Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 02/10/2026 Newscast

Date: February 10, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (with contributions from Ainsley Earhart, Matt Finn, Kevin Cork, Jonathan Savage, Jessica Rosenthal)
Theme: The newscast delivers a concise roundup of major national and international news stories, covering ongoing criminal investigations, national security developments, diplomatic efforts, prominent legal proceedings, financial markets, and sports updates.

Main Theme

This episode provides listeners with the latest headlines from around the world, focusing on high-profile criminal cases, major U.S. and global security events, ongoing political investigations, economic updates, and noteworthy sports results.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie (00:04–00:53)

• Status Update:
  • Nancy Guthrie, an 84-year-old woman from Arizona, remains missing after being kidnapped more than a week ago.
  • Her family, including Savannah Guthrie, continues to appeal for public assistance via social media.
• Ransom Situation:
  • The deadline for the alleged ransom payment expired, with no payment made by the family.
  • There is uncertainty about the legitimacy of the ransom demands.
• Investigative Progress:
  • The FBI has stated they have not established contact with any kidnappers, nor named a person of interest.

Notable Quotes:

• “We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help.” — Savannah Guthrie (00:09)
• “The deadline for the ransom... came and went... so that also begs the question of whether these alleged ransom notes were ever legitimate.” — Fox News Correspondent (00:27)

2. Georgia Prison Break (00:53–01:14)

• Incident Details:
  • Authorities are searching for two escapees from a Sumter County, Georgia jail.
  • Both fugitives were being held on murder charges.

3. U.S. Security & Defense Actions (01:14–01:29)

• Drug Interdiction:
  • The U.S. bombed a suspected drug trafficking boat off the South American coast, resulting in two deaths.
  • The Coast Guard responded to the incident.
• Oil Tanker Seizure:
  • The U.S. tracked and boarded the ship Aquila 2, which was allegedly violating American sanctions.

Quote:

• “The US had hunted the ship called the Aquila 2 all the way from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean before eventually boarding that vessel.” — Kevin Cork (01:14)

4. Russia-Ukraine Conflict & U.S. Diplomacy (01:29–01:55)

• Peace Talks:
  • Recent U.S.-brokered discussions between Russia and Ukraine showed little progress.
  • Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed pessimism about peace efforts.
• Conflict Update:
  • Ongoing Russian aerial attacks continue to damage Ukrainian infrastructure, notably in the Black Sea region of Odessa.

Quote:

• “There’s still a long way to go, says Russia’s top diplomat... suggesting there’s no reason to be optimistic about how peace talks are going.” — Jonathan Savage (01:36)

5. Ghislaine Maxwell & Congressional Investigation (02:40–03:20)

• Congressional Deposition:
  • Ghislaine Maxwell, convicted in the Jeffrey Epstein case, refused to answer questions during a deposition, repeatedly invoking the Fifth Amendment.
  • Her attorney indicated she would consider cooperating if granted presidential clemency.
• Oversight Committee Actions:
  • House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer named upcoming witnesses, including Hillary and Bill Clinton.
  • Democrats called for Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to be questioned over his communications with Epstein.

Notable Quotes:

• “While she pled the fifth throughout the interview afterward, House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer and Congressman Andy Biggs explained her attorney did say she would answer questions if she were granted clemency.” — Jessica Rosenthal (02:50)
• “We will continue to call for this president to completely rule out a pardon for Glenn Maxwell.” — Dave Anthony (03:13)

6. Economic & Sports Updates (03:33–04:36)

Economic News

• Stock Market:
  • Retail sales report expected; stock futures rising after the Dow sets a new record high.

Winter Olympics

• Men's Freestyle Skiing:
  • Ongoing competitions, with Italy leading the medal count at nine.
  • The U.S. has secured two gold medals so far.
• Lindsey Vonn Injury:
  • Vonn suffered a severe tibia fracture and will require multiple surgeries.
  • Her Olympic comeback was cut short by the injury.
  • Vonn previously overcame an ACL tear shortly before the Games.
  • Her father commented that she should not race again if he can influence her decision.

Quote:

• “Von became the story of the Olympics after deciding to compete despite tearing the ACL in her left knee right before the start of the Winter Games.” — Dave Anthony (03:53)

College Basketball

• Upset Result:
  • Kansas defeats top-seeded Arizona 82–78, marking Arizona’s first loss of the season.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “We believe our mom is still out there. We need your help.” — Savannah Guthrie, public appeal for her missing mother (00:09)
• “The deadline for the ransom... came and went... begs the question of whether these alleged ransom notes were ever legitimate...” — Fox News Correspondent (00:27)
• “The US had hunted the ship called the Aquila 2... from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean...” — Kevin Cork (01:14)
• “There’s still a long way to go... no reason to be optimistic about how peace talks are going.” — Jonathan Savage (01:36)
• “We will continue to call for this president to completely rule out a pardon for Glenn Maxwell.” — Dave Anthony (03:13)
• “Von became the story of the Olympics after deciding to compete despite tearing the ACL in her left knee right before the start of the Winter Games.” — Dave Anthony (03:53)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:04 — Nancy Guthrie missing person investigation
• 00:53 — Georgia jailbreak manhunt
• 01:14 — U.S. Coast Guard drug interception and sanctions enforcement
• 01:29 — Russia-Ukraine diplomatic and conflict update
• 02:40 — Ghislaine Maxwell congressional deposition
• 03:33 — Market/economic report and Winter Olympics updates
• 04:21 — U.S. medal standings and college basketball upset

Summary

This Fox News Hourly Update offers a tight, content-heavy sweep of current events, from heart-wrenching domestic stories such as the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, to intense international developments including U.S. military actions and Russia’s war in Ukraine. The episode also highlights the slow grind of congressional investigations into figures associated with Jeffrey Epstein and touches on the latest in business and sports, making it a well-rounded snapshot of the early morning news landscape.