Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 02/06/2026 Newscast

Date: February 7, 2026
Host: Lisa Lacera (FOX News Podcasts)
Theme: Top breaking national and international news stories as reported by FOX News Radio's nightly newscast.

Episode Overview

This episode delivers concise summaries of the day's most pressing headlines, ranging from updates in high-profile criminal investigations, significant political controversies, international diplomacy shifts, economic indicators, and tech regulation. The tone is urgent, straightforward, and focused on factual reporting.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

Renewed Search in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

• [00:02] Lisa Lacera: Opens the newscast by reporting federal agents have resumed searches at Nancy Guthrie's home, six days after her disappearance. Guthrie is the mother of “TODAY” show anchor Savannah Guthrie.
• [00:13] Jonathan Hunt: Details the FBI’s continued presence, “We have seen [FBI agents] going through that property meticulously for several hours now.”
  • Notes this renewed activity comes after a new message regarding Nancy Guthrie surfaced, acknowledged publicly by the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, which is verifying its authenticity.
  • The tip came from a local TV station; the sender tried to hide their IP address using secure servers.

Controversial Social Media Post on Trump’s Truth Social

• [00:43] Lisa Lacera: Reports President Trump refuses to apologize or admit fault after a video depicting former President Obama and his wife Michelle as primates was posted to his Truth Social account.
  • White House Press Secretary Caroline Levitt attributes the controversial post to a staffer, calling it a “repost of a longer video about alleged voting abnormalities.” The post has since been taken down.
  • Senator Tim Scott (the only Black Republican in the Senate): “I hope it was fake because it was the most racist thing I ever saw coming out of this White House.”
    (Quote at 01:16)

Benghazi 2012 Attack – Charges Filed

• [01:35] Lisa Lacera: Charges of murder, terrorism, and arson have been filed against Zubair Al Bakush for the 2012 Benghazi attack.
• [01:35] C.J. Papa: Honors fallen Americans:
  • “We lost four brave Americans in Chris, Sean, Kyle, Steve, and we can never, ever, ever forget them. Ever. And we will not.”
    (Quote at 01:35)
• Reiterates the deaths included Ambassador Chris Stevens and three colleagues.

International Diplomacy: Greenland Consulates

• [03:00] Lisa Lacera: Reports Canada and France are opening new consulates in Greenland following President Trump’s recent threats against the territory.
• [03:07] C.J. Papa:
  • Canada’s foreign minister says the new consulate will promote cooperation on climate change and Aboriginal (Inuit) rights.
  • France’s foreign minister announces he will become consul general—first for the European Union in Greenland.
  • The Canadian office’s opening, delayed due to weather, follows an earlier pledge but now coincides with increased political attention.

President Trump’s Tariff Negotiations with Europe

• [03:30] C.J. Papa: Notes President Trump dropped his planned tariffs on eight European nations after negotiating a tentative deal with assistance from the NATO Secretary General.

FEMA Staff Cuts Resume

• [03:45] Lisa Lacera: Reports the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will resume previously paused staff cuts, which had been delayed due to severe weather.

U.S. Consumer Sentiment Update

• [03:55] Angelo Bavaro: University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index sees a marginal rise to 57.3, the highest since August 2025.
  • “Recent monthly increases have been small and the overall level of sentiment remains low from a historical perspective.”
  • Inflation expectations for the next year dropped from 4% to 3.5%.

EU Accuses TikTok of Digital Rule Breaches

• [04:36] Lisa Lacera: The European Union confronts TikTok over features like Autoplay and Infinite Scroll, citing inadequate safeguards against harm to users’ physical and mental health.
  • Regulators demand TikTok make changes to the platform’s design.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Jonathan Hunt on FBI search efforts:
  “We have seen [FBI agents] going through that property meticulously for several hours now.” ([00:13])
• Senator Tim Scott on the racist video post:
  “I hope it was fake because it was the most racist thing I ever saw coming out of this White House.” ([01:16])
• C.J. Papa honoring Benghazi victims:
  “We lost four brave Americans in Chris, Sean, Kyle, Steve, and we can never, ever, ever forget them. Ever. And we will not.” ([01:35])
• Angelo Bavaro on consumer sentiment:
  “Recent monthly increases have been small and the overall level of sentiment remains low from a historical perspective.” ([03:55])

Timestamps for Major Segments

• 00:02 – Nancy Guthrie investigation update
• 00:43 – Truth Social racism controversy, reactions
• 01:35 – Charges in Benghazi attack; tribute to victims
• 03:00 – Canada and France open consulates in Greenland
• 03:30 – Trump-European tariff negotiations
• 03:45 – FEMA staff cuts resume
• 03:55 – U.S. consumer sentiment and inflation data
• 04:36 – EU action against TikTok’s user health risks

Summary

This tightly-packed episode underscores the breadth of impactful stories shaping the news landscape: from ongoing high-stakes criminal investigations and polarizing White House incidents to significant shifts in diplomatic relations and consumer confidence updates. The coverage is brisk, objective, and spans both domestic and international affairs, maintaining a precise and urgent tone throughout.