Person Detained in Nancy Guthrie Case, Fiery ICE Hearing: AM Update 2/11

Summary

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The Megyn Kelly Show: AM Update – Person Detained in Nancy Guthrie Case, Fiery ICE Hearing

Date: February 11, 2026
Host: Megyn Kelly (SiriusXM)
Duration: AM Update

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Main Theme

This episode delivers a tightly packed update on several high-profile, breaking stories: a major development in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, a heated congressional hearing on Trump-era immigration enforcement, the New York Times’ surprising shift on marijuana legalization, and Super Bowl 60’s ratings and halftime controversy. Megyn Kelly promises her signature "no BS" commentary throughout, highlighting critical law enforcement, political, and cultural developments in the U.S.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Major Break in Nancy Guthrie Disappearance

• Person Detained:
  • Law enforcement detained an individual near Tucson, AZ, connected to Nancy Guthrie’s case, identified only as "Carlos."
  • Investigators are not yet calling him a "person of interest," but say he is a "subject."
  • The FBI has released never-before-seen NEST camera footage, showing a masked figure who appears to have a mustache and goatee, matching Carlos’ physical traits.
  • The individual was described as acting nonchalant, even attempting to cover the security camera lens.
• Carlos’ Account (03:46):
  • Carlos claims innocence, stating:

    "I work in Tucson for GLS. I might have delivered a package to her house, but I never kidnapped anybody." (03:46)

  • He recounts being followed, detained without explanation, and later told he was suspected in the Guthrie kidnapping.
• FBI and Police Activity:
  • FBI deployed both their Hostage Rescue Team and SWAT to Tucson.
  • Authorities actively canvassing Tucson neighborhoods for information and searching Carlos’ associated property.
  • The ransom bitcoin account, mentioned in a note, saw a minor deposit—less than $300—far less than the $6 million demand.
• Call to Public:
  • Law enforcement appeals for public tips, with a $50,000 reward on offer.

Notable Quotes

• Megyn Kelly (02:28):

  "A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie ... with law enforcement preparing to search a location associated with the individual, who authorities are not calling a person of interest, only a subject."

• Former FBI Agent Stuart Kaplan (04:44):

  "Facial recognition looks beyond that mask ... we were on the precipice of this case being cracked wide open. It is cracked wide open." (04:44)

• FBI Director Kash Patel (06:04):

  "We have made substantial progress in these last 36, 48 hours thanks to the technical capabilities of the FBI and our partnerships." (06:04)

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2. Fiery ICE Hearing on Trump Immigration Policies

• Officials Present: Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott, USCIS Director Joseph Edloe.
• Defending Enforcement Actions:
  • Massive increase in deportations and border arrests since Trump’s return to office:

    "ISIS conducted nearly 379,000 arrests. Among those arrests were more than 7,000 suspected gang members and in over 1400 known or suspected terrorists." (07:38)

  • Noted "historic low" in illegal crossings.
  • Discussion of recent fraught confrontations in Minneapolis that left two agitators dead.
• Democratic Critique:
  • Rep. Eric Swalwell grilled Lyons over the case of a five-year-old separated from his father; demanded resignation:

    "Will you stand with the kids you’re supposed to protect, or will you side with the killers bringing terror to our streets? Mr. Lyons, will you resign from ICE?" (08:58)
    "No, sir, I won't." (09:08)

  • Rep. Sri Tanadar pushed for ICE abolition and challenged officials about pardons for potential wrongdoing.
• Republican Counterpoints:
  • Rep. Eli Crane highlighted Democratic silence regarding American victims of crimes by illegal immigrants:

    "Why do the Democrats care more about illegal alien criminals than these American citizens?" (11:03)

  • Scott suggested foreign adversaries exploit U.S. polarization on social media.

Memorable Moments

• Religious Guilt Line of Questioning:
  • Rep. Lamonica McIver, in a charged exchange:

    "Mr. Lyons, do you consider yourself a religious man?" (10:14) "Yes, ma’." (Alex Berenson, as Lyons, 10:23) "Well, how do you think Judgment Day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?" (10:24) "I'm not going to entertain that question." (10:31)

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3. New York Times Reverses Stance on Marijuana Legalization

• Editorial Shift:
  • Times now calls for a regulatory crackdown on high-strength marijuana, citing a spike in addiction, mental health problems, hospitalizations, and DUIs since legalization.
  • Contrasts sharply with its 2014 editorial supporting legalization and downplaying risks.
• Alex Berenson’s Reaction:
  • Skeptical of partial bans; predicts black markets will flourish and core issues remain:

