5PM ET 02/12/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update — 5PM ET, February 12, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of major news stories in the U.S. and internationally. The main themes include an immigration funding stalemate in Congress, regulatory changes at the EPA, ongoing investigation updates, international diplomatic tensions, public perception on immigration enforcement, and developments in Switzerland’s immigration policies. The newscast wraps up with Olympic results and Wall Street market movements.

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Key Topics and Discussion Points

1. Homeland Security Funding Stalemate

[00:03-00:39]

• Stalemate on Capitol Hill: Congress faces a deadline as Homeland Security funding is set to expire.
  • Democrats are demanding changes to ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operations.
  • Republicans assert that ICE funding was already extended and warn that a shutdown would impact other DHS agencies, including TSA.
• President Trump’s Position: Defends current enforcement and criticizes Democratic opposition.
  • Quote: “They want our law enforcement to be totally vulnerable and put them in a lot of danger. They have some things that are really very hard to, very, very hard to approve, frankly.” — President Trump, [00:12]
• Democrats’ Critique: Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calls for reform.
  • Quote: “The American people need to see meaningful change and our Republican colleagues must work with us to make that change happen.” — Chuck Schumer, [00:31]

2. EPA Rolls Back Greenhouse Gas Regulations

[00:39-01:10]

• Policy Shift: EPA revokes Obama-era 2009 endangerment finding, dialing back greenhouse gas regulations on vehicles.
  • Chuck Schumer criticizes this move, indicating Congress never approved the mandates targeted by regulators.
  • Quote: “If Congress wants EPA to regulate the heck out of greenhouse gases emitted from motor vehicles, then Congress can clearly make that the law, which they haven't done for good reason.” — Chuck Schumer, [00:54]
• Administration’s Rationale: EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin critiques the previous policy as government overreach; President Trump blames it for damaging the auto industry and raising consumer prices.
• Expected Reaction: Legal challenges anticipated from environmental groups and Democratic governors.

3. Arizona Missing Person Investigation

[01:10-01:52]

• Nancy Guthrie Search: Day 12 of the investigation, with authorities expanding their evidence gathering.
  • The Pima County Sheriff’s Office using Ring and neighborhood apps to collect surveillance within a two-mile radius from January 1 to February 2, 2026.
  • Quote: “We are requesting all video footage that includes vehicles, vehicle traffic, people, pedestrians and anything you deem out of the ordinary or important to our investigation...” — Alicia Acuna, [01:33]

4. International Diplomacy: U.S.–Iran Nuclear Talks

[02:15-02:31]

• President Trump’s Warning: Strong rhetoric toward Iran ahead of more nuclear negotiations.
  • Quote: “If the deal isn't a very fair deal and a very good deal with Iran, then it's going to be a, I think a very difficult time for them.” — President Trump, [02:21]
• No explicit deadline is offered to avert possible military action.

5. Poll: Public Perception on Immigration Enforcement

[02:31-03:01]

• Poll Release (AP-NORC): A majority of Americans (about 60%) believe President Trump has overreached on immigration enforcement, particularly using federal agents at protests.
  • The percentage of Americans with an unfavorable view of ICE now matches this 60%, a marked increase from six years ago when a third were unfamiliar with the agency.
  • Quote: “About 6 in 10 people... say President Trump has overreached with his deployment of immigration agents and federal troops and by using federal law enforcement at protests.” — Chris Foster, [02:40]
• Political Impact: Republican advantage on immigration has weakened.

6. Switzerland Considers Immigration Cap

[03:01-03:43]

• Policy Proposal: A Swiss right-wing party has secured a referendum to cap the permanent resident population at 10 million until 2050.
  • Backers cite protection for environment, infrastructure, and social programs.
  • Critics argue it oversimplifies complex issues and risks breaking international agreements.
  • Quote: “Supporters say the action would protect the environment, infrastructure and the social safety net. Opponents argue the idea oversimplifies a complex issue and would violate Switzerland's international agreements.” — Jonathan Savage, [03:17]

7. Olympics: Snowboarding Upset

[03:43-03:54]

• Chloe Kim’s Setback: Attempting an unprecedented third Olympic snowboarding gold in the halfpipe, Chloe Kim falls on her final run and wins silver.
  • South Korea's Choi Gwan takes gold; Japan’s Mitsuko Ono earns bronze.

8. Market Update: Wall Street Slide

[03:54-End]

• AI-Induced Uncertainty: Wall Street sees a sharp decline attributed partly to anxiety about developments in AI.
  • Dow Jones falls by 669 points (below 50,000 mark), S&P drops more than 1%, NASDAQ down by 469.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on Democratic Demands:
  “They want our law enforcement to be totally vulnerable and put them in a lot of danger. They have some things that are really very hard to, very, very hard to approve, frankly.” [00:12]
• Sen. Chuck Schumer on Immigration Reform:
  “The American people need to see meaningful change and our Republican colleagues must work with us to make that change happen.” [00:31]
• Chuck Schumer on EPA Rollback:
  “If Congress wants EPA to regulate the heck out of greenhouse gases emitted from motor vehicles, then Congress can clearly make that the law, which they haven't done for good reason.” [00:54]
• Alicia Acuna on Missing Person Efforts:
  “We are requesting all video footage ... anything you deem out of the ordinary or important to our investigation...” [01:33]
• President Trump on Iran Talks:
  “If the deal isn't a very fair deal and a very good deal with Iran, then it's going to be a, I think a very difficult time for them.” [02:21]
• Chris Foster on Public Opinion Poll:
  “About 6 in 10 people in this AP Nork poll say President Trump has overreached with his deployment of immigration agents and federal troops and by using federal law enforcement at protests.” [02:40]
• Jonathan Savage on Swiss Immigration Cap:
  “Supporters say the action would protect the environment, infrastructure and the social safety net. Opponents argue the idea oversimplifies a complex issue and would violate Switzerland's international agreements.” [03:17]

