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President Trump signed an executive order today to pay TSA agents amid the shutdown standoff. According to DHS, paychecks could arrive as soon as Monday. This comes as House Republicans rejected a Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security—excluding ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection—and instead proposed a new continuing resolution to fund the department in full. President Trump declares the Iranian regime ‘decimated' as talks are ongoing. That's as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the operation is expected to conclude in a matter of weeks. Golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, this afternoon. He has been charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

President Trump is delaying strikes on Iranian power plants for 10 more days. The president says the regime is “begging” the U.S. to make a deal, adding that its military has “zero” chance of a comeback. That's as Israel confirms it has killed a top Iranian naval commander—the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.The Senate is voting for the sixth time on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. This comes after the House passed a third bill to end the partial shutdown earlier today. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been spotted checking IDs at TSA security checkpoints—days after being sent by the Trump administration to help alleviate TSA staffing shortages.Two siblings have been indicted after an improvised explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base. Authorities say one suspect planted the device days earlier before fleeing the country to China. Meanwhile, at a hearing today in the criminal case against former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the Maduros accused the U.S. government of interfering with their access to legal funding.

Iran wanted to talk, and President Donald Trump is willing to listen: That's what the White House is saying on Wednesday as U.S. Central Command announces fresh results from Operation Epic Fury.Almost a month into the war, the United States and Israel continue launching strikes against the Iranian regime. This comes as Turkey says it is now mediating talks between the U.S. and Iran to help bring an end to the war.The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) says it is experiencing the highest wait times “in TSA history” at some airports. Meanwhile, in the Department of Homeland Security funding stalemate, Senate Democrats presented a counteroffer, but Majority Leader John Thune rejected the proposal as an “unserious” attempt that repeats previously dismissed demands. That's after Democratic leadership on Tuesday rejected Republicans' latest proposal.

President Donald Trump says Iran has agreed to never have a nuclear weapon, as the United States is holding off on strikes against Iran's power plants while talks take place this week.Trump swore in Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) as the new Department of Homeland Security secretary Tuesday. This comes as Delta Air Lines announces that members of Congress will need to use public lines to get through airport security while Transportation Security Administration staffing shortages continue during the partial government shutdown.A new NTD documentary explores how art, faith, and truth endure when tested by political pressure, personal hardship, and global disinformation. “UNBROKEN: The Untold Story of Shen Yun” premieres Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET, only on NTD.

President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the War Department to delay strikes on Iranian energy sites, citing “productive” talks with the regime. He says those talks will continue throughout the week.NATO is putting together a group of more than 20 countries to help Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a group aligned with Iran says it was behind an attack on four Jewish community ambulances in London early this morning.ICE officers are now assisting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at several airports. White House border czar Tom Homan says the officers are there to help alleviate long waits at security checkpoints. TSA expects staffing shortages to worsen as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its sixth week.

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President Donald Trump says Saturday that he'll send Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to secure airports if Democrats don't sign onto an agreement with Republicans to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as the partial government shutdown has left thousands of Transportation Security Administration officers working without pay since Feb. 14.The United States says it has bombed an Iranian facility along the country's coastline. Adm. Brad Cooper of U.S. Central Command says the facility was being used to discreetly store anti-ship cruise missiles and other equipment that posed a risk to international shipping.Former FBI Director Robert Mueller passed away Friday night at the age of 81. Mueller led the probe into Trump's 2016 campaign, ultimately finding no evidence of coordination with Russia. He was subpoenaed by the House Oversight Committee last year regarding the FBI's 2007 Epstein investigation. The subpoena was withdrawn following news of Mueller's diagnosis of Parkinson's disease.

President Donald Trump says the United States is considering “winding down” its operation in Iran, declaring its objectives are close to having been met. This comes as the U.S. military prepares to send more warships to the Middle East, deploying another 5,000 soldiers to the region. The president is also calling out NATO countries that refused to help keep open the Strait of Hormuz.The Justice Department has filed a new lawsuit against Harvard. The DOJ accuses the university's leadership of failing to address anti-Semitism on campus, including failing to protect Jewish and Israeli students and rewarding perpetrators of harassment.The Senate today again failed to move forward with legislation to fund the Department of Homeland Security. This comes after border czar Tom Homan yesterday met with Senate Democrats to try to break the stalemate.

