Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET, February 10, 2026
Episode Overview
This episode of the Fox News Hourly Update covers urgent developments in several high-profile cases, including the search for Nancy Guthrie, new FBI activity regarding the 2020 election in Georgia, the ongoing case of a missing family in Alabama, NYPD crime statistics, and a review of the FDA’s stance on the chemical BHA in food. The episode also touches on immigration enforcement issues surrounding ICE and local police.
Host: Lisa Lucera.
Key Topics & Discussion Points
1. Intensification in Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case
- Doorbell footage released: FBI has released video showing a masked potential suspect in the abduction of Nancy Guthrie, 84-year-old mother of TODAY anchor Savannah Guthrie.
- Notable Details: Suspect wore a ski mask, backpack, and used porch plants to try to obscure Ring camera.
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- Notable Details: Suspect wore a ski mask, backpack, and used porch plants to try to obscure Ring camera.
- Investigation actions:
- “Anywhere from 12 to 20 FBI agents … canvassing the place … knocking on doors, asking neighbors about their ring cameras and then … showing them pictures … going into the backyard of one of the neighbors and kind of going through some of the shrubbery and the brush. Looking for what? We have no idea.”
— Trace Gallagher, reporting from Tucson (00:21)
- “Anywhere from 12 to 20 FBI agents … canvassing the place … knocking on doors, asking neighbors about their ring cameras and then … showing them pictures … going into the backyard of one of the neighbors and kind of going through some of the shrubbery and the brush. Looking for what? We have no idea.”
- Family's Response: The Guthrie family stressed Nancy needs daily medication and responded to ransom notes, indicating willingness to pay for her return.
2. Congressional Dispute Over ICE Tactics & DHS Funding
- Congressional hearing: A heated House hearing debates ICE officers’ use of masks during arrests.
- Acting ICE Chief Todd Lyons: Masks are “needed for officer safety.”
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- Acting ICE Chief Todd Lyons: Masks are “needed for officer safety.”
- DHS Funding Compromise: Lawmakers continue to seek an agreement before the Friday deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security.
3. FBI Probing 2020 Election Procedures in Georgia
- FBI investigation background:
- “President Trump lost Georgia in 2020, but along with political supporters has long made unsub claims of fraud.”
— Jarrett Halpern (01:24)
- “President Trump lost Georgia in 2020, but along with political supporters has long made unsub claims of fraud.”
- Search warrant affidavit unsealed:
- FBI seized “hundreds of boxes of ballots.”
- Two possible federal violations cited: failure to preserve election records, and depriving residents of fair and impartial elections.
4. Missing Family Case in Mobile, Alabama
- Ongoing search: FBI and other agencies assist in investigating a Mobile family missing since Jan 30.
- “Sheriff’s deputies searched two locations … including a mobile home park about 10 miles from where Aurelia Chalk, her 2 year old son Anthony, and her 17 year old daughter Neruca were last seen.”
— FOX News Reporter (02:37)
- “Sheriff’s deputies searched two locations … including a mobile home park about 10 miles from where Aurelia Chalk, her 2 year old son Anthony, and her 17 year old daughter Neruca were last seen.”
- Concerning Evidence: Phones left behind, blood throughout the home, missing mattress.
- Sheriff Paul Burch: “One person was taken into custody for questioning … as of now, no arrests have been made.”
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- Sheriff Paul Burch: “One person was taken into custody for questioning … as of now, no arrests have been made.”
5. NYPD Highlights Record-Low Shootings & Addresses Immigration Policy
- NYPD's State of the Department:
- “Last year, New York City had the fewest shooting incidents and shooting victims on record.”
— Commissioner Jessica Tisch (03:27)
- “Last year, New York City had the fewest shooting incidents and shooting victims on record.”
- On Immigration Enforcement:
- “Let me be clear. The NYPD does not engage in civil immigration enforcement, period. We do not ask people about their immigration status and we do not do civil immigration enforcement on behalf of the federal government.”
— Commissioner Tisch (03:37) - Tisch also notes that when federal agents intervene, it can damage community trust local police seek to build.
- “When federal agents ... cause fear and unrest, local police are left to rebuild the trust of the community, making their jobs harder.”
— Tonya J. Powers (03:53)
- “Let me be clear. The NYPD does not engage in civil immigration enforcement, period. We do not ask people about their immigration status and we do not do civil immigration enforcement on behalf of the federal government.”
6. FDA to Reassess BHA Food Additive Safety
- FDA announcement:
- The FDA plans to reassess the safety of BHA (Butylated Hydroxyanisole), used in food since the 1950s.
- “Since 1991, it’s been classified as recently anticipated to be a human carcinogen.”
— Lisa Lucera (04:03)
Notable Quotes & Moments
- “Anywhere from 12 to 20 FBI agents that went into Annie Guthrie's neighborhood, canvassing the place … Looking for what? We have no idea.”
— Trace Gallagher in Tucson [00:21] - “She needs daily medication to survive.”
— Lisa Licera, regarding Nancy Guthrie [00:48] - “Last year, New York City had the fewest shooting incidents and shooting victims on record.”
— NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch [03:27] - “Let me be clear. The NYPD does not engage in civil immigration enforcement, period.”
— Jessica Tisch [03:37] - “Phones left behind. There was also blood found throughout their home, signs of a strug and a missing mattress...”
— Mobile County Sheriff Paul Burch (reported by FOX News) [02:37]
Timestamps of Key Segments
- 00:02–00:48 – Nancy Guthrie abduction updates; FBI efforts
- 00:48–01:24 – Immigration enforcement controversy; DHS funding deadline
- 01:24–01:53 – FBI investigation into Georgia 2020 election
- 02:30–03:14 – Alabama missing family case developments
- 03:14–03:53 – NYPD crime stats and immigration policy statements
- 04:03–04:28 – FDA BHA additive safety reassessment
Tone & Style
The episode maintains FOX News’ authoritative and urgent tone, focusing on major breaking developments and providing succinct reporting interspersed with direct quotes and brief expert statements.
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