Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET Newscast (February 9, 2026)

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This episode of Fox News Hourly Update, hosted by Ainsley Earhardt alongside Fox correspondents and guest voices, delivers a rapid round-up of breaking national and international news. Key topics include a high-profile kidnapping case in Arizona, political debate over the SAVE Act and voter ID, new developments in a university shooting, record-setting weather across the U.S., a post-Super Bowl celebration, and a harsh sentencing of a Nobel laureate in Iran. The segment maintains Fox’s direct news reporting style, peppered with commentary and notable quotes from both politicians and everyday Americans.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Ongoing Kidnapping Case in Arizona

• Situation Update:

  • [00:02-00:51]
    • Nancy Guthrie, 84, has been missing for nine days.
    • Today marks a critical deadline for the family to pay a ransom to her alleged captors.
    • Fox Digital reports law enforcement activity:
      • Investigators probed a water hole or drainage pipe behind the victim’s home.
      • Investigators also visited the home of Nancy's sister Annie at night, spending over two hours and taking photos.

• Insight:
  The case is generating significant tension, with both visible police activity and apparent deadlines set by alleged kidnappers.

2. Voting Integrity Measures—The SAVE Act

• Legislative Update:

  • [00:51-01:40]
    • The House is expected to vote on the SAVE Act this week, which aims to back voter ID laws and ensure only U.S. citizens can vote.
    • Political debate is sharp on this topic.

• Notable Quote (Republican View):

  • Claudia Tenney (R-NY), 01:04

    "The only reason not to vote for this bill is that you want to cheat in our elections, to let non-citizens vote and undermine election integrity. That's it."

• Notable Quote (Democratic View):

  • Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA), 01:21

    "Me as a Democrat, I do not believe that it’s unreasonable or to show ID just to vote. And I remind everybody that less than a year ago in Wisconsin, you know, they added that to the constitution by a 63%... passing."

• Insight:
  There is bipartisan agreement from some quarters, with even Democratic leaders supporting basic ID measures for voting transparency, referencing wide public approval.

3. Providence, Rhode Island — Shooting Case Update

• Police Investigation:
  • [01:40-02:00]
    • New, redacted video footage released from the Brown University shooting (December 13).
    • Incident resulted in two deaths and nine injured. Most graphic images withheld by police.

4. Weather Across the United States

• Report by Adam Klotz (Fox Meteorologist):

  • [02:32-03:16]
    • Frigid conditions persist in New England and the Northeast, with wind chills as low as -35°F.
    • Contrastingly, record-high warmth is hitting the Midwest Plains (Iowa, Missouri, Nebraska), where temps may reach mid-70s.
    • Outlook: By midweek, temperatures in New York City may reach 40°F.

• Health Advisory:

  • Ainsley Earhardt, 03:16
    "Remember, the National Weather Service says frostbite can set in within just a few minutes."

5. Super Bowl 60 Aftermath—Seattle Seahawks’ Victory

• Community Reaction:

  • [03:16-03:37]
    • Seahawks fans celebrate the team’s victory over the Patriots.
    • Fan quote, 03:32

      "We love our Seahawks. I’m so proud to be at 12. Is this for the whole city?"

• Note:

  • ‘The 12’ refers to the Seahawks fan base.

6. International: Iran’s Crackdown on Nobel Laureate

• Case Update:

  • [03:37-04:23]
    • Narges Mohammadi, Nobel Peace Prize winner & activist, sentenced to more than 7 years in prison for protest activity and ‘propaganda’.
    • Faces a two-year travel ban.
    • She’s been hunger striking since February 2.

• Notable Quote:

  • Jonathan Savage, 03:47

    "The Nargis foundation, which supports her, described Saturday's hearing as a sham. It adds that she’d been on hunger strike since February 2nd."

7. Wall Street Outlook

• Financial Brief:
  • [04:23-04:27]
    • Anticipation on Wall Street’s opening after a record close on Friday.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Political Frankness:

  • Claudia Tenney, 01:04

    "The only reason not to vote for this bill is that you want to cheat in our elections..."

• Unexpected Bipartisan Agreement:

  • John Fetterman, 01:21

    "Me as a Democrat, I do not believe that it’s unreasonable or to show ID just to vote..."

• Fan Unity in Seattle:

  • Unnamed Seahawks fan, 03:32

    "We love our Seahawks. I'm so proud to be at 12..."

• Diplomatic Critique of Iran:

  • Jonathan Savage, 03:47

    "The Nargis foundation, which supports her, described Saturday’s hearing as a sham."

Timestamps for Important Segments

• Arizona Kidnapping Update: 00:02–00:51
• SAVE Act & Voter ID Discussion: 00:51–01:40
• Brown University Shooting Video Release: 01:40–02:00
• Weather Report: 02:32–03:16
• Super Bowl Reaction: 03:16–03:37
• Iran Nobel Laureate Sentencing: 03:37–04:23
• Wall Street Preview: 04:23–04:27

Episode Summary

In this concise news cycle, Fox News delivers updates on a gripping Arizona kidnapping case, sharpens debates around election security with sound bites from both Republican and Democratic leaders, and updates listeners on a campus shooting, weather volatility, sports jubilation in Seattle, civil rights struggles in Iran, and financial market expectations. Each story is delivered in Fox's signature brisk, no-nonsense tone, offering listeners key facts and perspectives with minimal filler.