Donald Trump Says Nancy Guthrie Abduction Gets Too Much Press Coverage: ‘We Have to …

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It's been nearly three weeks since Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home in Tucson.

And it seems that Donald Trump is sick of hearing about the whole thing.

Speaking with reporters on Friday, the president made some surprising remarks about the ongoing investigation.

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a visit to the Fort Bragg U.S. Army base on February 13, 2026 in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. (Photo by Nathan Howard/Getty Images)

"We have to start reporting on other subjects also, and see what happens," Trump said (via Radar Online), adding:

"It's a very sad situation."

When reached for comment, the White House directed reporters to remarks made by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on February 10.

"Prayers of this entire White House are with Savannah and her family at this time," Leavitt said during the White House press conference on that day.

Trump's sudden indifference toward Nancy's disappearance came as a surprise to many.

Savannah and Nancy Guthrie during one of Nancy's many guest appearances on the 'Today' show. (YouTube)

The president, of course, has a long history of making incendiary comments about topical issues.

For example, Trump trashed Rob Reiner on multiple occasions after the legendary director was murdered in December of last year.

But in his past comments on Nancy's disappearance, Trump has expressed sympathy for her family.

And shortly after news of the kidnapping went public, Trump contacted Savannah Guthrie and promised her the full support of the federal government.

For that reason, Trump's dismissive remarks today came as a shock.

But it's possible that the president thinks that he's benefiting the investigation by encouraging the media to focus on other things.

Nancy and Savannah Guthrie on the set of the 'Today' show. (NBC/YouTube)

On Thursday, TMZ received another ransom note from people claiming to be Nancy's kidnappers.

The note was forwarded to the FBI, and the details are being kept secret for security reasons.

But one employee of the outlet explained that the kidnappers complained about media scrutiny of the case in their note.

"This is a very elaborate demand that involves the media, directly involves the media," TMZ's Charles Latibeaudiere told NewsNation.

"In fact, it puts the media reporting on this case as a trigger into their payment. It is a very bizarre and complex caper that they've sort of created here. I don't know. When I looked at it, I thought … 'This is too detailed.'"

So is Trump trying to help by directing the media's attention toward other matters?

We may never know. But his about-face on this matter has caught many observers off guard.

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Christy Carlson Romano Reveals Cancer Screening Results in Tearful Video: I’m …

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Cancer screenings are important — especially when the results aren't good.

Actress Christy Carlson Romano is a former child star, a Broadway performer, and a singer.

She is perhaps best known for voicing the titular character in Kim Possible.

Now, she's opening up about her "not negative" cancer screening.

Actress Christy Carlson Romano disclosed her "not negative" cancer screening results in February 2026. (Image Credit: YouTube)

'Mine did not come back negative'

In a recent Instagram post, Romano shared a video and a health update.

She and her husband, Brendan Rooney, recently went through cancer screenings. She knows that her family has a history of the disease.

Romano shared that her mother had "beat it" after a cancer diagnosis. Her father, on the other hand, "eventually didn't."

Additionally, her maternal grandmother died of lung cancer.

Cancer screenings are always a good idea for those with access to healthcare — especially those who may have inherited risk factors on both sides.

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"My husband's [results] came back completely negative," Romano shared with her fans and followers.

She even detailed that their results had come back while she was filming in Florida.

After a pause, the clearly emotional Romano revealed: "Mine did not come back negative."

It's clear that she's waiting for more details, which will of course require additional testing.

In the mean time, Romano revealed, she is "fighting with companies to get" the necessary scans "covered." The depravity of for-profit health insurance companies is well-known.

In an emotional Instagram caption, Christy Carlson Romano shared her plans to undergo a PET scan to diagnose her cancer. (Image Credit: Instagram)

She shared further details in her caption

"Right now the news is that something is going on," Romano wrote alongside her video.

"I'm nervous and a bit scared (heck who wouldn't be!)," she admitted.

"I'm going in for a PET scan later this week," Romano revealed.

