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

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.

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)

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)

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.

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)

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)

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

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.