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

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

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.

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.

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…”

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."

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.”

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.”

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)

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

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.