Unbiased Updates

Unbiased Updates

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  • Trump touts a ‘winning’ US as Democrats disrupt State of the Union

    President Donald Trump says the country is back on track and the economy is roaring. Democrats disagree, saying affordability is worsening.

    Plus, the Justice Department is backing away from its effort to indict six Democratic lawmakers over a video urging troops to refuse unlawful orders.

    And investigators now say the key DNA evidence found in Nancy Guthrie’s home may not yield a usable profile. This comes as the Guthrie family increases the reward to $1 million.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

    11 min
  • Trump’s global 10% tariffs take effect; Historic blizzard buries Northeast

    President Donald Trump’s global tariffs take effect Tuesday at 10%, not the 15% he threatened over the weekend. The White House said the higher rate is still coming, as Europe delays a trade deal and FedEx sues for refunds.

    Plus, up to 40 inches of snow blankets parts of the Northeast, grounding thousands of flights and knocking out power. Now comes the next challenge: digging out.

    And both U.S. hockey teams won Olympic gold. But when invited to the State of the Union, only one team accepted.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

    10 min
  • Violence erupts in Mexico after cartel boss death; Blizzard freezes East Coast

    Mexico killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel. Within hours, violent retaliation spread across several states.

    Plus, a major winter storm hammers the East Coast, forcing travel bans and grounding thousands of flights.

    And an armed man was shot and killed after breaching the perimeter of Mar-a-Lago. Investigators are now detailing what brought him there.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, February 23, 2026.

    11 min
  • Trump sets 10-day deadline for Iran; Epstein’s Zorro Ranch probe reopens

    President Donald Trump says Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a nuclear deal or face what he calls “bad things.” U.S. forces are repositioning in the region as talks continue.

    Plus, New Mexico has reopened its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s former Zorro Ranch, including an unverified allegation of buried bodies near the property.

    And Trump accuses former President Barack Obama of revealing classified information about aliens. Now he’s directing officials to begin releasing the government’s UFO files.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, February 20, 2026.

    12 min
  • UK police arrest former Prince Andrew; Iran braces for possible US strike

    Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly Prince Andrew — was arrested in England on Thursday morning. Police say the case centers on alleged misconduct tied to Jeffrey Epstein.

    Plus, new reports of a looming strike on Iran as the U.S. increases its military presence in the region. Now, Tehran appears to be moving sensitive materials to protected sites.

    And rescue teams are still searching for one missing skier in California’s Sierra Nevada after eight were found dead in an avalanche.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, February 19, 2026.

    13 min
  • 9 skiers missing after Tahoe avalanche; Armed man arrested at Capitol

    Nine backcountry skiers remain missing after a powerful avalanche near Lake Tahoe, as crews race against blizzard conditions.

    Plus, Capitol Police confronted a man who ran toward the U.S. Capitol with a shotgun after pulling up in a Mercedes. More concerning items were found in his car.

    And researchers document what appears to be the first-ever shark sighting on the Antarctic ocean floor — in near-freezing water more than 1,600 feet deep.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, February 18, 2026.

    8 min
  • Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson; US ramps up military presence ahead of Iran talks

    Civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson has died after a long battle with a rare neuromuscular disease. Straight Arrow News looks back at the activist who marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., founded Rainbow PUSH Coalition and reshaped presidential politics.

    Plus, gunfire erupts at a Rhode Island high school hockey game, leaving two dead and three critically injured. What police say sparked the violence.

    And the sheriff publicly rules out Nancy Guthrie’s family as suspects as the search intensifies.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 17, 2026.

    10 min
  • Glove DNA may link suspect in Guthrie case; 1,000 ICE agents leave Minnesota

    Three weeks into the search for Nancy Guthrie, investigators now say a glove found near her Tucson home contains DNA and appears to match the masked man seen on her doorbell camera.

    Plus, Homeland Security is partially shut down after lawmakers failed to reach a deal. Now, TSA, FEMA and the Coast Guard are caught in the middle.

    And American and Iranian officials are set to meet indirectly this week in Geneva. The White House says it wants diplomacy, while Israel says it doesn’t trust Tehran.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, February 16, 2026.

    11 min
  • Bondi defends DOJ in heated Epstein hearing; NATO expands Arctic effort

    Attorney General Pam Bondi faced a combative House hearing over the Justice Department’s handling of the Epstein files. Lawmakers pressed her on redactions and indictments, and the exchanges turned personal.

    Plus, police say an 18-year-old killed six people after opening fire at a secondary school in British Columbia. Now we’re learning what she did at home before the attack.

    And NATO unveils a new unified Arctic command as Russia expands its military presence and China’s activity increases.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, February 12, 2026.

    12 min
  • Person of interest questioned in Guthrie case; El Paso airspace closed for security

    Police detain and then release a person of interest in the Nancy Guthrie disappearance after the FBI shares new surveillance footage showing a masked man outside her home.

    Plus, a shooting at a school in western Canada. Officials say the death toll and number of injured are rising as authorities piece together what happened.

    And Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits under oath that he visited Jeffrey Epstein’s private island in 2012. Now the revelation is fueling bipartisan scrutiny and calls for him to step down.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, February 11, 2026.

    12 min

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