President Donald Trump says NATO countries are now “getting much nicer” about opening the Strait of Hormuz, a day after he threatened to let them take full responsibility for the strait's security. Israel says Iran no longer has the capacity to enrich uranium or produce ballistic missiles. This comes as the Pentagon declared that the United States is “winning decisively” while assuring Americans that Operation Epic Fury is nothing like the “forever” wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.The Senate Homeland Security Committee has voted to advance the nomination of Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.). Trump's nominee to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem now heads to the floor for a full Senate vote.Long lines at airport security are appearing at more major airports as DHS funding remains stalled in Congress. With the Department of Homeland Security in a partial shutdown, Transportation Security Administration employees have been working without pay as the United States enters peak spring break travel season.

President Donald Trump declares that Iran has been “decimated from every standpoint,” as Israel announces the death of Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani. Trump says media coverage of Operation Epic Fury has been biased.Israel's prime minister says he is hoping the people of Iran will rise up and overthrow the Iranian regime, as Israel strikes Iranian leaders and U.S. forces launch a new wave of attacks in Iran.The Senate on Tuesday afternoon voted to begin debate on the SAVE America Act. The debate is expected to last for several days or more. Meanwhile, Illinois voters headed to the polls Tuesday for midterm primaries, with immigration as a central issue in the race.

President Donald Trump is floating “finishing off” what he says is left of the Iranian regime on day 19 of Operation Epic Fury. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime is vowing retaliation after Israel reported killing another top Iranian leader.U.S. forces are increasing their strikes along the Strait of Hormuz, dropping multiple 5,000-pound deep penetrator bombs on Iran's shoreline, U.S. Central Command announced. The NATO chief says allies are also working to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as the White House warns NATO countries amid pressure to secure the waterway.Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), Trump's pick to replace Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, testified on Capitol Hill Wednesday. He is calling on Congress to reopen the Department of Homeland Security, which has now been shut down for more than a month.

President Donald Trump declared the Iranian regime “obliterated,” saying the war will wrap up “soon.”The commander of U.S. Central Command says Iran has launched attacks on 12 different countries in the Middle East so far. He also says that U.S. forces are not only intercepting Iran's missiles and drones, but also striking the sites that manufacture them. This comes as the U.S. president escalates pressure on other countries to help the United States secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route.President Trump today signs an executive order establishing a task force to root out welfare and social services fraud. He says Vice President JD Vance will chair the new group. The president says the task force will launch a “whole-of-government” approach to rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse within federal benefit programs, including programs jointly administered with state and local partners.A powerful late-winter storm system is sweeping across the United States, bringing blizzard conditions, severe storms, and widespread travel disruptions. Forecasters warn of the system producing tornadoes and damaging winds in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas.

President Donald Trump urged other nations to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after Iran threatened escalation across the Middle East in retaliation for Washington bombing its main Gulf island energy hub.Protesters attacked a Communist Party office in central Cuba early on Saturday, in a rare outburst of public dissent triggered by blackouts.

President Donald Trump is threatening more strikes on what he calls Iran's “crown jewel.” The president says he has spared Kharg Island's oil infrastructure—but would reconsider strikes if Iran interferes with ships in the Strait of Hormuz. He also said on Truth Social Saturday that some other countries would help the United States protect the Strait of Hormuz.March 14 marks a historic moment between the United States and Venezuela. For the first time in exactly seven years, the U.S. consulate raised the American flag in the capital city of Caracas.The U.S. is urging Americans to leave Iraq immediately. The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad issued a warning today that Iran-aligned terrorists are encouraging and carrying out attacks against U.S. citizens and people associated with the United States. The alert also urged Americans to stay away from the embassy in Baghdad.

