Homeland Security shutdown seems certain as funding talks between White House and Democrats stall; Maryland advocates call for $25 minimum wage, end to tipped wages; Public health officials condemn end of greenhouse gas regulations; NM Senate passes bill to protect drivers from increased surveillance.

Search for Savannah Guthrie's mother continues with 18,000-plus calls pouring in; GA loses 209,000 ACA enrollees amid Medicaid debate; New Seasons workers win landmark union contract in OR; Experts: KY pork plant settlement wouldn't protect environmental health.

Police identify suspect in Canada mass shooting as investigation into motive continues; New England colleges support teachers with AI in the classroom; TX legislators urged to address children's mental health issues; More savings for Michigan seniors as drug price program expands.

As Black History Month continues, Ohio educators say debates over diversity are creating classroom uncertainty. In Georgia, lawmakers push to protect homeowners from costly association fees, while Oregon bucks national trends with a surge in union membership.

New surveillance video is prompting fresh leads in the search for Nancy Guthrie, alongside new disclosures tied to the Epstein files. Elsewhere, recalled manufacturing jobs, rising college costs, worker protections, infrastructure needs, farm innovation and cultural preservation are also in focus.

AI deepfakes complicate a high-profile missing-person case as new data reveal gaps in river protections, education payoffs and health-care affordability across the U.S.

The 2026 Winder Olympics kick off with some injury drama; Ghislaine Maxwell invoked the fifth amendment and less than 40 percent of Wyoming workers have college degree.

Cultural debates, public services, and workforce challenges are shaping the day, from book bans and newsroom changes to health coverage and classrooms under strain.

Cultural milestones, media shakeups, and stories of survival and stability are shaping the day from a historic Super Bowl halftime show to new questions about health, housing, and accountability.

The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TODAY co-anchor Savannah Guthrie, as investigators examine the legitimacy of reported ransom notes and offer a reward for information leading to her recovery. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are underway in Italy, with opening ceremonies and early competition drawing attention to U.S. contenders in figure skating and hockey.