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Get an unbiased take on the news stories leading the day. Join Straight Arrow News for a few minutes, five days a week, to stay ahead of the never-ending news cycle. Bringing you fact-based news for a balanced view with reporting you can trust.
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Episodes
Trump sets 10-day deadline for Iran; Epstein’s Zorro Ranch probe reopens
2/20/2026
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.
Duration:00:11:07
UK police arrest former Prince Andrew; Iran braces for possible US strike
2/19/2026
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.
Duration:00:12:11
9 skiers missing after Tahoe avalanche; Armed man arrested at Capitol
2/18/2026
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.
Duration:00:07:59
Remembering Rev. Jesse Jackson; US ramps up military presence ahead of Iran talks
2/17/2026
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.
Duration:00:09:59
Glove DNA may link suspect in Guthrie case; 1,000 ICE agents leave Minnesota
2/16/2026
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.
Duration:00:10:48
Bondi defends DOJ in heated Epstein hearing; NATO expands Arctic effort
2/12/2026
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.
Duration:00:11:43
Person of interest questioned in Guthrie case; El Paso airspace closed for security
2/11/2026
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.
Duration:00:11:09
Guthrie ransom clock runs out; Trump escalates Canada bridge dispute
2/10/2026
Another ransom deadline has passed in the case of Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Ten days in, there’s still no indication of her whereabouts, and there’s no proof that the demands were genuine.
Plus, President Donald Trump is now threatening to block the opening of a nearly finished bridge linking Ontario and Detroit. His demand: no opening unless the U.S. gets its “fair share.”
And political tensions are spilling into the Winter Olympics as American athletes push back against the president’s rhetoric and policies.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 10, 2026.
Duration:00:10:30
Trump criticizes Bad Bunny at Super Bowl; Guthrie ransom clock ticks
2/9/2026
The Seahawks dominate the Super Bowl, but the loudest reaction comes from off the field. President Donald Trump blasts Bad Bunny’s halftime show as offensive and “a slap in the face.”
Plus, a desperate plea as the clock runs down. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings again ask for their mother’s safe return, with a second ransom deadline now just hours away.
And the fallout continues after a racist video depicting the Obamas circulates and then disappears from the president’s Truth Social account. What Trump says about demands for an apology, and why pressure is growing from both parties.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, February 9, 2026.
Duration:00:12:05
$50k reward in Guthrie search with no suspect; Trump launches Rx drug site
2/6/2026
A new reward is on the table as investigators continue searching for Savannah Guthrie’s mother. The ransom note deadline has passed, but authorities say they still have no suspect.
Plus, the U.S. and Iran have quietly reopened indirect talks in Oman. The discussions are focused on Iran’s nuclear program, but officials on both sides are signaling limits on how far negotiations can go.
And President Donald Trump launches a cash-discount prescription site, pitching lower drug prices without insurance
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, February 6, 2026.
Duration:00:11:01
Savannah Guthrie pleads for mother’s return; Democrats set DHS demands
2/5/2026
Savannah Guthrie breaks her silence and makes a direct plea as investigators pursue new leads in her mother’s suspected abduction.
Plus, President Donald Trump, calling the Minneapolis deaths “very sad,” says they shouldn’t have happened and signals expanded immigration enforcement in other cities.
And the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) takes Nike to court, alleging possible discrimination against white employees in hiring, promotions and layoffs.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, February 5, 2026.
Duration:00:13:37
Ransom note, blood found in Guthrie case; Trump signs shutdown deal
2/4/2026
Police are now investigating an apparent ransom note sent to media outlets and blood found outside the home of Savannah Guthrie’s mother. Authorities say the evidence deepens concerns that she was taken from her bed overnight.
Plus, the government shutdown is over. But funding for Homeland Security expires in just two weeks, setting up a high-stakes clash over ICE tactics and immigration enforcement.
And President Donald Trump is doubling down on calls to federalize elections, even as the White House insists he was referring to voter ID.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, February 4, 2026.
Duration:00:10:01
Clintons will testify in Epstein probe; Guthrie case turns criminal
2/3/2026
Former President Bill Clinton and his wife, former first lady Hillary Clinton, say they’ll testify before Congress about their ties to Jeffrey Epstein. But questions remain about when and whether they’ll appear.
Plus, Homeland Security is ordering federal immigration agents to wear body cameras, beginning in Minneapolis and expanding nationwide as funding allows.
