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Unbiased Updates
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Unbiased Updates9 skiers missing after Tahoe avalanche; Armed man arrested at Capitol
Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after a powerful avalanche near Lake Tahoe, as crews race against blizzard conditions. Plus, Capitol Police confronted a…
Unbiased UpdatesRemembering Rev. Jesse Jackson; US ramps up military presence ahead of Iran talks
Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson has died after a long battle with a rare neuromuscular disease. Straight Arrow News looks back at the activist who marched…
Unbiased UpdatesGlove DNA may link suspect in Guthrie case; 1,000 ICE agents leave Minnesota
Three weeks into the search for Nancy Guthrie, investigators now say a glove found near her Tucson home contains DNA and appears to match the masked man seen…
Unbiased UpdatesBondi defends DOJ in heated Epstein hearing; NATO expands Arctic effort
Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a combative House hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Lawmakers pressed her on redactions and…
Unbiased UpdatesPerson of interest questioned in Guthrie case; El Paso airspace closed for security
Police detain and then release a person of interest in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance after the FBI shares new surveillance footage showing a masked man…
Unbiased UpdatesGuthrie ransom clock runs out; Trump escalates Canada bridge dispute
Another ransom deadline has passed in the case of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Ten days in, there’s still no indication of her whereabouts, and there’s no…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump criticizes Bad Bunny at Super Bowl; Guthrie ransom clock ticks
The Seahawks dominate the Super Bowl, but the loudest reaction comes from off the field. President Donald Trump blasts Bad Bunny’s halftime show as offensive…
Unbiased Updates$50k reward in Guthrie search with no suspect; Trump launches Rx drug site
A new reward is on the table as investigators continue searching for Savannah Guthrie’s mother. The ransom note deadline has passed, but authorities say they…
Unbiased UpdatesSavannah Guthrie pleads for mother’s return; Democrats set DHS demands
Savannah Guthrie breaks her silence and makes a direct plea as investigators pursue new leads in her mother’s suspected abduction. Plus, President Donald…
Unbiased UpdatesRansom note, blood found in Guthrie case; Trump signs shutdown deal
Police are now investigating an apparent ransom note sent to media outlets and blood found outside the home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Authorities say the…
Unbiased UpdatesClintons will testify in Epstein probe; Guthrie case turns criminal
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former first lady Hillary Clinton, say they’ll testify before Congress about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein. But…
Unbiased UpdatesHouse eyes shutdown vote; Epstein victims demand DOJ files site shut down
Washington begins the week in a partial government shutdown, with a high-stakes House vote expected Tuesday as Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to break the…
Unbiased UpdatesWarsh nominated to replace Powell as Fed chair; Shutdown deal stalls amid holdouts
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be his next Federal Reserve chair, a leading candidate who could influence interest rate policy. Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesNew video shows previous Alex Pretti clash with agents; FBI raids Georgia elections office
A new video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal agents days before the deadly shooting, and this morning it’s raising new questions. Plus, government…
Unbiased UpdatesDHS report says two agents shot Pretti; Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked at event
New details this morning in the Minneapolis shooting. Federal records now show two officers fired during the confrontation that killed Alex Pretti, not one…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump sends Homan to Minneapolis, Bovino exits; Millions dig out amid deep freeze
President Donald Trump is sending Tom Homan to Minneapolis as tensions increase over federal enforcement in the Twin Cities. The White House states that this…
Unbiased UpdatesMinnesota ICE shooting fuels impeachment calls; Winter storm cripples US travel
Another deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis is fueling protests, lawsuits and calls for impeachment. It’s the third ICE-involved shooting there in less than…
Unbiased UpdatesMinnesota ‘Day of Action’ planned; Major winter storm moves east
Minnesota activists are calling for a statewide “Day of Action” to shut down work, school and shopping as tensions escalate over ICE enforcement, with Vice…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump launches ‘Board of Peace’; ICE memo expands home entry powers
President Donald Trump formally launches his new “Board of Peace” at the World Economic Forum in Davos, despite several major U.S. allies declining to join…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump’s Davos arrival delayed after Air Force One issue; Europe rebuffs Greenland push