(PET stands for "positron emission tomography" and this common imaging technique is used to both diagnose and manage cancer treatments — among many other things)

"And hopefully," she expressed, "it's something easy to treat." We hope so, too!

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"I debated whether or not I was going to post this," Romano admitted, "because I was afraid I'd come off 'cringe.'"

She explained: "But I decided it was my duty to share, so that people get out there and get screenings."

Romano encouraged: "Let's keep the good vibes going."

Her caption concluded with a promise: "I will keep you all posted as I get more information."

Naturally, encouragement — some in words, some in the form of Kim Possible GIFs — poured in. Everyone is rooting for her.

Husband Brendan Rooney showed his public support for his wife. (Image Credit: Instagram)

Everyone is rooting for her

Her husband, writer-producer Brendan Rooney, chimed in to show his wife support in the comments.

"You got this my beautiful wife," he encouraged.

"We will figure this out," he vowed, "and destroy any problem that comes your way."

Rooney concluded: "I love you beyond words."

We're sure that he's showing plenty of support behind-the-scenes, as well.

We wish Romano the very best.

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Caleb Flynn: Former ‘American Idol’ Contestant Arrested For Wife’s …

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We have shocking news to report out of Ohio today.

Ashley Flynn, a 37-year-old teacher and mother of two was shot and killed in the town of Tipp City, roughly 16 miles north of Dayton.

Now, her husband, Caleb Flynn, has been arrested for her murder.

Caleb Flynn has been arrested for the murder of his wife, Ashley. (YouTube)

Caleb's name might be familiar to fans of American Idol, as he auditioned for the show back in 2013.

He did not make it to the second stage of the competition, but his audition was featured on the show, along with a sit-down interview with producers.

He was apprehended on Thursday by the Tipp City PD in Ohio and booked into the county jail for murder, felonious assault, and tampering with evidence.

Flynn posed for a mug shot in which there is no discernible expression on his face.

The mug shot of accused murderer Caleb Flynn. (Miami County Sheriff's Department)

He was arraigned on Friday morning and pleaded not guilty.

Flynn's bond was set at $2 million, and he's due back in court for a preliminary hearing on February 26.

In documents obtained by Fox News, prosecutors allege that "Caleb Flynn murdered his wife [redacted] in the morning hours of February 16, 2026."

In a 911 call obtained by the outlet, Flynn told the dispatcher that he had just arrived home to find his wife murdered.

"Oh my god, somebody broke into my home, somebody's broken into my home and shot my wife," he said on the call.

Caleb Flynn during his 2013 appearance on 'American Idol.' (YouTube)

The couple's two children were in the home at the time of the shooting.

They were reportedly asleep and in a different part of the house and were unharmed.

"My wife, she's got two shots to her head, there's blood everywhere. Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God."

After an investigation that unfolded over several days, Flynn was taken into police custody, where he remains.

"The Tipp City Police Department appreciates the community's patience and support while this collaborative investigative team worked diligently on this complex case," Tipp City Police Chief Greg Adkins said in a statement issued Friday.

"She was known for her beautiful smile, warmth, kindness, and the positive impact she had on so many—both in and out of the classroom and on the court," the school district that Ashley Flynn worked for wrote in a Facebook post.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Patrick Dempsey Mourns Eric Dane, Saw Him Just Days Ago

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The tragic passing of Eric Dane at 53 was a shock to many.

Even those who knew that the end was near are expressing heartbreak in their tributes to the late actor.

Patrick Dempsey was with his late co-star just days before his passing.

But he prefers to focus upon their best memories.

Actors Eric Dane and Patrick Dempsey pose during the 33rd Annual People's Choice Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium on January 9, 2007. (Photo Credit: Vince Bucci/Getty Images for PCA)

He saw him just last week

On Friday morning, Patrick Dempsey spoke as a guest on Virgin Radio.

There, he acknowledged the tragic passing of Dane mere hours after it became news.

"I just woke up this morning," he began, "and it was very sad to read the news."

Dempsey admitted: "It's hard to put into words."