    "The Times' suggestion sounds nice, but it will not solve the underlying problems... and it will create a massive black market by criminalizing some of the industry’s most popular products." (14:24)

• Marijuana Potency Warning:
  • Modern marijuana far stronger than in past decades:

    "Fifty years ago ... a joint had a few milligrams of THC. Now it might have 100." (15:35)

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4. Super Bowl 60 Ratings & Halftime Show Reaction

• Viewership Stats:
  • 124.9 million average viewers—short of last year’s record.
  • Peak in the second quarter at 137.8 million (highest peak ever).
• Halftime Show:
  • Performed by Bad Bunny (primarily in Spanish).
  • Pulled in 128.2 million viewers—5 million fewer than last year’s Kendrick Lamar show.
  • Alternative show by Turning Point USA drew 6.1 million concurrents; possibly affected halftime numbers.

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Notable Quotes & Segments (With Timestamps)

• Carlos, Detained Person:

  "I might have delivered a package to your house, but I never kidnapped anybody." (03:46)

• Former FBI Agent Stuart Kaplan:

  "Facial recognition looks beyond that mask ..." (04:44)

• FBI Director Kash Patel:

  "We have made substantial progress ... thanks to the technical capabilities of the FBI and our partnerships." (06:04)

• ICE Director Todd Lyons:

  "ISIS conducted nearly 379,000 arrests ... record low illegal crossings between ports of entry." (07:38)

• Rep. Eric Swalwell:

  "Will you resign from ICE?" (08:58)
  "No, sir, I won't." (09:08)

• Rep. Lamonica McIver:

  "How do you think Judgment Day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?" (10:24)

• Rep. Eli Crane:

  "Why do the Democrats care more about illegal alien criminals than ... American citizens?" (11:03)

• Alex Berenson on Marijuana:

  "The Times' suggestion sounds nice, but it will not solve the underlying problems with cannabis use ..." (14:24)
  "Fifty years ago, if you smoked a joint, it had a few milligrams of THC in it. Now it might have 100 milligrams ... this stuff is no more natural than anything else that comes out of a lab." (15:35)

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Timeline & Timestamps

• 00:34: Megyn Kelly introduces the morning’s main stories
• 02:28: Update on Nancy Guthrie case and NEST camera footage
• 03:46–04:26: Detained individual "Carlos" interviewed
• 04:44: Ex-FBI agent comments on case-shifting video evidence
• 06:04: FBI Director Kash Patel on case progress
• 07:38: ICE hearing—statistics and defense of deportations
• 08:58: Swalwell questions Lyons on ICE policies and child separation
• 09:50: Rep. Tanadar’s ICE abolition stance and Trump pardons
• 10:14: Rep. McIver questions Lyons on morality and guilt
• 11:03: Rep. Crane on Democrats, crime victims, and immigration
• 12:06: NYT shift and marijuana policy discussion
• 15:35: Alex Berenson on marijuana potency
• 16:38: Super Bowl 60 ratings and halftime show breakdown

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Takeaways

• The Nancy Guthrie case may be close to a resolution, as FBI technology and new evidence yield a suspect and fresh leads.
• Congressional hearings on immigration remain deeply polarized, with intense scrutiny over Trump’s deportation efforts and harsh Democratic critiques.
• The New York Times’ about-face on marijuana signals rising establishment concern about legalization fallout—challenged by critics on both sides.
• The Super Bowl remains a dominant U.S. spectacle, but even cultural juggernauts show signs of shifting engagement and controversy over headline performers.

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For listeners who missed the episode, this summary captures the investigative turns, political clashes, and cultural flashpoints that defined Megyn Kelly's AM Update on February 11, 2026.

Transcript

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[Megyn Kelly]

Good morning everyone. I'm Megyn Kelly. It's Wednesday, February 11, 2026 and this is your AM update.

[Alex Berenson]

I do believe we are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest.

[Megyn Kelly]

A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. Do you think you're going to hell, Mr. Lyons?

[Alex Berenson]

I'm not going to end, of course.

