5AM ET 02/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 5AM ET 02/12/2026 Newscast

Podcast: Fox News Hourly Update
Host: Ted Lindner (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: February 12, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of the major national and international news as of the early morning of February 12, 2026. Topics covered include continuing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, the ongoing search for Arizona’s Nancy Guthrie, Congressional pressure for aviation safety reforms, a high-profile House judiciary hearing on Epstein-related documents, First Lady Melania Trump’s Valentine's Day visit at NIH, and the passing of actor James Van Der Beek.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. US-Iran Nuclear Talks

• Tension and Diplomacy:
  • President Trump reaffirmed a commitment to ongoing nuclear negotiations with Iran after extensive talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ([00:03]-[00:49]).
  • Netanyahu urged including Iran’s ballistic missile program and its support for terror groups in future talks.
  • President Trump expressed preference for a deal, but referenced US airstrikes in 2025 as a sign of America’s resolve.

Notable Quote (Jared Halpern):

"President Trump in a social media statement says his preference is a deal, but warns if not, we just have to see what the outcome is." ([00:27])

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2. Arizona Missing Person Case: Nancy Guthrie

• Intensified Investigation:
  • Law enforcement expands search and canvassing efforts following new doorbell video footage showing a masked man at Guthrie's home ([00:49]-[01:43]).
  • Focus is on possible routes between Nancy Guthrie’s house and her daughter Annie’s residence, with Annie’s husband, Tomaso, being the last family member to see Nancy.
  • Uncertainty about individuals seen removing items from Annie Guthrie’s home—possibly authorities or private security—adds to the intrigue.

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3. Aviation Safety and Congressional Pressure

• Aftermath of 2025 Air Collision:
  • Families of victims from the January 2025 airliner-army helicopter collision near DC are pressing Congress for urgent reforms ([01:43]-[02:00]).
  • 67 fatalities underscore the emotional charge and legislative stakes.

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4. House Judiciary Hearing on Epstein Files

• Attorney General Pam Bondi Questioned:
  • Bondi appears before Congress regarding the Justice Department’s handling and redactions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein ([02:32]-[03:27]).
  • Accusations by Democrats (Jamie Raskin, Pramila Jayapal) about incomplete compliance and uneven redaction of victim and alleged abuser identities.
  • Bondi defends the Trump administration’s actions and apologizes to Epstein’s victims.

Notable Exchange:

Jamie Raskin: "Attorney General Pam Bondi has not properly complied with the law to release all of the Epstein related files they have, that many remain redacted." ([02:58])

Pramila Jayapal: "Some victims names were not redacted while the names of some of the alleged abusers were. She told Bondi to apologize to victims..." ([03:10])

Bondi in Response (Jessica Rosenthal):

"In her opening statement, Spondy called Epstein a monster and said she's sorry for what any victim of his went through and that any abuse victim should come forward to the FBI." ([03:27])

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5. Melania Trump’s NIH Visit

• Valentine’s Day Celebration:
  • The First Lady visits the Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health to lift the spirits of young patients ([03:38]).
  • This is her first such visit in President Trump’s second term.

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6. Death of Actor James Van Der Beek

• Public Figure Passes:
  • "Dawson’s Creek" star James Van Der Beek died at 48 after a colorectal cancer battle ([03:38]-[04:28]).
  • Family statement highlights his courage and faith in his final days.

Family Statement (Read by Ted Lindner):

"Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith, and grace... There’s much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity, and the sacredness of time." ([03:54])

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On US-Iran Talks:
  "My preference is a deal, but warns if not, we just have to see what the outcome is." — President Trump (reported by Jared Halpern, [00:27])

• On Epstein Files Hearing:
  "She told Bondi to apologize to victims in the hearing room." — Jessica Rosenthal, summarizing Rep. Jayapal’s remarks ([03:14])

• On Van Der Beek’s Passing:
  "He met his final days with courage, faith and grace." — Family statement ([03:54])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• US-Iran Nuclear Talks: [00:03]-[00:49]
• Nancy Guthrie Missing Case: [00:49]-[01:43]
• Aviation Reform Advocacy: [01:43]-[02:00]
• Epstein Files Congressional Hearing: [02:32]-[03:27]
• Melania Trump at NIH: [03:38]
• James Van Der Beek Obituary: [03:38]-[04:28]

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Fox News’ 5AM update delivers critical headlines with a brisk, news-focused tone, providing listeners with the latest developments in global politics, high-profile investigations, public safety demands, government oversight, and human interest stories.

