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TrumpRx Debuts, WTC Health Funded, Narco-Terrorists Dead, Ransom Deadline Looms

Missing 'Today' Anchor's Mother: Ransom Deadline Looms as Search Intensifies

The search for Nancy Guthrie, 84, mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, entered its sixth day Friday, as authorities investigated a purported ransom note received by TMZ. According to TMZ founder Harvey Levin, a second, "far more consequential" deadline outlined in the alleged ransom note was set to expire Monday.

Levin, during an appearance on "Hannity" Thursday night, shared details about the alleged ransom note, describing it as "structured." He explained that while an initial Thursday deadline for the alleged ransom note had passed, another deadline, which changes the demand, was approaching.

Congress Approves Funding for World Trade Center Health Program

In other news, Congress approved legislation to fully support the World Trade Center Health Program, preventing a projected multibillion-dollar shortfall. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., at a Thursday morning press conference, hailed the action as a critical step toward protecting long-term care for those sickened by toxic exposure after the Sept. 11 attacks. "Fully funding the World Trade Center Health Program honors our promise to never forget 911 survivors and the brave first responders who put their lives on the line for our country," Gillibrand said.

Trump Administration Launches TrumpRx Website

President Donald Trump on Thursday unveiled the TrumpRx website, which he said would help Americans buy lower-priced prescription drugs. At a White House event, Trump, alongside Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and National Design Studio Director Joe Gebbia, announced the launch as part of the "most transformative health care initiatives." According to Trump, the website lists 40 drugs at lower costs than previous list prices for patients paying out of pocket. "Starting tonight, dozens of the most commonly used prescription drugs will be available at dramatic discounts for all consum," Trump said.

U.S. Forces Conduct Lethal Strike in Eastern Pacific

U.S. forces carried out a lethal kinetic strike Thursday on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific allegedly operated by a designated terrorist organization, killing two suspected narco-terrorists, according to U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM). USSOUTHCOM said intelligence confirmed the vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes and was engaged in narco-trafficking operations. This marked the second U.S. strike this year. A previous strike also killed two suspected narco-terrorists and left one survivor, according to officials.

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