9PM ET 02/22/2026 Newscast

Summary

Fox News Hourly Update – 9PM ET 02/22/2026 Newscast
Fox News Podcasts – February 23, 2026

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Episode Overview

This newscast delivers fast-paced reporting on the major events unfolding on February 22, 2026. Key highlights include the impact of a historic bomb cyclone battering the Northeast, the dramatic killing of Mexican cartel leader El Mencho and the subsequent violence, renewed anti-government protests in Iran, and a landmark victory for the US men's hockey team at the Winter Olympics. The broadcast features on-the-ground reporting, rapid news updates, and expert input, providing listeners with concise, urgent information on current events.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Nor'easter Bomb Cyclone Hits the Northeast

Timestamps: 00:02 – 00:56

• Storm Escalation & Scope

  • Carmen Roberts (Host) opens with the declaration from six Northeastern governors of states of emergency as a “bomb cyclone” snowstorm advances up the East Coast.
  • Field reporter Mike Seidel (Fox Weather) in Montauk, NY, emphasizes rapid weather deterioration:

    “It’s going to go downhill very quickly…we’ve got blizzard warnings up now for over 40 million people.” (00:18)

  • Blizzard warnings extend across several states including Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.

• Storm Details

  • Seidel reports the storm will “bomb out,” referencing rapid atmospheric pressure drops leading to stronger winds.
  • Wind gusts forecasted at 70–75 mph for Long Island, and 55–60 mph from Delaware to Cape Cod and Nantucket.
  • Major travel disruptions:

    “FlightAware shows that airlines have canceled more than 8,000 flights through tomorrow. And New York City and other communities have enacted road travel bans.” – Roberts (00:56)

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2. Killing of Cartel Leader El Mencho & Fallout in Mexico

Timestamps: 00:56 – 03:17

• Details of El Mencho’s Death

  • Roberts reports Mexico’s successful operation targeting El Mencho, a dominant figure in the country’s cartel wars. Killed in a shootout with Mexican military during an arrest attempt.

• American & Mexican Security Response

  • Pentagon confirms US intelligence shared with Mexico via the Joint Interagency Task Force.

    “We’re seeing a series of warfare, frankly, going on across Mexico…State Department is warning all Americans in Mexico to shelter in place, particularly in Puerto Vallarta and the Guadalajara area.” – Lucas Tomlinson, Fox News (01:17)

• Escalating Violence & US Travel Advisories

  • Further details from a correspondent on ongoing cartel retaliation: roads blocked, vehicles set on fire, escalating danger in tourist hotspots.
  • The US State Department’s travel advisory urges Americans to avoid crowds and remain alert.

    “Tourists in the seaside city of Puerto Vallarta were told not to leave their resort…” (02:46)

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3. Anti-Government Protests Erupt in Iran

Timestamps: 03:17 – 03:52

• Renewed Protests
  • Roberts details new demonstrations at universities in Tehran, following a brutal government crackdown six weeks prior that killed thousands.
  • Protests are intensifying as the country's economic collapse continues to incite public anger and memorial gatherings for victims fuel further outrage.

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4. Historic Olympic Win: US Men’s Hockey Team

Timestamps: 03:52 – 04:27

• Game Highlights

  • The US men's hockey team captures Olympic gold for the first time since the legendary “Miracle on Ice” in 1980, beating Canada 2–1 in overtime.
  • Jack Hughes scores the winning goal in a 3-on-3 overtime scenario.
  • U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuyck praised for critical saves late in the game.
  • Noteworthy: Canada’s Sidney Crosby is absent from the lineup.

• Memorable Quote:

  “For the first time in 46 years, gold belongs to the U.S. in men’s hockey at the Olympics.” – Jay Berman, Fox Sports (04:27)

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Notable Quotes & Moments with Timestamps

• Blizzard Alert:

  “It’s going to go downhill very quickly…the heavier snow is right offshore…we’ve got blizzard warnings up now for over 40 million people.”
  – Mike Seidel, Fox Weather (00:18)

• Widespread Travel Disruptions:

  “Airlines have canceled more than 8,000 flights through tomorrow. And New York City and other communities have enacted road travel bans.”
  – Carmen Roberts (00:56)

• Cartel Warfare in Mexico:

  “We’re seeing a series of warfare, frankly, going on across Mexico…State Department is warning all Americans in Mexico to shelter in place…”
  – Lucas Tomlinson (01:17)

• Cartel Violence Targeting Tourists:

