Law enforcement activity intensified late Friday night near the Tucson, Arizona home of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, nearly two weeks after her apparent kidnapping, according to CBS News. The Pima County Sheriff's Department confirmed they were "actively working a lead" at a residence near E. Orange Grove Rd and N. First Ave, about two miles from Guthrie's home, but provided no further details due to the joint investigation with the FBI.
The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie began on February 1st, when she was reportedly kidnapped from her Tucson home. The FBI released photos and videos of an armed person in a mask tampering with a security camera at her home, according to ABC News. FBI Director Kash Patel released a surveillance photo on February 10th, 2026, showing a potential subject in the investigation.
Meanwhile, the Justice Department released additional documents from the Jeffrey Epstein files on January 30th, as reported by CBS News. The latest batch, accessible in Data Sets 9, 10, 11, and 12, includes photos, videos, court records, FBI and DOJ documents, news clippings, and emails. The files mention prominent figures, including President Trump, former President Bill Clinton, and Elon Musk, though they have not been tied to any wrongdoing.
CBS News analysis of the Epstein files revealed that President Trump's longtime confidant, Thomas Barrack, maintained regular contact with Epstein for years after Epstein's 2008 conviction for soliciting a minor. The correspondence, including over 100 texts and email exchanges, placed Barrack among a circle of wealthy and influential figures who maintained social contact with Epstein. Their relationship continued even after Barrack became a prolific fundraiser for Mr. Trump's 2016 campaign.
In other news, a partial government shutdown is in effect for the Department of Homeland Security, as funding ran out on Friday, according to ABC News. Lawmakers remain at an impasse over immigration enforcement, and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget directed DHS to begin implementing its shutdown plans. Members of Congress have left Washington for a weeklong recess.
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