“Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie is pleading to the public for her mother’s return. Jeffery Epstein’s accomplice sent a clear message to President Donald Trump in exchange for clemency. We’ll explain where talks to fund the Department of Homeland Security stand ahead of a Friday deadline. Israel has taken steps to tighten its grip on the occupied West Bank. Plus, a Team USA athlete responds to Trump lashing out a fellow Olympian on social media.

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As the deadline for a purported ransom note nears, police search for new evidence at Nancy Guthrie’s home. Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted accomplice is expected to sit for a deposition on Capitol Hill. Meanwhile, newly released Esptein files continue to rock the British establishment. We have an update on Lindsay Vonn’s condition after a race-related crash. Plus, Elon Musk teases development plans for the moon.

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The desperate search for Nancy Guthrie continues, with a ransom deadline set for 5pm Monday.  Ghislaine Maxwell appears for a virtual deposition by House Oversight Committee.  Lindsey Vonn is in “stable condition” after undergoing surgery to treat a fracture in her left leg following her crash in the downhill final on Sunday.  Jury selection starts today for father of Appalachee HS shooter in Georgia. Plus, reviews of the Super Bowl Half-Time Show and Ads.

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Critics fear ICE is using a growing slate of facial recognition and surveillance tools to track not only undocumented immigrants, but also protesters opposing operations in Minneapolis and beyond. So with Democrats and Republicans at odds over changes to ICE ahead of a looming deadline to fund the Department of Homeland Security, what data is being collected and what does it mean for the average American? 

For more: ICE shunned body cams in Minnesota. So why are agents using phone cameras? 

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Guests: Nicole Cleland & Juliette Kayyem, CNN Senior National Security Analyst 

Host: David Rind 

Producer: Paola Ortiz 

Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin

Photo: John Moore/Getty Images

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The Milan Cortina Winter Games have begun, and some athletes have already made history.  We tell you how one state went from the bottom to the top for fourth grade reading and math. A project born out of a family’s loss hopes to save lives by publishing letters written by strangers with reasons to stay. This shellfish was extinct for over 200 years in Dublin Bay until now – and the reason it’s back might surprise you. Plus, a teenage boy is being called a hero after a family kayaking trip turned dangerous. 

Host/Producer: Krista Bo Polanco 

Producer: Eryn Mathewson, Joshan Chana

Showrunner: Faiz Jamil 

Senior Producer: Felicia Patinkin 

Editorial Support: Samantha Lindell 

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TMZ’s founder reveals details about a purported ransom note in the suspected abduction of a “Today” show anchor’s mother. US stocks marked a record turnaround. Authorities made a new arrest in the 2012 Benghazi terror attack. Luigi Mangione made an outburst in court over a dramatic change in his state murder trial. Plus, the outrage surrounding a video removed from President Donald Trump’s social media account.

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US and Iranian officials met today, as the US continues a major military buildup in the region. Authorities searching for Nancy Guthrie say a “consequential” deadline was included in one of the purported ransom notes they reviewed. The US military conducted another strike against an alleged drug-trafficking boat. A major automaker is reevaluating its electric vehicle investments as shares tumble. Plus, the Milano-Cortina Winter Games begin and an injured American ski star checks an important box.

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Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are in Oman today for high-stakes nuclear talks with Iran's Foreign Minister. The FBI is now offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to recovery of Nancy Guthrie. TrumpRx, the Trump administration’s much-anticipated direct-to-consumer drug platform, went live on Thursday.  The Olympic opening ceremony starts this afternoon and the 90 year old man has been to every Super Bowl, says this will be his last.

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We start with updates from law enforcement on the search for a “Today” show anchor’s missing mother. The White House says President Donald Trump is willing to consider some of Democrats’ demands for ICE reforms. A controversial rule threatens some federal workers’ job security. Talks intended to end the war in Ukraine yielded little progress for a peace deal. Plus, what the launch of the Trump administration’s direct-to-consumer drug platform could mean for patients.

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Nancy Guthrie’s children speak out after law enforcement receives unverified ransom notes. Some Epstein survivors have accused the department of Justice of botching the latest release of case files. The Trump Administration is pulling back federal law enforcement officer from Minnesota, but questions remain. New data confirms your hunch about the labor market. Plus, we explain why a new Trump administration push could mean higher energy bills for you. 

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