1. Nancy Guthrie Disappearance – Major Developments

• New surveillance video recovered from a Nest camera shows an armed, masked male suspect on Nancy Guthrie’s property shortly before her disappearance.
• Multiple persons of interest are being questioned by the FBI.
• Cryptocurrency wallet tied to ransom notes has shown new activity, including at least one small transaction. Amount undisclosed, well below the $4–6 million demanded.
• Ransom deadlines have passed without proof of life.
• Savannah Guthrie (her daughter) publicly released the images and is urging the public for help.
• The Trump administration has mobilized full federal resources to support the investigation.

2. President Trump Interview – Foreign Policy Focus Iran

• Warned Iran to “not be foolish” and claimed the U.S. may send a second aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East.
• Referred to prior U.S. strikes (“Operation Midnight Hammer”) as a precedent for future action.
• Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu is meeting Trump about Iran; both nations show aligned concerns.

3. Border & Immigration Policy

• Trump says the U.S. currently has “the strongest border in history” with almost no illegal crossings in the last eight months.
• Described major reductions in drug trafficking by targeting maritime routes first.
• Strong criticism of sanctuary cities, labeling them “sanctuaries for criminals.”
• Discussed large fraud investigations in Minnesota and California involving social‑services programs.

4. Economy, Interest Rates & Federal Reserve

• Trump argued the U.S. should have the lowest interest rates in the world, suggesting rate cuts could eliminate the federal deficit.
• Criticized the reappointment of the current Fed chair.
• Reiterated his belief that past presidents performed poorly on trade compared to his administration.

5. California “Jock Tax” Controversy

• Seahawks QB Sam Darnold lost money despite winning the Super Bowl due to California’s tax rules.
  • Won: $178,000 bonus
  • Owes California: $249,000
  • Net: –$71,000 loss
• The tax system charges players based on “duty days” spent working in the state.
• Sparked outrage from commentators, calling it unfair and suggesting the NFL should avoid future Super Bowls in California.

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