Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 02/11/2026 Newscast
Main Theme:
A roundup of breaking national and international news, investigative updates, and political developments. Major stories include the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona, newly released Jeffrey Epstein files, a deadly school shooting in Canada, and upcoming U.S.-Israel talks on Iran.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance – Investigation Intensifies
- The search for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona enters its second week.
- A detained individual was released without new leads [00:02].
- Law enforcement — including SWAT and bomb squads — were active in Pima County, conducting searches through private yards and questioning residents [00:20].
- Quote:
“FBI agents are still in Annie Guthrie’s neighborhood canvassing that area…going up to neighbors, knocking on doors, showing them pictures…”
— Trace Gallagher [00:20]
- Quote:
- A court-ordered search targeted a home in the Rio Rico community, near the Mexican border [01:01].
2. Epstein Files and Political Backlash
- Congress received access to unredacted Jeffrey Epstein files, sparking further scrutiny of President Trump’s connections to Epstein [01:01].
- Vice President J.D. Vance, speaking from Azerbaijan, distanced President Trump from the scandal [01:25]:
- Quote:
“You have people like the former President Clinton, a lot of very wealthy financiers who were involved with this guy even after he went down…What they also reveal is that the president of the United States did not participate in that corruption.”
— J.D. Vance [01:25]
- Quote:
- Congressman Jamie Raskin, after reviewing the files, claims documents challenge President Trump’s assertion that he asked Epstein to leave Mar-a-Lago in 2006 [01:43].
3. National and International Security Incidents
- El Paso, TX:
- FAA imposed a temporary flight restriction for all flights in and out of El Paso (and nearby Santa Teresa, NM) starting February 10 at 11:30pm, until February 20. The cause appears security-related [02:31].
- Quote:
“El Paso International Airport staff are awaiting further guidance from the FAA.”
— Ted Lindner [02:31]
- Canada:
- In Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, a high school shooting left 10 people dead, including the suspected shooter [02:31].
- Source: Canadian police via CBC.
4. U.S. - Israel Diplomacy Over Iran
- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu travels to Washington to meet President Trump; topic focus is nuclear negotiations with Iran [03:11].
- Quote:
“I will present to the President our views regarding … principles … important not only for Israel, but for anyone…who wants peace and security in the Middle East.”
— Israeli Official [03:22]
- Quote:
- Israeli officials express concerns that negotiations could allow Iran to continue uranium enrichment [03:37].
5. DOJ and the Epstein Files – Congressional Scrutiny
- Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify before the House Judiciary Committee regarding DOJ’s heavily redacted Epstein files [03:49].
- Lawmakers, including Ted Lieu, encourage individuals named in the files (whose names are currently redacted) to come forward [03:49].
- Quote:
"They may want to do that before the storm hits."
— Ted Lindner [04:12]
- Quote:
- Calls on the Trump administration not to grant clemency to Ghislaine Maxwell, currently serving 20 years [04:14].
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
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Trace Gallagher on FBI Canvassing:
“They are checking the shrubbery, even at night, going through that area.” [00:20]
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J.D. Vance on “Elite Corruption”:
“…It reveals a certain corruption at the heart of a certain part of American elite culture.” [01:25]
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Israeli Official on Negotiations:
“Important not only for Israel, but for anyone in the world who wants peace and security in the Middle East.” [03:22]
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Ted Lindner on Urgency:
"They may want to do that before the storm hits." (on names in Epstein files coming forward) [04:12]
Important Segment Timestamps
- Nancy Guthrie Disappearance – [00:02] to [01:01]
- Epstein Files/Trump Scrutiny – [01:01] to [01:43]
- El Paso Flight Ban & Canada Shooting – [02:31]
- Netanyahu’s U.S. Trip/Iran Talks – [03:11] to [03:37]
- DOJ, Epstein Files, and Maxwell – [03:44] to [04:14]
Tone:
Urgent, factual, and investigative — typical of a rapid radio newscast, providing critical updates without editorialization.
Summary Usefulness:
This episode delivers real-time developments on ongoing investigations, major security events, and global political engagement, ideal for listeners needing a concise but comprehensive news briefing.
