CNN 5 Things

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. 

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NBC’s Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video Wednesday night.  President Trump acknowledged the need for a different approach to immigration enforcement.  The Executive editor of the Washington Post is defending the decision to cut a third of the paper's staff.  The Supreme Court allows California to use a new congressional map. Plus, a teen battling leukemia is headed to the Super Bowl, compliments of Make A Wish.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We start with key takeaways from President Donald Trump on Iran and the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis. The Supreme Court has greenlit a blue state’s new congressional map. The fate of the man who tried to assassinate Trump at his golf course in 2024 has been sealed. The Washington Post, owned by Jeff Bezos, made dramatic cuts. Plus, one of the deadliest attacks this year in an African country.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

DHS personnel are leaving Minneapolis, though Border Czar Tom Homan has outlined conditions. Investigators are reviewing new evidence in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Lawmakers have sidestepped a government shutdown but another deadline looms. US, Ukrainian and Russian peace deal negotiators are meeting in Abu Dhabi. Plus, ahead of the Super Bowl, some of your favorite snacks are getting cheaper.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Trump signed a spending package to open the government back up.   Authorities found blood inside the home of Nancy Guthrie.  Powerful men respond to details in the latest release of the Epstein files. US skier Lindsey Vonn will compete in the 2026 Winter Olympics, and we have a winner in the Westminster Dog Show.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump has signed a massive funding bill that will fully reopen the government. Two incidents took place between the US and Iran on international waters, days before nuclear talks. Arizona investigators are pleading for help in the search for a “Today” show anchor’s missing mother. Disney’s hunt for a new leader is over. Plus, an American skiing superstar is keeping her Olympic dream alive.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump and House Speaker Johnson are pressuring Republican hold outs to back a bill aimed at ending the partial government shutdown. President Trump is also proposing an overhaul of the current election system. Washington and Tehran have tentatively agreed to resume nuclear talks. Elon Musk has been summoned for questioning after X's offices in Paris were raided by police. Plus, we'll tell you why NASA’s Artemis II mission has been delayed.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices