the biggest enemy. DHS money expires just after midnight Eastern on Valentine's Day. ICE is funded through 2029 thanks to the One Big Beautiful Bill. But a shutdown means TSA isn't paid again. It also interrupts FEMA recovery efforts and upends the Coast Guard on Capitol Hill. Chad Pergrim, Fox news in a 2.

[Debra Valentine]

To 1 decision, a federal appeals court Friday upheld the Trump administration's mass detention policy, allowing illegal immigrants to be detained without bo. An arctic air mass stretching from the eastern Great Lakes to the Northeast is bringing record cold temperatures to parts of the US Fox 29 Philadelphia's Morgan Parrish has details on the impacts to the City of Brotherly Love, the coldest day.

[Morgan Parrish]

Of winter so far in Philadelphia, with bitter temperatures and wind chills making even short trips outside risky. Despite the cold, some walkers, joggers and runners still push through the conditions, bundling up and braving the freeze. The dangerous cold isn't just uncomfortable, doctors warn. Frostbite can develop in as little as 20 minutes, with the risk of losing fingers, toes or ears. Hypothermia is also a major concern. Doctors and city officials remind residents to limit time outside, stay indoors where it's warm and make sure heating systems are working properly as this dangerous cold continues.

[Debra Valentine]

It's Super Bowl Sunday as the Patriots battle the Seahawks for the Lombardi Trophy in Santa Clara, California. I'm Debra Valentine.

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