Fox News Hourly Update: 9AM ET 02/17/2026 Newscast
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This episode covers breaking national and international news updates, focusing on the passing of civil rights leader Jesse Jackson, tense US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine negotiations, as well as significant incidents of gun violence across the United States.
Key Discussion Points & Insights
1. Passing of Reverend Jesse Jackson (00:02–01:06)
- Breaking News: Revered civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson dies at age 84.
- “The Reverend Jesse Jackson died this morning at the age of 84. His family, in a statement, says he helped shape a global movement for freedom and dignity.” – Dave Anthony [00:02]
- Presidential Tribute: Former President Trump posts on Truth Social:
- “Jesse Jackson was a good man who truly loved people and was a force of nature like few others before him.” – Dave Anthony quoting President Trump [00:15]
- Reflection by Elvita King (niece of Martin Luther King Jr.):
- “Yes, he has been an icon. I think it’s amazing that he passed during Black History Month.” – Elvita King [00:23]
- “I believe honestly from my conversations with him that he would probably encourage us to work to unify and stop fighting each other.” – Elvita King [00:30]
- Health History: Jackson was hospitalized in November, diagnosed with Parkinson’s in 2013, recently re-diagnosed with progressive supranuclear palsy.
- “Jackson founded the Rainbow Push Coalition, an advocacy organization aimed at changing public policy and expanding opportunities for minorities.” – Madeleine Rivera [00:42]
2. International Relations: US-Iran and Russia-Ukraine Talks (01:06–01:54)
- US-Iran Negotiations: Talks in Geneva mediated; lasted three hours. President Trump threatens renewed military action if no nuclear deal is reached.
- “President Trump has threatened to attack Iran again if they don’t make a nuclear deal. But Iran’s supreme leader has a warning of his own.” – Dave Anthony [01:06]
- “More dangerous than a warship, says Ayatollah Khamenei, is the weapon that can send it to the bottom of the sea. …the strongest army in the world can sometimes be slapped so hard it cannot get up.” – Jonathan Savage [01:18]
- US-Brokered Peace Talks: Russia & Ukraine: Ongoing negotiations focus on contested land; renewed airstrikes reported.
- “The focus of which is land, a major sticking point for Ukraine. And it comes as Russia is accused of carrying out major airstrikes overnight, knocking out power to southern Ukraine.” – Madeleine Rivera [01:42]
3. Major US Crime Updates & Gun Violence Incidents (02:41–04:05)
- Indiana Officer Killed: Officer Elliott fatally shot responding to a disturbance in Beech Grove; suspect arrested after tip-off; another officer wounded.
- “Our hearts are absolutely shattered tonight with the news of Officer Elliott’s passing. This community is going to be in mourning for the coming days, weeks, months, even years.” – Sgt. John Perrine [02:57–03:01]
- Baltimore Mall Shooting: Ongoing search for gunmen after one person killed, three wounded.
- Pawtucket, Rhode Island Hockey Game Shooting: Three dead, believed to stem from a family dispute.
- “Three people including the shooter are dead in what Pawtucket police say was a targeted attack and appears to stem from a quote, family dispute at the hockey game.” – Ainsley Earhart [03:26]
- Eyewitness account:
- “It was like bop, bop. And I thought it was balloons, but it just kept going. And it was actually gunshots… me and my teammates ran right to the locker room and we just bunkered up.” – Olin Lawrence, 16-year-old goalie [03:38]
- Shooter identified as Robert Dorgan, reportedly going by the name Roberta.
4. Financial & International News (04:05–04:37)
- Market Outlook: Possible market turbulence anticipated after holiday weekend; Dow futures modestly down, NASDAQ futures down over 100 points.
- Winter Olympics Update: Norway secures 29th medal (gold in Nordic combined), leading medal table; US is third with 19 medals.
- “Norway just won another gold in Nordic combined. This time it’s their 29th medal, the most at these Winter Games… the US is third in the medal count with 19.” – Dave Anthony [04:22]
Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments
- “Jesse Jackson was a good man who truly loved people and was a force of nature like few others before him.” — President Trump via Dave Anthony [00:15]
- “I believe honestly from my conversations with him that he would probably encourage us to work to unify and stop fighting each other.” — Elvita King [00:30]
- “More dangerous than a warship, says Ayatollah Khamenei, is the weapon that can send it to the bottom of the sea.” — Jonathan Savage [01:18]
- “Our hearts are absolutely shattered tonight with the news of Officer Elliott’s passing. This community is going to be in mourning...” — Sgt. John Perrine [02:57]
- “It was like bop, bop. And I thought it was balloons, but it just kept going. And it was actually gunshots… me and my teammates ran right to the locker room and we just bunkered up.” — Olin Lawrence, eyewitness goalie [03:38]
Timestamps for Key Segments
- 00:02 — Jesse Jackson’s passing & tributes
- 01:06 — US-Iran Geneva talks & escalation
- 01:34 — US-brokered Russia-Ukraine peace efforts
- 02:41 — Indiana police fatal shooting
- 03:26 — Pawtucket hockey game shooting eyewitness account
- 04:05 — Shooter identified; market & Olympic updates
Tone
The episode maintains a factual, urgent, and somber tone, particularly in reporting deaths and conflict, paired with the signature brisk delivery of national radio news. Direct quotes lend personal perspective and gravitas, especially in tributes to Jesse Jackson and in eyewitness testimony from violent incidents.
This summary captures the key news and voices from this Fox News Hourly Update, delivering a full picture of national and international events as reported at 9AM ET on February 17, 2026.