FOX News Hourly Update – 5PM ET, February 7, 2026

Host: Carmen Roberts
Network: FOX News Radio

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise rundown of major headlines, weather alerts, developments in national security, ongoing protests, and global affairs. Reporters from various locales provide context and updates, maintaining FOX News' direct and urgent tone.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Life-Threatening Cold and Snow in the Northeast

• Main Points:
  • A polar vortex is ushering in the coldest temperatures of the winter season, specifically targeting the Northeast.
  • Boston has experienced 24% more snow than average, with over 34 inches falling so far. The city braces for an additional 3–5 inches and frigid, single-digit temperatures as the Super Bowl approaches.
  • Weather impacts travel: increased flight cancellations and delays due to de-icing requirements at regional airports.
• Memorable Quote:
  • “This type of weather causes havoc out on the roads. And if you're flying today, we are already seeing a rise in cancellations and delays...”
    —Brandy Campbell (00:38)
• Timestamps:
  • Weather Alert: 00:03–00:48

2. Update: Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson

• Main Points:
  • A new message related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance was sent to local media but lacked essential proof of life and two-way communication.
  • No new deadlines were set by the purported kidnappers, with a previously issued consequential deadline looming on Monday.
• Memorable Quote:
  • “It did not establish any two way communication between these purported kidnappers and the Guthrie family and it did not put in, as far as we're aware, any new deadlines.”
    —Jonathan Hunt (01:12)
• Timestamps:
  • Case Update: 00:48–01:32

3. Security Threat: Threats Against Vice President J.D. Vance

• Main Points:
  • Ohio man Shannon Mathre was charged for allegedly threatening to kill Vice President Vance online, prompting a federal investigation.
  • His lawyer claims Mathre’s physical and mental states render the threat “unrealistic.”
• Timestamps:
  • National Security: 01:32–01:59

4. Protests and Unrest: Anti-ICE Demonstrations in Minneapolis

• Main Points:
  • Minnesota has seen a spike in death threats against ICE agents, with social media as a primary channel.
  • State politicians attempted to inspect ICE detention centers for overcrowded conditions; protests persist outside the governor’s mansion.
  • The unrest is severely impacting local businesses—minneapolis is losing $10–20 million weekly, as reported by city officials.
• Memorable Quote:
  • “The unrest is really hitting the economy here bad. Many shop owners, restaurant owners saying this is actually worse than Covid.”
    —Stephen Harrigan (02:51)
• Timestamps:
  • Protest Coverage: 02:16–03:08

5. Federal Agent-Involved Fatalities

• Main Points:
  • Two U.S. citizens, Renee Good and Alex Preddy, were shot and killed by federal agents in separate incidents. Briefly noted in context of rising tensions.
• Timestamps:
  • Brief Mention: 03:08

6. Super Bowl Halftime Show Alternatives

• Main Points:
  • While Latin star Bad Bunny headlines the official Super Bowl halftime show, Turning Point USA is hosting an alternative event focused on “faith, family and freedom,” headlined by Kid Rock.
  • White House Press Secretary comments that “the president would much prefer a Kid Rock performance over Bad Bunny.”
  • Heavy security measures for the game, including a radiation-detecting helicopter, with no specific threats reported.
• Memorable Quote:
  • “Organizers say the show was, quote, an opportunity for all Americans to enjoy a halftime show with no agenda other than to celebrate faith, family and freedom.”
    —Christina Coleman (03:27)
  • “I think the president would much prefer a Kid Rock performance over Bad Bunny. I must say that.”
    —Caroline Levitt, White House Press Secretary (03:42)
• Timestamps:
  • Halftime, Security: 03:08–04:02

7. International Affairs: U.S. Deadline for Ukraine-Russia Deal

• Main Points:
  • Ukrainian President Zelensky reveals that the U.S. has set a June deadline for Kyiv and Moscow to broker a deal to end the ongoing war, now nearing four years.
• Timestamps:
  • World Affairs: 04:02–End

Notable Quotes by Timestamp

• “This type of weather causes havoc out on the roads. And if you're flying today, we are already seeing a rise in cancellations and delays...”
  —Brandy Campbell (00:38)
• “It did not establish any two way communication between these purported kidnappers and the Guthrie family and it did not put in, as far as we're aware, any new deadlines.”
  —Jonathan Hunt (01:12)
• “The unrest is really hitting the economy here bad. Many shop owners, restaurant owners saying this is actually worse than Covid.”
  —Stephen Harrigan (02:51)
• “Organizers say the show was, quote, an opportunity for all Americans to enjoy a halftime show with no agenda other than to celebrate faith, family and freedom.”
  —Christina Coleman (03:27)
• “I think the president would much prefer a Kid Rock performance over Bad Bunny. I must say that.”
  —Caroline Levitt, White House Press Secretary (03:42)

Important Segments With Timestamps

• Northeast Cold and Snow: 00:03–00:48
• Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Update: 00:48–01:32
• Threats Against VP Vance: 01:32–01:59
• Anti-ICE Unrest in Minneapolis: 02:16–03:08
• Super Bowl Halftime Alternatives & Security: 03:08–04:02
• Ukraine-Russia Negotiation Deadline: 04:02–End

Summary:
This FOX News Hourly Update delivers a rapid-fire review of urgent stories—extreme weather, kidnapping investigations, political threats, civil unrest, and the intersection of entertainment and politics at the Super Bowl. The episode concludes with headline international diplomacy, reflecting FOX’s signature news style: concise, punchy, and grounded in breaking events.