Inflation eased slightly in January but remained well above the Fed's target.

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update – February 13, 2026

Main Theme:
A rapid-fire update focused on January inflation trends, political responses, the looming homeland security shutdown, US military posture abroad, a high-profile FBI search, international politics with Rep. AOC, Olympic controversies, and education labor disputes.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Inflation Eases, Political Tensions Remain

• Summary: Inflation in January dropped to a nearly five-year low, with consumer prices rising 2.4% year-on-year, down from December’s 2.7%, mainly due to lower gas prices.
• President Trump’s Reaction:
  • Emphasized how inflation has moderated under his administration, presenting this as a desired outcome.
  • Quote ([00:09]):

    "Worst inflation in the history of our country. And now we have very modest inflation, which is what you want to have." – President Trump

• Democratic Response: Congressional Democrats continue to slam Trump’s economic policies, insisting they make life less affordable for most Americans.

2. Looming Homeland Security Shutdown & Immigration Debate

• Summary: A partial government shutdown over homeland security looms as funding is set to expire.
• President Trump’s Stance and Openness:
  • Leaves the door open to a deal with Democrats but asserts the need to protect law enforcement.
  • Quote ([00:43]):

    "Great police and ICE and Border Patrol and everybody. I'm here to protect them because they're protecting us. And the job they've done is incredible." – President Trump

• Immigration Enforcement Faultlines: Democrats want changes in immigration enforcement; Republicans claim ICE is already funded and warn a shutdown would impact other agencies like TSA.

3. US Foreign Policy Moves: Venezuela & The Middle East

• Summary:
  • President Trump visits Fort Bragg to thank troops after the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.
  • Announces deployment of a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East amidst ongoing US-Iran nuclear talks.
  • Quote ([01:15]):

    "Well, in case we don't make a deal, we'll need it. If we don't have a deal, we'll need it. If we have a deal." – President Trump

  • He expresses hope for successful negotiations but warns of repercussions if talks fail:
    • Quote ([01:20]):

      "If not, it'll be a bad day for Iran."

4. High-Profile FBI Investigation in Arizona

• Summary:
  • The FBI has named a suspect, caught on door-cam, in an Arizona case involving Nancy Guthrie. Forensic video analysis was pivotal. Description: Male, 5’9”-5’10”, average build.
  • Reward for information has doubled to $100,000.
• Ainsley Earhart Commentary ([01:35]):

  "The FBI describing him as approximately 5 foot 9, 5 foot 10, with an average build. Forensic analysis on this door cam video from Nancy Guthrie's home was critical to helping investigators begin to close in."

5. International & Domestic Politics: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez at Munich Security Conference

• Summary:
  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez attends the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany, highlighting the need for working-class-centered politics to stave off authoritarianism.
  • Seen as a 2028 Presidential hopeful and urged by some to challenge Senator Chuck Schumer.
• AOC’s Message ([02:31]):

  "We have to have a working class centered politics if we are going to succeed. And also if we are going to stave off the scourges of authoritarianism."

6. Olympic Protest and Athlete Disqualification

• Summary:
  • Ukrainian athlete Vladislav Herskovich loses an appeal after being disqualified from the Winter Olympics. He intended to wear a protest helmet honoring those killed in the war with Russia, which was deemed a violation of Olympic rules.

7. California Schoolteachers End Historic Strike

• Summary:
  • 6,000 teachers in San Francisco end their strike (first in 50 years). They demanded a 9% pay raise and fuller health coverage, but the district faces financial crisis and is under state oversight. Schools, which serve 50,000 students, are set to reopen Wednesday.
• Eben Brown Commentary ([03:25]):

  "Teachers were demanding a 9% pay raise over two years and for the district to pay for full boat health coverage. The district is already 100 million in debt and is under state supervision for its financial failings."

8. Markets Rebound

• Summary:
  • Wall Street shows a partial recovery:
    • Dow up 185 points
    • S&P up 32
    • Nasdaq up 75

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• President Trump on improved inflation:

  "Worst inflation in the history of our country. And now we have very modest inflation, which is what you want to have." ([00:09])

• On law enforcement:

  "I'm here to protect them because they're protecting us. And the job they've done is incredible." ([00:43])

• On Iran & military posture:

  "Well, in case we don't make a deal, we'll need it. If we don't have a deal, we'll need it. If we have a deal." ([01:15]) "If not, it'll be a bad day for Iran." ([01:20])

• Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on democratic values:

  "We have to have a working class centered politics if we are going to succeed. And also if we are going to stave off the scourges of authoritarianism." ([02:31])

