7PM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 02/07/2026 Newscast

Host: Carmen Roberts, FOX News Podcasts
Date: February 7, 2026

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Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of the day’s top national stories: the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, dangerous winter weather affecting the Super Bowl weekend, escalating ICE protests in Minnesota, and headline news from the entertainment world.

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Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Search for Nancy Guthrie

• Ongoing Investigation:
  The 84-year-old mother of NBC’s Savannah Guthrie has now been missing for one week. President Trump expressed cautious optimism regarding the FBI’s progress.
  • Quote (President Trump via Steve Harrigan, 00:16):
    “We have some clues I think that are very strong and I think we… could have some answers coming up fairly soon.”
• Tucson Update:
  FOX's Jonathan Hunt provides on-the-ground details:
  • FBI agents are actively searching Nancy Guthrie’s home. Surveillance equipment was seen being removed, and a significant local effort is underway to gather and analyze evidence from the surrounding area.
  • Quote (Jonathan Hunt, 00:27):
    “We saw, for instance, agents on top of a building at that home, not the main part of the building, but off to the side, an agent removing what looked… as if it was some sort of security camera.”
• Atmosphere:
  Despite the intensive search, there’s anticipation for a breakthrough soon.

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2. Severe Winter Weather and Super Bowl Weekend

• Widespread Cold:
  A bitter cold snap is affecting the eastern half of the US, threatening the Northeast and New England with life-threatening wind chills, just as people prepare for Super Bowl parties.
  • Boston could see wind chills down to -25°F, with temperatures likely hitting single digits overnight.
  • Community Response:
    A Boston resident tells FOX:
    Quote (Unnamed Boston Resident, 01:18): “So we’re gonna stay home…”
• Travel and Infrastructure Impact:
  Brandy Campbell of FOX Weather highlights above-average snowfall (24% higher; over 34 inches so far) and rising airport cancellations and delays due to necessary de-icing.
  • Quote (Brandy Campbell, 01:24):
    “This type of weather causes havoc out on the road. And if you’re flying today, we are already seeing a rise in cancellations and delays…”

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3. ICE Protests and Political Fallout in Minnesota

• Escalating Unrest:
  Protests against ICE have intensified, with Homeland Security noting a spike in death threats, primarily via social media.
• Political and Economic Impact:
  Minnesota politicians attempted to enter an ICE detention center citing concerns of overcrowding; only one was permitted access.
  • On the ground, continued street protests are pressuring the governor to accelerate ICE agent departures.
  • The city of Minneapolis faces significant economic distress, with local officials estimating $10-20 million in weekly losses and small business owners comparing current conditions as “worse than COVID.”
  • Quote (Steve Harrigan, 02:46):
    "Many shop owners, restaurant owners saying this is actually worse than Covid... the city of Minneapolis losing 10 to $20 million each week."

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4. Super Bowl Preparations and Controversy

• Fan Anticipation:
  San Francisco is hosting the game, with 90,000 fans in attendance. The Moscone Center has transformed into “the Super Bowl Experience.”
• Protest Concerns and Halftime Show Split:
  While no immigration enforcement actions are expected at the Super Bowl, law enforcement is preparing for possible protests.
  • This year’s halftime headliner, Bad Bunny, has publicly criticized President Trump’s immigration policies.
  • The conservative group Turning Point USA is staging an alternative halftime show featuring Kid Rock, creating a notable cultural and political split.
  • Quote (Unnamed Reporter, 03:36):
    “But amid the emotion and excitement, controversy… In response, the conservative group Turning Point USA is putting on an alternative show titled the All American Halftime show, which will feature Kid Rock.”

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5. Entertainment News: Loss in Rock Music

• Breaking News:
  Brad Arnold, lead singer of Grammy-nominated band 3 Doors Down, died at 47 just months after announcing a cancer diagnosis.
  • Quote (Carmen Roberts, 04:19):
    “The lead singer of Grammy nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold died today just months after announcing he had cancer. He was 47.”

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Notable Quotes & Timestamps

• President Trump on FBI Progress:
  “We have some clues I think that are very strong and I think we… could have some answers coming up fairly soon.”
  (Steve Harrigan quoting Trump, 00:16)

• On the Scene in Tucson:
  “An agent removing what looked to our drone camera operator as if it was some sort of security camera. Clearly there is a major search still underway…”
  (Jonathan Hunt, 00:27)

• Boston Resident on Weather:
  “So we’re gonna stay home…”
  (Local voice, 01:18)

• On De-icing Delays:
  “This type of weather causes havoc out on the road. And if you're flying today, we are already seeing a rise in cancellations and delays…”
  (Brandy Campbell, 01:24)

• On Minneapolis Protests:
  “Many shop owners, restaurant owners saying this is actually worse than Covid… the city of Minneapolis losing 10 to $20 million each week.”
  (Steve Harrigan, 02:46)