President Donald Trump today declared that the United States is “totally destroying” the Iranian regime, saying its Navy, Air Force, and leadership are gone. Meanwhile, the Pentagon and the White House condemn media coverage of the operation. Meanwhile, six U.S. service members were killed in a military aircraft accident in western Iraq. Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the crash of the U.S. refueling aircraft was “not the result of hostile or friendly fire.”In Michigan, officials are calling yesterday's attack on a local synagogue “a targeted act of violence against the Jewish community.” The suspect—who authorities say drove his truck into the house of worship—was a naturalized U.S. citizen born in Lebanon. New details are also emerging after yesterday's deadly shooting at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Authorities say the suspect had previously served time in prison for attempting to support the ISIS terrorist group.New signs of contact between Washington and Havana are emerging as Cuba struggles with economic collapse, prolonged blackouts, and fuel shortages caused by the loss of Venezuelan oil. Cuban communist regime leader Miguel Díaz-Canel confirmed today that officials have recently held discussions with representatives of the United States, saying the contacts were facilitated by international intermediaries and remain in the early stages.

President Donald Trump today declared the American military “unsurpassed” as he said the operation in Iran is moving along “very rapidly.” This comes as the Energy Department announces the release of 172 million barrels of oil in an effort to lower energy costs.Law enforcement is investigating a car-ramming and shooting at the Temple Israel synagogue in Michigan. Police say a vehicle intentionally crashed into the building before catching fire. Security personnel engaged the suspect with gunfire, and the suspect was later found dead in the vehicle.And a shooter opened fire at Old Dominion University, killing one person and injuring two others. FBI Director Kash Patel says authorities are investigating the incident as an act of terrorism.

President Trump says the U.S. has hit Iran harder than any country has ever been hit—and it's “not finished yet.” That's as he visits Rep. Thomas Massie's district in Kentucky, pushing for election integrity ahead of the midterm elections.Leaders involved in the war against Iran are calling on the Iranian people to rise up against the regime. That's as Iran's chief of police says protesters will be treated as enemies. Meanwhile, Israeli officials say Iran's new supreme leader sustained injuries during the U.S.-Israeli military operations against Iran.Deadly tornadoes tore through parts of the Midwest overnight. The storms left a trail of destruction across Indiana and Illinois. Officials say the threat of severe weather is not over, with millions remaining under severe weather alerts.

The Pentagon declared today the “most intense” day of strikes yet inside Iran. President Donald Trump said the United States has destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying boats, warning of consequences at a “level never seen before” if any mines are laid within the Strait of Hormuz.The White House says it now deems the Iranian Navy “combat ineffective,” with more than fifty vessels—including a major drone carrier—now at the bottom of the sea. Missile and drone attacks from Tehran are also trending sharply downward—90 percent and 83 percent reductions, respectively—since the operation began.Voters in Georgia's 14th Congressional District are heading to the polls today to choose a replacement for Marjorie Taylor Greene. Meanwhile, Trump is ramping up pressure on congressional Republicans to approve changes to voter ID requirements. He vows to stop signing other bills into law until it's done.

The U.S. military has identified the seventh soldier killed during Operation Epic Fury as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of Kentucky. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime continues launching strikes against other countries in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command says over 5,000 Iranian targets have been struck in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, with 50 Iranian vessels destroyed.President Donald Trump today delivered remarks to the House Republican Conference in Florida, calling the U.S. military campaign against Iran a “short-term excursion.” He said Operation Epic Fury aims to eliminate evil and will end “pretty quickly.” Trump also dismissed Iran's newly named supreme leader—Ali Khamenei's son—as an unacceptable choice.With a partial government shutdown now in effect for nearly a month, passengers at some airports are experiencing delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Meanwhile, New York City officials are investigating an attack involving explosive devices outside the mayor's residence on Saturday as an act of terrorism.

Iran has announced it has chosen a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The news comes as U.S. Central Command issued a safety warning to civilians in Iran where threats are escalating.A seventh U.S. service member has died since the start of Operation Epic Fury. U.S. central command said the service member died on Saturday night from earlier injuries.The war in the Middle East has led to rising energy prices as oil and gas production faces obstacles. NTD looks at the impact on travel.

President Donald Trump vowed Saturday that “today Iran will be hit very hard.” The statement came ahead of his attendance at the dignified transfer of six U.S. soldiers killed in Kuwait, at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, where he pledged to keep American deaths to a minimum. Trump says the Iranian regime has apologized and surrendered to its neighbors in the Middle East—a promise he says was only made because of the relentless U.S.–Israel joint attack.The president also hosted the first Shield of the Americas Summit Saturday in Florida, where he announced a new military coalition to eradicate cartels.

