Fox News Hourly Update – 7AM ET 02/14/2026 Newscast

Main Theme:
This newscast delivers a concise roundup of breaking national news: progress in the search for missing person Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, ongoing turmoil over a partial federal government shutdown, tension around immigration enforcement protests, scrutiny of Pentagon spending, and President Trump’s escalated rhetoric regarding Iran.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Break in Nancy Guthrie Missing Case (00:03 – 00:47)

• Three Individuals Detained:
  • Police detain two males and one mother at a house roughly two miles from Nancy Guthrie’s last known location in Tucson, AZ.
  • The FBI is officially involved but has requested the Pima County Sheriff’s Office withhold additional details.
• Reporter on Scene:
  • Max Gordon clarifies, “It’s unclear if these are suspects…one of those individuals is one of their mothers.” (00:19)
• Case Context:
  • Nancy Guthrie is noted as the mother of TODAY show co-host Savannah Guthrie.
  • She’s been missing for nearly two weeks.

2. Partial Government Shutdown Impacts & Debate (00:47 – 01:41)

• Shutdown Overview:
  • 260,000+ federal employees impacted.
  • The crux: Democrats refuse to fund DHS unless ICE reforms are implemented.
• Reform Demands:
  • Body cams for ICE agents, use of judicial warrants for arrests.
  • Arguments from both sides:
    • “Some Republicans say those restrictions will kneecap ICE.” – Jill Nato (01:17)
    • Sen. John Fetterman argues the shutdown is unnecessary: “ICE already has plans with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year.” (01:37)
• Leadership Quotes:
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blames Republican inaction:
    • “And Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.” – Paul Stevens quoting Jeffries (01:10)

3. Immigration Protests & Federal Agent Injured (01:41 – 02:00)

• Incident Details:
  • In downtown Los Angeles, after a student walkout protesting immigration enforcement, a group attacks a federal agent.
  • Federal officers had blended into the march.

4. Pentagon Budget & Accountability Concerns (02:32 – 03:43)

• 2027 Budget Release:
  • President Trump asserts the budget could reach $1.5 trillion.
• Audit Failures:
  • For eight years, the Pentagon hasn’t passed an audit.
  • Only the Marines have passed their audit three years consecutively.
• Asset Tracking Issues:
  • Jennifer Griffin: “They don’t know how many helicopters or planes they have because they are always being deployed.” (02:49)
  • The Air Force is cited as having “10 times the assets of the Marine Corps.”
• Cost of Operations:
  • Days at sea for the USS Ford strike group: $10 million per day.
• Senate Action:
  • Sen. Joni Ernst proposes legislation for AI-assisted Pentagon audits and stronger financial credentials for leaders.

5. President Trump’s Position on Iran (03:43 – 04:26)

• Escalating Rhetoric:
  • “President Trump called regime change in Iran the best thing that could happen.” – Alexandria Hoff (03:45)
• Military Posturing:
  • USS Gerald Ford and Abraham Lincoln strike groups both deployed to Middle East; interpreted as pressure on Iran to enter nuclear talks.
• Emphasis on Diplomacy, Not Force:
  • President Trump reiterates preference for a deal, but not at the cost of “zero nuclear enrichment.”
• Honoring Military:
  • In remarks at Fort Bragg, Trump honored soldiers involved in capturing Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Max Gordon on Detentions: “It’s unclear if these are suspects, but there’s two males and then one of those individuals is one of their mothers. We do know that the FBI is involved…” (00:19)
• Paul Stevens on Demands: “Democrats on Capitol Hill say they won’t pay to fund DHS until ICE reforms are made.” (00:56)
• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (via Paul Stevens): “And Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.” (01:10)
• Jennifer Griffin on Pentagon Audit Issues: “They don’t know how many helicopters or planes they have because they are always being deployed.” (02:49)
• Alexandria Hoff on Trump’s Iran Stance: “President Trump called regime change in Iran the best thing that could happen.” (03:45)
• Sen. John Fetterman on ICE Funding: “…a waste of time since ICE already has plans with $75 billion under the big beautiful bill Congress passed last year.” (01:37)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• Nancy Guthrie missing person case update: 00:03 – 00:47
• Partial government shutdown & ICE reform debate: 00:47 – 01:41
• LA federal agent injured during protest: 01:41 – 02:00
• Pentagon budget, audit issues, and accountability: 02:32 – 03:43
• President Trump’s Iran remarks & military maneuvers: 03:43 – 04:26

Summary Tone:
Urgent, factual, and focused on hard news and political developments, maintaining the serious, straightforward delivery typical of FOX News newscasts.