Transcript

[Ted Lindner]

Hoping for a deal with Iran. I'm Ted Lindner. Fox News. President Trump not backing away from Iran nuclear talks following a lengthy meeting Wednesday with Israel's leader, Fox's Jared Halpern.

[Jared Halpern]

President Trump says he insisted negotiations with Iran will continue during an hours long closed door meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Ahead of the meeting, Netanyahu's office said the prime minister would urge talks with Iran to also include limits on its ballistic missile program in support for terror groups. President Trump in a social media statement says his preference is a deal, but warns if not, we just have to see what the outcome is, pointing to US Airstrikes last year targeting Iran's nuclear facilities at the White House. Jared Halpern, fox News Day 12 now.

[Ted Lindner]

In the search for Nancy Guthrie as investigators fanned out and canvassed roads and neighborhoods on Wednesday as well as fielding tips following the recent release of video showing a masked gloved man on the porch of the 84 year old's Arizona home.

[Unknown Reporter]

Much of the the ongoing investigative work continues to be focused on a potential route between Nancy Guthrie's and her daughter Annie's home, a home Annie shares with her husband Tomaso, who is believed to be the family member who last saw Nancy Guthrie when he dropped her off at her house on the evening of January 31, just hours before the masked suspect showed up on that doorbell camera video. Now two people were seen removing items from Annie Guthrie's home. It's unclear whether they were law enforcement officers or members of the private security detail. The Guthrie family is believed to have.

[Ted Lindner]

Hired Fox's Jonathan Hunt and grieving families pressing Congress on aviation safety reforms in the wake of the mid air collision near D.C. 67 people died in the airliner crash with an army helicopter at the end of January 2025. America's listening to Fox News.

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[Ted Lindner]

Attorney General Pam Bondi appearing before a House judiciary hearing Wednesday, she faced questions about the Justice Department's handling of the release of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the attorney general defending President Trump who's mentioned in the files. This has been around since the Obama administration. This administration released over 3 million pages of documents. Fox's Jessica Rosenthal has more.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

The committee's ranking member, Democrat Jamie Raskin, said Attorney General Pam Bondi has not properly complied with the law to release all of the Epstein related files they have that many remain redacted. Washington Democratic Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal said some victims names were not redacted while the names of some of the alleged abusers were. She told Bondi to apologize to victims in the hearing room.

[Ted Lindner]

What a massive no, I'm answering a question. Will you restore her time? The witnesses interrupted her with this woman. She's doing theatrical.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

In her opening statement, Spondy called Epstein a monster and said she's sorry for what any victim of his went through and that any abuse victim should come forward to the FBI. Jessica Rosenthal, FOX News first lady Melania.

[Ted Lindner]

Trump paying a visit to the Children's Inn at the National Institutes of Health to celebrate an early Valentine's Day with kids and young adults being treated for rare and serious diseases. It's her first visit to the facility in the second Trump administration, having previously visited it three times in the president's first term. And James Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the late 90s early 2000s show Dawson's Creek, has died. A statement from the actor's family on Wednesday posted on Instagram said, quote, our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning. He met his final days with courage, faith and grace. And there's much to share regarding his wishes, love for humanity and the sacredness of time. Van Der Beek revealed in 2024 he was being treated for colorectal cancer. James Van Der Beek was 48 years old. I'm Ted Lindner and this is FOX News.

[Jessica Rosenthal]

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