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A new reward is on the table as investigators continue searching for Savannah Guthrie’s mother. The ransom note deadline has passed, but authorities say they still have no suspect. Plus, the U.S. and Iran have quietly reopened indirect talks in Oman. The discussions are focused on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials on both sides are signaling limits on how far negotiations can go. And President Donald Trump launches a cash-discount prescription site, pitching lower drug prices without insurance These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, February 6, 2026.

Savannah Guthrie breaks her silence and makes a direct plea as investigators pursue new leads in her mother’s suspected abduction. Plus, President Donald Trump, calling the Minneapolis deaths “very sad,” says they shouldn’t have happened and signals expanded immigration enforcement in other cities. And the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) takes Nike to court, alleging possible discrimination against white employees in hiring, promotions and layoffs. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Police are now investigating an apparent ransom note sent to media outlets and blood found outside the home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Authorities say the evidence deepens concerns that she was taken from her bed overnight. Plus, the government shutdown is over. But funding for Homeland Security expires in just two weeks, setting up a high-stakes clash over ICE tactics and immigration enforcement. And President Donald Trump is doubling down on calls to federalize elections, even as the White House insists he was referring to voter ID. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former first lady Hillary Clinton, say they’ll testify before Congress about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein. But questions remain about when and whether they’ll appear. Plus, Homeland Security is ordering federal immigration agents to wear body cameras, beginning in Minneapolis and expanding nationwide as funding allows. And authorities now say the disappearance of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother is being treated as a crime. Investigators believe she may have been abducted, and time is critical. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 3, 2026.

Washington begins the week in a partial government shutdown, with a high-stakes House vote expected Tuesday as Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to break the stalemate. Plus, the Justice Department’s release of millions of Epstein records is drawing swift backlash. Victims’ attorneys are calling it an emergency and demanding the DOJ take the files website offline. And the Kennedy Center is preparing to shut down for renovation, a major overhaul ordered by President Donald Trump that will keep the iconic venue dark for two years. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, February 2, 2026.

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be his next Federal Reserve chair, a leading candidate who could influence interest rate policy. Plus, Washington races toward a shutdown deadline, as a dispute over Homeland Security funding threatens to halt parts of the government. And another major winter storm takes aim at the East, where forecasters warn a rapidly strengthening system could bring heavy snow, damaging winds and dangerous cold. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 30, 2026.

A new video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal agents days before the deadly shooting, and this morning it’s raising new questions. Plus, government shutdown tensions rise as Democrats threaten to block funding over immigration enforcement. And the FBI raids a Georgia elections office, putting the 2020 vote back under a federal spotlight. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 29, 2026.

New details this morning in the Minneapolis shooting. Federal records now show two officers fired during the confrontation that killed Alex Pretti, not one. What Congress was told, and why President Donald Trump’s comments about guns are raising new questions. Plus, the pressure intensifies on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats want her out, and now two Republicans are calling for her resignation. And a violent disruption at a Minneapolis town hall. Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during a public event. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

President Donald Trump is sending Tom Homan to Minneapolis as tensions increase over federal enforcement in the Twin Cities. The White House states that this action is intended to reduce tensions after Trump personally intervened to speak with the governor and mayor. Plus, the massive winter storm is easing, but millions are still dealing with deep snow, power outages and brutal cold. From the Midwest to New England, cleanup is slow, and forecasters warn the deep freeze isn’t over yet. And Venezuela released hundreds of political prisoners, a move Trump called a “humanitarian gesture.” But interim President Delcy Rodríguez is now pushing back, saying she’s had enough of America’s orders. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Another deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis is fueling protests, lawsuits and calls for impeachment. It’s the third ICE-involved shooting there in less than three weeks, and pressure is mounting for a deeper federal investigation. Plus, a major winter storm continues to hammer the country. Power outages are spreading, flights are canceled, schools are closing and millions are bracing for days of brutal cold. And President Donald Trump says there’s a framework for a Greenland deal. His treasury secretary claims the U.S. is getting a better bargain, even as allies push back and questions mount. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, January 26, 2026.

Minnesota activists are calling for a statewide “Day of Action” to shut down work, school and shopping as tensions escalate over ICE enforcement, with Vice President JD Vance heading into the flashpoint. Plus, a massive winter storm is slamming the U.S. with ice, snow and brutal cold — and in some places this morning, it feels like minus 40. And President Donald Trump has yanked Canada’s invitation to his new “Board of Peace,” widening a diplomatic rift after he called Prime Minister Mark Carney “ungrateful.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 23, 2026.

President Donald Trump formally launches his new “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, despite several major U.S. allies declining to join. Plus, a newly surfaced ICE memo instructs agents to enter homes using administrative warrants rather than warrants signed by a judge, a shift from past practice that’s now drawing scrutiny. And forecasters warn of a dangerous, potentially catastrophic winter storm spanning nearly 2,000 miles. Heavy snow, ice and extreme cold are expected. Widespread travel disruptions and power outages are likely. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 22, 2026.

President Donald Trump’s arrival in Davos was delayed just hours before his high-stakes global speech after a reported electrical issue forced a last-minute plane switch. Plus, European leaders are lining up to tell Trump to keep his hands off Greenland, setting the stage for a tense showdown as he lands in Switzerland. And the DOJ is now investigating whether Minnesota’s governor, attorney general and Minneapolis mayor are illegally blocking ICE from enforcing immigration laws in the Twin Cities. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, January 21, 2026.

As world leaders convene in Davos, President Donald Trump is reaffirming his focus on acquiring Greenland. Plus, new evidence suggests the high-speed train crash may have been waiting to happen long before impact, as the search for victims and answers continues in Spain. And a church service shut down by protesters is now a federal case. The attorney general is stepping in, warning that if Minnesota won’t act, Washington will. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Europe moves into emergency mode after President Donald Trump ties new tariffs on close allies to negotiations over buying Greenland. Plus, the Trump administration is now preparing for the possibility of deploying active-duty troops in Minneapolis. And 39 people are dead this morning after two high-speed trains collided on the same track in southern Spain. Now investigators are trying to understand how a nearly new train derailed on a freshly renovated line. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, January 19, 2026.