• Super Bowl Controversy:
  “Controversy… In response, the conservative group Turning Point USA is putting on an alternative show… which will feature Kid Rock.”
  (Unnamed Reporter, 03:36)

• 3 Doors Down Tragedy:
  “The lead singer of Grammy nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold died today…”
  (Carmen Roberts, 04:19)

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Segment Timestamps

• 00:02 – 01:00: Nancy Guthrie missing update & Tucson details
• 01:00 – 01:55: Extreme weather and Super Bowl travel concerns
• 02:38 – 03:30: Minnesota ICE protests and local economic fallout
• 03:30 – 04:19: Super Bowl logistics & halftime show controversy
• 04:19 – 04:34: Breaking entertainment news: Brad Arnold’s passing

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Summary

This newscast covers urgent stories across the nation: high-tension missing persons investigations, extreme winter disrupting Super Bowl plans, increasing social and economic strain from immigration protests, and a somber note from the world of music. The episode reflects FOX News’ brisk, information-packed tone, blending hard news with cultural developments as the country heads into a high-profile sports weekend.

Transcript

[Carmen Roberts]

One week and still no sign of Nancy Guthrie. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. But President Trump tells reporters he feels the FBI may be close to definitive answers about what happened to the 84 year old mother of NBC's Savannah Guthrie.

[Steve Harrigan]

We have some clues I think that are very strong and I think we.

[Unnamed Reporter]

Could have some answers coming up fairly soon.

[Carmen Roberts]

Fox's Jonathan Hunt has more from Tucson, Arizona after another message showed up yesterday.

[Jonathan Hunt]

A flurry of activity yesterday at Nancy Guthrie's home. We saw, for instance, agents on top of a building at that home, not the main part of the building, but off to the side, an agent removing what looked to our drone camera operator as if it was some sort of security camera. Clearly there is a major search still underway for all of these clues. They're going through evidence as they gather it. They're also looking across the Tucson area for any sign, surveillance evidence.

[Carmen Roberts]

And bitter cold is gripping much of the eastern half of the country and could be life threatening in the Northeast and New England. And this is people across the country get ready for tomorrow's super bowl, including people in Boston where wind chills May dip to 25 below. Tonight we're gonna have a party right.

[Brandy Campbell]

Here at Commercial Wharf.

[Carmen Roberts]

So we're gonna stay home and that woman in Boston. Fox Weather's Brandy Campbell is also there.

[Brandy Campbell]

This isn't the first snow of the winter. Boston has seen 24% above average snow to date with just over 34 inches to fall this season. And after this snow, they're also going to have to deal with the coldest temperatures of the season. Temperatures could dip into the single digits overnight going into the big game day this Sunday. This type of weather causes havoc out on the road. And if you're flying today, we are already seeing a rise in cancellations and delays as many airports in the Northeast are also having to deice airplanes before they take off.

[Carmen Roberts]

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[Carmen Roberts]

Anti ICE protests continue in Minnesota as Homeland Security reports an increase in death threats. Fox's Steve Harrigan reports.

[Steve Harrigan]

A lot of these death threats are actually coming over social media. What we've seen is a real attempt to by Minnesota politicians to get inside an ICE detention center to try and see the conditions which they say are overcrowded. On Friday, three politicians tried to get in. One was allowed in. And more protests continue around the city. Last night, out in front of the governor's mansion, a small group urging the governor to move faster to get ICE agents out of Minneapolis. Seven hundred are leaving, still about 2,000 here. And the unrest is really hitting the economy here bad. Many shop owners, restaurant owners saying this is actually worse than Covid. They're having trouble with their staff. City officials say because of the unrest, the city of Minneapolis losing 10 to $20 million each week.

[Carmen Roberts]

The super bowl will take place tomorrow afternoon in San Francisco and final preparations are well underway.

[Unnamed Reporter]

An estimated 90,000 fans from across the world have come right here to the Bay Area to soak in the super bowl excitement. Now up in San Francisco, the Moscone center has been transformed into the super bowl experience. Fans can get a glimpse of the Vince Lombardi trophy, take pictures with super bowl rings, grab autographs and also do some shopping. But amid the emotion and excitement, controversy, while no immigration enforcement is anticipated at the super bowl, law enforcement is bracing for potential protests against ice. And among those who have spoken out against President Trump's immigration policies, this year's halftime show headliner Bad Bunny. In response, the conservative group Turning Point USA is putting on an alternative show titled the All American Halftime show, which will feature Kid Rock.

[Carmen Roberts]

And in breaking news, the lead singer of Grammy nominated rock band 3 Doors Down, Brad Arnold died today just months after announcing he had cancer. He was 47. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is FOX News.

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