Podcast Summary: Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 02/12/2026 Newscast

Host: Ainsley Earhardt, Jonathan Savage, Carmen Roberts
Date: February 13, 2026
Duration: ~5 minutes (excluding ads, promos, outros)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire roundup of the latest national and international news, focusing on high-profile crime investigations, political developments in Washington, a hate crime in Mississippi, Olympic controversy, and a major financial scandal in France. The coverage aims to inform listeners of current events with factual reporting, attributed sourcing, and brief expert input.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance: Law Enforcement Tension

• Segment: [00:02–00:34]
• FBI source claims the Pima County Sheriff's Office is withholding crucial evidence (a glove with DNA) from federal investigators in the Nancy Guthrie case.
  • “An FBI source telling FOX News the Pima County Sheriff's office has blocked key evidence in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from getting to the FBI.” – Ainsley Earhardt [00:02]
  • The glove was found in Nancy Guthrie’s house; the Sheriff’s Department sent it to a private analyst in Florida, not to FBI labs in Quantico.
  • FBI now identifies the suspect as male, 5’9”-5’10”, average build, wearing a black 25L Ozark Trail hiker backpack.
  • Reward: $100,000 offered for tips leading to Guthrie’s location.

2. Trump Administration Rolls Back Climate Safeguard

• Segment: [00:34–00:51]
• The administration rescinds the 2009 EPA finding that greenhouse gases endanger public health.
  • “Critics say it undermines efforts to combat climate change and could lead to more pollution.” – Ainsley Earhardt [00:46]
• Implications are highlighted: Potential for increased pollution, rollback on regulatory powers.

3. Impending Homeland Security Shutdown & Immigration Debate

• Segment: [00:51–01:43]
• DHS faces possible shutdown after Congressional gridlock over immigration enforcement.
  • Senate Republicans and Democrats clash; Democrats want to reform enforcement tactics before agreeing to funding.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune:
    “This isn't just ICE. This isn't just border patrol. This is FEMA. This is TSA. This is the Coast Guard.” – John Thune [01:26]
  • Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer:
    “Americans are tired of masked agents conducting warrantless operations in their communities.” – Chuck Schumer [01:37]
• Congressional recess means funding may be on hold for at least another week and a half.

4. Mississippi Synagogue Arson: Hate Crime & Federal Charges

• Segment: [03:00–03:47]
• Steven Spencer Pittman faces two additional federal charges for the arson at Beth Israel Congregation.
  • Pittman described the synagogue as the “Synagogue of Satan”, confessed to the crime based on anti-Semitic motivation.
  • DOJ statement (paraphrased by Carmen Roberts): They will not tolerate attacks on houses of worship.
  • Possible sentence: Up to 50 years in prison; court appearance set for February 18.

5. Olympic Disqualification: War Tribute Controversy

• Segment: [04:03–04:38]
• Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladislav Herskevich disqualified for displaying helmet images honoring Ukrainian athletes killed in the war with Russia.
  • IOC deemed his helmet a “political message”, suggested compromise rejected by Herskevich.
  • “The IOC told him it was a political message and therefore banned it says Herskevich didn't consider any form of compromise, such as wearing a black armband.” – Jonathan Savage [04:22]
  • Herskevich plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

6. $12 Million Fraud at the Louvre

• Segment: [04:38–05:03]
• Paris prosecutors detain nine people (including two Louvre employees and several tour guides) following a decade-long ticket fraud at the museum.
  • Scheme allegedly pocketed nearly $12 million.
  • One suspected mastermind among those held.

Memorable Quotes

• "An FBI source telling FOX News the Pima County Sheriff's office has blocked key evidence in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie from getting to the FBI." – Ainsley Earhardt [00:02]
• “Critics say it undermines efforts to combat climate change and could lead to more pollution.” – Ainsley Earhardt [00:46]
• “Americans are tired of masked agents conducting warrantless operations in their communities.” – Chuck Schumer [01:37]
• “Pittman referred to Beth Israel as the Synagogue of Satan and told investigators he set the fire because of the congregation's Jewish ties.” – Carmen Roberts [03:17]
• “His specially designed helmet displayed images of Ukrainian athletes killed as a result of Russia’s invasion.” – Jonathan Savage [04:11]

Notable Moments & Timestamps

| Segment | Timestamp | |-----------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Nancy Guthrie case law enforcement dispute | 00:02–00:34 | | Trump admin rolls back greenhouse gas regulations | 00:34–00:51 | | DHS shutdown/immigration funding battle in Congress | 00:51–01:43 | | Mississippi synagogue arson: federal hate crime case | 03:00–03:47 | | Ukrainian Olympian disqualified for war tribute | 04:03–04:38 | | Louvre ticket fraud scandal | 04:38–05:03 |

Tone & Reporting Style

The episode maintains a brisk, fact-focused, and slightly urgent tone, reflecting the editorial style of Fox News newscasts. Each segment features direct attribution, on-the-record quotes, and minimal commentary, sticking closely to reported facts and official statements.

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