Fox News Hourly Update: 5PM ET Newscast

Date: February 10, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a snapshot of top national stories, including key developments in an Arizona missing persons case, a heated Congressional hearing on immigration, updates on US-Iran negotiations, a missing family in Alabama, and a landmark social media addiction trial. The episode also touches briefly on financial market updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Arizona Missing Persons Case (00:03–00:34)

• Surveillance footage shows a masked individual tampering with Nancy Guthrie’s door camera in Arizona.
• FBI released the video and renewed calls for public help.
• The individual is described as wearing large gloves and possibly carrying a holstered gun.
• Investigators continue door-to-door interviews; focus also on neighbors of another of Nancy's children, Annie Guthrie.

Notable Quote:

• "If that is your husband, your brother, your uncle, even a good friend, you recognize that person just from the gait, from their size, from the eyes that we see up close, from the face behind the ski mask."
  — Savannah Guthrie (00:16)

2. Congressional Hearing on Homeland Security & Immigration (00:34–01:32)

• Democrats criticize Homeland Security Secretary Noem and enforcement operations.
• Congressman Benny Thompson calls for a moment of silence for protesters killed in Minneapolis.
• Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott defends the surge in agents to Los Angeles and Minneapolis to protect ICE officers.

Notable Quotes:

• "Secretary Noem is a liar with no concern for the lives of Americans killed by the department she runs. She must go."
  — Congressional Democrat (01:00)

• "We had to surge additional resources in to protect the ICE agents that were literally just going to try to make a lawful arrest."
  — Rodney Scott (01:20)

• Democrats are pushing for ICE reforms in the ongoing Homeland Security funding debate, with a government funding deadline looming Friday.

3. US-Iran Relations & White House Diplomacy (01:32–01:59)

• President Trump warns Iran ahead of US-Iran talks, mediated by Oman:
  “Iran would be foolish if they don’t make a deal.”
  — Donald Trump (paraphrased at 01:32)
• Announcement of an upcoming White House meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

4. Missing Family in Alabama (02:15–03:00)

• A family—Aurelia Chalk, her 2-year-old son Anthony, and 17-year-old daughter Neruca—has been missing for more than a week.
• Law enforcement, including the FBI and local deputies, are searching two locations near Theodore, Alabama.
• Evidence includes cell phones left behind, blood in the home, signs of a struggle, and a missing mattress.
• One person taken in for questioning; no arrests yet.

Notable Quote:

• “Friends and family saying it's troubling their cell phones were left behind. There was also blood found throughout their home, signs of a struggle and a missing mattress.”
  — Reporter (02:20)

5. Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial (03:00–03:54)

• Tech companies face accusations over addictiveness of social media platforms.
• Google argues YouTube is not a social media platform and challenges claims of “infinite scroll.”
• Plaintiffs cite internal documents; high-profile legal quote asserts platforms aim to “addict the brains of children.”

Notable Quotes:

• “YouTube lawyer Mark Lanier pulling this direct quote: ‘Goal is not viewership, it’s viewer addiction.’ Lanier attempting to engage the jury, illustrating what he says is as simple as ABC—holding up toy blocks with the letters. He says it's an acronym for addicting the brains of children.”
  — Reporter, paraphrasing Mark Lanier (03:36)

• Other defendants, TikTok and Snap, settled before trial.

6. Financial Market Update (03:54–End)

• Dow closes at a record high (up 52 points to 50,188).
• S&P slips 23 points; Nasdaq drops 136.

Most Memorable Quotes

• "If that is your husband, your brother, your uncle, even a good friend, you recognize that person..." — Savannah Guthrie (00:16)
• "Secretary Noem is a liar with no concern for the lives of Americans killed by the department she runs. She must go." — Congressional Democrat (01:00)
• "Goal is not viewership, it’s viewer addiction… ABC: addicting the brains of children." — Mark Lanier, YouTube lawyer (03:36)

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Arizona Missing Persons Case: 00:03–00:34
• Homeland Security Hearing & Immigration: 00:34–01:32
• US-Iran Talks & Netanyahu Visit: 01:32–01:59
• Alabama Missing Family: 02:15–03:00
• Social Media Addiction Trial: 03:00–03:54
• Financial Markets Update: 03:54–end