Fox News Hourly Update – 9AM ET Newscast (02/13/2026)

Overview This episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of the morning’s biggest headlines, focusing on January’s slowing inflation, looming Homeland Security funding crisis, the ongoing search for Nancy Guthrie, updates from the International Space Station, new developments in notable legal cases, and President Trump’s visit to Fort Bragg and recent pardons for former NFL players.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Inflation Shows Signs of Easing

• [00:03] Dave Anthony opens with encouraging economic news: inflation is declining.

• [00:14] Foxenka Sola reports, "Price increases moderated in January. The consumer price index rose just 2/10 of a percent for the month and 2.4% on an annual basis."

• [00:22] This marks a decrease from December by 0.3 percentage points.

  Quote:

  • "Price increases moderated in January. The consumer price index rose just 2/10 of a percent for the month and 2.4% on an annual basis."
    — Foxenka Sola, [00:14]

2. Political Battle Over Homeland Security Funding

• [00:29] White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt touts wage growth and criticizes Democrats for an impending funding lapse. Quote:
  • "We also see as inflation has come down, wages have increased under this president so Americans have more purchasing power."
    — Caroline Levitt, [00:29]
• [00:36] Levitt warns of missed paychecks for essential workers if Democrats block funding:
  "The brave men and women ... are going to go without a paycheck." [00:40]
• [01:04] Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer insists any deal must include immigration reform:
  • "Republicans chose to put a bill on the floor that ignored the abuses, ignored the outrage, ignored what the American people want."
    — Chuck Schumer, [01:04]

3. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Investigation Intensifies

• [01:13] The case continues into its 13th day, with a $100,000 reward now offered.
• [01:27] Matt Finn in Tucson urges local residents to check security footage:
  • "The sheriff is looking for people, cars or of course, anything suspicious."
    — Matt Finn, [01:27]

4. New Crew Heads to International Space Station

• [01:46] Dave Anthony reports a fresh crew is en route after a previous emergency return. Launch occurred four hours earlier.

5. President Trump Travels to Fort Bragg, North Carolina

• [02:41] The president visits troops who participated in the January operation in Venezuela that led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro (now facing charges in the US). No direct quotes given, but the segment establishes the high-profile nature of the event.

6. Major Terror and Criminal Cases Update

• [03:01] Jill Naito covers the Benghazi suspect’s plea hearing:
  • "Zubayr Al Bakush has pled not guilty in a Washington courtroom, he was wearing an orange prison jumpsuit as he heard the counts against him, including terrorism, murder, and arson."
    — Jill Naito, [03:01]
• Next court status hearing scheduled for June 4.

7. Presidential Pardons for Ex-NFL Players

• [03:44] Frank Lanza reports five former NFL players receive pardons from President Trump (notably Joe Kleko, Nate Newton, Jamal Lewis, Travis Henry, and the late Billy Cannon).
• [03:56] Pardons activist Alice Marie Johnson comments:
  • "As football reminds us excellence is built on grit, grace, and the courage to rise again, so is our nation."
    — Alice Marie Johnson (via social media), [03:56]
• Details on their convictions (perjury, drug charges, counterfeiting) follow.

8. Wall Street Responds to Economic News

• [04:26] Upbeat reaction to inflation news, with Dave Anthony observing, "Stock futures...are now up modestly after the better than expected inflation report out a short time ago."

Notable Quotes (with Timestamps & Attribution)

• "Price increases moderated in January. The consumer price index rose just 2/10 of a percent for the month and 2.4% on an annual basis."
  — Foxenka Sola, [00:14]

• "We also see as inflation has come down, wages have increased under this president so Americans have more purchasing power."
  — Caroline Levitt, [00:29]

• "The brave men and women of our United States...are going to go without a paycheck."
  — Caroline Levitt, [00:40]

• "Republicans chose to put a bill on the floor that ignored the abuses, ignored the outrage, ignored what the American people want."
  — Chuck Schumer, [01:04]

• "The sheriff is looking for people, cars or of course, anything suspicious."
  — Matt Finn, [01:27]

• "Zubayr Al Bakush has pled not guilty in a Washington courtroom, he was wearing an orange prison jumpsuit as he heard the counts against him, including terrorism, murder, and arson."
  — Jill Naito, [03:01]

• "As football reminds us excellence is built on grit, grace, and the courage to rise again, so is our nation."
  — Alice Marie Johnson (via social media), [03:56]

Memorable Moments & Segment Guide

• [00:03–00:29] Lower inflation numbers and White House reaction
• [00:36–01:11] Homeland Security funding & partisan disputes
• [01:13–01:46] Nancy Guthrie kidnapping manhunt
• [01:46–02:00] International Space Station crew rotation
• [02:41–03:01] President Trump at Fort Bragg and Venezuela update
• [03:01–03:40] Benghazi suspect court hearing
• [03:44–04:26] NFL player pardons & stock market update

Summary:
This brisk update delivers insight into national developments, from improving economic trends to partisan squabbling over security funding, along with urgent crime stories and legal updates. Spotlight stories include president-led celebrations, high-profile pardons, and international headline events, all presented in the network’s fast-paced style.