Fox News Hourly Update – February 3, 2026

Episode: The Desperate Search Continues for the Missing Mother of a Host of The "Today" Show
Host: Dave Anthony (with reporting from Alicia Cunha, Bill Melugin, Ryan Schmelz, Jonathan Savage, Eben Brown)
Theme: A fast-moving roundup of top news stories, headlined by the search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, and major national and international developments.

Episode Overview

This episode centers on the search for Nancy Guthrie, believed to be kidnapped from her Tucson, Arizona home. The episode then moves quickly through several significant stories, including the government shutdown, Clinton-Epstein investigation, ongoing conflict in Ukraine, diplomatic outreach from Iran, US-Colombia relations, a NASA mission delay, and economic news.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Desperate Search for Nancy Guthrie

• [00:03] Dave Anthony opens with the urgent question: “Where is she?” referencing Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Guthrie, the mother of Today Show host Savannah Guthrie, is believed to have been abducted from her home Saturday night.
• [00:16] Alicia Cunha reports from Tucson, quoting Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos: evidence from inside the home indicates abduction during the night—Nancy was likely asleep and possibly harmed.
• [00:29] Details: Nancy's medication, wallet, and phone were left behind, suggesting an unwilling departure. Sheriff Nanos officially classifies the home as a crime scene.
• Quote:
  • “She was sleeping at the time she was kidnapped and likely harmed.” — Alicia Cunha, quoting Sheriff Nano [00:16]
• Savannah Guthrie statement: “They believe in prayer and goodness.” — Dave Anthony [00:03]

2. Partial Government Shutdown & Funding Deal Efforts

• [00:39] Day four of the partial federal government shutdown.
• [00:44] Bill Melugin outlines a possible resolution: Republicans push for a procedural vote to advance a Senate funding compromise covering most federal functions until September and two weeks for Homeland Security.
• [01:00] House Democrats, including Rep. Jim McGovern, continue to demand reforms for ICE before agreeing to further funding.
  • Quote:
    • “I refuse to fund such a lawless, out of control agency.” — Congressman Jim McGovern [01:00]
• Anti-ICE protests have intensified in Minneapolis due to recent deadly shootings. DHS requires body cameras for all agents there.

3. Clinton Deposition & the Epstein Investigation

• [01:30] Bill Melugin updates: The House delayed a contempt vote on Bill and Hillary Clinton after they agreed to closed-door depositions about Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking investigation.
  • Chairman James Comer: Details being negotiated; contempt proceedings still possible.

4. Ukraine: Russian Bombardment Continues

• [01:48] Ryan Schmelz: Russia launched new strikes in Ukraine despite ongoing U.S. efforts to broker a ceasefire.
  • Ukraine suffers power and heat outages; President Zelensky says, “they’re terrorizing people in the cold days of winter.”

5. Iran’s Diplomatic Shift

• [02:31] Jonathan Savage covers a diplomatic development: Iran’s president calls for “fair and equitable negotiations” with the U.S.
  • The move is seen as a reversal, and, per analysts, likely had the blessing of Supreme Leader Khamenei.
  • Quote:
    • “It’s an about turn for the reformist president, but analysts say he must have received the blessing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.” — Jonathan Savage [02:40]

6. US-Colombia Relations and Venezuelan Fallout

• [03:09] Dave Anthony: President Trump to meet Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro after hinting at possible military action post-U.S. raid in Venezuela, which led to the capture of Nicolás Maduro (now jailed in New York).
  • Trump: “We’re going to be talking about drugs because tremendous amounts of drugs come out of his country.”

7. NASA Artemis 2: Moon Mission Delay

• [03:36] Eben Brown in Miami: NASA cancels this weekend’s Artemis 2 launch after a fueling rehearsal uncovered leaks in cold weather in Florida.
  • New target window: March 6.
  • The mission will use the Orion capsule, aiming to send astronauts further from Earth than ever before.

8. Delayed Jobs Report due to Shutdown

• [04:13] Dave Anthony: The jobs report, including unemployment rate data, delayed due to the government shutdown. Stocks open mixed: “Down a bit for the Dow. Up for the Nasdaq.”

Memorable Quotes & Segment Timestamps

• “[Nancy Guthrie] was sleeping at the time she was kidnapped and likely harmed.”
  — Alicia Cunha [00:16]
• “They believe in prayer and goodness.”
  — Savannah Guthrie’s statement, relayed by Dave Anthony [00:03]
• “I refuse to fund such a lawless, out of control agency.”
  — Congressman Jim McGovern [01:00]
• “It’s an about turn for the reformist president, but analysts say he must have received the blessing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.”
  — Jonathan Savage [02:40]
• “We’re going to be talking about drugs because tremendous amounts of drugs come out of his country.”
  — President Trump (via Dave Anthony) [03:09]

Structure & Flow

• The episode begins with the personal and urgent story of a missing person, tying in national concern due to the victim’s family connection to a public figure.
• Rapidly transitions across domestic politics (government funding, ICE protests), high-stakes investigations (Clinton/Epstein), global conflicts (Ukraine and Russia), diplomatic shifts (Iran), Latin American affairs, science and technology (NASA’s Artemis 2), and economic updates.
• The tone is urgent and concise, reflecting a fast-paced news update format.

Useful for Listeners

This summary captures each major segment of the hourly briefing, highlighting key updates for listeners wanting a quick yet rich understanding of today’s breaking news, from a developing abduction case to global diplomatic maneuvers, all delivered in the brisk FOX News Radio style.