Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET, February 13, 2026

Main Theme: This newscast provides a rapid-fire overview of breaking U.S. and world events, centering on an impending partial government shutdown affecting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), major national crime updates, emerging international stories from the Winter Olympics, and significant political and scientific moves by the Trump administration.

Key News Segments & Insights

Partial Government Shutdown at DHS

• Funding Crisis: Funding for much of the DHS is set to expire at midnight, risking a partial government shutdown.

  • “Here we go again. I'm Dave Anthony. Fox News Funding runs out for much of the Department of Homeland Security at midnight.” (Dave Anthony, 00:03)

• Scope & Impact:

  • Third shutdown in five months, but ICE faces limited impact (funded through another bill).
  • Essential DHS employees, like TSA and airport security, will work without pay.
    • “ICE will likely face a limited impact because the agency still receives funding through the one big beautiful bill.” (Co-anchor, 00:19)
    • “Essential workers who'll go without pay again, like TSA agents and airport security.” (Dave Anthony, 00:30)

• Political Stalemate:

  • Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer demands immigration enforcement reform and new DHS funding.
    • “Americans are watching what's happened in neighborhood after neighborhood across the country. They know it's wrong. They know it's excessive.” (Chuck Schumer, 00:40)

• ICE Operations:

  • Border czar Tom Holman announces the end of a controversial ICE operation in Minnesota after protests and deadly shootings.
    • “We fix those issues. We've had great success with this operation and we're leaving Minnesota safer.” (Tom Holman, 00:55)

• Timestamps: 00:03 – 01:03

National Crime & Investigation Updates

• South Carolina State University Shooting:

  • Classes are canceled following a campus shooting: 2 killed, 1 wounded, campus lockdown for hours, no suspect yet. (01:03)

• Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping – Tucson, AZ:

  • Ongoing search for missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, now on day 13. FBI investigating, glove found as evidence.
  • The FBI names as suspect a masked male (5'9"-5'10") seen at her front door.
  • Reward for information raised to $100,000.
    • “We now have an estimated description of that horrifying masked figure... The FBI is now calling that person a suspect.” (Matt Finn, 01:22)
    • “The reward for the information leading to an arrest has been increased to $100,000.” (Matt Finn, 01:22)

• Timestamps: 01:03 – 01:49

Science & Technology

• SpaceX ISS Launch:

  • Early morning launch sends four-person crew to the International Space Station, following a recent medical evacuation of the previous crew.
    • Live countdown moment: “It was a SpaceX launch early this morning. 3, 2, 1. A four person crew now going to the International Space Station.” (Dave Anthony, 01:49)

• Timestamps: 01:49

Regulatory & Political Developments

• Trump Administration – Environmental Deregulation:

  • President Trump rescinds EPA’s 2008 “endangerment finding” recognizing greenhouse gases as a public health risk.
    • “Coming, dismissing it as a hoax and a scam. President Trump says the Environmental Protection Agency is rescinding the 2008 endangerment finding...” (Jared Halpern, 02:48)
    • “It has nothing to do with public health. This was all a scam, a giant scam.” (Donald Trump, 03:02)
  • Largest deregulation in US history, per Trump; over $1 trillion cut from compliance costs.
  • Legal challenges expected from Democrats and environmental groups.
    • “The president says the action amounts to the largest deregulation in U.S. history...” (Jared Halpern, 03:09)

• Timestamps: 02:40 – 03:28

Economy, Markets, and Sports

• Inflation & Stock Market Update:

  • Next hour: key report on inflation expected.
  • Market down: Dow fell 669 points, Nasdaq down 469 points.
    • “The morning after The Dow plunged 669 points, the Nasdaq dropped 469.” (Dave Anthony, 03:28)

• Winter Olympics:

  • U.S. men's curling loses to Canada.

  • 54-year-old Rich Rouinen becomes oldest U.S. Olympian; balances legal career with curling.

    • “Rouinen is a personal injury lawyer and the six time winner of Minnesota attorney of the Year.” (Joe Morgan, 03:51)

  • U.S. tied for second in medal count (14), trailing Italy.

  • American figure skater Ilya Molynen (“Quad God”) leads going into gold-medal competition.

    • “American figure skitter Ilya Molynen, nicknamed the Quad God, will go for the gold. He's in the lead after the short program.” (Dave Anthony, 04:25)

• Timestamps: 03:28 – 04:37

Notable Quotes

• On Government Shutdown:

  • “Here we go again. I'm Dave Anthony. Fox News Funding runs out for much of the Department of Homeland Security at midnight.” (Dave Anthony, 00:03)

• On ICE Operations:

  • “We fix those issues. We've had great success with this operation and we're leaving Minnesota safer.” (Tom Holman, 00:55)

• On Environmental Policy:

  • “It has nothing to do with public health. This was all a scam, a giant scam.” (Donald Trump, 03:02)

• On U.S. Olympic History:

  • “Rouinen told the Associated Press that he spends Thursday through Sunday at curling tournaments where he has with him a collared shirt and tie so that he can handle hearings on zoom.” (Joe Morgan, 03:51)

Memorable Moments

• The live SpaceX launch “3, 2, 1...” atmosphere, emphasizing current space achievements (01:49).
• Moving detail of a lawyer-curling Olympian balancing legal cases and athletic competition from hotel rooms (03:51).
• The escalation of the Guthrie kidnapping case, with the reward reaching $100,000 and vivid description of the masked suspect (01:22).

For those who missed the episode:
This concise yet comprehensive rundown captures a turbulent news morning—government dysfunction, scientific controversy, ongoing crime drama, technological milestones, and personal Olympic stories—all delivered with brisk Fox News energy and a focus on national impact.