Fox News Hourly Update — 9AM ET, February 16, 2026

Main Theme:
A fast-paced news update covering: the ongoing search for a kidnapped woman in Arizona, Congressional disputes over Homeland Security funding, the resumption of U.S.–Iran nuclear talks, parallel negotiations over Russia’s war in Ukraine, North Korean troop casualties, President’s Day market closures, a Daytona 500 win, and the Winter Olympics.

Key Stories & Insights

Kidnapping of Nancy Guthrie in Tucson, Arizona

• [00:15]
  • Local authorities remain hopeful in the search for Nancy Guthrie.
  • Matt Finn reports disturbing details from a Nest security camera; a masked suspect was seen wearing gloves.
  • Major development: a glove was discovered two miles from Nancy’s home and has yielded a DNA profile, which is now being tested against the CODIS national database.
  • Quote (Matt Finn, 00:28):

    “Officials are saying they possibly have a match to one of those gloves... the DNA profile lifted from the glove will be added to the CODIS national database for comparison.”

Homeland Security Funding Stalemate

• [00:53]
  • Homeland Security's funding has run out, and Congressional recess delays action until next week.
  • Essential workers (Coast Guard, TSA, etc.) must work without pay due to a standoff: Democrats demand immigration enforcement reform—including “unmasking” agents.
  • House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries raises concerns over ICE tactics.
    • Quote (Hakeem Jeffries, 01:12):

      "Why is it that ICE agents... are being unleashed on American communities with this type of lawlessness, violence and brutality?"

  • Border czar Tom Homan attributes ICE mask policies to a surge in death threats, insists enforcement continues due to dedicated funding for ICE/CBP.
  • Some Republicans dismiss Democrat resistance as “political theater.”

U.S.–Iran Nuclear Deal Talks Resume

• [01:41]
  • New round of U.S.–Iran negotiations to begin tomorrow.
  • Secretary of State Marco Rubio labels the process “complicated,” stressing no one has struck an effective deal yet.
    • Quote (Marco Rubio, 01:41):

      “It's a complicated thing. I mean, no one's ever been able to do a successful deal with Iran, but we're going to try.”

  • President Trump threatens further attacks on Iran if nuclear activities persist.

Diplomatic Efforts Over Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

• [02:33 / 02:42]
  • Talks to end Russia’s war in Ukraine simultaneous with U.S.–Iran talks, both in Geneva.
  • Ukrainian negotiators reflect on their journey and history to shape talks.
  • Key topics: ceasefire enforcement, prisoner exchanges.
    • Quote (Ukrainian negotiator via Jonathan Savage, 02:42):

      "His team would use the long train journey from Kyiv to reflect on history and draw the right conclusions."

  • Arrest of former Ukrainian Energy Minister German Galushchenko on corruption charges while trying to flee the country.

North Korean Troop Deaths in Ukraine

• [03:15]
  • North Korea reportedly deployed troops to support Russian operations in Ukraine.
  • South Korean intelligence estimates 6,000 NK soldiers killed or wounded.
  • North Korea unveils new housing for bereaved families.

Other News Highlights

• President's Day Market Closure

  • [03:15]: No trading on Wall Street due to the holiday.

• NASCAR Daytona 500

  • [03:34]
    • Tyler Reddick, driving for a team co-owned by Michael Jordan, wins his first Daytona 500 after a hard year both on and off the track.
    • Reddick’s son has improved in health; he credits overcoming adversity for this victory.
    • Quote (Tyler Reddick, 04:18):

      “Last year was really hard for all of us. I didn't know if I'd ever win this race. It's just, it's surreal, honestly.”

• Winter Olympics Update

  • [04:18]
    • U.S. tied for third with 17 medals.
    • American women’s hockey faces Sweden in the semifinals within hours.

Notable Quotes

• Matt Finn, on the kidnapping investigation [00:28]:

  “Officials are saying they possibly have a match to one of those gloves... the DNA profile lifted from the glove will be added to the CODIS national database for comparison.”

• House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, on ICE agents [01:12]:

  “Why is it that ICE agents... are being unleashed on American communities with this type of lawlessness, violence and brutality?”

• Secretary of State Marco Rubio, on Iran talks [01:41]:

  “It's a complicated thing. I mean, no one's ever been able to do a successful deal with Iran, but we're going to try.”

• Ukrainian negotiator (via Jonathan Savage) [02:42]:

  “His team would use the long train journey from Kyiv to reflect on history and draw the right conclusions.”

• Tyler Reddick, NASCAR winner [04:18]:

  “Last year was really hard for all of us. I didn't know if I'd ever win this race. It's just, it's surreal, honestly.”

Major Segments & Timestamps

• Kidnapping update: 00:15–00:53
• Homeland Security funding standoff: 00:53–01:41
• U.S.–Iran & Ukraine–Russia diplomatic news: 01:41–03:15
• North Korean troops in Ukraine: 03:15–03:34
• Daytona 500 & Reddick’s win: 03:34–04:18
• Winter Olympics, U.S. medal standings, women’s hockey: 04:18–end

This summary covers all major stories from the episode, capturing news context, direct quotations, and the natural tone of the broadcast, for a thorough update without the ads or filler.