Morning Briefing

Top Highlights

1. Democrats are accused of attempting an “unconstitutional power grab” that might influence four Republican districts.

2. An Arizona sheriff allegedly obstructed the FBI’s access to crucial evidence related to the Nancy Guthrie investigation.

3. The reasons behind the DHS closure are discussed: who will go without pay and the implications moving forward.

Main Stories

Mission Accomplished — Homan announces that the administration has concluded the spread of immigration agents in Minnesota.

Tragic Event — There was a shooting at the University of South Carolina that resulted in two deaths and one injury.

Olympic Controversy — U.S. Olympic athletes are contemplating an appeal after their gold medals were rescinded.

Concerns About Fraud — Minnesota’s governor is proposing a relief fund while Republicans express worries over potential fraud.

Skating Innovation — American figure skater Ilya Marin impresses spectators with a trick that was previously banned.

Politics

Double Standards — Leavitt responds to Obama’s remarks regarding voter ID potentially disenfranchising voters.

Economic Initiatives — President Trump’s $12 billion plan for rare earth minerals aims to counteract China’s influence, with experts indicating that the U.S. is vulnerable to crises.

Presidential Speculation — The California governor stirs talk about a presidential run after visiting New Hampshire.

Legal Recognition — The governor of Puerto Rico signs legislation acknowledging unborn children as human beings.

Media

Viral Note — A “farewell letter” from a CBS Evening News producer circulates widely, expressing distress over changing ideological expectations.

Press Access — CNN host highlights Caroline Leavitt’s defense of press access during a trip to Saudi Arabia.

Campus Awakening — A new group of students is rising against unpleasant waking experiences on campus.

Late Night Reaction — Epstein reports that a Republican congressman responded to a joke by Kimmel regarding immigration remarks.

In Other News

NFL Pardons — President Trump grants clemency to five former NFL players for a variety of offenses.

Memoir Revelations — A former butler shares details about Prince Andrew’s treatment of palace staff in his new book.

Trivia Time — What big change did Tom Homan make in Minnesota? Which pop star took a tumble on stage?

Personal Stories — Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s wife explains why she didn’t let a pop star on her husband’s NASCAR bus.

Nourishing Champions — Two former Olympians discuss their winning diets.

Clock

Crucial Evidence — Finding the truck is key in the ongoing Guthrie disappearance case.

New Details — A second letter sent to TMZ sheds light on the Guthrie situation.