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Important Segment Timestamps

• 00:03 — Capitol Hill funding standoff; immigration debate
• 00:39 — EPA rolls back vehicle emission rules
• 01:10 — Nancy Guthrie missing person search update
• 02:15 — U.S.–Iran nuclear talks, Trump’s comments
• 02:31 — New poll shows changing public sentiment on immigration
• 03:01 — Switzerland’s proposed population cap
• 03:43 — Winter Olympics halfpipe: Chloe Kim’s upset
• 03:54 — Wall Street downturn

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Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a brisk yet thorough overview of pressing political, environmental, and social issues, highlighting intensifying debates over immigration, environmental policy, public opinion, and international affairs. The reporting style is direct and detailed, with key statements from public figures, supported by polling and global context, making it a crisp resource for anyone needing to catch up on current events.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

A possible stalemate. On Capitol Hill, Lisa Brady, FOX News. With Homeland Security funding set to run out tomorrow night and Democrats still pushing a list of changes for ICE operations.

[President Trump]

They want our law enforcement to be totally vulnerable and put them in a lot of danger. They have some things that are really very hard to, very, very hard to approve, frankly.

[Lisa Brady]

President Trump defending enforcement of immigration laws. But Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticizes some tactics as thugger.

[Chuck Schumer]

The American people need to see meaningful change and our Republican colleagues must work with us to make that change happen.

[Lisa Brady]

Senate Republicans say ICE funding is already extended in legislation from last year and that a shutdown will hurt other DHS agencies, including the tsa. The Environmental Protection Agency rolling back an Obama era declaration that led to regulation of greenhouse gases.

[Chuck Schumer]

Congress never voted for these climate mandates inside of section 202 of the Clean Air Act. If Congress wants EPA to regulate the heck out of greenhouse gases emitted from motor vehicles, then Congress can clearly make that the law, which they haven't done for good reason.

[Lisa Brady]

EPA administrator Lee Zeldin says the 2009 endangerment finding was government overreach. President Trump says it damaged the auto industry and drove up prices for consumers. But legal challenges from environmental groups and Democrat governors are expected. Investigators casting a wider net In Arizona, day 12 of the search for Nancy Guthrie. The sheriff's office using ring and neighborhood apps to ask for more surveillance footage.

[Alicia Acuna]

It reads in part, we are requesting all video footage that includes vehicles, vehicle traffic, people, pedestrians and anything you deem out of the ordinary or important to our investigation from January 1, 2026 through February 2, 2026, which is two days after anyone saw Nancy Guthrie.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Alicia Acuna in Tucson. They want that in a two mile radius. America is listening to Fox News.

[Alicia Acuna]

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[Chris Foster]

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[Lisa Brady]

President Trump says it will be traumatic for Iran if they don't make a deal ahead of more nuclear talks with.

[President Trump]

The US it's ultimately up to me. If the deal isn't a very fair deal and a very good deal with Iran, then it's going to be a, I think a very difficult time for them.

[Lisa Brady]

But stops short of a specific deadline to avoid possible military action. A majority of Americans think an immigration crackdown has gone too far.

[Chris Foster]

In a new poll, about 6 in 10 people in this AP Nork poll say President Trump has overreached with his deployment of immigration agents and federal troops and by using federal law enforcement at protests. The same about 60% have an unfavorable view of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Six years ago, 33% said they didn't know enough about ICE to have an opinion. Now that number is just 6%.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Chris Foster that poll also finds a Republican advantage on immigration slipping, with about the same number saying either party would do a better job handling immigration. The main right wing party in Switzerland wants to limit immigration and has won enough support to send the plan to voters.

[Jonathan Savage]

If approved, Switzerland's permanent resident population would be capped at 10 million people until 2050, just 900,000 more than live there at the moment. Supporters say the action would protect the environment, infrastructure and the social safety net. Opponents argue the idea oversimplifies a complex issue and would violate Switzerland's international agreements. Jonathan Savage, Fox News American Chloe Kim.

[Lisa Brady]

Hoping to make Olympic history with three snowboarding golds in a row, comes up short, falling on her last run and finishing second to South Korea's Choi Gwan in the women's halfpipe. Japan's Mitsuko Ono wins bronze, a retreat on Wal street blamed in part on AI related anxiety. The Dow tumbling 669 points, falling back under 50K. The S&P also dropping more than 1%. The NASDAQ plummeting 469. At least the Brady Fox News.