Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET 02/05/2026 Newscast

Host: Lisa Brady
Date: February 5, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode provides a concise round-up of the day’s biggest news stories: the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie in Arizona, reopening of US-Russia military communication, updates on election security with President Trump and Tulsi Gabbard, the weight loss drug market clash between Hims and Hers and Novo Nordisk, and a quick wrap-up of the day’s key financial markets.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Search For Nancy Guthrie

Main Story

• It is the fifth day of the search for Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, missing since Sunday from her home in Arizona.
• Multiple agencies are searching, and Sheriff Chris Nanow provided critical timeline details based on device disconnections.

Notable Moments & Details

• [00:13] Sheriff Chris Nanow: “Early morning hours, 41 minutes which seemed to be critical from when the doorbell camera was disconnected just around 1:47 to then Nancy Guthrie's pacemaker disconnecting from her iPhone and Apple watch at about 2:28.”
• [00:54] Forensic evidence: Blood found on the porch matches Nancy Guthrie.
• FBI is involved and taking reported ransom notes seriously; a $50,000 reward is now offered.
• Warning to imposters:
  [01:14] Sheriff Nanow: “We will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions.”
• Arrest made: Special Agent Heath Yankee explained that someone making fake ransom demands to the family has been apprehended.

2. US–Russia Military Communications Restored

Overview

• [01:31] After being cut off since late 2021, high-level military-to-military dialogue between the US and Russia is resuming to prevent miscalculation or escalation as tensions continue around Ukraine.
• Jonathan Savage: “The US military says the aim is to avoid miscalculation and escalation by either side.”
• This comes as US, Russia, and Ukraine hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi.

3. Trump, Gabbard, and Georgia Election Security

Incident

• [02:15] President Trump’s intelligence chief, Tulsi Gabbard, visited a Georgia election headquarters during an FBI search.
• President Trump denies directing Gabbard’s attendance but supports the action, per White House press secretary Caroline Levitt.
• [02:36] Ainsley Earhart (quoting administration): “Because election security is essential to national security.”
• Legal justification: Federal law requires assessment of election vulnerabilities.
• Ongoing FBI investigation focuses on 2020 ballot handling—Georgia was narrowly lost by Trump.
• [03:02] The White House is clarifying that they are not pursuing federal control over state elections, but continue to support voter ID requirements.

4. Weight Loss Drug Market Battle: Hims and Hers vs. Novo Nordisk

Developments

• [03:17] Telehealth company Hims and Hers is launching a cheaper generic version of Novo Nordisk’s Wegovy weight-loss pill ($49/month introductory vs. $149/month).
• Novo Nordisk plans legal and regulatory actions, accusing Hims and Hers of misleading consumers with knockoff products.
• Previous partnership with Hims to sell cheaper injectable Wagovy was terminated last June.

5. Financial Markets Wrap-Up

• [03:53] Tech stocks had another tough day; Bitcoin dipped below $64,000.
• Market close numbers:
  • Dow: -592 points
  • Nasdaq: -363 points
  • S&P: -1%+
• General investor sentiment is described as negative.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• [00:24] Sheriff Chris Nanow:
  “So that clearly is when investigators believe that whomever took Nancy got into the house and took her away from it.”
• [01:14] Sheriff Chris Nanow (on ransom imposters):
  “We will investigate and ensure you are held accountable for your actions.”
• [01:31] Jonathan Savage:
  “The United States and Russia have agreed to re-establish high-level military to military dialogue... the aim is to avoid miscalculation and escalation by either side.”
• [02:36] Ainsley Earhart/Caroline Levitt:
  “Because election security is essential to national security.”
• [03:17] Hillary Barski (on legal threats):
  “Novo said it would take legal and regulatory action, claiming that is another example of Hims and Hers historic behavior of duping the American public with knockoff GLP1 products.”

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Nancy Guthrie Search: 00:03–01:18
• US–Russia Military Communication: 01:31–01:48
• Election Security/Trump & Gabbard Story: 02:15–03:02
• Weight Loss Drug Market: 03:17–03:53
• Financial Markets Wrap-Up: 03:53–end

Summary Conclusion

This newscast delivers fast-moving updates on significant national and international stories, from a high-profile missing person case and its investigatory details, to renewed US-Russia dialogue, contentious developments in election oversight, ongoing legal battles in the pharmaceutical industry, and volatile financial markets—all within a tight, informative package.