Savannah Guthrie video: ‘We still believe’ as search for missing mom Nancy Guthrie continues

From USA TODAY. The search for Nancy Guthrie, "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie’s 84-year-old mother, continued Monday, Feb. 16, more than two weeks after her disappearance. Nancy Guthrie, whose health her family has described as fragile, was allegedly kidnapped earlier this month in a case that has now captured the nation’s attention and brought federal…

Nancy Guthrie case evidence and more: Pima County Sheriff talks Savannah Guthrie mom investigation

From USA TODAY. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos discussed the Nancy Guthrie missing persons case with USA TODAY partner Reuters almost two weeks after her disappearance form her home in the Catalina Foothills near Tucson, Arizona. The case involving "Today" show anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother has included reports by Reuters report that suggested the FBI…

Full Trump speech at Fort Bragg praises military, criticizes Democrats renaming military bases

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump delivered a speech to troops at Fort Bragg in North Carolina on Feb. 13, 2026. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/13/trump-fort-bragg-name-change/88663111007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

In Up North race, cars tear through wooded roads at ridiculous speeds

From USA TODAY. Race cars tackle the snow and ice in the annual Sno*Drift Rally in Michigan’s Montmorency County. Read more: https://www.freep.com/story/money/cars/2026/02/13/snodrift-rally-race-montmorency-michigan-event/88635581007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Outside Minnesota court where Don Lemon expected to appear

From USA TODAY. Former CNN news anchor Don Lemon appears in a Minneapolis federal court for a hearing related to charges over his role covering a protest at a Minnesota church against Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/02/04/first-amendment-minnesota-church-don-lemon-fort/88480420007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics…

ICE background checker among 30 arrests highlighted at Bloomington MN Police press conference

From USA TODAY. Police in Bloomington, Minnesota, announced 30 arrests tied to a sex trafficking bust in a video press conference that presented like a viral video. Among the 30 arrests, police said they arrested a federal employee who does background checks for government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Immigrations and Customs Enforcement…

Vance on the Truth Social video depicting the Obamas as apes

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance commented on the removal of a condemned AI-generated Truth Social video depicting the Obamas as apes. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/11/jd-vance-comments-trump-video-obamas-apes/88622243007/?tbref=hp Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Rand Paul says ‘no one believes’ agents used proper tactics in Alex Pretti shooting at DHS hearing

From USA TODAY. Senator Ron Paul questioned officials from Department of Homeland Security on the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by Border Patrol and the lack of escalation tactics used during a Senate hearing. Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Canada school shooting suspect named in press conference after 9 people killed in Tumbler Ridge

From USA TODAY. Canadian police on Feb. 11 named 18-year-old Jesse Van Rootselaar as the shooter who killed nine people in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/world/2026/02/11/school-shooting-tumbler-ridge-canada/88620749007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/ 📹: Government agency – CBC

JD Vance tells US Olympic athletes to expect ‘pushback’ after Hunter Hess criticizes Donald Trump

From USA TODAY. Vice President JD Vance warned United States Olympic athletes to expect "pushback" if they delve into politics, defending President Donald Trump’s criticism of freestyle halfpipe skier Hunter Hess. Unease over what’s happening in U.S. politics right now also was evident during the Olympics opening ceremony at San Siro Stadium in Milan, where…

At Pam Bondi hearing, Pramila Jayapal demands apology to Epstein survivors whose names DOJ released

From USA TODAY. Attorney General Pam Bondi testified before the House Judiciary Committee on Feb. 11. Her testimony came as two House members who led the effort to force the Justice Department to release more documents about accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein said they discovered at least six more suspected accomplices. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/10/epstein-files-suspects-redacted-documents/88603065007/

At Pam Bondi hearing in Congress, Jim Jordan praises DOJ, Jamie Raskin calls it ‘corrupt’

From USA TODAY. Attorney General Pam Bondi was the subject of a Congressional hearing before the House Judiciary Committee. Opening statements by House Judiciary Committee chair Jim Jordan and ranking member Jamie Raskin initiated the hearing. Jordan praised the Department of Justice for returning to what he described as their "core missions," citing a lower…

Are prediction markets democratizing information or gamifying war? | The Excerpt

From USA TODAY. Betting on issues of national security, like war, introduces perverse motives like insider trading. It also risks normalizing betting on death. Read more: https://warontherocks.com/2026/01/betting-on-war-prediction-markets-and-the-corruption-of-national-security/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Pam Bondi testifies before House Judiciary Committee

From USA TODAY. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Judiciary Committee. Her testimony comes as two House members who led the effort to force the Justice Department to release more documents about accused sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein said they discovered at least six more suspected accomplices. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/10/epstein-files-suspects-redacted-documents/88603065007/

Nancy Guthrie’s house after new surveillance photos and videos of a “potential subject” released

From USA TODAY. As the search for "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother continues, authorities have released several surveillance photos and videos of a "potential subject." The four black-and-white images and videos, released online by FBI Director Kash Patel on Feb. 10, show a masked and "armed" individual "appearing to have tampered with the…

Nancy Guthrie update: Surveillance video released in Savannah Guthrie’s missing mother case

From USA TODAY. As authorities continue their investigation of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance, the FBI released surveillance video showing a "potential subject" coming to front door of the Tucson-area home. Despite videos posted to social media signaling "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie and her family’s readiness to pay a ransom, they have said they have not…

Celebrities joined Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Casita

From USA TODAY. Experience the star-studded lineup at Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl Casita, featuring major celebrities and unforgettable performances. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/08/bad-bunny-super-bowl-performance/88204912007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/

Donald Trump calls US Olympic skier Hunter Hess a ‘loser.’ See IOC reaction, Olympian’s comments

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump’s comments on U.S. Olympic freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Sunday after Hess and some other American athletes shared their political thoughts about the United States earlier in the week. Hess said he had "complicated" feelings about representing the United States during this time. Sign up for our newsletter for…