KEY POINT WASHINGTON — Attorney General Pam Bondi faced intense scrutiny from House Democrats on Tuesday, with lawmakers accusing her of lying under oath about former President Donald Trump’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The hearing, held at the US Capitol, highlighted ongoing tensions over the Justice Department’s handling of Epstein related investigations … Read more
KEY POINT RIO RICO, Ariz. — A man detained for questioning in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of “Today” show anchor Savannah Guthrie, was released early Wednesday morning, authorities said, marking a setback in an investigation now entering its 11th day. The release of the detained man underscores the challenges … Read more
KEY POINT TUCSON, Ariz. — President Donald Trump reviewed newly released FBI surveillance images on Tuesday related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84 year old mother of NBC “Today” anchor Savannah Guthrie, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said. The images show a masked, armed individual at Guthrie’s Arizona home, prompting renewed public … Read more
KEY POINT Major US retailers have rolled out Presidents Day sales weeks ahead of the Feb. 16 holiday in 2026, offering steep discounts on furniture, mattresses, appliances and electronics as companies compete for price sensitive consumers and attempt to clear winter inventory, according to retail analysts and company statements. Presidents Day sales 2026 have become … Read more
KEY POINT A divided federal appeals court on Friday ruled in favor of the Trump administration’s policy permitting the detention of undocumented immigrants, including those living in the United States for decades, without the opportunity to seek release through bond hearings. The decision by the US Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit covers Texas, … Read more
KEY POINT MOSCOW — Russia and the United States have agreed on the need to quickly launch new nuclear arms talks after the expiration of the last remaining treaty limiting their strategic arsenals, the Kremlin said Friday, underscoring rising global concern about an unconstrained nuclear competition between the world’s two largest atomic powers. The comments … Read more
KEY POINT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump faced widespread condemnation on Friday after sharing a social media post that briefly depicted former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama as apes, a long standing racist stereotype. Republican Senator Tim Scott, the only Black senator in the GOP, called the post “the most racist … Read more
KEY POINT FISHERS, Ind. — The disappearance and death of 17 year old Hailey Buzbee in Fishers has intensified calls from advocates and criminal justice specialists for Amber Alert system changes, renewing debate over whether current criteria are too narrow to protect older teenagers and other high-risk missing youths. Buzbee was reported missing earlier this … Read more
KEY POINT WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to launch TrumpRx.gov on Thursday, a new federal website designed to help Americans access prescription medications at reduced prices, marking the culmination of nearly a year of pressure on pharmaceutical companies to voluntarily lower costs for consumers. The rollout of TrumpRx.gov places prescription drug affordability back … Read more
KEY POINT Ransom demand reported by TMZ: The note requested millions in Bitcoin and included details about Guthrie’s clothing and items at her home. Active crime scene: Guthrie’s Tucson area residence is being treated as a crime scene, with DNA samples collected for analysis. FBI involvement: Federal agents are assisting with digital forensics, witness interviews, … Read more
