Fox News Hourly Update

Episode: A Bust Related to Benghazi
Date: February 6, 2026
Host: Dave Anthony, FOX News Podcasts

Episode Overview

This edition covers major breaking news events, including a high-profile arrest related to the 2012 Benghazi attack, updates on a kidnapping in Arizona, tense indirect US-Iran nuclear talks, a tragic mosque bombing in Pakistan, economic shifts on Wall Street, Cuba’s energy crisis amid tight US sanctions, and previews of the Winter Olympics.

Key Discussion Points and Insights

1. Benghazi Attack Arrest

• Attorney General Pam Bonney announces the arrest of Zubair Albakosh for the deadly 2012 attack at the US consulate in Benghazi.

  • Quote: "If you commit a crime against the American people anywhere in this world, President Trump's Justice Department will find you." – Attorney General Pam Bonney [00:08]

• Details:

  • Albakosh arrived at Andrews Air Force Base at 3am.
  • He’s charged with murder, terror, and arson.

• Significance: Marks a major development in accountability for one of the most debated attacks on US diplomats.

  "Again, our top Fox News story. There's been an arrest of a suspect in the 2012 Benghazi attack at the US consulate in Libya that killed four Americans." – Dave Anthony [02:16]

2. Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case (Arizona)

• Update: Search continues for Nancy Guthrie, kidnapped from her home; no suspects yet after six days.
  • Ransom note sent to TV outlets; another deadline passed.
  • A critical response team from the FBI’s Quantico headquarters now involved.
  • DIGITAL evidence from phones/social media is under intense review.
• Family Appeal:

  "Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly." – Cameron Guthrie [00:41]

• Law Enforcement Efforts: Increase in investigators from local and federal agencies (Pima County Sheriff, FBI).

3. US-Iran Indirect Nuclear Talks

• Location: Oman, mediated by Oman’s foreign minister.
• Sticking Points:
  • Trump administration demands total elimination of Iran’s nuclear enrichment and stockpiles.
  • Iran seeking to retain some enrichment rights, insists no interest in building a bomb.

    "As for the Iranians, they appear to have a more minimalist approach with the blessing of their supreme leader. Seems they want to hold on to some enrichment. They never claimed they're building a bomb." – Greg Palkot [01:29]

• Atmosphere: Uncertain; little optimism for progress.

4. Major News Abroad

• Pakistan Mosque Bombing:
  • Bomb at a Shiite mosque kills at least 31 people.
  • Covered succinctly as breaking global news.

5. Economic Update

• Markets:
  • Dow hits all-time high (+762 points), recovers previous losses.
  • Nasdaq rebounds by 163 points after recent plunge; S&P 500 up by 66.
  • Oil price slightly down; gas prices rise to $2.90/gallon.

6. Cuba's Fuel Crisis

• Reason: US controls Venezuelan oil exports, restricts others from selling oil to Cuba.
• Impact: Widespread scheduled blackouts, strained public services.
• Cuban Leadership:

  "We have problems with fuel availability to guarantee not only power generation, but also basic activities and above all, those that directly affect the population." – Miguel Diaz-Canel [03:16]

• US-Cuba Relations: Dialogue desired by Cuba, but “not under pressure.”
• Analysis: Cuban Americans in the US support continued pressure.

7. Winter Olympics (Day 3) Highlights

• Events: Curling, women's hockey, figure skating.
• Notable Athlete: Lindsey Vonn completes a successful ski training run despite injury.
  • Olympic official opening ceremony is hours away.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• "If you commit a crime against the American people anywhere in this world, President Trump's Justice Department will find you."
  – Attorney General Pam Bonney [00:08]

• "Whoever is out there holding our mother, we want to hear from you. We haven't heard anything directly."
  – Cameron Guthrie [00:41]

• "Seems they want to hold on to some enrichment. They never claimed they're building a bomb."
  – Greg Palkot [01:29]

• "We have problems with fuel availability to guarantee not only power generation, but also basic activities and above all, those that directly affect the population."
  – Miguel Diaz-Canel, Cuban President [03:16]

Timestamps for Key Segments

• [00:02] – Breaking Benghazi arrest (Dave Anthony, Pam Bonney)
• [00:33] – Nancy Guthrie kidnapping update (Dave Anthony, Cameron Guthrie, Pima County Sheriff)
• [01:19] – Indirect US-Iran nuclear talks (Greg Palkot)
• [01:54] – Pakistan mosque bombing news
• [02:16] – Wall Street surge and economic update
• [02:58] – Cuba energy crisis (Eben Brown, Miguel Diaz-Canel)
• [03:41] – Winter Olympics updates

This concise and context-rich summary provides a full spectrum of breaking stories and global events as reported in this Fox News Hourly Update.