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President Donald Trump has directed all federal law enforcement resources to assist in the urgent search for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of NBC’s “Today” show co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, who vanished from her home outside Tucson, Arizona, over the weekend. In a Truth Social post Wednesday night, Trump announced he spoke with Savannah Guthrie and is making every federal asset available to her family and local authorities immediately, stating, “We are deploying all resources to get her mother home safely. The prayers of our Nation are with her and her family. GOD BLESS AND PROTECT NANCY!” Authorities, including the Pima County Sheriff’s Office and FBI, treat the case as a possible kidnapping or abduction after signs of forced entry at her home; Nancy has full cognitive function but physical limitations and requires daily medication. No suspects have been identified yet, and the family has publicly pleaded for her safe return, with Savannah sharing emotional calls for prayers and proof of life. This bipartisan show of support highlights the gravity of the situation as the search enters its fifth day. Stay tuned for any breakthroughs in this developing story.

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Ryan Wesley Routh, the man convicted of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump at his Florida golf course in September 2024, has been sentenced to life in prison plus an additional 84 months. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon handed down the maximum penalty on February 4, 2026, after Routh was found guilty on all five federal counts, including attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate and related firearms offenses. Prosecutors described the plot as premeditated and evil, with no remorse shown by Routh, who never fired a shot but was spotted with a rifle by Secret Service agents. The judge called his actions deliberate and unrepentant, ensuring he will spend the rest of his life behind bars. This comes after the earlier Butler, Pennsylvania attempt where the shooter was killed at the scene. Justice has been served in this high-profile case. Stay tuned for more updates.

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The U.S. House is set to vote next week on the Save America Act, a measure that would require proof of U.S. citizenship—such as a passport or birth certificate—when registering to vote in federal elections, along with a photo ID to cast a ballot. Sponsored by Republicans like Rep. Chip Roy and backed by House leadership, the bill aims to ensure only American citizens participate in elections, building on similar efforts like the SAVE Act that have passed the House before but stalled in the Senate. Supporters call it common-sense election integrity to prevent any noncitizen voting, while critics argue it could create barriers for eligible voters. The push is ramping up pressure on the Senate to act, especially with midterms on the horizon. Stay tuned for developments on this hot-button voting rights debate.

– PRESIDENT TRUMP NBC INTERVIEW — ON THE SHOOTINGS IN MINNESOTA (SHOULD HAVE NOT HAPPENED)

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