7PM ET 02/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – 7PM ET 02/22/2026 Newscast

Date: February 22, 2026
Host: FOX News Podcasts

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Episode Overview

This evening newscast delivers breaking updates on a historic nor’easter hitting the East Coast, the investigation into a deadly security incident at Mar-a-Lago, a major Mexican cartel takedown, heightened US-Iran nuclear tensions, and weekend box office results. The coverage is fast-paced, fact-focused, and conveys a sense of urgency fitting the rapid news cycle.

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Major Discussion Points & Key Segments

Historic Nor’easter Blizzard Strikes the Northeast

• Summary:
  An unusually severe nor’easter threatens the I-95 corridor from Maryland to Maine, with potential to be ranked among the top snowstorms in history.

• Key Details:

  • Record-breaking snowfall expected, with some cities possibly seeing over 2 feet of accumulation and winds over 50–60 mph.
  • Over 40 million people affected; blizzard warnings stretch 700 miles.
  • Six state governors declare emergencies; extensive travel disruptions.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “It could be one for the record books.” – Carmen Roberts, Anchor [00:03]
  • “Blizzard warnings stretch over 700 miles, 40 million people from Maryland up to Maine, including our major cities, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, where we're expecting winds to exceed 50, 60 miles per hour.” – Fox Weather meteorologist Jane Menar [00:27]
  • “US airlines have canceled more than 13,000 flights so far through Monday.” – Carmen Roberts [00:54]

• Airports Most Affected:

  • “Not surprisingly, New York, JFK, LGA, and Newark Liberty in New Jersey. Delays and cancellations, though, also Boston, Philadelphia, D.C. Reagan’s Airport, Chicago’s O’Hare, Atlanta, and Miami.” – Brian Yanes reporting from LaGuardia [01:07]

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Security Breach and Shooting at Mar-a-Lago

• Summary:
  A 21-year-old North Carolina man was shot and killed after breaching the security perimeter at President Trump’s residence in Florida. The incident is under active investigation by the Secret Service and FBI.

• Key Details:

  • The suspect, Austin Tucker Martin, was reported missing by his family.
  • He was allegedly armed and approaching with intent to cause harm.

• Notable Quotes:

  • "For people to try to bring a shotgun and a fuel can to the president's home at Mar-a-Lago to cause who knows what kind of damage. I look forward to learning more. It is infuriating." – Lee Zeldin, EPA Administrator [01:38]

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Major Drug Cartel Leader Taken Down in Mexico

• Summary:
  El Mencho, leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, was killed after a raid by Mexican military, with support from US intelligence.

• Key Details:

  • Significant cartel warfare erupting across Mexican regions such as Puerto Vallarta and Guadalajara post-operation.
  • US State Department issues shelter-in-place advisories for Americans in affected Mexican cities.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “We've heard from the Pentagon that the Joint Interagency Task Force counter cartel did assist Mexican forces with intelligence sharing after El Mencho has been killed. We've seen a series of warfare frankly going on across Mexico in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara.” – Lucas Tomlinson, FOX News [03:14]

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US-Iran Nuclear Tensions Escalate

• Summary:
  The next US-Iran nuclear talks are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva amidst a heavy US military buildup. President Trump issues warnings, and some politicians anticipate possible US strikes.

• Key Details:

  • US insists on zero uranium enrichment inside Iran, but could consider limited enrichment under strict conditions.
  • Two US carrier battle groups deployed in the region.

• Notable Quotes:

  • “It's destruction or diplomacy. It's one or the other and I think they choose destruction.” – Congressman Brian Mast [04:03]

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Box Office Weekend Update

• Summary:
  The animated film “Goat” debuts as the top movie with $17 million in earnings. “Jeff Fillmore Weathering Heights” and “I Can Only Imagine 2” also perform.

