Trump to watch Kid Rock, not Bad Bunny halftime show; WH discusses FBI role in Nancy Guthrie case

From USA TODAY. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt discusses the ongoing Nancy Guthrie investigation and who President Trump is watching perform in the Super Bowl. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/02/05/savannah-guthrie-mom-latest-missing-siblings-updates/88524916007/ 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/

Full Nancy Guthrie press conference: Updates from Pima County Sheriff, FBI on Savannah Guthrie’s mom

From USA TODAY. Representatives from the Pima County Sheriff’s Department and the FBI held a news conference on the Nancy Guthrie case on Feb. 5. The 84-year-old mother of "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie went missing on Jan. 31, and police have since said they believe she was abducted. Follow live updates: https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/02/05/savannah-guthrie-mom-latest-missing-siblings-updates/88524916007/

Polar vortex may soon split. What does that mean for US temps?

From USA TODAY. Several rounds of bitter cold are expected across the eastern U.S. through early March. A recent stratospheric warming event has disrupted the polar vortex, sending waves of frigid air south and raising the odds for icy conditions, snow, and freezing temperatures. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/weather/2026/01/21/polar-vortex-2026-meaning/88279988007/?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s…

Savannah Guthrie and siblings make emotional plea to bring their mother home

From USA TODAY. Sitting in between her siblings, "Today" anchor Savannah Guthrie made an emotional plea on social media to have her mother brought home. Read more: Savannah Guthrie breaks her silence about mom Nancy’s case https://www.usatoday.com/live-story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/02/04/savannah-guthrie-mom-latest-news-live-updates/88506185007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world…

Donald Trump hints at ‘softer touch’ on immigration tactics after CBP, ICE shootings in Minneapolis

From USA TODAY. Speaking to Tom Llamas of NBC Nightly News in an exclusive interview, the president of the United States of America suggested his administration could soften its stance on immigration following the shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minnesota. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/04/trump-softer-touch-immigration-minneapolis/88512353007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top…

Savannah Guthrie exits 2026 Winter Olympics after mother’s disappearance

From USA TODAY. Savannah Guthrie leaves the 2026 Winter Olympics as the search for her missing mother intensifies in Arizona. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2026/02/03/savannah-guthrie-olympics-hosting-missing-mom/88497273007/ 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/

House aims to vote on government funding bill

From USA TODAY. Congress is readying a funding package to fund the Department of Homeland of Security for just two weeks while lawmakers negotiate over broader reforms to the agency, which includes Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and Customs and Border Protection, or CBP. A committee in the House advanced the group of five…

Donald Trump calls Trevor Noah ‘lousy’ Grammys host, says Epstein files and DOJ have ‘nothing on me’

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said he had "nothing to do with Jeffrey Epstein" when asked on Feb. 2 about his response to Trevor Noah’s joke about Trump and Epstein at the 2026 Grammys. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/02/trump-threatens-lawsuit-trevor-noah-epstein-island-grammys/88472753007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies to politics to…

Former prince Andrew shown in ‘compromising’ photos, emails in latest Epstein files

From USA TODAY. UK leaders urge Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to testify before U.S. Congress after newly released files link him to Epstein. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2026/02/02/prince-andrew-photos-epstein-files/88466879007/ 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/

Savannah Guthrie’s missing mom: Nancy Guthrie updates from Pima County Sheriff in Tucson, AZ

From USA TODAY. Savannah Guthrie is speaking out as authorities continue to investigate the disappearance of her 84-year-old mother. The Pima County Sheriff’s Department in southern Arizona confirmed Monday, Feb. 2, Nancy Guthrie "didn’t just walk out" of her home, which is being considered a crime scene. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos noted Guthrie has…

President Donald Trump to close Trump-Kennedy Center for 2-year renovation

From USA TODAY. President Donald Trump said he will close the Trump-Kennedy Center for renovations that will take two years. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/02/01/trump-kennedy-center-closure/88467275007/ 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/

‘ICE out’ pins worn at Grammys: Stars discuss Minneapolis, DHS tactics, and more on red carpet

From USA TODAY. "ICE out" pins protested tactics and fatal shootings in Minneapolis were on display at the 2026 Grammys. On the red carpet, stars spoke out against the DHS officers and agents and offered both their own takes on the situation. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/music/2026/02/01/bad-bunny-ice-grammy-awards-speech/88468980007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories,…

Don Lemon reaction to arrest after court appearance, release from custody: ‘I will not be silenced’

From USA TODAY. Journalist Don Lemon spoke to media after being released from custody on Jan. 30. The former CNN anchor was arrested on Jan. 29 after covering an ICE protest at a Minnesota church on Jan. 18. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2026/01/30/minnesota-immigration-trump-live-updates/88421515007/ Sign up for our newsletter for the day’s top stories, from sports to movies…

DOJ press conference provides updates on Epstein files, Alex Pretti investigation & Don Lemon arrest

From USA TODAY. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche held a press conference on Jan. 30 to provide updates on the Justice Department’s release of an additional 3 million Epstein files. Blanche also said the DOJ is opening a civil rights investigation into the killing of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis. Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2026/01/30/jeffrey-epstein-files-release-redactions-review/88431957007/…

Disney World celebrates cast by closing Florida Magic Kingdom

From USA TODAY. Disney’s "Service Celebration" is an annual, bicoastal event that recognizes employees celebrating major career milestones. See Florida’s event Read more: https://www.floridatoday.com/story/entertainment/2026/01/28/walt-disney-world-florida-employees-service-celebration-magic-kingdom-closed/88361826007/ 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/

A partial government shutdown looms | The Excerpt

From USA TODAY. Following the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Alex Pretti by federal immigration agents in Minneapolis last Saturday, Democrats have taken a stand against the Trump administration’s immigration policy. While the Senate did reach a short-term deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, because the House is out of session, a partial government…