Fox News Hourly Update – 5PM ET, February 6, 2026

Host: Alisa Brady (FOX News Podcasts)
Date: February 6, 2026

Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major news events as of early evening on February 6, 2026. The newscast covers updates on Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance in Tucson, the tragic death of DJ Young Slade, new legal developments related to the 2012 Benghazi attack, U.S.-Iran diplomatic activity, delays in the Hudson River tunnel project, highlights from the Milan Winter Games, Lindsey Vaughn’s Olympic comeback, and a Wall Street milestone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nancy Guthrie Case – Tucson, AZ

• Intensive local search:
  • Six days after Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, law enforcement, aided by the FBI, is canvassing neighborhoods for door cam footage and digital leads.
  • Investigations are leveraging technology, including social media and digital footprints.
• Community involvement:
  • Law enforcement has emailed neighbors requesting video evidence.
  • Sheriff Chris Nanos believes technological evidence may be pivotal.
• Ransom note:
  • Family is waiting for "proof of life" after media outlets received an unverified ransom note hinting at deadlines.
• Notable quote:
  • "[Investigators] are back in this neighborhood today knocking on doors in hopes of finding someone who may have a door cam video that will show the suspect or suspects driving away with Nancy Guthrie." – Tucson Reporter (00:09)

2. Death of DJ Young Slade (Nathan Smith) – Georgia

• 27-year-old Nathan Smith, son of rapper Lil Jon, was found dead in a pond near his home after being seen fleeing his residence earlier in the week.
• No additional details on cause or investigation status are given in this brief update.

3. Benghazi Attack Suspect in Custody

• Zubar Al Bakush: Charged over a decade ago for his role in the 2012 Benghazi attack, has arrived in U.S. custody.
• Commemoration:
  • FBI Director Kash Patel underscores the importance of remembrance for the four Americans killed.
• Notable quote:
  • "In 2012, we lost four brave Americans in Chris, Sean, Kyle and Steve. And we can never, ever, ever forget them, ever. And we will not." – FBI Director Kash Patel (01:17)

4. U.S.–Iran Relations

• First talks since June:
  • Recent face-to-face discussions in Oman, mediated following U.S.-Israel strikes on Iranian nuclear sites in June 2025.
• Military and economic tensions:
  • After discussions, Iran’s IRGC Navy displayed force in the Strait of Hormuz.
  • U.S. imposed additional sanctions on Iranian oil smuggling operations.
• Notable quote:
  • "What's significant is they met face to face...Shortly after the talks ended in Oman, the IRGC Navy sent about 40 fast boats into the Strait of Hormuz. However, after the US slapped more sanctions on Iran's ghost fleet of tankers used to smuggle oil." – Jennifer Griffin (01:41)

5. Hudson River Tunnel Funding Dispute – NY/NJ

• Federal funding halted:
  • NJ and NY are fighting for the restoration of funds for a crucial infrastructure project, the Hudson River tunnel.
• Political context:
  • Trump administration began withholding funds during an October government shutdown.
• Legal battle:
  • New Jersey, led by Governor Mikey Sherrill, is suing the president.
• Notable quote:
  • "We have sued the president. We are fighting for the working men and women on this project and the almost hundred thousand working men and women that this project could employ." – Governor Mikey Sherrill (02:22)

6. Winter Olympics Opening Ceremony – Milan and Cortina, Italy

• Unusual arrangements:
  • Some athletes opt to skip central Milan’s stadium for remote participation, resulting in two Olympic flame cauldrons.
• Protests in Milan:
  • Hundreds, mostly students, march in protest, with immigration and U.S. officials as focal points of criticism.
• Key quotes:
  • "Hundreds, mostly students, marching through Milan, and the main focus of their anger is ice. Immigration agents are in Italy to support the US Delegation. They've done bad things that I don't approve of and we don't approve of and we don't want them here." – Governor Mikey Sherrill & Jonathan Savage (03:02–03:11)

7. Vice President J.D. Vance at the Games

• Vice President Vance leads the U.S. delegation, meets with Italian Prime Minister, and attends the opening team figure skating event.

8. Lindsey Vaughn’s Olympic Comeback

• After suffering a knee injury the week prior, Lindsey Vaughn is set for her fifth Olympics, racing with advanced knee implants.
• Notable quote:
  • "Vaughn, who retired from skiing in 2019 and then unretired late in 2024, is competing now with a partial titanium implant in her right knee opposed to the left knee she injured last week in a World cup race." – Jared Max (03:43)

9. Wall Street Milestone

• The Dow Jones industrial average crosses 50,000 points for the first time.
• President Trump acknowledges the achievement with a congratulatory message.

Memorable Quotes and Timestamps

• Tucson Reporter on Guthrie Search:
  "[Investigators] are back in this neighborhood today knocking on doors in hopes of finding someone who may have a door cam video..." (00:09)
• FBI Director Kash Patel on Benghazi:
  "We can never, ever, ever forget them, ever. And we will not." (01:17)
• Jennifer Griffin on US-Iran Talks:
  "What's significant is they met face to face...Shortly after the talks ended in Oman, the IRGC Navy sent about 40 fast boats into the Strait of Hormuz..." (01:41)
• Governor Mikey Sherrill on Tunnel Project:
  "We are fighting for the working men and women on this project and the almost hundred thousand working men and women that this project could employ." (02:22)
• Jared Max on Lindsey Vaughn:
  "[Vaughn] is competing now with a partial titanium implant in her right knee opposed to the left knee she injured last week..." (03:43)

Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:03: Tucson search for Nancy Guthrie
• 00:42: Ransom note & family response in Guthrie case
• 00:47: DJ Young Slade found dead
• 01:17: Benghazi suspect in U.S. custody
• 01:41: U.S.–Iran talks; sanctions escalation
• 02:16: Hudson River tunnel legal battle
• 03:02: Milan Winter Games opening ceremony, protests, U.S. delegation
• 03:43: Lindsey Vaughn's Olympic return
• 04:01: Wall Street's Dow at 50,000

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