President Donald Trump is demanding ‘unconditional surrender' from the Iranian regime. That's as U.S. forces announce establishing air superiority, striking over 3,000 targets and destroying 43 Iranian ships seven days into Operation Epic Fury.

President Donald Trump announces a replacement for Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who is moving to a newly created position, special envoy for the shield of the Americas. This comes on the fifth day of Operation Epic Fury, with the president saying he needs to be personally involved in picking Iran's next leader.

The White House says the United States will have complete control over Iranian airspace within the next few hours. That's as it says the Iranian regime's retaliatory strikes are weakening by the day.In the Middle East, Israeli forces report launching multiple strikes against a key Iranian headquarters in Tehran. Meanwhile, Israel has ordered evacuations in parts of southern Lebanon after Hezbollah terrorists injured two Israeli soldiers.The Senate today failed to advance a war powers resolution aimed at limiting Operation Epic Fury in Iran, with lawmakers clashing over readiness, funding, and congressional authority. In the House, Republican leaders accused Democrats of undermining national security by blocking homeland security funding.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday stated that most of Iran's military installations have been “knocked out.” He also revealed that Israel struck the building where Iran was reportedly choosing a successor to Ayatollah Khamenei, as U.S. forces hit more than 1,700 military targets and U.S. embassies brace for imminent attacks.Lawmakers today received classified briefings behind closed doors on the escalating conflict with Iran. Meanwhile, a sharp partisan clash unfolded over presidential war powers inside a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Iran.North Carolina and Texas are holding the first major primary races of this election season today. Meanwhile, California Democrats are being urged to assess, and possibly drop out of, the governor's race.

President Trump says the U.S. operation against Iran was projected to last four to five weeks. The president also laid out the operation's four objectives. That's as the nation now mourns six U.S. troops killed in Operation Epic Fury.Israel is expanding strikes on Beirut after Iran retaliated for the killing of its supreme leader and nearly 50 top officials. The conflict is rapidly escalating across the region.Meanwhile, the Iran war is affecting U.S. partners across multiple continents. Iran attacked a British military base in Cyprus, dragging a NATO member into the conflict. And countries in the Middle East are pausing their much-needed energy production.

As speculation mounts over the possibility of an imminent U.S. strike on Iran, the president says the U.S. hasn't made a final decision, but he's not happy with the way Iran has negotiated. It comes as the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, tells U.S. embassy staff in Israel to leave “today” if they want to. Meanwhile, President Trump is pressuring Cuba, saying Secretary of State Marco Rubio is dealing with the issue at a very high level. Since Venezuelan regime leader Maduro's ouster, President Trump has repeatedly said communist Cuba is in “big trouble,” saying today, “We could very well end up having a friendly takeover of Cuba after many, many years.” Former President Bill Clinton is testifying today before members of Congress. This comes as part of the House Oversight Committee's Epstein probe and a day after former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton testified. In his opening statement, Clinton said, “I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong.”

U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and his team are in Geneva for the third round of talks with Iran in an effort to reach a nuclear deal. This comes as President Donald Trump threatened Iran with military action in his State of the Union address.The House Oversight Committee was in Chappaqua, New York, today to depose former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, new details are emerging about the FBI's collection of phone records during the Biden administration.Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is investigating and will have answers soon after the Cuban regime said four people aboard a U.S.-registered boat were shot and killed by its coast guard.

President Donald Trump will deliver his first State of the Union address since returning to office on Tuesday night, outlining his agenda on the economy, immigration, and national security. Among the president's invited guests are Angel Families impacted by crimes by illegal border crossers. Meanwhile, some 70 Democrats plan to skip the speech. Most of them will attend counter-programming events in Washington, D.C.Trump's new 10 percent global tariffs under Section 122 of a trade law went into effect on Tuesday, despite the Supreme Court's recent decision to strike down his reciprocal tariffs under a different statute. Countries are responding—some assessing the potential trade fallout from the ruling, while others are more confident. Meanwhile, Democrats have begun calling for the federal government to issue refunds.Tuesday also marks four years since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war. Residents in Ukraine's capital, Kyiv, held a minute of silence on Feb. 24, commemorating the four-year anniversary. Leaders from the European Union traveled to Kyiv, joining Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wife in honoring fallen soldiers.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday night delivered the longest State of the Union address in history, touching on topics ranging from the economy and border security to the military and key legislative priorities.Cuba says its border guards shot and killed four people and wounded six aboard a Florida-registered speedboat off its coast. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. authorities are conducting their own investigation into the incident.