• Box Office Results:

  • “Goat” – #1 at $17 million
  • “Jeff Fillmore Weathering Heights” – $14 million
  • “I Can Only Imagine 2” – $8 million

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Memorable Moments & Quotes

• “Blizzard warnings stretch over 700 miles, 40 million people from Maryland up to Maine…” – Jane Menar [00:27]
• “US airlines have canceled more than 13,000 flights so far through Monday.” – Carmen Roberts [00:54]
• “It's destruction or diplomacy. It's one or the other and I think they choose destruction.” – Congressman Brian Mast [04:03]
• “We've seen a series of warfare frankly going on across Mexico in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara.” – Lucas Tomlinson [03:14]

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Timestamps of Important Segments

• Historic Blizzard Coverage: 00:03–01:24
• Mar-a-Lago Security Incident: 01:24–01:50
• US-Mexico Cartel Operation: 03:02–03:43
• Iran Nuclear Standoff & Military Buildup: 03:43–04:16
• Box Office Recap: 04:16–04:43

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Fox News delivers a tightly-packed burst of breaking news, weather urgency, and rapid political developments—conveying the sense of a country navigating storms literal and metaphorical.

Transcript

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It could be one for the record books. I'm Carmen Roberts, FOX News. A historic nor' Easter blizzard is bearing down on the i95 corridor and could become one of the most significant snow events in years.

[B]

Expecting the possibility of a top 10 snowfall, maybe even a top five for some of our major cities.

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Fox Weather meteorologist Jane Menar. Some cities may get 2ft of snow, strong wind gust and blizzard like conditions.

[B]

Blizzard warnings stretch over 700 miles, 40 million people from Maryland up to Maine, including our major cities, Philadelphia, New York, Boston, where we're expecting winds to exceed 50, 60 miles per hour. Blow around the snow and we're talking snow that could be 1 to 2 plus feet on the I95. Higher totals will be closer to the coast. Expecting snow to continue to fill in through tonight.

[A]

Governors across six states have declared states of emergency and are telling everyone to stay home until conditions improve. US airlines have canceled more than 13,000 flights so far far through Monday. Fox's Brian Yanes is at New York's LaGuardia.

[C]

The flight Aware misery map shows the airports with the most cancellations. Not surprisingly, New York, jfk, LGA and Newark Liberty in New Jersey. Delays and cancellations though, Also Boston, Philadelphia, D.C. reagan's Airport, Chicago's O', Hare, Atlanta and Miami.

[A]

The Secret Service and FBI are investigating why a 21 year old North Carolina man entered the perimeter of President Trump's south Florida home early this morning resulting in agents shooting and killing him. Republican EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin tells FOX

[D]

News for people to try to bring a shotgun and a fuel can to the president's home at Mar a Lago to cause who knows what kind of damage. I look forward to learning more. It is infuriating.

[A]

The family of the man killed, Austin Tucker Martin of Cameron, North Carolina reported him missing. America is listening to FOX News.

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Mexico's military takes out the leader of a major drug cartel. El Mencho ran the Jalisco New Generation cartel and he died just after a firefight with soldiers as they tried to arrest him.

[G]

We've heard from the Pentagon that the Joint Interagency Task Force counter cartel did assist Mexican forces with intelligence sharing after El Mencho has been killed. We've seen a series of warfare frankly going on across Mexico in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara. Thousands of American tourists visit Mexico throughout the years and the State Department is warning all Americans in Mexico to shelter in place, particularly in Puerto Vallarta and the Guadalajara area.

[A]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson reporting. Oman's foreign minister says the next round of U. S Iran nuclear talks will take place Thursday in Geneva. This as the US Military has built up a strong presence in the region and President Trump warns of possible strikes if Iran fails to reach a deal. Republican Congressman Brian Mass tells Fox News he believes the US Will strike.

[D]

I think we end up using the capabilities of our two carrier battle groups that are in the region when that timeline hits to say the threat to America comes to an end. It's destruction or diplomacy. It's one or the other and I think they choose destruction.

[A]

And the US Is reportedly insisting on zero uranium enrichment inside of Iran but may consider limited enrichment if Tehran can prove it will not lead to nuclear weapons at the box office. The film Goat is the greatest of the weekend. An animated film about an animal has dreams of athletic Greatness. Pulled in $17 million.

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[A]

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[C]

play profess

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like my hero. Jeff Fillmore Weathering Heights came in second with $14 million. I can only imagine too despite top ratings came in at the lower end of its tracking with 8 million putting it third for the weekend. I'm Carmen Roberts. This is Fox News.

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