Fox News Hourly Update – February 19, 2026

Main Theme:
A fast-paced synopsis of the day’s breaking news, with key spotlights on the arrest of former Prince Andrew, major developments in international affairs, a social media trial, environmental controversies in Washington, and updates from the Winter Olympics.

1. Arrest of Former Prince Andrew

Segment Start: [00:02]

• News Break:
  • Former Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom was arrested on his 66th birthday at his home on the Royal Sandringham estate.
  • He is being investigated for “potential misconduct in public office,” with ties to the Jeffrey Epstein scandal.
  • Documents suggest Andrew passed confidential information to Epstein during his role as trade envoy.
  • King Charles affirmed support for the authorities.
  • Quote:
    • "The authorities have his full support and the law must take its course." — King Charles, as reported by Dave Anthony [00:36]

2. President Trump’s Gaza Peace Board

Segment Start: [00:46]

• Key Developments:
  • President Trump, also chairman of the new “Board of Peace,” to oversee post-war Gaza reconstruction and global crises.
  • The board is seen by some as a US attempt to “sidestep the United Nations”.
  • Notable absences at the meeting: Britain, France, Norway, and the Vatican turned down invitations.
  • Quote:
    • "The original intent of the board, which will be chaired indefinitely by Trump, was to oversee the Gaza reconstruction but has taken on a broader mandate of resolving global crises." — Ainsley Earhart [00:58]

3. Nancy Guthrie Search in Tucson

Segment Start: [01:18]

• Ongoing Investigation:
  • Search enters day 19 for missing Nancy Guthrie.
  • Partial DNA and male DNA found in a glove two miles from Guthrie’s home are under analysis.
  • Forensic scientists employing genetic genealogy to try to identify a suspect—results could take weeks.
  • Quote:
    • "Forensic scientists are using investigative genetic genealogy to try to find the suspect by identifying his relatives, a process that could take weeks." — Fox News Correspondent [01:31]

4. Avalanche Near Lake Tahoe – Deadliest in 45 Years

Segment Start: [01:51]

• Summary:
  • Eight people killed in the deadliest U.S. avalanche in decades.
  • One skier remains missing and is presumed dead.

5. Raw Sewage Spill Controversy in the DC Area

Segment Start: [02:40]

• Political Blame Game:
  • President Trump accused Democratic leaders in Virginia, Maryland, and DC of responsibility for a massive pipe collapse that dumped raw sewage into the Potomac.
  • White House says they await formal requests to intervene; Maryland Governor Wes Moore insists the issue is federal responsibility.
  • Quote:
    • "We've been standing by. This is a problem we want to fix." — Federal Government Representative [03:02]
    • "The spilled is mostly contained and President Trump needs to do his job at the White House." — Governor Wes Moore, as reported by Jared Halpern [03:12]

6. Social Media on Trial – Mark Zuckerberg Testifies

Segment Start: [03:25]

• Focus:
  • Meta (parent of Facebook/Instagram) faces trial in LA; accused of designing platforms to be addictive for minors.
  • Mark Zuckerberg admits enforcement of age restrictions is difficult, but denies negligence.
  • Quote:
    • "I always wish we could have gotten there sooner. I don't think we identified every single person who tried to get around restrictions. But you're implying we weren't trying to work on it, and that's not true." — Mark Zuckerberg on the witness stand [03:30]

7. Economic and Olympic Updates

• Unemployment: [04:09]
  • First-time jobless claims fell by 8%, but long-term unemployment claims increased to 1.87 million.
• Markets:
  • Stock futures are down before the bell.
• Winter Olympics:
  • The US is third in the medal tally; women’s hockey team faces Canada for gold.
  • US/Canada men’s teams advanced to hockey semifinals after overtime wins.

Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• “The authorities have his full support and the law must take its course.” — King Charles (via Dave Anthony) [00:36]
• "The original intent of the board... was to oversee the Gaza reconstruction but has taken on a broader mandate." — Ainsley Earhart [00:58]
• “Forensic scientists are using investigative genetic genealogy…” — Fox News Correspondent [01:31]
• “We've been standing by. This is a problem we want to fix.” — Federal Govt Rep [03:02]
• "I always wish we could have gotten there sooner...” — Mark Zuckerberg [03:30]

Tone & Style:

• Urgent and concise reporting, rapid succession of major headlines and soundbites, mostly objective and direct, with occasional official statements and reaction quotes for context.

Listen for:

• The latest on British royal scandal implications [00:02 - 00:46]
• Geopolitical maneuvers in Gaza [00:46 - 01:18]
• Crime, natural disasters, and political wrangling over environmental crises [01:18 - 03:25]
• Corporate accountability on social media targets [03:25 - 04:09]
• The pulse of the US economy and Olympic spirit [04:09 - 04:37]