[Megyn Kelly]

A contentious ICE hearing topped Trump immigration officials standing by their performance as lawmakers clash over Trump's deportation policies and tactics. The New York Times Pivoting on pot now pushing limits on high strength Marijuana Super Bowl 60 ratings are in a massive audience, but short of last year's record. And how did the controversial halftime show do? All that and more coming up in just a moment. On your AM update, Let's talk hot salt Firecracker Farm Hot salt to be exact, the gold standard for its flavor, quality and heart. This is not just a great gift, which it is. It's the secret to making everyday meals special and quite frankly, delicious. If you are worried about it being too hot, look for Vanilla Heat. It's a wonderful mild blend created by the founder Alex and his daughter. Focused on gentle flavor over brute force, Alex and his family make every small batch on their farm packaged in their signature precision stainless steel push grinders that feel solid in hand and are very satisfying to use. Stop settling for generic Ready to see what you've been missing? Go to Firecracker Farm and use code MK for 10% off your hot salt. Better get to know it now before they run out again. All right, get to it one more time. That's Firecracker Farm. A person has been detained for questioning in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, per ABC News. It happens south of Tucson in Rio Rico, Arizona, near the Mexican border, reports the New York Times. With law enforcement preparing to search a location associated with with the individual, who authorities are not calling a person of interest, only a subject. The news follows a huge break in the Guthrie case, the FBI releasing newly recovered still images and video from a NEST camera outside the front door of Nancy's home for the first time showing a suspect the Chilling footage capturing an individual wearing a full face covering ski mask showing only the eyes and a mouth hole revealing what appeared to be visible facial hair, a mustache and a sole patch or hair right under the lower lip. The figure, who appears to be male, approaching Nancy's front door with what looks like a small flashlight held in his mouth. The person sauntering up to the nest camera almost with nonchalance, seen lightly tapping the camera with gloved hands, then pulling plants from the rock garden and attempting to cover the lens. The person detained yesterday who does appear to share a physical resemblance to the masked figure in the photos captured outside of Nancy's home. Released early this morning, the man telling ABC15 he wishes only to be identified by his first name, Carlos, speaking out early this morning.

[Alex Berenson]

How did this all start? How did they stop you here? You were driving here? My wife was driving. Your wife was driving? Because they were following me. And once I saw they were following me, I pulled over. They didn't even have to put a traffic sign or anything. I got off the car and they arrested me as soon as I got out the car. They didn't even tell me what was going on until the detectives got here like two hours before I got arrested. And then the detectives got here, it was the FBI agent in Santa Cruz county. And they told me I was being detained for kidnapping. And I asked him, like, kidnapping of who? And they told me, this lady, I don't know her name, and Nancy Guthrie. Yeah, that's her. And I told him, I work in Tucson for gls. I might have delivered a package to your house, but I never kidnapped anybody.

[Megyn Kelly]

TMZ reporting the FBI had only just obtained the newly released images of the apparent intruder, releasing them immediately rather than holding them back. Last night, former FBI Special agent Stuart Kaplan telling Laura Ingraham on Fox this tape is a game changer.

[Alex Berenson]

Facial recognition relies upon measurements, distance between the eyes, the width of the nose. And so the FBI has already mapped out this person's face, run it through facial recognition technology where you could square it up and pick out a driver's license, meaning a person who may be a registered driver in the state of Arizona or in the state of California, wherever that person may reside and get an identical match notwithstanding, we're all looking at a person who has a mask on. And as you said, well, dark eyes, a potential mustache. Well, facial recognition looks beyond that mask. And I can tell you, Laura, as I said last night, we were on the precipice of this case being cracked wide open. It is cracked wide open TMZ Also.

[Megyn Kelly]

Reporting law enforcement sources involved in the investigation believe the perpetrator is local to Tucson Law enforcement going door to door last night, asking neighbors and local businesses for information on the newly identified person. On camera the FBI's elite hostage team has been deployed to Tucson along with the SWAT team, which also remains deployed. FBI Director Kash Patel telling Sean Hannity last night about some new leads.

[Alex Berenson]

Sean, without, you know, polluting the investigation, I will say we have made substantial progress in these last 36, 48 hours thanks to the technical capabilities of the FBI and our partnerships. And I do believe we are looking at people who, as we say, are persons of interest. But as you know, with any investigation, you are a person of until you're either eliminated or you're actually found to be the culprit or the culprit's involved. And that's the stage we're at right now.

[Megyn Kelly]

Last night, Tucson outlet KGUN confirming reports of some activity in the bitcoin account listed in the ransom note, amounting though to less than $300, well short of the $6 million demand. Anchor Mary Coleman of KOLD in Tucson reporting early this morning, the sheriff tells her there have been no signs of Nancy Coleman adding a life flight out of the area yesterday, which generated some buzz on X, was unrelated to the Guthrie case. Anyone with information is urged to call 1-800- call FBI or submit [e-mail] the feds offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to Nancy's recovery or the arrest and conviction of those responsible. Three top Trump immigration officials appearing before the House Homeland Security yesterday, defending the administration's mass deportation campaign. Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney Scott and U.S. citizenship and Immigration Services Director Joseph Edloe touting what they describe as historic enforcement gains.

