FOX News Hourly Update – 9PM ET Newscast (Feb 13, 2026)

Episode Overview

This episode delivers a rapid-fire update on key national news stories as of February 13, 2026. Highlights include updates on the Nancy Guthrie abduction in Arizona, a high-profile protest case involving an ICE official in Minnesota, government funding concerns for Homeland Security, a significant verdict on Johnson & Johnson baby powder litigation, legislative moves for Pentagon financial transparency, and the latest data on inflation.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nancy Guthrie Abduction Case Update

[00:02 – 00:46]

• Progress in Investigation:
  Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos, interviewed by Jonathan Hunt, expresses optimism about finding missing person Nancy Guthrie alive.

  "Absolutely, yes. I, I have, I have nothing but hope. You can't do this job without having that kind of hope."
  — Sheriff Chris Nanos (00:15)

• Evidence & Forensics:

  • Correction of reports about a glove found inside the Guthrie home; the only glove found was two miles away and is being tested for evidence.
  • DNA was found in the home that does not belong to Guthrie.

  "We found DNA and that was not Nancy Guthrie's DNA. So we'll still work with that and we're working with our lab on that again."
  — Sheriff Chris Nanos (00:36)

• Collaboration with the FBI:
  Sheriff Nanos pushes back against criticism of not involving the FBI, emphasizing collective law enforcement efforts:

  “…we all want Nancy home.” (00:46)

2. Anti-ICE Protest Case in St. Paul Church

[00:53 – 01:43]

• Legal Developments:
  Journalist Don Levitt and four others plead not guilty to civil rights charges related to a protest at St. Paul Church, where an ICE official is also a pastor.

  • The federal government claims the protest violated worshippers’ religious freedom.

• Levitt's Defense:
  Levitt, now an independent journalist, frames the charges as politically motivated:

  "Finally realizing what this administration is all about. The process is the punishment with them."
  — Don Levitt (01:09)

• Policy Context:
  The Department of Homeland Security warns of shutting down at midnight due to a Congressional impasse on ICE reform.

  • Levitt's criticism:

    "Donald Trump and Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control."
    — Don Levitt (01:35)

  • Counterpoint: House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Majority Leader John Thune note that reforms, including body cameras for ICE agents, are part of the stalled package.

3. Johnson & Johnson Talc Verdict

[02:30 – 03:21]

• Court Award:
  Jury awards $250,000 to the family of Gail Emerson of Pennsylvania, who died from ovarian cancer after long-term use of Johnson & Johnson talc-based baby powder.

• Background:

  • Emerson stopped using the product after learning of cancer risk associations in 2015.
  • The company, while maintaining safety claims, stopped using talc in 2020.

  "Her children took over as plaintiffs, and now a jury's awarded them $250,000 in damages."
  — Jill NATO, FOX News (02:38)

4. Pushing Pentagon Accountability

[03:21 – 04:07]

• Legislative Push:
  Senator Joni Ernst introduces the Reviewing Every check and each invoice Purchasing Troop Supplies Receipts (REPAIR) Act, pressing for a comprehensive Pentagon audit by 2028.

  • Utilizes AI technology to improve financial transparency and reduce consultant costs.
  • The Pentagon receives nearly $1 trillion annually.

  "The federal agency to never pass an audit is the Pentagon, and that needs to change."
  — Joni Ernst (03:25)

  "...would save money by reducing the reliance on costly consultants."
  — Ryan Schmell, Capitol Hill (03:25)

5. Inflation Hits Five-Year Low

[04:07 – 04:28]

• Economic News:
  Inflation falls to 2.4% in January 2026 — the lowest in nearly five years, attributed to declining gas prices and moderating housing costs.

  "The Consumer Price Index found inflation dropped to a 2.4% in January compared with a year earlier and down from 2.7% in December."
  — Lisa Licera (04:07)

Notable Quotes & Moments

• Sheriff Chris Nanos’ hopefulness and reassurance for the public about the Guthrie case ([00:15], [00:36])
• Don Levitt’s pointed commentary on his prosecution and political climate ([01:09], [01:35])
• Legislative efforts to rein in Pentagon inefficiencies, emphasizing taxpayer accountability ([03:25])
• Direct, succinct reporting on consequential legal and economic shifts ([02:38], [04:07])

Timestamps for Important Segments

• 00:02 – Nancy Guthrie abduction investigation update starts
• 00:46 – Sheriff Nanos addresses FBI collaboration
• 00:53 – Don Levitt pleads not guilty, reacts to protest charges
• 01:35 – Legislative deadlock & ICE funding details
• 02:30 – Johnson & Johnson talc verdict segment
• 03:21 – Senator Ernst’s Pentagon audit bill discussion
• 04:07 – Inflation figures and economic outlook

Summary Tone

The episode maintains the straightforward, briskly informative style of FOX News hourly updates, blending official statements with soundbites and brief context for ongoing national issues. Interviews are direct and, when possible, provide first-person insights from authorities or those immediately involved in the news events.