Fox News Hourly Update – Summary

Date: February 2, 2026
Host: Lisa Licera (FOX News Podcasts)
Main Theme:
This episode focuses on a significant shift in Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policy regarding body cameras for officers, updates on government funding negotiations, a high-profile missing persons case, notable legal news, and consumer safety alerts.

1. DHS Officers in Minneapolis to be Issued Body Cameras

Key Points:

• Policy Change Announcement:

  • DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced all DHS officers in Minneapolis will now be required to wear body cameras.
  • Expansion of the body-worn camera program nationwide is planned as funding becomes available.
  • President Trump has expressed support for this initiative.
  • (00:02) Lisa Licera: “Secretary Kristi Noem announcing a short time ago every DHS officer in Minneapolis will be issued body cameras. And she wrote on X the body worn camera program is being expanded nationwide as funding becomes available. President Trump says he backs the idea.”

• Presidential Endorsement:

  • President Trump’s statement suggests the policy is beneficial for law enforcement, helping ensure accountability on all sides.
  • (00:24) President Trump: “They generally tend to be good for law enforcement because people can’t lie about what’s happening. So it’s generally speaking I think 80% good for law enforcement. But if she wants to do that, I’m okay with it.”

• Context for the Change:

  • Increased public calls for ICE agents to wear body cameras follow two recent fatal shootings:
    • The shooting of Alex Preddy by immigration officers
    • The shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis last month
  • (00:36) Lisa Licera: “Calls have been increasing for ICE agents to wear the cameras after the deadly shooting of Alex Preddy by immigration officers and the fatal shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis last month.”

2. Updates on the Government Shutdown and Federal Funding

Key Points:

• Bipartisan Agreement:

  • President Trump is urging both parties to support a Senate-approved spending plan.
  • The deal would fully fund all federal departments except Homeland Security, allowing two weeks for further negotiation, especially regarding ICE restrictions sought by Democrats.
  • (00:51) Jared Halpern: “The bipartisan agreement would fully fund every federal department except Homeland Security to allow two weeks for negotiations over new restrictions on ICE demanded by Democrats.”

• House Speaker’s Position:

  • House Speaker Mike Johnson can afford to lose only one Republican vote if Democrats do not back the deal.
  • (01:26) “Without any support from Democrats, House Speaker Mike Johnson can afford to lose just one Republican vote.”

• Presidential Perspective:

  • (00:51) Jared Halpern: “President Trump says we cannot have another long, pointless and destructive shutdown in a social media post urging all Republicans and Democrats to support a government spend plan approved last week by the Senate.”

3. High-Profile Missing Person Case in Arizona

Key Points:

• Details on the Case:
  • Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today Show” host Savannah Guthrie, has gone missing.
  • Last seen Saturday night around 9:30 PM.
  • Sheriff Chris Nanos states there is no evidence she left voluntarily; she has limited mobility but no cognitive issues.
  • (01:26) Sheriff Chris Nanos: "This community has always stepped up to help us solve some pretty tough crimes. I'm looking for that again.”

4. Legal News: DOJ and Protest Arrests

DOJ Document Disclosure Issues

• Key Points:
  • The Justice Department withdrew several thousand documents in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation due to accidental inclusion of identifying information.
  • The mistake is attributed to technical or human error.
  • (02:31) “The Justice Department says it's taken down several thousand documents and media that may have inadvertently included identifying information…”

Federal Indictments After Minnesota Church Protest

• Key Points:
  • Arrests made following a protest inside the City Kennedy's Church in St. Paul.
  • Attorney General Pam Bondi named several charged individuals, including former anchor Don Lemon (who denies wrongdoing, claiming he was there as a reporter).
  • Charges include conspiracy and interference with religious freedom.
  • So far, magistrate judges are not detaining the accused. The complaint against Lemon was rejected by one judge.
  • (02:53) Jessica Rosenthal: “Attorney General Pam Bondi announced in a post on X that Ian Davis Austin and Jerome Diangelo Richardson have been arrested… including former cable news anchor Don Lemon, charged with conspiracy and intimidating or interfering with the right of religious freedom at a place of worship.”

5. Other Notable News and Consumer Alerts

• Groundhog Day Prediction:

  • Punxsutawney Phil predicts six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow; he’s only correct about 40% of the time.
  • (03:35) Lisa Licera: “Attorney Phil's predicting six more weeks of winter after seeing his shadow this morning…”

• Costco Recall and Lawsuit:

  • A recall on Costco bakery items: mini beignets with caramel were mispackaged with chocolate hazelnut, presenting a tree nut allergy risk.
  • Product sold for the last two weeks in January affects 22 states.
  • Costco also faces a class action lawsuit for allegedly mislabeling its rotisserie chickens as preservative-free.
  • (03:51) Lisa Licera: “Costco issuing a bakery recall… if you're allergic to hazelnuts or filberts, do not eat. Return for a full refund…”

6. Memorable Quotes & Moments

• (00:24) President Trump: “They generally tend to be good for law enforcement because people can’t lie about what’s happening.”
• (01:26) Sheriff Chris Nanos: “This community has always stepped up to help us solve some pretty tough crimes. I'm looking for that again.”
• (02:53) Jessica Rosenthal: “Attorney General Pam Bondi announced… including former cable news anchor Don Lemon, charged with conspiracy and intimidating or interfering with the right of religious freedom at a place of worship.”

7. Timestamps for Key Segments

• 00:02 – DHS body camera policy announcement
• 00:24 – President Trump’s commentary on body cameras
• 00:36 – Context from recent shootings in Minneapolis
• 00:51 – Government shutdown and spending deal update
• 01:26 – Nancy Guthrie missing person case
• 02:31 – DOJ document recall in Epstein investigation
• 02:53 – Arrests after Minnesota church protest
• 03:35 – Groundhog Day and Costco recall

This episode delivers succinct, news-driven coverage of key federal, community, and consumer issues, with clear attributions and notable perspectives from leading public figures.