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The Supreme Court today struck down most of President Trump's tariffs. In a 6–3 decision, the high court ruled that the president does not have the authority to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs under a federal emergency powers law.President Trump is vowing to impose a new 10% global tariff as he sharply criticizes the Supreme Court ruling limiting his use of tariffs. The president is floating an investigation into potential foreign influence over the justices, while saying the ruling actually makes his trade powers “more powerful.”Iran's foreign minister says Iran is prepared for negotiations — as well as for war. That's as President Trump says Iran had better negotiate a fair deal after giving the regime 10 to 15 days to respond.

President Donald Trump is laying out a timeline for negotiations with Iran as the USS Gerald R. Ford heads to the Middle East. The president also announced billions of dollars in pledges to rebuild Gaza at his inaugural Board of Peace meeting in Washington. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime is conducting a joint military drill with Russia, just after the United States held nuclear talks with Iran in Switzerland.Britain's King Charles III says “the law must take its course” after the arrest of his younger brother, the former Prince Andrew. The move comes in the wake of revelations in files related to the late convicted sex offender and financier Jeffrey Epstein.The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is tightening enforcement of an existing immigration law. The law requires refugees to report to DHS in person after they've been in the country for one year.

Eight skiers have been found dead, and one is still missing, a day after an avalanche hit the Sierra Nevada near Lake Tahoe. The sheriff's office says six survivors were rescued with “various injuries,” two of whom were transported to the hospital for treatment.In the largest military buildup yet in the Middle East, President Donald Trump is sending the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Mediterranean, along with a large fleet of fighter jets and aerial refueling tankers. This comes as negotiations between the United States and Iran continue, with Trump making his demands clear to the Iranian regime—no nuclear weapons and stop killing anti-regime protesters.The director of the National Institutes of Health is taking on an additional role. According to the White House on Wednesday, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya will serve as acting director of the CDC until a permanent nominee is confirmed.

The United States and Iran are holding high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as a second U.S. aircraft carrier is traveling to the Persian Gulf. This comes amid threats of U.S. military intervention if a deal on Iran's nuclear program isn't reached.The Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. President Donald Trump reacted to Jackson's death, calling him “a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.' He was very gregarious—someone who truly loved people!”Tricia McLaughlin is leaving her post as assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed McLaughlin's departure on Tuesday in a post on X. Meanwhile, Trump is directing federal resources to protect the Potomac River and accusing Maryland's governor of mismanagement in connection with the massive sewage spill near the nation's capital.

Tensions are rising in the Persian Gulf. The Trump administration says that diplomacy is the best path forward with Iran—even as a second massive aircraft carrier heads toward the region. Meanwhile, Iran's regime is flexing its muscles with live military drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, just one day before nuclear talks with the United States are set to resume.The latest on the Nancy Guthrie case: The Pima County Sheriff on Monday urged the public to stop speculating about Guthrie's family members, saying, “The Guthrie family—to include all siblings and spouses—has been cleared as possible suspects in this case.” This comes after the FBI confirmed that it found DNA on a glove retrieved near the Guthrie home that appears to match the gloves worn by a suspect seen in surveillance footage.White House border czar Tom Homan says that more than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota, with more leaving early this week. Homan also responded to some of the demands that Democrats have made to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which has been in effect since Saturday after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement.

At the annual Munich Security Conference today, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio called on Europe to join America in its vision of restoring Western civilization, sending a warning and an invitation for a shared future.A development in Nancy Guthrie's disappearance: authorities confirmed that a residence was searched Friday night in connection with the investigation but no arrests were made.At the Winter Olympic Games, curling becomes controversial as cheating allegations against Canada heat up. Meanwhile, American speedskating star Jordan Stolz wins the men's 500‑meter race for his second gold this Games.