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Inflation news & President Trump’s response: [00:02–00:16]
• Democrats on economic policy, shutdown outlook: [00:16–00:52]
• Trump on law enforcement & immigration: [00:43–00:52]
• US military moves, Venezuela & Iran: [00:52–01:20]
• FBI Arizona investigation: [01:20–01:49]
• AOC at Munich, international/domestic politics: [02:15–02:42]
• Olympic protest and athlete ruling: [02:59–03:25]
• California teachers' strike ends: [03:25–03:58]
• Wall Street brief: [03:58]

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Summary

This episode delivers a comprehensive update on inflation improvements, the continuing political struggle in Washington, and tense international developments. It touches on pressing domestic issues, from education labor unrest to high-profile criminal and international stories, supported by direct commentary from President Trump and Rep. Ocasio-Cortez. The tone mixes urgent headlines with succinct political soundbites, offering listeners a rapid yet nuanced news digest.

Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

President Trump says he was not surprised. Lisa Brady, FOX News. After an encouraging report on inflation, the.

[President Trump]

Worst inflation in the history of our country. And now we have very modest inflation, which is what you want to have.

[Lisa Brady]

The core rate of inflation falling to a nearly five year low last month. Consumer prices overall at 2.4% compared to a year ago, down from 2.7 in December, fueled in part by falling gas prices. Democrats in Congress still slammed the president's economic policies, arguing he's making life less affordable. The president not ruling out a deal with Democrats to end a homeland security shutdown set to kick in tonight when current funding ends. But he also says law enforcement must be protected.

[President Trump]

Great police and ICE and Border Patrol and everybody. I'm here to protect them because they're protecting us. And the job they've done is incredible.

[Lisa Brady]

Democrats want changes in immigration enforcement. Republicans say ICE is already funded through a bill from last year and that a partial shutdown will hurt other agencies, including the tsa. The president taking questions as he heads to Fort Bragg to thank troops involved in the recent capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Now he's sending a second aircraft carrier to the Middle east as the US And Iran hold nuclear talks.

[President Trump]

Well, in case we don't make a deal, we'll need it. If we don't have a deal, we'll need it. If we have a deal.

[Lisa Brady]

We could also just telling reporters he thinks negotiations will be successful, but if not, it'll be a bad day for Iran. A masked man caught on surveillance footage at Nancy Guthrie's front door 13 days ago in Arizona in is now called a suspect.

[Ainsley Earhart]

The FBI describing him as approximately 5 foot 9, 5 foot 10, with an average build. Forensic analysis on this door cam video from Nancy Guthrie's home was critical to helping investigators begin to close in on.

[Lisa Brady]

A description Fox's Alicia Acuna in Tucson where the FBI reward in the case has doubled to $100,000. America is listening to FOX News.

[Ainsley Earhart]

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[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]

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[Eben Brown]

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[Lisa Brady]

A Democrat who often gets a lot of attention on Capitol Hill ventures onto the international stage at a gathering of.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]

World leaders at the 62nd Munich Security Conference in Germany. Progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez warning we.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Have to have a working class centered politics if we are going to succeed. And also if we are going to stave off the scourges of authoritarianism.

[Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez]

The New York congresswoman is one of several Democrats to call President Trump a fascist. She's seen as a possible 2028 presidential contender, but is also being encouraged to primary New York senior Senator Minority Leader Chuck Schumer in Washington, Ryan Schmell's FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

A Ukrainian athlete disqualified from the Winter Olympics in Italy has just lost an of arbitration for sport, agreeing with the International Olympic Committee and the Skeleton Sport Federation that Vladislav Herskovich's plan to wear a helmet showing the faces of coaches and athletes killed during the war with Russia would violate Olympic rules. Thousands of schoolteachers will head back to work in California, ending their first strike in decades.

[Eben Brown]

Teachers working for the San Francisco Unified School District end their first strike in 50 years. Students will be expected back in class Wednesday. The work stoppage by the 6,000 teachers started Monday, forcing the district to close all 120 of its schools, which are normally responsible for educating 50,000 students. Teachers were demanding a 9% pay raise over two years and for the district to pay for full boat health coverage. The district is already 100 million in debt and is under state supervision for its financial failings. Eben Brown, FOX News.

[Lisa Brady]

A partial rebound underway on Wall street right now. The Dow is up 185 points, though it had been a bit higher. The S and p is up 32. The Nasdaq up about 75. And Lisa Brady, this is FOX News.