7PM ET 02/05/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 02/05/2026

Date: February 5, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This Fox News Hourly Update delivers a snapshot of the evening's top national stories. The episode's main focus is on the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, who remains missing after five days. The newscast also touches on US-Iran nuclear talks, anti-ICE protests targeting Hilton’s CEO, Missouri’s legislative push to restrict screen time in schools, and a notable downturn in US job openings.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Search for Nancy Guthrie

[00:03 – 01:12]

• Context:

  • Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of Savannah Guthrie, is missing for the fifth day in Tucson, Arizona.
  • Pima County Sheriff Chris Nano expresses empathy and support for the Guthrie family.
  • An arrest was made in LA over ransom texts to the Guthries, but the FBI sees no evidence tying the suspect, Derek Colella, to the kidnapping itself.
  • FBI and Pima County Sheriff's office remain joint partners on the case, though the Sheriff’s office leads.

• Federal Involvement:

  • FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi are receiving regular updates.
  • FBI offers a $50,000 reward for Nancy Guthrie's safe return and the arrest of her abductor.
  • The agency is "surging resources" into the investigation.

• Notable Quotes:

  • Sheriff Chris Nano:

    "So I really want you to know this entire team here, those behind me and our community are hurting with you. We really just want mom back." (00:18)

  • Reporter:

    "The FBI says there's no evidence connecting Derek Colella to the kidnapping." (00:33)

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2. White House Reaction & International Diplomacy

[01:12 – 01:50]

• Presidential Support:

  • President Trump has spoken directly to Savannah Guthrie and is “standing by” to assist local law enforcement as needed.

• US-Iran Nuclear Talks:

  • Talks over Iran’s nuclear program have shifted to Oman after appeals from Middle Eastern allies.
  • President Trump warns Ayatollah Khamenei to be “very worried” if no agreement is reached.
  • The US has increased military presence in the region and threatened strikes if talks fail.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “President Trump... told NBC News last night that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be very worried about what happens if they can't come to an agreement.” (01:29)

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3. Anti-ICE Protests Target Hilton CEO

[02:31 – 03:25]

• Event:

  • Protesters demonstrated outside the Virginia home of Hilton CEO Christopher Nasser, criticizing the hotel chain's role in accommodating ICE agents during enforcement operations.

• Activists’ Message:

  • Will McBride, protest organizer, says:

    "ICE terrorizes people in the middle of the night, not allowing families to sleep well. So they wanted to give the same experience to the CEO." (02:40)

• Hilton Response:

  • After a franchise hotel in Minneapolis canceled ICE agent bookings (against Hilton policy), the "Hilton" label was removed from that location.

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4. Missouri Mulls Screen Time Limits for Schools

[03:25 – 04:10]

• Legislative Proposal:

  • Missouri’s ‘Hands on Learning Restoration Act’ would cap daily screen time for K-5 students at 45 minutes.
  • Both Republican and Democratic lawmakers support the move to return to paper-based schoolwork.
  • Motivation centers on worries about technology’s effect on children’s well-being and mental development.

• Notable Quotes:

  • State Rep. Tricia Burns (R):

    "The hard truth is Generation Z is demonstrably less healthy, less happy, less cognitively... developed than their parents were at the same age." (03:50)

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5. Job Openings Hit Five-Year Low

[04:10 – 04:29]

• Economic Update:
  • U.S. job vacancies fell to 6.5 million in December, the lowest since September 2020.
  • Noted by Lisa Licera at the end of the report.

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• Sheriff Chris Nano’s heartfelt statement:

  "We really just want mom back." (00:18)

• Protest Organizer on anti-ICE action:

  "ICE terrorizes people…so they wanted to give the same experience to the CEO." (02:40)

• Missouri Rep. on Gen Z health:

  "Generation Z is demonstrably less healthy, less happy, less cognitively... developed than their parents were." (03:50)

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Nancy Guthrie search (Arizona kidnapping): 00:03 – 01:12
• White House & Iran nuclear talks: 01:12 – 01:50
• Anti-ICE protest at Hilton CEO's home: 02:31 – 03:25
• Missouri screen time bill: 03:25 – 04:10
• Job market update: 04:10 – 04:29

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Transcript

[A]

The search is in its fifth day. I'm Lisa Lacera, Fox News Authorities in Tucson, Arizona say they believe Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of Today show host Savannah Guthrie, is still out there. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nano says the family is heartbroken.

[B]

So I really want you to know this entire team here, those behind me and our community are hurting with you. We really just want mom back.

[A]

There was an arrest in Los Angeles of a man authorities say was sending texts to Annie Guthrie and her husband asking for ransom. The FBI says there's no evidence connecting Derek Colella to the kidnapping. The FBI has partnered with the Pima county sheriff on the case.

[C]

The local sheriff's office is still technically the lead on the case, but the bureau is helping. FBI Director Kash Patel and Attorney General Pam Bondi are getting regular updates. The the Bureau offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Nancy Guthrie. That money is also available for the arrest of the person who took Nancy Guthrie from her home. The FBI is also surging resources.

[A]

Fox's David Spont in Washington, the F of the White House says President Trump has spoken with Savannah Guthrie and is standing by to grant any requests from local law enforcement connected to the case. Talk set for tomorrow between Iran and the US Over Tehran's nuclear program. They were moved to Oman from Turkey.

[D]

According to senior administration official. The White House agreed to the venue change after appeals by Middle Eastern allies not to walk away. President Trump, though, told NBC News last night that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei should be very worried about what happens if they can't come to an agreement. He's beefed up the US Military presence in the region and threatened Iran with strikes.

[A]

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[A]

Anti ICE demonstrators have targeted the home of the CEO Hilton to protest agents use of hotel properties during enforcement operations around the country.

[F]

Thursday morning, dozens of anti ICE protesters marched, chanted and banged on drums outside the home of Hilton CEO Christopher Nasser in Arlington, Virginia. The organizer Will McBride told ARL Now, a local media outlet, that ICE terrorizes people in the middle of the night, not allowing families to sleep well. So they wanted to give the same experience to the the CEO. Demonstrators have targeted ICE at different hotels around the country in Minnesota and New York during enforcement operations after one Hilton location, independently owned and operated, canceled some ICE agent bookings in Minneapolis. Hilton officials said that had been improper. They insisted they rent to everyone, and the Hilton label was then removed from this hotel shortly after the incident last month. Jessica Rosenthal, Fox News State of Missouri.

[A]

Considering shifting schoolwork back to paper and.

[G]

Scrapping screen time A Missouri House committee considering a Hands on Learning Restoration act that would limit screen time for students from kindergarten to fifth grade to 45 minutes per day, addressing growing frustration among parents and educators when it comes to the role technology is playing in classrooms. State Rep. Republican Tricia Burns calling it a crisis.

[F]

The hard truth is Generation Z is demonstrably less healthy, less happy, less cognitively.

[A]

Developed than their parents were at the same age.

[G]

Missouri Democrats also favor using paper for schoolwork and doing away with most computer, phone and tablet time in schools. Jeff Manasso, Fox News Job openings fell.

[A]

To the lowest level in more than five years. The Labor Department reports vacancies fell to 6.5 million in December from 6.9 million in November and the lowest since September of 2020. I'm Lisa Licera. This is Fox News.

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