5AM ET 02/14/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: 5AM ET 02/14/2026 Newscast
Date: February 14, 2026
Host: Chris DiMaio, FOX News Podcasts

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Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a fast-paced round-up of the top national stories as of early morning, February 14, 2026. Coverage spans a break in a closely-watched missing person case, developments in Washington with a partial government shutdown, falling inflation, a dramatic upset at the Winter Olympics, activism targeting Amazon over immigration enforcement, and a protest that turned violent in Los Angeles.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

Break in the Guthrie Case

• Situation Update
  • Police have reportedly detained at least three people during an operation near Nancy Guthrie’s home, a case drawing local and national attention.
  • Authorities involved include the Pima County Sheriff’s Department, various local police departments, and a SWAT team, indicating the seriousness and complexity.
• Who Was Detained?
  • Two males and one of their mothers were detained, but reporters caution this is standard during warrant execution and may not indicate direct involvement.
• Current Evidence
  • DNA found in Nancy Guthrie’s home does not belong to her, and law enforcement has not released new specifics.
• Memorable Moment:
  • Michael Ruiz underscores the uncertainty:
    "A source cautions that during a warrant execution, technically everyone is detained. So again, we're waiting to hear more about who is a part of that and how they are involved." (00:18)

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Partial Federal Government Shutdown

• Context
  • Lawmakers in Washington have left town as another partial government shutdown begins, impacting about 260,000 federal employees (01:03).
• Main Dispute
  • The sticking point is funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), specifically demands for reforming ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement).
  • Democrats refuse to fund DHS without ICE reforms such as mandatory body cams and judicial warrants; Republicans reject these restrictions.
• Key Quotes:
  • Chris DiMaio highlights the partisanship:
    "Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control." (01:17)
  • Jill NATO contextualizes the stalemate:
    "Democratic Senator John Fetterman says shutting down DHS is a waste of time since ICE already has plenty of money, with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year." (01:36)

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Inflation Reaches Five-Year Low

• Economic News
  • A prominent measure of inflation fell to its lowest point in nearly five years, aided by drops in gas and housing prices (01:48).

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Major Upset at the Winter Olympics

• Athletic Disappointment
  • American figure skater Ilia Malinin, nicknamed "the Quad God," suffered two falls and several mistakes in the men's singles final, dropping from a leading position to eighth place, ending a two-year unbeaten streak.
• Athlete’s Reaction
  • Notable Quote:
    "I blew it. That's honestly the first thing that came to my mind." – Ilia Malinin (reported by Joe Morgan, 02:57)
• Memorable Moment:
  • Joe Morgan captures the shock:
    "One of the biggest upsets in figure skating history took place on Friday." (02:35)

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Amazon Employees Protest Immigration Ties

• Activism Within Tech
  • Amazon employees are calling for the company to end its relationships with immigration enforcement agencies, specifically:
    • Cutting links with ICE and CBP via Amazon Web Services.
    • Ending partnerships with Palantir (linked to facial recognition for immigration) and Flock (Ring video data access).
  • Reporter Matthew Smith notes this isn't new for Amazon; internal tech activism is a continuing trend.
• Key Insights:
  • "They put out three calls today. Cut ties to ICE and CBP through AWS and partnerships with Palantir… Finally, they're calling for an end to their partnership with Flock by cutting off access to Amazon's Ring data." (03:34)

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Violent Protest in Los Angeles

• Incident Summary
  • A federal agent was injured in downtown Los Angeles after a protest led by students against immigration enforcement turned violent. Some protesters reportedly attacked a federal officer after agents blended into the demonstration, and authorities report acts of vandalism during the march.
• Context
  • Reflects heightened tensions nationwide surrounding immigration enforcement.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Michael Ruiz (on Guthrie investigation):
  "So whatever is happening in this neighborhood is bringing together a bunch of different agencies." (00:35)

• Jill NATO (on ICE reform demands):
  "Dems are calling for ICE agents to wear body cams and use judicial warrants when trying to make an arrest. Some Republicans say those restrictions will kneecap ICE." (01:23)

• Matthew Smith (on Amazon activism):
  "You may think, what does Amazon have to do with immigration? But when you dig a little deeper, the logic starts to make more sense." (03:19)

