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Iran claims it launched its heaviest operation of the war, firing missiles and drones across the region. Plus, Iran is accused of preparing to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and the U.S. military is responding. And investigators search Jeffrey Epstein’s former New Mexico ranch after newly released files renewed scrutiny of the property. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates fo...

President Donald Trump signals a quick end to the war in Iran. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the attacks are “only just the beginning.” Plus, Australia grants asylum to five Iranian women’s soccer players after they refused to sing their country’s national anthem. And a Florida woman faces attempted murder charges after police say she fired multiple shots outside Rihanna’s Los Angeles ho...

Iran names a new supreme leader — and within hours, missiles and drones fly again across the region. Plus, oil markets react to the escalation. Drivers in the U.S. begin seeing the impact at the pump. And an explosive device is thrown near the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani over the weekend. Two men are now under arrest. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday...

Israel strikes targets in Iran and Lebanon as the war widens. Trump says he wants Iran’s current leadership removed — and a voice in choosing who replaces it. Plus, Trump fires Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Reports say a bruising Senate hearing may have helped seal Noem’s fate. And Rep. Tony Gonzales drops his reelection bid. The Texas Republican exits the race after admit...

Israel expands strikes across Iran overnight as Tehran prepares to choose a new supreme leader, with Ayatollah Khamenei’s son emerging as a possible successor. Plus, the Trump administration’s rationale for striking Iran keeps shifting. The president now says Tehran was preparing to attack first — contradicting earlier claims the U.S. acted ahead of an Israeli strike. And Texas kicks off the 2026...

War in the Middle East escalates after U.S.-Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader. Tehran launches retaliatory attacks and activates its succession plan. Plus, oil prices surge more than 10% as tankers halt near the Strait of Hormuz. Higher crude prices could push up gas prices within days. And a shooting outside a bar in Austin leaves two dead and 14 injured. Investigators are examining whet...

Cuban officials say armed men aboard a Florida-based speedboat opened fire in Cuban waters, killing four. The U.S. says it’s investigating and confirms it wasn’t a government operation. Plus, the FBI director has dismissed agents tied to the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Why now, and what this says about the bureau’s direction under President Donald Trump. And Hillary Clinton is set to ans...

President Donald Trump says the country is back on track and the economy is roaring. Democrats disagree, saying affordability is worsening. Plus, the Justice Department is backing away from its effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging troops to refuse unlawful orders. And investigators now say the key DNA evidence found in Nancy Guthrie’s home may not yield a usable profile. T...

President Donald Trump’s global tariffs take effect Tuesday at 10%, not the 15% he threatened over the weekend. The White House said the higher rate is still coming, as Europe delays a trade deal and FedEx sues for refunds. Plus, up to 40 inches of snow blankets parts of the Northeast, grounding thousands of flights and knocking out power. Now comes the next challenge: digging out. And both U.S. h...

Mexico killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel. Within hours, violent retaliation spread across several states. Plus, a major winter storm hammers the East Coast, forcing travel bans and grounding thousands of flights. And an armed man was shot and killed after breaching the perimeter of Mar-a-Lago. Investigators are now detailing what brought him there. These stories and more highlight your U...

President Donald Trump says Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a nuclear deal or face what he calls “bad things.” U.S. forces are repositioning in the region as talks continue. Plus, New Mexico has reopened its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch, including an unverified allegation of buried bodies near the property. And Trump accuses former President Barack Obama of revealing cla...

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly Prince Andrew — was arrested in England on Thursday morning. Police say the case centers on alleged misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, new reports of a looming strike on Iran as the U.S. increases its military presence in the region. Now, Tehran appears to be moving sensitive materials to protected sites. And rescue teams are still searching for one mis...

Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after a powerful avalanche near Lake Tahoe, as crews race against blizzard conditions. Plus, Capitol Police confronted a man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a shotgun after pulling up in a Mercedes. More concerning items were found in his car. And researchers document what appears to be the first-ever shark sighting on the Antarctic ocean floor — in near...

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 with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., founded Rainbow PUSH Coalition and reshaped presidential politics. Plus, gunfire erupts at a Rhode Island high school hockey game, leaving two dead and three critically injured. What police say sparked the...

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 on her doorbell camera. Plus, Homeland Security is partially shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a deal. Now, TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard are caught in the middle. And American and Iranian officials are set to meet indirectly this wee...

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 indictments, and the exchanges turned personal. Plus, police say an 18-year-old killed six people after opening fire at a secondary school in British Columbia. Now we’re learning what she did at home before the attack. And NATO unveils a ne...

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 outside her home. Plus, a shooting at a school in western Canada. Officials say the death toll and number of injured are rising as authorities piece together what happened. And Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits under oath that he visited J...

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 proof that the demands were genuine. Plus, President Donald Trump is now threatening to block the opening of a nearly finished bridge linking Ontario and Detroit. His demand: no opening unless the U.S. gets its “fair share.” And political tens...

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 and “a slap in the face.” Plus, a desperate plea as the clock runs down. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings again ask for their mother’s safe return, with a second ransom deadline now just hours away. And the fallout continues after a racist v...

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 still have no suspect. Plus, the U.S. and Iran have quietly reopened indirect talks in Oman. The discussions are focused on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials on both sides are signaling limits on how far negotiations can go. And President...

Savannah Guthrie breaks her silence and makes a direct plea as investigators pursue new leads in her mother’s suspected abduction. Plus, President Donald Trump, calling the Minneapolis deaths “very sad,” says they shouldn’t have happened and signals expanded immigration enforcement in other cities. And the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) takes Nike to court, alleging possible discri...

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 evidence deepens concerns that she was taken from her bed overnight. Plus, the government shutdown is over. But funding for Homeland Security expires in just two weeks, setting up a high-stakes clash over ICE tactics and immigration enforceme...

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 questions remain about when and whether they’ll appear. Plus, Homeland Security is ordering federal immigration agents to wear body cameras, beginning in Minneapolis and expanding nationwide as funding allows. And authorities now say the disapp...

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 stalemate. Plus, the Justice Department’s release of millions of Epstein records is drawing swift backlash. Victims’ attorneys are calling it an emergency and demanding the DOJ take the files website offline. And the Kennedy Center is preparing to s...

President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be his next Federal Reserve chair, a leading candidate who could influence interest rate policy. Plus, Washington races toward a shutdown deadline, as a dispute over Homeland Security funding threatens to halt parts of the government. And another major winter storm takes aim at the East, where forecasters warn a rapidly strengthening system could...