President Donald Trump today vowed there will be voter ID requirements for the midterm elections, with or without approval from Congress. The president also honored troops at Fort Bragg and touted American military might.Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in federal court in Minnesota to charges tied to a church protest last month. Meanwhile, senators are leaving Washington without a deal to fund the Department of Homeland Security, as parts of the department head toward a shutdown.Authorities report they have thousands of leads in the search for "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, after the FBI released descriptions of a 5-foot-9 to 5-foot-10 male suspect, and provided details about his backpack as seen in surveillance footage.

President Donald Trump issues a warning to Iran of a “traumatic” fallout if a nuclear deal isn't reached. The president is also repealing Obama-era greenhouse gas rules and wielding American energy as a geopolitical weapon. That's as Energy Secretary Chris Wright negotiates oil revival deals on the ground in Venezuela to sharply reduce the influence of China, Russia, and Iran in the region.Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is ending its surge in Minnesota. Border czar Tom Homan said county jails are now cooperating with ICE, such as notifying it when an illegal immigrant is being released, and cited the operation's success, with more than 4,000 arrests and over 3,300 missing unaccompanied children found, as well as greater cooperation with state and local officials.Meanwhile, Democratic senators today blocked a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security. With the deadline coming up Friday night, a partial government shutdown is again looming.

The FBI is conducting extensive searches along multiple roadways in Tucson as the investigation into the disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continues. According to multiple news reports late Wednesday afternoon, investigators have discovered a black glove that looks similar to the gloves worn by the masked man seen on surveillance video at Nancy Guthrie's front door on the day she disappeared.President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today for high-stakes talks about Iran negotiations. Trump said the meeting was very good and touted the relationship between their countries as “tremendous,” but said “nothing definitive” was reached other than that negotiations with Iran should continue. The president also highlighted the newly released January jobs report, which showed the unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent and the economy added 130,000 jobs.Authorities in Canada have identified the shooter who killed eight people and injured some 27 others in British Columbia on Tuesday. They confirmed the suspect to be 18-year-old local resident Jesse Van Rootselaar. According to officials, Van Rootselaar was born male but later self-identified as female.

A major development in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show cohost Savannah Guthrie: Authorities released new images and video footage of a possible subject in the 84-year-old's disappearance. Her daughter Savannah immediately responded, asking the public to reach out with any information.President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of a bridge connecting the United States and Canada, as he warns Ottawa against cozying up to the Chinese regime. That comes as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are raising concerns over allegations of Chinese Communist Party money flowing into American nonprofits, fueling protests, pushing radical policies, and undermining U.S. elections.The supporting affidavit warranting an FBI raid on Fulton County, Georgia, election records was unsealed Tuesday, revealing descriptions of several alleged irregularities in the county's handling of the 2020 election. This comes as the White House is urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act, equating election integrity with national security.

President Donald Trump is set to hold an urgent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a week earlier than planned to talk about Iran negotiations. That comes as the U.S. president has repeatedly told the Iranian regime the two things it must do to avoid military action, as the United States builds up its forces in the Gulf.Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, which could be a life term for the 78-year-old pro-democracy activist and media tycoon. Trump is urging Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping to free Lai. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi today vowed to deliver on her campaign pledges after her party won a record majority over the weekend.Three hours before a purported ransom deadline today, “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a fourth video pleading for the public's help as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, her 84-year-old mother.

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The family of Nancy Guthrey, who's been missing 7 days now, has published a new video on social media directed at the potential abductor or abductors of their mother. They say they'll pay a ransom.The Pentagon is moving to cut its historical academic ties with Harvard University. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the Ivy League school is a hotbed of anti-America activism, highlighting its ties to the Chinese Communist Party and saying it no longer meets the needs of the War Department or its military services.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States has set a deadline for peace negotiations in the Russia–Ukraine war. Zelenskyy says they have until June, adding that Washington is likely to put more pressure on both sides if fighting continues beyond that point.