President Donald Trump’s arrival in Davos was delayed just hours before his high-stakes global speech after a reported electrical issue forced a last-minute…
Unbiased UpdatesDavos opens under shadow of Trump’s Greenland push and tariff threats
As world leaders convene in Davos, President Donald Trump is reaffirming his focus on acquiring Greenland. Plus, new evidence suggests the high-speed train…
Unbiased UpdatesEurope weighs response to Trump; Spain train crash kills dozens
Europe moves into emergency mode after President Donald Trump ties new tariffs on close allies to negotiations over buying Greenland. Plus, the Trump…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump weighs Insurrection Act in Minnesota; Machado hands over Nobel Peace Prize
Anti-ICE protests are becoming increasingly aggressive, and President Donald Trump is now suggesting a term with serious implications: insurrection. Plus, the…
Unbiased UpdatesUnrest hits Minneapolis after new federal shooting; Astronauts return in historic splashdown
Minneapolis is on edge again after a federal officer shot a man in the leg during an arrest. The Department of Homeland Security says the officer was attacked…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump backs Iran protesters; High-stakes White House Greenland meeting set
President Donald Trump is publicly encouraging anti-government protesters in Iran to persist, as the death toll keeps increasing. His statement is now fueling…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump signals force and tariffs on Iran; Minnesota sues over ICE
President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on any country doing business with Iran, as his national security team weighs next steps — including possible…
Unbiased UpdatesJerome Powell faces DOJ criminal probe; Trump says Iran wants to negotiate
The federal government has opened a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, but he says it’s retaliation for refusing to cut interest…
Unbiased UpdatesFBI assumes control in Minnesota ICE killing; Border Patrol shooting rocks Portland
Minnesota wants back into the investigation of a fatal ICE-related shooting. However, federal authorities are declining, leading to protests, political…
Unbiased UpdatesICE shooting fuels protests in Minnesota; Two dead in Utah church attack
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent shot and killed a woman while she was behind the wheel of an SUV, and protests quickly followed. Now, two…
Unbiased UpdatesMachado claims mandate to lead Venezuela; Trump eyes Greenland
Millions of barrels are moving north as Washington cuts a deal with Venezuela. Maduro is out, oil money is in motion and the question of who will lead the…
Unbiased UpdatesMaduro pleads not guilty in US court; 2M more Epstein files under DOJ review
Nicolás Maduro and his wife faced federal court charges including drug trafficking and gun crimes. During his court appearance, Maduro wore a jumpsuit and…
Unbiased UpdatesMaduro, wife head to court as Trump pushes for ‘total access’ to Venezuela
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are set to face a U.S. judge Monday. Prosecutors accuse them of narco-terrorism, conspiracy and gun…
Unbiased UpdatesMany ‘young people’ killed in Swiss Alps fire; Trump underwent CT scan, not MRI
The death toll rises from the New Year’s inferno at a bar in the Swiss Alps. Also, what witnesses say they saw regarding sparklers and partying. Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump pulls National Guard out of major cities; America rings in 250th year
President Donald Trump announced he’s pulling the National Guard out of Chicago, Los Angeles and Portland. However, he’s still claiming victory despite losing…
Unbiased UpdatesHHS freezes Minnesota child care funds; States moves to ban soda from SNAP
The Trump administration has cut off federal child care funding to Minnesota, citing alleged daycare fraud. Gov. Tim Walz calls the move political, warning…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump escalates warnings to Hamas and Iran; Bomb cyclone moves east
President Donald Trump is drawing a hard line in the Middle East. After meeting with Israel’s prime minister, he’s warning Hamas to disarm, saying there will…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump pushes Ukraine peace; China ramps up military drills near Taiwan
President Donald Trump hosted Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago over the weekend and then spoke by phone with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. After years of…
Unbiased UpdatesEpstein files released overnight; Trump unveils new Navy battleships
The Justice Department released its largest batch of Epstein files to date overnight. This collection includes tens of new documents, emails, photos and videos…
Unbiased UpdatesUS tracks third Venezuelan oil tanker; Epstein files draw contempt calls
The U.S. is pursuing a Venezuelan oil tanker amid escalating tensions from Trump’s tightening blockade. While the White House claims to be cracking down on…
Unbiased UpdatesBrown shooting suspect found dead; Epstein release deadline arrives
The man investigators believe carried out the deadly shooting at Brown University has been found dead in a New Hampshire storage unit. Authorities now say he’s…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump unveils ‘warrior dividend’ checks; Venezuela escalates oil standoff
