Fox News Hourly Update: 9PM ET 02/09/2026 Newscast

Host: Angelo Bavaro, FOX News Podcasts
Date: February 10, 2026

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a concise roundup of national and international news, focusing on the ongoing search for Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother, tense congressional negotiations over Homeland Security funding, escalating U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, new Florida driver’s license rules, plus brief mentions of related political developments. The tone is urgent, direct, and factual, punctuated by emotional pleas and battlefield-like updates.

Key Discussion Points

1. Savannah Guthrie’s Desperate Plea for Her Missing Mother

• Angelo Bavaro introduces the new video appeal from Savannah Guthrie as the search for her 84-year-old mother continues.
  "Savannah Guthrie asking for the public's help in a new video as the search continues..." (00:03)
• Jonathan Hunt emphasizes that Guthrie’s message is directed not at potential kidnappers but at the public, underlining a sense of desperation:

  "She said that we, the Guthrie siblings, believe our mother is still, still out there. She hears your prayers, Savannah says and she says we all need your help." (00:13)

• The investigation appears to have stalled; Guthrie’s video does not address the now-lapsed ransom deadline. No new contacts have been made with potential kidnappers.
• Memorable Quote:

  “We are in an hour of desperation.” – paraphrased from Savannah Guthrie via Jonathan Hunt (00:13)

2. Homeland Security Funding Negotiations Stalled

• Congressional funding for the Department of Homeland Security is in jeopardy, as described by Hakeem Jeffries and reported by Angelo Bavaro (01:13).
• Hakeem Jeffries admits:

  "There's not a whole lot of confidence here on the Hill that a deal is going to be reached by this Friday deadline..." (01:13)

• Democrats have submitted a list of 10 ICE reforms to Republicans; Senator Katie Britt dismisses them:

  "Democrats' newest proposal is a ridiculous Christmas list of demands for the press." – Katie Britt, read by Angelo Bavaro (01:48)

3. Legal Note (Brief Sponsor Message Omitted)

4. US–Iran Nuclear Tensions and Military Movements

• President Trump is set to meet Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Iran-related negotiations (02:32).
• Trey Yingst reports Iran is refusing to discuss its missile program, although diplomatic talks aim to prevent escalation:

  "Iranian officials have ruled out discussing their country's ballistic missile program but do appear open to finding a diplomatic solution to avoid a large war." (02:39)

• Military buildup described:

  "More than 112 US Air Force C17 transport planes have now arrived or are on their way to the region. The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier and strike group also remains in the Arabian Sea." (02:39)

• Heightened threats: Trump threatens military strikes should Iran not cooperate; Iran promises retaliation against regional US bases (03:16).

5. Florida Restricts Driver’s License Tests to English Only

• Dana Marie McNicoll details the Florida DMV’s new rule that all driver testing, including commercial licenses, must be taken in English:

  "All printed exams are in English and translation services will no longer be available. Until now, tests were offered in multiple languages." (03:37)

• The rule follows an incident involving an illegal migrant in a fatal crash, prompting thousands to rush for tests before the rule changed.
• Demographic context: One-third of Floridians speak a language other than English at home; Miami-Dade saw a majority of tests administered in Spanish (04:07).

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Savannah Guthrie’s urgency:

  “We are in an hour of desperation.” (00:13, paraphrased)

• Hakeem Jeffries on negotiations:

  "There's not a whole lot of confidence... that a deal is going to be reached by this Friday deadline..." (01:13)

• Katie Britt’s dismissive response:

  "Democrats' newest proposal is a ridiculous Christmas list of demands for the press." (01:48)

• Military intelligence update:

  “More than 112 US Air Force C17 transport planes have now arrived or are on their way to the region.” (02:39)

• Dana Marie McNicoll on DMV rule:

  "All printed exams are in English and translation services will no longer be available." (03:37)

Timestamps for Major Segments

• Savannah Guthrie’s Appeal: 00:03 – 00:56
• DHS Funding Negotiations: 01:13 – 01:48
• US–Iran Nuclear Talks and Military Movement: 02:32 – 03:16
• Florida Driver’s License Rule Change: 03:37 – 04:07

Summary

This episode offers a vivid cross-section of evolving American concerns: an intense, public search for a missing loved one; divisive debates in Congress over immigration enforcement and national security funding; international brinkmanship and military maneuvering in the Middle East; and sociopolitical shifts affecting immigrants within the US. The reporting style blends urgency with succinct summarization, designed for rapid information at the top of each hour.