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At a pivotal moment for his presidency, Donald Trump prepares to deliver a lengthy State of the Union address amid legal setbacks, a government shutdown, slipping poll numbers, and mounting political stakes, with Abigail Spanberger set to offer the Democratic response.

Newly reviewed doorbell footage suggests a masked suspect may have scouted Nancy Guthrie’s home days before her disappearance, raising concerns among investigators, including the FBI, that the abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mother involved prior surveillance and planning.

Mexican authorities say years of tracking culminated in the deadly capture of cartel boss Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes after surveillance of a romantic partner helped special forces locate him in Jalisco, triggering a massive operation and violent clashes that left dozens dead.

Dan Caine, the top military adviser to Donald Trump, has cautioned that a potential U.S. strike on Iran could carry serious risks of escalation, American casualties, and a prolonged regional conflict, as the administration weighs military action against ongoing diplomatic efforts.

The gold medal-winning United States women's national ice hockey team has declined an invitation from Donald Trump to attend the State of the Union, citing prior academic, league, and professional commitments despite expressing gratitude for the recognition.

FedEx has sued the U.S. government seeking a full refund of tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court of the United States ruled the duties illegal, potentially setting a precedent for other companies pursuing similar claims.

Former Labour minister Peter Mandelson was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over allegations he leaked confidential government information to Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about why police acted more than two weeks after searching his homes.

Donald Trump administration officials have moved to calm Arab allies, stressing that comments by U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggesting Israel could control much of the Middle East were personal opinions and do not signal any change in official U.S. policy.

BAFTA issued an apology and accepted full responsibility after an onstage Tourette’s-related outburst included a racial slur during a presentation by Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo, prompting further backlash when the BBC initially aired the incident in its broadcast.

NBC viewers praised Mike Tirico for a heartfelt closing monologue on NBC after Team USA’s dramatic overtime gold medal hockey win at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, where he urged young fans to chase their dreams and celebrated sport’s power to unite the nation.

CA Governor Gavin Newsom faced widespread backlash after comments made during an Atlanta book tour stop about his low SAT score and dyslexia went viral and drew accusations of racism from critics including Nicki Minaj and Ted Cruz.

A media scholar argues Stephen Colbert is correct that the FCC’s equal time rule has long exempted talk shows, suggesting CBS acted out of caution rather than law amid growing political pressure and scrutiny tied to figures like Donald Trump.

As scandal engulfed Prince Andrew over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, Queen Elizabeth II remained publicly supportive, while King Charles III and Prince William took an increasingly hard line, underscoring deep generational divides within the royal family.

The WSJ Editorial Board hails hockey player Jack Hughes as a symbol of rare national unity, arguing his patriotic postgame message and overtime heroics at the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics captured a moment that transcended America’s divisions.

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina nearly doubled the audience of 2022, averaging 23.5 million viewers across NBCUniversal platforms, setting streaming records for Peacock and marking the most-watched Winter Games since 2014.

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon has barred the release of special counsel Jack Smith’s report on Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents, marking a significant legal victory for Trump and keeping the Mar-a-Lago findings sealed from public view.

Longevity researcher Peter Attia has resigned as a contributor to CBS News after correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein surfaced in newly released Justice Department files, prompting the network to distance itself despite his recent hiring by Bari Weiss.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth joked on Fox News that he might order random pizzas to confuse trackers, like Pentagon Pizza Report on X who monitor late-night activity near the Pentagon, referencing a viral theory linking delivery spikes to looming military actions.

A new United States Postal Service policy delaying automatic postmarks could cause voter registration forms and mail ballots to miss critical deadlines in states like Wisconsin and Florida, raising fears that seniors, rural residents, and people with disabilities may be disproportionately disenfranchised in a high-stakes election year.

Amid rising antisemitism and political tensions over Israel, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro is openly embracing his Jewish faith as he defends Israel’s right to exist, condemns extremism on both sides of the aisle, and navigates backlash from progressive critics while positioning himself for a potential White House run.