As the search for NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie's mother, Nancy Guthrie, stretches into its sixth day, more details are being confirmed that lend credence to a ransom note. The sender allegedly demanded millions of dollars in bitcoin for Nancy Guthrie's safe return, with the next deadline set for Monday.President Trump is doubling down on his administration's fight for free and fair elections. Ahead of a House vote next week, he's urging Republicans to pass the “Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act,” or SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to vote. This comes amid a 2020 election fraud probe, with the White House equating election integrity with national security.Attorney General Pam Bondi today announced that the U.S. has secured custody of a man accused of killing four U.S. personnel in Benghazi, Libya, in 2012. Meanwhile, the White House unveiled TrumpRX.gov, a direct-to-consumer website offering discounted pharmaceuticals, as the administration continues its efforts to lower prescription drug costs.

The search for NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie's 84-year-old mother, Nancy Guthrie, continues. A special agent with a local FBI field office confirmed multiple reports of ransom notes sent to media outlets. President Donald Trump says he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and is “deploying all resources to get her mother home safely.” Amid a resurgence of faith across America, Trump suggests this spiritual awakening may be fueling everything from historic drops in crime to renewed national strength. Speaking at the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington today, the president rededicated America as one nation under God. ICE is demanding that California turn over 33,000 illegal immigrants from state jails for deportation. Meanwhile, Democrats today unveiled their official proposals to reform the agency, as the clock ticks down on DHS funding following the end of the partial government shutdown.

The Trump administration says it's racing to break the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP's) dominance over critical minerals needed to power everyday life in America. President Donald Trump held a call with CCP leader Xi Jinping this morning, as a major summit in Washington on Wednesday could mark a significant step toward countering the Chinese regime.Seven hundred federal agents are leaving Minnesota after Border Czar Tom Homan cited increased cooperation from county jails. Meanwhile, reports of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement blockades in the Minneapolis area are sparking concern from local police unions, which say officers are facing hostility when attempting to clear them.The Supreme Court is allowing a new congressional map in California to remain in place for this year's midterm elections. The decision follows the justices' earlier move to allow a Texas map to be used as well. Meanwhile, Ryan Routh—the man convicted of attempting in 2024 to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump—was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, with an additional seven years for a firearms offense.

The House of Representatives has narrowly passed a major funding package to end the four-day partial government shutdown.Most federal agencies will receive full-year funding, but the Department of Homeland Security gets just two more weeks, setting up intense talks over potential ICE policy changes.President Donald Trump discussed counternarcotics efforts with Colombian President Gustavo Petro at the White House on Tuesday. This comes as the president escalates his feud with Harvard, seeking $1 billion in damages over alleged campus anti-Semitism.In the Middle East, the U.S. military says it shot down an Iranian drone that approached an American ship in the region. Meanwhile, Ukraine is accusing Russia of violating a U.S.-brokered cease-fire, saying Moscow launched more than 500 drones just hours before a second round of trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine.

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father have returned to their home in a Minneapolis suburb after being detained by U.S. immigration officers and held at a detention facility in Texas, a lawmaker said on Sunday. A federal judge on Saturday ordered the release of Adrian Conejo Arias and his son.Democrat Christian Menefee prevailed in a special election for a Texas U.S. House seat on Saturday, narrowing what is already a slim majority for the Republican Party in Congress's lower chamber.

In Minnesota today, a federal judge denied the state's emergency request to block the federal government's immigration enforcement actions as the lawsuit proceeds. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi praised the decision, calling it another major legal win for the Justice Department. Minneapolis officials say they will continue to pursue the lawsuit.A tragic shooting at a parade in Louisiana this afternoon left multiple attendees injured. At least five people, including a six-year-old child, were shot at the annual Mardi Gras parade in the town of Clinton. Sheriff Jeff Travis told local station WAFB the parade had just begun when gunfire broke out. He said the event was immediately shut down, and three suspects were taken into custody.The U.S. government is in a partial shutdown for the weekend. The Senate passed a new funding package just hours before government funding expired at midnight Friday, but the House is not expected to return to Washington until Monday to vote on final approval.

President Trump says Iran already has the U.S. terms of a nuclear deal, as the clock ticks on a possible military strike. This comes as the president declares a national emergency over Cuba.Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested, taken into custody by federal agents in connection with a protest that disrupted a Minnesota church service. He now faces conspiracy and civil rights charges.Senate Democrats and the White House have reached a deal to fund the government. The Senate is voting on the new funding package, but with the House in recess until next week, a partial shutdown is still on the horizon as government funding expires at midnight.