Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 02/09/2026

Date: February 9, 2026
Host: CJ Pop (FOX News Podcasts)
Correspondents: Mel Rivera, Ainsley Earhart, Jonathan Serry, Jonathan Savage, Cheryl Cassoni

Episode Overview

This hour’s update delivers breaking national and international news, including developments in a high-profile Arizona kidnapping, Super Bowl 60’s aftermath, reactions to the Jeffrey Epstein documents, updates on a Brown University shooting, an upcoming NASA mission, a major sentencing in Iran, and significant financial news. The coverage maintains Fox’s urgent and direct tone, with on-location reports and brief interviews.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Arizona Kidnapping: Nancy Guthrie Case

[00:02 – 00:57]

• Law enforcement is intensifying their efforts in Arizona, searching the home of Savannah Guthrie’s sister and other locations in hopes of finding the missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie.
• The case has seen a ramp-up in urgency due to a second looming ransom deadline.
• Ransom Details:
  • Local news outlet KGUN9 received a ransom note demanding $6 million, threatening Nancy’s life if not paid by 5:00 PM local time.
  • The family has publicly pleaded for Nancy’s safe return.
  • FBI involvement is highlighted; a separate email ransom (without proof of life) was sent to another local station (KOLD).
  • Ransom payment is requested in Bitcoin.

Memorable Quote:

• Mel Rivera: “The demand is $6 million and threaten[s] Nancy Guthrie's life if it's not PA Day by 5 o’clock. The family is begging whoever took her to bring her home.” [00:21]

2. Super Bowl 60: Seattle Seahawks Victory

[00:57 – 01:24]

• Seattle Seahawks defeated the New England Patriots.
• Locals celebrated at watch parties; victory parade set for Wednesday.
• The mood in Seattle is jubilant, with excitement building for the victory parade.

Notable Quotes:

• Ainsley Earhart, Seattle fan: “It’s been an amazing season.” [01:18]
• Mel Rivera: “Incredible last game and I'm so excited for the parade.” [01:20]

3. Royal Reaction to Epstein Documents

[01:24 – 01:45]

• Prince William and Princess Catherine issue a statement expressing “deep concern” over Jeffrey Epstein-related victims and are “appalled by the contents” of over 3 million DOJ-released pages.
• The British monarchy continues to distance itself from Prince Andrew’s association with Epstein.

Notable Quote:

• CJ Pop: “…another move by the monarchy to distance himself from the former Princess Andrew’s relationship with the convicted sex offender.” [01:39]

4. Providence Shooting: Brown University Body Cam Footage

[01:45 – 02:00]

• Police in Providence will release redacted body camera footage of their response to the December 13th shooting at Brown University, which left 2 dead and 9 injured.

5. NASA Crew-12 Launch Update

[02:32 – 03:12]

• NASA’s Crew-12 (two Americans, one ESA astronaut, one Russian cosmonaut) arrived at Kennedy Space Center, preparing for launch to the International Space Station.
• Crew remains under quarantine; launch atop SpaceX Falcon 9 is scheduled for early Wednesday.
• FAA granted launch clearance.

Notable Insight:

• Jonathan Serry: “Crew 12 will be greeted by two Russians and NASA astronaut Chris Williams, who’s been maintaining the US Equipment on the space station by himself since mid January.” [02:55]

6. Iran Crackdown: Sentencing of Nargis Mohamedi

[03:12 – 04:03]

• Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Nargis Mohamedi sentenced to over 7 years in prison (6 years for “gathering and collusion,” 18 months for “propaganda activities”) plus a travel ban.
• Mohamedi has spent over a decade in prison, was arrested at a memorial in December, and has been on hunger strike since February 2nd.
• The Nargis Foundation decries the trial as a "sham."

Memorable Quote:

• Jonathan Savage: “The activist is no stranger to the Iranian justice system, having already spent more than a decade of her life behind bars.” [03:44]

7. Stock Market Update: Dow Surges Past 50,000

[04:03 – 04:22]

• The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 50,000 for the first time (50,115) — a rise of nearly 2.5% in a single session.
• Correspondent Mel Rivera remarks this is a sign the “economy is firing on all cylinders.”

Notable Quote:

• Mel Rivera: “The market is basically telling you that the economy is firing on all cylinders... This has been a pretty quick run from 40 to 50.” [04:06]

8. Closing Remarks: Trump’s Promise & Podcast Promo

[04:22 – 04:30]

• President Trump vows “the best is yes to come.”
• CJ Pop and Ainsley Earhart promote the “Life of Jesus” podcast series — a 52-episode journey billed as providing “hope, comfort and understanding of the greatest story ever told.”

Notable Quotes Recap

• “The demand is $6 million and threaten Nancy Guthrie's life if it's not PA Day by 5 o'clock. The family is begging whoever took her to bring her home.”
  — Mel Rivera [00:21]
• “It's been an amazing season.”
  — Ainsley Earhart (Seattle Seahawks fan) [01:18]
• “The activist is no stranger to the Iranian justice system, having already spent more than a decade of her life behind bars.”
  — Jonathan Savage [03:44]
• “The market is basically telling you that the economy is firing on all cylinders.”
  — Mel Rivera [04:06]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Arizona Kidnapping Update: 00:02 – 00:57
• Super Bowl 60 Victory & Seattle Reaction: 00:57 – 01:24
• Royal Family Statement on Epstein: 01:24 – 01:45
• Providence/Brown University Shooting: 01:45 – 02:00
• NASA Crew-12 Launch Preview: 02:32 – 03:12
• Iran Human Rights Crackdown: 03:12 – 04:03
• Stock Market Update: 04:03 – 04:22
• President Trump & Podcast Promo: 04:22 – 04:30

Summary:
This Fox News Hourly Update delivers brisk, headline-driven coverage of notable domestic and global stories—from a tense Arizona kidnapping case to worldwide political and scientific developments, plus a bullish stock market. The reporting leans into emotional and urgent dimensions, employing direct soundbites and on-scene reactions to keep listeners engaged and up-to-date.