Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET 02/05/2026 Newscast

Date: February 5, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony (FOX News)
Reporters: Alicia Cooney, Jonathan Savage, Jessica Rosenthal, Gary Baumgarten
Main Theme: Top headlines this hour include an ongoing kidnapping case, escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, social media accountability and lawsuits, TikTok safety issues, and a jobs update.

Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson

[00:03-01:02]

• Case Overview:
  Dave Anthony opens the newscast with the search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of TODAY show host Savannah Guthrie, who was abducted from her home in Tucson, Arizona over the weekend.
• Family’s Plea:
  • Savannah Guthrie and siblings released a video message urging their mother to stay strong and reach out if possible. They addressed both Nancy and her kidnapper directly.
    • Quote (Alicia Cooney, quoting family, 00:19):

      “Our mom is a kind, faithful, loyal, fiercely loving woman.”

    • Quote (Alicia Cooney, 00:28):

      “We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.”

• Investigation Update:
  • Law enforcement has no evidence the abduction was targeted.
  • Federal and local authorities returned to the Guthrie home Wednesday, having already cleared it, continuing their investigation.
  • No details given on the reasoning behind the renewed search.

President Trump’s Response and Comments

[01:02-01:33]

• Direct Involvement:
  President Trump posted on Truth Social, stating he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and has ordered all federal law enforcement agencies to assist in the search.
• National Prayer Breakfast:
  • Trump makes a tongue-in-cheek remark about his own worthiness for heaven:
    • Quote (Trump, 01:14):

      “I really think I probably should make it. I mean, I’m not a perfect candidate, but I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people, that’s for sure.”

• Iran Policy & Interview:
  • In an NBC News interview, Trump responds to whether Iran’s supreme leader should be worried:
    • Quote (Trump, 01:27):

      “I would say he should be very worried. Yeah.”

U.S.-Iran Tensions and Diplomacy

[01:33-01:58]

• Regional Military Build-up:
  Jonathan Savage reports President Trump has boosted U.S. military presence and threatened Iran with strikes.
• Upcoming Diplomatic Meeting:
  • High-level discussions between the U.S. and Iran are scheduled for Oman, a location chosen after Middle Eastern allies objected to Turkey. The White House accepted the change to keep talks on track.
    • Quote (Jonathan Savage, 01:39):

      “Tensions remain high as the U.S. and Iran prepare for a meeting tomorrow, which the Iranian foreign minister says will be in Oman.”

Social Media Lawsuit and Liability Debate

[02:40-03:47]

• California Lawsuit:
  • Jury selection resumes in Los Angeles for a case where Meta (Facebook, Instagram) and Google (YouTube) are sued by a 19-year-old claiming their platforms’ addictive designs led to personal harm: anxiety, depression, body image issues, suicidal thoughts.
  • Google and Meta both reject claims, citing “robust parental controls” (Google) and “progress made putting teen safety first” (Meta).
• Congressional Push Against Section 230:
  • Bipartisan support is growing for ending Section 230, which protects social media companies from liability for user content.
  • Illinois Senator Dick Durbin leads the charge:
    • Quote (Sen. Durbin, 03:21):

      “It would be a significant step forward, holding Big Tech accountable for the harms they’ve caused. That’s why the tech companies oppose this bill so strongly.”

  • Emotional testimony referenced: Bridget Noring’s son died after buying fentanyl-laced pills via social media.
    • Quote (Sen. Durbin, 03:36):

      “Try and imagine a television channel broadcasting ads for the Sinaloa cartel or a newspaper hosting pictures of baggies of pills or kids for sale for sex in its classified section.”

• Tech Industry Response:
  • Big Tech advocates argue removing Section 230 would mean censorship and harm innovation.
    • Reporter: Jessica Rosenthal.

TikTok Danger: Needle Sensory Toy Incident

[03:56-04:17]

• Safety Warning:
  • Reports of a viral TikTok trend lead to a nine-year-old in Chicago being seriously injured when a “needle sensory toy” exploded after being microwaved—intended to soften the toy, the trend led to facial burns and a swollen eye.
  • Coverage by Gary Baumgarten.

Economic Updates: Unemployment & Markets

[04:17-04:37]

• Unemployment Claims:
  • First-time unemployment claims rose over 10% last week, hitting 231,000.
  • Continuing claims increased to 1.84 million.
• Stock Market:
  • Dow and NASDAQ futures fell more than 100 points each before opening.

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Savannah Guthrie’s Family Plea:
  “We want to hear from you and we are ready to listen. Please reach out to us.” – Alicia Cooney quoting Savannah Guthrie & siblings (00:28)
• Trump at Prayer Breakfast:
  “I really think I probably should make it [to heaven]... I did a hell of a lot of good for perfect people, that’s for sure.” – President Trump (01:14)
• Iran Warning:
  “He should be very worried. Yeah.” – President Trump (01:27, NBC News interview)
• Sen. Dick Durbin on Big Tech:
  “It would be a significant step forward, holding Big Tech accountable for the harms they’ve caused.” (03:21)
• Fentanyl Tragedy:
  “Try and imagine a television channel broadcasting ads for the Sinaloa cartel or a newspaper hosting pictures... in its classified section.” – Sen. Durbin (03:36)

Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:03: Guthrie kidnapping coverage begins
• 01:02: President Trump’s response and prayer breakfast comments
• 01:33: Update on U.S.–Iran tensions
• 02:40: Social media lawsuit and Section 230 debate
• 03:56: TikTok trend injury story
• 04:17: Unemployment and stock market update

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