And authorities now say the disappearance of “Today” co-anchor Savannah Guthrie’s mother is being treated as a crime. Investigators believe she may have been abducted, and time is critical.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, February 3, 2026.
Duration:00:09:44
House eyes shutdown vote; Epstein victims demand DOJ files site shut down
2/2/2026
Washington begins the week in a partial government shutdown, with a high-stakes House vote expected Tuesday as Speaker Mike Johnson seeks to break the stalemate.
Plus, the Justice Department’s release of millions of Epstein records is drawing swift backlash. Victims’ attorneys are calling it an emergency and demanding the DOJ take the files website offline.
And the Kennedy Center is preparing to shut down for renovation, a major overhaul ordered by President Donald Trump that will keep the iconic venue dark for two years.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, February 2, 2026.
Duration:00:10:01
Warsh nominated to replace Powell as Fed chair; Shutdown deal stalls amid holdouts
1/30/2026
President Donald Trump has nominated Kevin Warsh to be his next Federal Reserve chair, a leading candidate who could influence interest rate policy.
Plus, Washington races toward a shutdown deadline, as a dispute over Homeland Security funding threatens to halt parts of the government.
And another major winter storm takes aim at the East, where forecasters warn a rapidly strengthening system could bring heavy snow, damaging winds and dangerous cold.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 30, 2026.
Duration:00:10:13
New video shows previous Alex Pretti clash with agents; FBI raids Georgia elections office
1/29/2026
A new video shows Alex Pretti confronting federal agents days before the deadly shooting, and this morning it’s raising new questions.
Plus, government shutdown tensions rise as Democrats threaten to block funding over immigration enforcement.
And the FBI raids a Georgia elections office, putting the 2020 vote back under a federal spotlight.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, January 29, 2026.
Duration:00:09:44
DHS report says two agents shot Pretti; Rep. Ilhan Omar attacked at event
1/28/2026
New details this morning in the Minneapolis shooting. Federal records now show two officers fired during the confrontation that killed Alex Pretti, not one. What Congress was told, and why President Donald Trump’s comments about guns are raising new questions.
Plus, the pressure intensifies on Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Democrats want her out, and now two Republicans are calling for her resignation.
And a violent disruption at a Minneapolis town hall. Rep. Ilhan Omar was sprayed with an unknown substance during a public event.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, January 28, 2026.
Duration:00:12:49
Trump sends Homan to Minneapolis, Bovino exits; Millions dig out amid deep freeze
1/27/2026
President Donald Trump is sending Tom Homan to Minneapolis as tensions increase over federal enforcement in the Twin Cities. The White House states that this action is intended to reduce tensions after Trump personally intervened to speak with the governor and mayor.
Plus, the massive winter storm is easing, but millions are still dealing with deep snow, power outages and brutal cold. From the Midwest to New England, cleanup is slow, and forecasters warn the deep freeze isn’t over yet.
And Venezuela released hundreds of political prisoners, a move Trump called a “humanitarian gesture.” But interim President Delcy Rodríguez is now pushing back, saying she’s had enough of America’s orders.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, January 27, 2026.
Duration:00:10:43
Minnesota ICE shooting fuels impeachment calls; Winter storm cripples US travel
1/26/2026
Another deadly ICE shooting in Minneapolis is fueling protests, lawsuits and calls for impeachment. It’s the third ICE-involved shooting there in less than three weeks, and pressure is mounting for a deeper federal investigation.
Plus, a major winter storm continues to hammer the country. Power outages are spreading, flights are canceled, schools are closing and millions are bracing for days of brutal cold.
And President Donald Trump says there’s a framework for a Greenland deal. His treasury secretary claims the U.S. is getting a better bargain, even as allies push back and questions mount.
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, January 26, 2026.
Duration:00:13:24
Minnesota ‘Day of Action’ planned; Major winter storm moves east
1/23/2026
Minnesota activists are calling for a statewide “Day of Action” to shut down work, school and shopping as tensions escalate over ICE enforcement, with Vice President JD Vance heading into the flashpoint.
Plus, a massive winter storm is slamming the U.S. with ice, snow and brutal cold — and in some places this morning, it feels like minus 40.
And President Donald Trump has yanked Canada’s invitation to his new “Board of Peace,” widening a diplomatic rift after he called Prime Minister Mark Carney “ungrateful.”
These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, January 23, 2026.
Duration:00:12:50