  “Tourists in the seaside city of Puerto Vallarta were told not to leave their resort as a Mexican government official warned of clashes in the area.”
  – Fox Correspondent (02:46)

• US Olympic Victory:

  “For the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice, the US wins an Olympic gold medal in men’s hockey. Jack Hughes scores the 3 on 3 overtime winner that helps America beat Team Canada 2 to 1.”
  – Jay Berman (03:52)

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Segments & Timestamps

• Northeast Bomb Cyclone: 00:02–00:56
• El Mencho Killed / Mexico Cartel Violence: 00:56–03:17
• Iran University Protests: 03:17–03:52
• Olympic Hockey Gold for USA: 03:52–04:27

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Summary

This Fox News update delivers urgent coverage of a record-setting nor’easter crippling the Northeast, the death of a leading Mexican cartel boss and resulting violence that has put American tourists at risk, the renewed cries for change erupting across Iranian universities, and a long-awaited Olympic gold for the US men’s hockey team. The reporting is brisk, focused, and relies on expert inputs and field updates to keep audiences informed of developing stories and their wider impact.

Transcript

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The pressure is dropping and the storm is bombing out. I'm Carmen Roberts, Fox News. The governors of six northeastern states have declared states of emergency as a bomb cyclone snowstorm makes its way up the East Coast. Fox Weather's Mike Seidel is in Montauk on the tip of New York's Long Island.

[B]

It's going to go downhill very quickly. The heavier snow is right offshore. It's going to rotate in here. Get this, we've got blizzard warnings up now for over 40 million people. And we've got several states, the entire state is in a blizzard warning. Delaware, Connecticut, Rhode island and New Jersey. This storm is going to what we say, bomb out. In fact, rapid deepening off the Carolina coast. Then it comes up as a big nor', easter, powerful one. Pressure drops, winds increase here on the western tip of Long Island. We could see gusts over 70, even 75 miles an hour, 55 to 60 mile an hour wind gust from the Delaware coast all the way through the Jersey shore up to Cape Cod, Nantucket, those areas, too.

[A]

FlightAware shows that airlines have canceled more than 8,000 flights through tomorrow. And New York City and other communities have enacted road travel bans. Tonight, Mexico kills one of the country's most powerful drug kingpins, sparking a violent response. The man known as El Mencho died today after a gunfight with the Mexican military and that was trying to arrest him.

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We've heard from the Pentagon that the Joint Interagency Task Force Counter Cartel did assist Mexican forces with intelligence sharing after El Mencho has been killed. We're seeing a series of warfare, frankly, going on across Mexico in Puerto Vallarta, Guadalajara, thousands of Americans, American tourists visit Mexico throughout the years and the State Department is warning all Americans in Mexico to shelter in place, particularly in Puerto Vallarta and the Guadalajara area.

[A]

Fox's Lucas Tomlinson. Mexico's government has escalated his war on the cartels amid pressure from President Trump. America's listening to FOX News.

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[A]

let's get more on Mexico's killing of a major drug kingpin. The U.S. state Department is telling American tourists there to shelter in place after

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the killing of El Mencho. There are reports of cartel members lashing out, some blocking roadways by setting vehicles on fire. Tourists in the seaside city of Puerto Vallarta were told not to leave their resort as a Mexican government official warned of clashes in the area. Following a federal operation, the US State Department issued a travel advisory for several Mexican states, telling Americans to seek shelter and minimize unnecessary movements. Avoid crowds and be aware of your surroundings.

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Chill NATO Fox News Anti government protests erupt in Iran at universities amid ongoing tensions in Tehran this weekend. And the latest round of protests come after a government crackdown on demonstrations about six weeks ago. Thousands were reported killed. These latest protests saw demonstrations around memorials of the dead. The original protest erupted when Iran's economy collapsed. They did it. The US Men's hockey team wins the gold at the Winter Olympics. For the first time since the Miracle on ice in 1980, the U.S. beat Canada 2 to 1 in overtime.

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We'll begin with Olympic hockey and what a day it was. For the first time since the 1980 Miracle on Ice, the US wins an Olympic gold medal in men's hockey. Jack Hughes scores the 3 on 3 overtime winner that helps America beat Team Canada 2 to 1. U.S. goalie Connor Hellebuck was really, really good, making several huge saves late. Matt Boldy and Cale McCarr with the other tallies. By the way, Sidney Crosby did not play for Team Canada. But again, for the first time in 46 years, gold belongs to the U.S. in men's hockey at the Olympics.

[A]

And that is FOX's Jay Berman. And I'm Carmen Roberts and this is Fox News.

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