Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 02/03/2026 Newscast

Host: Dave Anthony & FOX News Anchor Team
Date: February 3, 2026

Episode Overview

This newscast provides a swift but dense update on significant national and international events as of the morning of February 3, 2026. Key topics include the expected end of the U.S. partial government shutdown, developments in immigration enforcement and ICE reform, an urgent missing persons case involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother, delays to NASA’s Artemis 2 mission, shifting U.S.-Colombia-India relations, ongoing conflict in Ukraine, and notable sports updates.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Partial U.S. Government Shutdown: Negotiations & Political Maneuvering

• Current status: The partial shutdown is likely ending later today, pending developments in Congress.
• Presidential involvement: Former President Trump (contextually implied as involved, possibly current president again in this hypothetical) urged select House Republicans to drop demands for the SAVE Act (a GOP voter ID law) in the spending package.
  • Speaker Johnson’s stance: Now is “not the time” to use government funding as leverage.
    Quote (Speaker Johnson, 00:28):
    “This is a funny package right now and I don't think we need to be playing games with government funding.”
• Funding outlook: While most government departments are funded through September, Homeland Security is only funded for the next two weeks.
• ICE reform debate:
  • Congressman Jim McGovern takes a firm stand:
    • Quote (Rep. McGovern, 00:43):
      “I will not vote for business as usual. While masked agents break into people's homes without a judicial warrant in violation of the Fourth Amendment.”
• Minnapolis after anti-ICE protests and shootings:
  • Expanded use of body cameras for federal law enforcement, including ICE and Border Patrol.
  • Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem promises nationwide expansion of the body cam program as funding becomes available.

2. Urgent Missing Persons Case: Savannah Guthrie’s Mother

• Incident: Nancy Guthrie, age 84, mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie, believed kidnapped from her Arizona home Saturday night.
  • Details: Crime scene suggests force and possible injury.
  • Medical urgency: Ms. Guthrie requires life-sustaining medication, missing doses could be fatal.
  • Investigation: Authorities canvassing neighbors for door camera footage; security footage from the home under review.
  • Quote (Ainsley Earhardt, 01:23):
    “The 84 year old has medical conditions that require medication and if doses are missed, it can be fatal.”

3. NASA Artemis 2 Moon Mission Delay

• Update: NASA delays Artemis 2 moon mission until at least March due to undisclosed reasons.

4. International Relations & Major Political Developments

• U.S.-Colombia Talks at White House

  • Colombian President Gustavo Petro visits to discuss the flow of drugs from Colombia.
  • Noted shift in tone from Petro since the “raid in Venezuela” leading to Nicolás Maduro’s capture.
  • Quote (President Trump, 02:46):
    “We're going to be talking about drugs because tremendous amounts of drugs come out of his country.”

• Tariff and Oil Policy with India

  • Trump announces via Truth Social that tariffs on Indian imports will be reduced, contingent on India stopping Russian oil purchases and reducing import taxes on American goods.
  • Trump claims this will help end the war in Ukraine.

5. Ukraine War: Ongoing Conflict & Alleged Ceasefire Deal

• Russian Bombardment:
  • According to Zelensky, Russia launched 450 drones and 70 missiles targeting multiple Ukrainian regions and the power grid.
• Ceasefire dispute:
  • Trump claims he got Putin to agree to a one-week halt on attacks during the extreme cold:
    • Quote (Trump, 03:33):
      “No missiles going into Kiev or any other towns. And he's agreed to do it.”
  • Zelensky dismisses this, saying Russia exploits the cold for civilian terror, prioritizing violence over diplomacy.
    • Quote (Zelensky via Chris Foster, 03:38):
      “…taking advantage of the coldest days of winter to terrorize people is more important to Russia than diplomacy.”

6. Business & Markets

• Stocks: Dow surges 515 points to start February. Stock futures are “mixed.”
• No in-depth analysis provided.

7. Sports Highlights

• Super Bowl 16 Preview:
  • Seahawks vs. Patriots in California.
  • Quarterbacks:
    • Drake May (Seahawks): Second NFL season.
    • Sam Darnold (Patriots): Eighth season, five teams, described as a “winding road.”
    • Quote (Sam Darnold, 04:18):
      “I always believed in myself. I knew that I could do this at a high level. And that was really it. That's what kept me going. And I knew at some point an opportunity would arise.”
• Winter Olympics: Begin tomorrow in Italy; initial events include curling, skiing, luge. Opening ceremony Friday.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “This is a funny package right now and I don't think we need to be playing games with government funding.”
  — Speaker Johnson (00:28)

• “I will not vote for business as usual. While masked agents break into people's homes without a judicial warrant in violation of the Fourth Amendment.”
  — Congressman Jim McGovern (00:43)

• “The 84 year old has medical conditions that require medication and if doses are missed, it can be fatal.”
  — Ainsley Earhardt (01:23)

• “We're going to be talking about drugs because tremendous amounts of drugs come out of his country.”
  — President Trump (02:46)

• “No missiles going into Kiev or any other towns. And he's agreed to do it.”
  — President Trump (03:33)

• “…taking advantage of the coldest days of winter to terrorize people is more important to Russia than diplomacy.”
  — President Zelensky via Chris Foster (03:38)

• “I always believed in myself. I knew that I could do this at a high level... at some point an opportunity would arise.”
  — Sam Darnold (04:18)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:04 — Government shutdown and Congress negotiations
• 00:43 — ICE reform debate, Minneapolis protests, body cams
• 01:18 — Savannah Guthrie’s mother kidnapping
• 01:51 — Artemis 2 mission delay
• 02:40 — Colombia-US relations, Petro at the White House
• 03:17 — India tariffs, oil, Ukraine developments
• 03:33 — Ukraine: Russian missile attacks & ceasefire claim
• 03:46 — Stock market & Sports updates
• 04:18 — Super Bowl quarterback profiles
• 04:27 — Winter Olympics preview

Summary

This brisk Fox News update covers the anticipated resolution of a partial government shutdown, ongoing arguments over immigration enforcement, an urgent missing persons case, and pivotal shifts in international relations and global conflict. Tight reporting delivers poignant moments, especially from lawmakers debating ICE reform, family anxieties in the Guthrie kidnapping, and the human side of sporting perseverance, while highlighting ongoing uncertainty in Ukraine and global diplomacy. This newscast is essential listening for those who want the headlines, context, and quotes shaping the day’s conversations.