Fox News Hourly Update

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

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.

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)

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)

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).

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)

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)

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.

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)

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

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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