7AM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 02/07/2026

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This episode delivers a fast-paced, headline-focused briefing on key national and international news for the morning of February 7, 2026. Coverage spans a high-profile missing persons case involving Savannah Guthrie’s mother, legal developments in the Benghazi attack and a major New York murder case, the Winter Olympics opening in Italy, and a federal court battle over a critical infrastructure project.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Search for Savannah Guthrie’s Mother (00:03–00:49)

• NBC Today Show co-host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, remains missing for a week.
• New developments: Pima County Sheriff's Department and FBI investigate a new email note received by 13 News in Tucson. The sender reportedly used a secure server to hide their identity, similar to the original ransom email.
• FBI is treating the case seriously and has offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy Guthrie’s recovery.

Notable Quotes:

• “The Guthrie family has repeatedly shared online pleas for the 84 year old's safe return and the FBI has said it was taking a ransom letter seriously.” — Kristin Goodwin, Fox News (00:39)
• “The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for info leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie.” — Paul Stevens (00:49)

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2. Benghazi Attack Suspect in Court (00:49–01:44)

• Zubair Al Bakush, alleged participant in the 2012 Benghazi attack, arrives on US soil for prosecution.
• Charges: murder, terrorism, arson. Possible sentences include death penalty or life in prison.
• Notes on the ongoing impact: Two other suspects already imprisoned. The attack, which lasted 13 hours, killed four Americans, including US Ambassador Chris Stevens.
• Brief political context regarding criticism of security failures following the attack.

Notable Quotes:

• “US Officials promising to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law.” — (01:17)
• “If convicted, he could face the death penalty or life in prison and a hefty fine.” — (01:26)
• “Following the attack, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama were in part blamed for the lack of security assistance for that group.” — Paul Stevens (01:44)

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3. New York State Murder Trial Set for Luigi Mangione (02:40–03:29)

• Judge sets state murder trial date of June 8 for Luigi Mangione, accused of killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024.
• Mangione’s lawyers objected, citing overlap with a federal trial set for September, but the judge was firm: “Be ready.”
• Mangione himself protested in court, arguing the scheduling amounts to “double jeopardy.”
• Defendant pleads not guilty to all state and federal charges.

Notable Quotes:

• Judge Gregory Caro: “Be ready.” — (02:54)
• Luigi Mangione: “It's the same trial twice. Double jeopardy by any common sense definition.” — (03:08)

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4. Winter Olympics Open in Italy (03:29–03:45)

• Opening ceremonies in Milan mark the start of the Winter Olympics.
• U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance is present at the event; highlights the strong US-Italy partnership and the scale of US participation (232 athletes).

Notable Quotes:

• Vice President J.D. Vance: “We love the Italian people. And as you said, we have a lot of great relationships. We have a lot of great economic connections and partnerships. And I think it's—you guys have done an amazing job at the Olympic Games.” — (03:35)

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5. Major Ruling on Gateway Tunnel Project (03:45–04:35)

• Judge Jeanette Vargas orders the Trump White House to release funding for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel, a critical rail project between New York and New Jersey.
• New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill emphasizes potential employment for nearly 100,000 workers.
• President Trump’s October decision halted funds; line of credit for construction exhausted Friday.
• Project’s estimated completion: 2035.

Notable Quotes:

• Gov. Mikey Sherrill: “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.” — (04:07)

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Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

• “The Guthrie family has repeatedly shared online pleas for the 84 year old's safe return and the FBI has said it was taking a ransom letter seriously.” — Kristin Goodwin, Fox News (00:39)
• Luigi Mangione in court: “It's the same trial twice. Double jeopardy by any common sense definition.” — (03:08)
• Vice President J.D. Vance on Olympic ties: “We love the Italian people. … you guys have done an amazing job at the Olympic Games.” — (03:35)
• Gov. Mikey Sherrill: "We are fighting for... almost hundred thousand working men and women that this project could employ.” — (04:07)

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03 – Savannah Guthrie’s mother missing; FBI investigation, ransom note clue
• 00:49 – Update on Benghazi attack suspect and political context
• 02:40 – Trial dates set for Luigi Mangione, court objections
• 03:29 – Winter Olympics open in Milan, Vice President’s remarks
• 03:56 – Judge orders Trump White House to fund Gateway Tunnel
• 04:16 – Details on project significance and timeline

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Fox News delivers a concise yet comprehensive rundown of breaking news—balancing crime, politics, and international events with a focus on clear attributions and impactful developments.

Transcript

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Looking for clues. I'm Paul Stevens, Fox News the search continues for NBC Today show co host Savannah Guthrie's missing mother.

[B]

The Pima County Sheriff's Department revealing Friday it and the FBI were actively inspecting the authenticity of a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie. 13 News in Tucson telling Fox News received the new note in an email and sent the IP address where it came from to law enforcement. The station explains it appears the sender used the same type of secure server to hide the IP address as the sender of the initial alleged ransom note it received. The Guthrie family has repeatedly shared online pleas for the 84 year old's safe return and the FBI has said it was taking a ransom letter seriously. Kristin Goodwin, Fox News and the FBI.

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Is offering a $50,000 reward for info leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. The 84 year old was last seen a week ago at her home outside of Tucson. The Benghazi suspect is in court, an accused participant in the deadly attack on the US compound in Benghazi, Libya in 2012. Now in custody.

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Fox was there as Zubair Al Bakush arrived on US Soil, US Officials promising to prosecute him to the fullest extent of the law. Al Baq is charged with murder, terror and arson in connection with the 2012 attack on the US consulate in Benghazi, Libya. If convicted, he could face the death penalty or life in prison and a hefty fine. That 13 hour attack killed four Americans, including US Ambassador Chris Stevens. Kash Patel says Al Bakush was arrested overseas but did not reveal the precise location.

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And that is Fox's Mike Emanuel, two others in prison for their connections to that attack. Following the attack, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama were in part blamed for the lack of security assistance for that group. America is listening.

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A trial date now set by judge for the New York State murder case against Luigi Mangione.

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Following a lengthy discussion with prosecutors and defense lawyers, Judge Gregory caro set Luigi Mangione's New York State murder trial for June 8th. Mangione's lawyers objected to the June date, telling the judge that at that time they'll be consumed with preparing for Mangione's federal trial, which is to start on September 8th. The judge's answer, quote, be ready. Mangione also spoke out in court in protest of the date, telling the judge, quote, it's the same trial twice. Double jeopardy by any common sense definition. He has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges in the December 2024 death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, who was gunned down outside a hotel in midtown Manhattan in New York City. Tanya J. Powers, FOX News the Winter Olympics now.

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Underway in Italy following the opening ceremonies in Milan. Vice President J.D. vance among attendees, love Italy.

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We love the Italian people. And as you said, we have a lot of great relationships. We have a lot of great economic connections and partnerships. And I think it's you guys have done an amazing job at the Olympic Games.

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The U.S. has 232 athletes participating in the Games. A judge ordering the Trump White House to restore funding for a massive rail tunnel project between New York and New Jersey.

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Judge Jeanette Vargas of the Southern District of New York ordering the White House to release money for the $16 billion Gateway Tunnel project. New Jersey Governor Mikey Sherrill says the project is vital.

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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.

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President Trump decided to halt money for the project in October, and a line of credit for the construction that allowed the work to continue ran out on Friday. The project will build a new rail tunnel under the Hudson river and is not expected to be finished until 2035. Chris DiMaio, Fox News I'm Paul Stevens.

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