Law enforcement officials are actively pursuing a lead in the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, with activity centered near her Tucson, Arizona home. Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos confirmed that investigators were "actively working a lead" at a residence near E Orange Grove Rd and N First Ave, about two miles from Guthrie's home, according to CBS affiliate KOLD. The FBI is also involved in the joint investigation, and no further details were available at the request of the agency.
The search for the 84-year-old Guthrie has been ongoing for nearly two weeks. The focus of the investigation shifted late Friday night, with law enforcement activity ramping up at the specific location. The nature of the lead and its connection to Guthrie's disappearance remain unclear.
In other news, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is facing a partial government shutdown due to a funding impasse over immigration enforcement. Funding ran out at the end of the day Friday, according to ABC News. Director of the Office of Management and Budget Russell Vought directed DHS to begin implementing its shutdown plans. Members of Congress have left Washington for a weeklong recess or to head overseas to Munich for a security conference. This is the third time since October that the federal government has experienced a lapse in funding.
The Justice Department has also filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, alleging the withholding of admissions data. The government claims it needs the data to determine if the university is discriminating on the basis of race, according to ABC News. This action follows previous attempts by the Trump administration to cut federal funding to Harvard.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Munich Security Conference, warning of the dangers of unchecked mass migration. Rubio criticized the idea of a "world without borders," stating that it destabilizes Western civilization and erodes national sovereignty, according to Fox News. He called for self-reliant allies "proud of their culture and heritage," saying a stronger partnership is key to protecting Western civilization.
In Brazil, the Bolsonaro dynasty is eyeing a comeback as the country's socialist president faces a challenge. Eduardo Bolsonaro, son of the currently incarcerated former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, is on an unofficial diplomatic mission in the United States, aiming to free his father, who is serving a 27-year sentence, according to Fox News. Jair Bolsonaro was convicted on charges of plotting a coup d'état and attempting to violently abolish the democratic rule of law.
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