• Nancy Guthrie Disappearance Case Enters 10th Day
    The search for missing Arizona mother Nancy Guthrie continues with no major leads or suspects, per the FBI. Her daughter, Savannah Guthrie (NBC anchor), released an emotional public plea: "We are at an hour of desperation — we need your help." Authorities note she was expected at a friend's home, not church, on the day she vanished. AI and deepfakes are reportedly playing roles in the investigation. This high-profile case is getting wall-to-wall coverage.

  • Trump Threatens to Block New US-Canada Bridge Opening
    President Trump has threatened to halt the launch of the Gordie Howe International Bridge (connecting Detroit, Michigan, to Windsor, Ontario). The Canada-financed six-lane span aims to ease trade, but Trump demands talks with Ottawa amid broader tariff and cross-border trade disputes. This escalates U.S.-Canada tensions.

  • DHS Funding Crisis & Immigration Showdown
    Partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security looms as funding expires soon (around Feb 13). Democrats, emboldened by backlash to Trump's policies, are pushing for major restrictions on ICE and immigration operations. Negotiations with the White House continue; border czar warnings highlight risks of losing public support if actions aren't targeted. Data shows less than 14% of recent ICE arrests involved violent criminals.

  • Trump's Immigration & Regulatory Moves

    • Appeals court allows Trump to revoke deportation protections for tens of thousands more migrants.

    • Immigration judge rejects effort to deport pro-Palestinian Tufts student.

    • Trump plans to repeal a landmark climate finding this week in a major regulatory rollback.

    • Other actions include cutting public health grants to Democrat-led states and ongoing talks on TPS endings.

  • Other Notable U.S. Stories

    • 2026 Milan Cortina Olympics Buzz: U.S. athletes like Mikaela Shiffrin prep for events (team combined debut); figure skating and hockey highlights ongoing.

    • Trump on Midterms & Economy: President weighs hotter economic policies ahead of midterms; leaves Republicans guessing on his involvement.

    • Venezuelans in Salvadoran Prison: DOJ says some can return to U.S. with court orders.

    • Other: Palestinian woman hospitalized after seizure in ICE detention; Buddhist monks walking for peace reach D.C.; record snow drought concerns in the West.