President Donald Trump delivered a holiday-season address framing the economy as a success story, even as polls show voters growing more anxious about costs…
Unbiased UpdatesDrug war rationale emerges in tanker case; Noem faces calls to resign
The U.S. is now highlighting its significant seizure of a Venezuelan oil tanker as part of a larger effort to fight drug trafficking, even as Venezuela…
Unbiased UpdatesUS intercepts Venezuelan tanker; Ukraine responds to peace proposal
The U.S. has seized a large Venezuelan oil tanker, intensifying Washington’s pressure on Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and raising new questions about…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump claims inflation win in Pennsylvania; US jets edge near Venezuela
President Donald Trump hits Pennsylvania with a fresh pitch on prices, arguing his administration is finally bending inflation in the right direction. Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesJudge targets DHS over migrant flights, Trump shifts on boat strike video release
A federal judge seeks answers on whether Homeland Security proceeded with deporting over 100 migrants after he ordered the planes to be turned around, and he…
Unbiased UpdatesMTG talks MAGA fallout; Trump takes center stage at Kennedy Honors
Marjorie Taylor Greene discusses her fallout with President Donald Trump on “60 Minutes,” explaining why she no longer identifies as MAGA and how their…
Unbiased UpdatesLeticia James reindictment bid fails; New boat strike fuels Capitol tensions
A Virginia grand jury declines to reindict New York Attorney General Letitia James on mortgage-fraud charges. It’s a major setback for the Trump administration…
Unbiased UpdatesHegseth embroiled in strike scandal; Minneapolis braces for ICE raids
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces renewed scrutiny, from the deadly boat strike to “Signalgate.” But Thursday, the focus shifts to Admiral Mitch Bradley…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump vows more strikes soon; GOP keeps Tennessee seat but Dems gain ground
The White House stands by its shoot-to-sink policy in the Caribbean, including the subsequent shot that killed survivors. Now, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth…
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Guard solider dead, another critical in DC ambush; Hong Kong fire toll climbs
One of the National Guard members ambushed in that attack near the White House has died. The second soldier remains in critical condition Friday morning as…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump to review Afghan migrants after shooting; Macy’s prepares for parade
President Donald Trump has called for the review of every person who came to the U.S. from Afghanistan under the Biden administration. The announcement comes…
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FBI probes Dems over ‘illegal orders’ video; Trump denies Patel firing report
Ukraine and Russia have reportedly agreed to more pieces of Trump’s peace plan. U.S. officials said only a few issues remain, raising the question of whether…
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US in quiet Middle East talks with Russia; Pentagon launches Mark Kelly review
The U.S. is quietly engaging in high-level talks with Russian officials in Abu Dhabi as the administration works to shape a peace deal for Ukraine. A proposal…
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Rubio reports ‘productive’ Ukraine peace talks; ‘Slender Man’ fugitive captured
Secretary of State Marco Rubio claimed talks in Geneva with Ukrainian and European officials were “the most productive yet.” But it’s still unclear what, if…
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Trump calls Dem video ‘seditious’; FAA denies bonuses to 20,000 controllers
A short video featuring six Democratic lawmakers urging troops to refuse illegal orders has ignited a political firestorm. President Donald Trump criticized it…
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Trump signs Epstein files bill, sets White House meeting with Mamdani
President Donald Trump officially signed a bill to release the Epstein files. His signature started a 30-day clock for the Justice Department to release the…
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Epstein files bill heads to Trump; President defends MBS on Khashoggi
Congress approved a bill to disclose all Jeffrey Epstein case files, including court documents, internal communications and investigation records related to…
Unbiased UpdatesCongress to vote on Epstein file release, Trump meets Saudi Prince on jet sale
The House is set to vote Tuesday on whether to require the full release of the Epstein files. For months, the White House and top Republicans fought to stop…
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In reversal, Trump now backs Epstein files release; US buildup grows in Caribbean
In a major reversal, President Donald Trump is now urging House Republicans to vote to release the remaining Jeffrey Epstein files. After days of trying to…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump warns of Epstein ‘trap’; Briefed on US military plans for Venezuela
President Donald Trump warns Republicans to be cautious of the new Jeffrey Epstein emails and documents, calling it a “trap” designed to divert attention from…