The Federal Aviation Administration grounded all flights into and out of El Paso, Texas, until late February 20th "for special security reasons," according to the FAA. The announcement, made on short notice, also impacted flights in and out of Santa Teresa, New Mexico. Meanwhile, in Arizona, authorities detained and questioned a person of interest in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, who has been missing since February 1st. In other news, Attorney General Pam Bondi was set to testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday regarding the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the Democratic National Committee announced it raised over $7.4 million in grassroots fundraising last month.
The FAA's decision to halt flights in and out of El Paso, effective from February 10th at 11:30 PM (MST) to February 20th at 11:30 PM (MST), was communicated via an advisory from El Paso International Airport. The airport advised travelers to contact their airlines for the most up-to-date flight status information. The FAA has not yet indicated the specific nature of the "special security reasons" behind the grounding.
In Arizona, the Pima County Sheriff's Department detained the person of interest "during a traffic stop south of Tucson" on Tuesday, according to CBS News. The person was questioned, and hours later, a man claiming to be that individual spoke to reporters. Law enforcement sources told CBS News that the person of interest's residence in Rio Rico, Arizona, approximately 12 miles from the Mexican border, was searched by local and federal authorities under a court order. Nancy Guthrie, 84, was reportedly abducted from her Tucson home in the middle of the night. The FBI released a statement on Tuesday.
Attorney General Pam Bondi's testimony before the House Judiciary Committee focused on the Justice Department's handling of the release of documents related to Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender who died in federal custody in 2019. The department has released millions of pages of documents, but extensive redactions and delays have led to allegations of failing to meet obligations. Bondi was also expected to face questions about investigations by the Justice Department and FBI into the shootings of Alex Pretti and Renee Good by federal immigration officers in Minnesota last month.
The Democratic National Committee's fundraising success, totaling over $7.4 million last month, was attributed to small-dollar donations and appeals from figures like Democratic Arizona Senator Mark Kelly, a potential 2028 presidential candidate. The fundraising effort followed the November off-year elections, where Democrats secured significant wins in Virginia and New Jersey governor races. An official stated, "Our momentum is building across the country, from Democrats sweeping local elections and fl."
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