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Key Timestamps

• 00:03 – Breaking update on Guthrie case: detentions near her home
• 00:45 – Lawmakers leave as partial government shutdown begins
• 01:03 – 260,000 federal workers impacted; DHS/ICE debate
• 01:48 – Inflation falls to nearly five-year low
• 02:35 – Malinin misses medal in Olympic figure skating upset
• 03:12 – Amazon employees demand end to immigration enforcement contracts
• 04:02 – Federal agent hurt during LA protest over immigration

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Tone & Style

• Journalistic and concise, with a sense of urgency
• Balanced use of direct reporting, expert input, and key participant quotes
• Maintains a fast-moving pace, suitable for audiences seeking a rapid, comprehensive news update

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End of Summary

Transcript

[Chris DiMaio]

A break in the Guthrie case. I'm Chris DiMaio, Fox News. At least three people are reportedly detained following police activity at a home two miles away from Nancy Guthrie's home.

[Michael Ruiz]

Michael Ruiz with Fox Digital says that authorities have detained two males plus one of their moms. But that source cautions that during a warrant execution, technically everyone is detained. So again, we're waiting to hear more about who is a part of that and how they are involved. We did see a Pima County Sheriff's Department SWAT truck leave the neighborhood. We've seen the Pima County Sheriff's Department. Of course they've been here. Sarrita Police, Oro Valley Police Marana Police. So whatever is happening in this neighborhood is bringing together a bunch of different agencies.

[Chris DiMaio]

Fox 10 Phoenix's Megan Spector. Investigators say DNA evidence found within Nancy Guthrie's home did not belong to her. The Pima County Sheriff's Office has released a statement, but no new details are Known. Lawmakers in D.C. have packed up and left town as another partial government shutdown now is underway.

[Jill NATO]

About 260,000 Fed workers are impacted by the partial federal government shutdown. Democrats on Capitol Hill say they won't pay to fund DHS until ICE reforms are made. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Donald Trump.

[Chris DiMaio]

And Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.

[Jill NATO]

Dems are calling for ICE agents to wear body cams and and use judicial warrants when trying to make an arrest. Some Republicans say those restrictions will kneecap ice. Democratic Senator John Fetterman says shutting down DHS is a waste of time since ICE already has plenty of money with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year. In Washington, Jill NATO, FOX News.

[Chris DiMaio]

A key measure of inflation falling to a nearly five year low last month, falling gas and housing prices behind that drop. America's listening to fox.

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[Chris DiMaio]

A major upset for Team USA at the Winter Olympics.

[Joe Morgan]

One of the biggest upsets in figure skating history took place on Friday. American Ilia Malinin, known as the Quad God, failed to medal in the men's singles final at the Winter Olympics after a disaster of a free skate. Malinin, who had a lead after the short program, fell twice during his free skate and made several other mistakes which dropped him all the way to eighth place, ending a two plus year unbeaten streak. After his performance, Malinin said, quote, I blew it. That's honestly the first thing that came to my mind. I'm Joe Morgan, Fox News.

[Chris DiMaio]

Amazon employees are demanding the e commerce giant end its ties with ICE and other immigration enforcement agencies.

[Matthew Smith]

You may think, what does Amazon have to do with immigration? But when you dig a little deeper, the logic starts to make more sense. They say that Amazon Web Services, the company's cloud computing computing service, is being used by many businesses and government entities around the globe. But how they use them is what's really concerning them. They put out three calls today. Cut ties to ICE and CBP through AWS and partnerships with Palantir, an AI company with facial recognition tech that has been linked to immigration enforcement. And finally, they're calling for an end to their partnership with Flock by cutting off access to Amazon's ring data. Now, it is worth noting Amazon is no stranger to these types of calls for change. Tech is utilized for everything good and bad in the world all around us.

[Chris DiMaio]

That's Fox 13. Seattle's Matthew Smith, a federal agent is injured during a demonstration in downtown Los Angeles. It happened after students at several schools staged a walkout to protest immigration enforcement in the community. Police say a group of people attacked the agent after federal officers blended into the march. Police say the protesters committed acts of vandalism along the march route. I'm Chris DiMeo.

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