[Alex Berenson]

From January 20, 2025 through January 20, 2026, ISIS conducted nearly 379,000 arrests. Among those arrests were more than 7,000 suspected gang members and in over 1400 known as suspected terrorists. And the numbers speak for themselves. We have achieved record low illegal crossings between ports of entry. Border Patrol apprehensions along the southwest border totaled over 90,000 for the entire year. That's a number that used to represent a single month under the Biden administration. Our fraud detection and national security team completed over 21,000 investigations identifying fraud in approximately 65% of those cases.

[Megyn Kelly]

The hearing coming amid mounting fallout from the federal immigration surge in Minneapolis, where two agitators, Renee Good and Alex Preddy, were killed in confrontations with federal immigration officers Lyons and Scott repeatedly declining to comment about those incidents, citing pending investigations. Lyons taking the brunt of Democrats fire Congressman Eric Swalwell of California, pressing him over five year old Liam Ramos, who was taken into protective custody after his father fled ICE agents on foot, abandoning his child, then upon apprehension, telling agents he wanted his boy to stay with him in detention pending deportation.

[Alex Berenson]

Considering your honorable service in the past and the dishonorable acts that those who have worked for you have conducted and the disgraceful statements that the leadership above you have said, you now have a decision. Will you stand with the kids who you're supposed to protect, or will you side with the killers bringing terror to our streets? Mr. Lyons, will you resign from ICE? No, sir, I won't. Why not? Because, sir, that child that you're showing right there. The men and women of ICE took care of him when his father abandoned him in ran law enforcement. Time has expired.

[Megyn Kelly]

Congressman Sri Tanadar of Michigan, who has introduced legislation to abolish ICE and who co sponsored a bill to impeach DHS Secretary Kristi Noemi, neither of which have advanced with this threat to. Rodney Scott, do you believe President Trump will pardon you?

[Alex Berenson]

I'm not going to speak on behalf of President Trump, but I'll tell you, I signed up for this job to protect America, and I'm very proud of the service that I provide. And I don't need a pardon from anybody. Well, you better hope so. You better hope you get being pardoned.

[Megyn Kelly]

Because you will be held accountable for the absolute disregard of the law your.

[Alex Berenson]

Agencies have shown over the past year.

[Megyn Kelly]

Congresswoman Lamonica McIver of New Jersey presenting Lyons with this absurd line of questioning. Mr. Lyons, do you consider yourself a religious man?

[Alex Berenson]

Yes, ma'.

[Megyn Kelly]

Am. Oh, yes. Okay. Well, how do you think Judgment Day will work for you with so much blood on your hands?

[Alex Berenson]

I'm not going to entertain that question.

[Megyn Kelly]

Oh, okay. Of course not. Do you think you're going to hell, Mr. Lyons?

[Alex Berenson]

I'm not going to end. Of course. How many governments the gentlelady will suspend. The gentlelady will suspend.

[Megyn Kelly]

Republicans largely focusing on operations to remove criminal illegal aliens from their communities and giving officials ample time to defend their agents operating under hostile conditions. GOP Congressman Eli Crane of Arizona accusing Democrats of focusing more on immigration politics than the victims of crimes committed by illegal immigrants.

[Alex Berenson]

Mr. Scott, Mr. Lyons, do you guys remember any riots for some of these victims that were assaulted and victimized by illegal alien criminals like Nate Baker Lake and Riley Fletcher Harris, Skyler Provenza, Ivory Smith? I've Got a whole list of them. Do you remember any riots from our Democrats or their constituents when any of these American citizens were victimized by illegal alien criminals? No sir. No, sir. Why do you think that is? Because that's the question that I get asked all the time, Congressman. Why? Why do the Democrats care more about illegal alien criminals than they care about these American citizens? I cannot speculate. But when I look at the chaos that it creates and the corrosive nature that it creates, I go beyond the politics of the United States and I look at our nation state adversaries like Iran, Russia and China and their influence on social media to keep this negative discourse going. And I think this is a much bigger issue than we're actually admitting that it is in here.

