9PM ET 02/13/2026 Newscast

Summary

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.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

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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)

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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.

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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)

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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)

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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)

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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])

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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

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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.

Transcript

[A]

Combing through evidence. I'm Lisa Licera, FOX News. The Pima county sheriff answering questions in a FOX News interview about the progress in the Nancy Guthrie abduction case.

[B]

Fox's Jonathan Hunt asking Pima County Sheriff.

[C]

Chris Nanos, you think you'll find 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.

[B]

The sheriff explaining there was not a glove found inside the Guthrie home, but one found about two miles away is being tested, as well as DNA found inside the home.

[C]

We found DNA and that was not Nancy Guthrie's DNA. That was not Nancy Guthrie's DNA. So we'll still work with that and we're working with our lab on that again.

[B]

Pushing back on claims he was reluctant to use an FBI lab or involve the agency, saying we all want Nancy home.

[A]

Fox's Kristin Goodwin. Nancy Guthrie has been missing for 13 days. Journalist Don Levitt has pled not guilty to civil rights charges in connection with the January 18th anti ICE protest in St Paul Church where an ICE official is a pastor. He spoke with reporters after his court.

[D]

Appearance, finally realizing what this administration is all about. The process is the punishment with them.

[A]

Four others also pled not guilty. The federal government says the protest violated the worshippers freedom of religion. While Lemon, who's now an independent journalist, says he's fighting to defend his First Amendment rights. The Department of Homeland Security says to run out of money at midnight after lawmakers failed to reach a deal to reform ice.

[D]

Donald Trump and Republicans have decided that they have zero interest in getting ICE under control.

[A]

House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffrey, Senate Majority Leader John Thune said this week the package did include reforms, including having ICE agents wear body cameras. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

A quarter of a million dollar jury award for the family of a woman who died from ovarian cancer. Her family says it was linked to baby powder.

[F]

Gail Emerson of Pennsylvania used Johnson and Johnson's talc based baby powder for decades and was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. In 2015, when a relative told her the powder had been associated with a cancer risk, she stopped using it. Emerson sued Johnson and Johnson Susan, saying the company failed to warn consumers about its product. But she died six months later at the age of 68. Her children took over as plaintiffs, and now a jury's awarded them $250,000 in damages. The company has said its products are safe, but stopped using talc in 2020 and switched over to a cornstarch product. Chill NATO FOX News.

[A]

A Republican senator releases a bill to force the Pentagon to pass an audit.

[D]

Senate Doge Caucus chair Joni Ernst says federal agency to never pass an audit is the Pentagon, and that needs to change. The Iowa Republican introducing the Reviewing Every check and each invoice Purchasing Troop Supplies Receipts act requiring the Pentagon to pass an audit by 2028. The legislation would direct the Department of War to use AI technology, which the senator says would save money by reducing the reliance on costly consultants. The military receives nearly a trillion dollars in funding a year and has come under criticism from both parties over whether that money has been spent effectively. On Capitol Hill, Ryan Schmell's FOX News.

[A]

Inflation fell to a nearly five year low as gas prices went down and housing costs cooled. 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. I'm Lisa Licera. This is FOX News.

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