[Megyn Kelly]

Coming up, the New York Times admitting it was wrong on pot. Now advocating for a ban on ultra potent marijuana. Feeling sluggish, bloated, not quite like yourself. Life constantly bombards us with silent threats, processed foods, artificial light, non stop stress, all of which can disrupt gut health, drain energy and weaken immune health. When that happens, it's not that your body is broken, it's that it might be missing the right inputs. That's why I want to tell you about ARMRA Colostrum. It's packed with more than 400 bioactive nutrients that they say can work at a foundational level to fortify gut health, support immune health, fuel recovery and promote whole body vitality. Strong gut integrity can support metabolism, skin and hair health, even performance and recovery. Which is why Colostrum has long been valued by some elite athletes as well. If you are looking to take back control of your health from the inside out, consider armra and they have a special deal for you. Now go to armra.commegan or enter Megan to get 35% off your first subscription order. That's a R M R a dot com M E G Y N the New York Times editorial board now acknowledging serious downsides to marijuana legalization. A notable shift from its long standing support for the drug. The new op ed headlined it's time for America to admit that it has a marijuana problem. Back in 2014, the Times publishing a six part series urging Congress to repeal the federal marijuana ban, writing that addiction and dependence were quote, relatively minor problems and suggesting legalization would not significantly increase use or cause major harm. Now the board conceding many of those predictions were completely wrong. The editorial acknowledging legalization has coincided with a sharp rise in use with roughly 18 million Americans now using marijuana almost daily, far higher than in past decades and more than those who drink alcohol daily. The Times pointing to mounting health and public safety concerns, including rising addiction rates, increasing hospitalizations tied to paranoia and psychotic disorders, and a growing number of innocent people injured in accidents caused by people driving under the influence of marijuana. Still, the board stopping short of calling for prohibition, instead laying out a regulatory crackdown. The piece ending, quote, the unfortunate truth is that the loosening of marijuana policies, especially the decision to legalize pot without adequately regulating it, has led to worse outcomes than many Americans expected. It is time to acknowledge reality and change course. Former New York Times reporter and one of the leading voices against marijuana legalization, Alex Berenson, reacting to the Times suggestion of capping THC potency at 60%, telling us, quote, the Times suggestion sounds nice, but it will not solve the underlying problems with cannabis use or legalization and it will create a massive black market by criminalizing some of the industry's most popular products. We'll be left with the problems of criminalization and, and legalization. Berenson, author of Tell youl the Truth About Marijuana, Mental Illness and Violence, has long argued that marijuana is linked to catastrophic problems. Last month on the Megyn Kelly Show, Berenson warning that many Americans misunderstand the strength of today's marijuana.

[Alex Berenson]

Fifty years ago, if you smoked, you know, if you smoked a joint, it had a few milligrams of THC in it. Now it might have 100 milligrams of THC in it. The reason is that the industry has gotten really, really good at making what they call flower herbal cannabis a lot stronger. So it used to be, let's say 1 to 3% THC. Now you couldn't sell that in a store, you'd be laughed out of the store. It's mostly 20 to 30% THC, but it's not like joints have gotten smaller. So it's just much, much easier to consume a ton of THC than it used to be. The other issue is that a lot of people don't even use flower cannabis anymore. They just vape. So that's basically just ingesting a chemical, either inhaling it, you know, eating it in a brownie, possibly literally putting a little tincture on your tongue that's just pure thc. And the idea, one of the things that people who use cannabis say is, oh, it's a plant, it's natural. This stuff is no more natural than anything else that comes out of a lab.

[Megyn Kelly]

The ratings for Super Bowl 60 are now in the game, Falling short of last year's all time record. An average of 124.9 million viewers tuning in across NBC, Peacock, Telemundo, NBC Sports Digital and NFL, according to Nielsen. Viewership peaking in the second quarter at 1:37.8 million, setting the record for highest peak viewership in history as the Seahawks led the Patriots 60 at that point. As for the halftime show, despite massive social media promotion, Bad Bunny's mostly Spanish performance did not surpass last year's audience. No bueno the halftime show averaging 128.2 million, about 5 million lower than rapper Kendrick Lamar's record setting performance last year, which netted 133.5 million views. The Turning Point USA alternative, which had 6.1 million concurrent views. No doubt contributing to that dip in millions tuning out from Bad Bunny this year. And that'll do it for your AM Update. I'm Megyn Kelly. Join me back here for the MK show live on SiriusXM's the Megyn Kelly Channel 111 at noon east on YouTube.com Megyn Kelly and on all podcast platform. February is the month of being in love with a rich, creamy sensation of my Mochi ice cream. Maimochi is premium ice cream wrapped in soft, chewy dough. It's like a sweet ice cream dumpling. It comes in delicious fruit flavors like strawberry and mango and classic favorites like cookies and cream. Every box of my Mochi has six mochis, so it's fun to share with the people you love most. Grab a purple box of my Mochi ice cream today and feel joyfully chill.