He then expressed: "I feel really so sad for his children."

Dempsey shed light on how much Dane's health had deteriorated towards the end.

"I was corresponding with him, we were texting," he revealed.

"So I spoke to him about a week ago," Dempsey continued, "and some friends of ours went in to see him."

Grimly, he shared: "And he was really starting to lose his ability to speak."

Dempsey assessed: "He was bedridden and it was very hard for him to swallow so the quality of his life was deteriorating so rapidly."

Eric Dane attends the "Countdown" Premiere and After-Party on June 18, 2025. (Photo Credit: Frazer Harrison/Getty Images for Prime Video)

Still, he prefers to discuss who he was in happier times

"He was the funniest man," Dempsey praised.

"He was such a joy to work with," he gushed.

"And," Dempsey affirmed, "I want to just remember him in that spirit."

He explained: "Because any time he was on set, he brought so much fun to it.

Dempsey then recalled specific moments that he found indelible.

Amidst his battle with ALS, Eric Dane lost the use of one of his arms while he was still able to speak. (Image Credit: ABC)

"He had a great sense of humor," Dempsey shared.

The actor recalled: "He was easy to work with, we got along instantly."

Many still remember Dane for his first moment on Grey's Anatomy. That moment was indelible for Dempsey, as well.

"First scene was him, you know, in all his glory, coming out of the bathroom with the towel on looking amazing," he raved.

Dempsey described Dane in that moment as "making you feel completely out of shape and insignificant." Still, he emphasized that the men were friends, in part, because they were never in competition.

He has an inspirational takeaway and piece of advice

"There was just this wonderful mutual respect," Dempsey described.

"He's wickedly intelligent and I'm always going to remember those moments of fun that we had together," he affirmed.

"And," Dempsey continued, "celebrate the joy that he did bring to people's lives and the real loss is for us who don't have them anymore."

Dempsey spoke of Dane's ALS advocacy, saying: "He did an incredible job at bringing awareness to this horrible disease and those remaining days."

He opined: "And it just reminds us that we all have to celebrate every day like it's our last day."

Patrick Dempsey attends the re-opening of the TAG Heuer Sydney flagship store on February 29, 2024. (Photo Credit: James Gourley/Getty Images)

"It's something that we have to remember and certainly in a world where there is just so much crisis and there is so much tragedy that we really need to be grateful for every moment that we have," Dempsey expressed.

"Spend time with our families, do things that are better, that benefit of other people to be of service to be kind, to be loving … these values," he listed.

"With our leadership unfortunately that we're seeing around the world and certainly in America," Dempsey grimly acknowledged, "with this horrible, corrupt government that is currently running America."

He emphasized: "We have to remember to treat our neighbors and our friends with the right values."

That is sound advice — and a worthy tribute to a dearly departed friend.

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Savannah Guthrie Will Likely Never Return to ‘Today’ Show Following …

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When Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home on February 1, her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, stepped away from the Today show in order to be with her family in Tucson.

Now, as the search for Nancy Guthrie enters its fourth week, sources close to the situation believe that Savannah will never return to Today.

One insider went so far as to say that "there's no way" that Savannah will return to her seat at the anchor's desk following the events of the past few weeks.

Savannah Guthrie attends TODAY Show Radio Town Hall on SiriusXM at SiriusXM Studios on February 03, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Slaven Vlasic/Getty Images for SiriusXM)

"There's no way Savannah's coming back," one source told Status News this week. "I can't imagine she would even want to."

Another source, identified only as a TV executive, says that Savannah's retirement from television would be a massive blow to Today.

"If you could pick one person across the span of morning TV that a show would not want to lose, it would be Savannah," said the insider.

"Savannah was always the glue on that show, and without that, this whole paradigm of our morning anchor team as a family, that connective tissue has just been ripped out," the source adds.

Savannah and Nancy Guthrie during one of Nancy's many guest appearances on the 'Today' show. (YouTube)

Speaking with Page Six, Today show sources would not speculate on Savannah's future with the show.

"Everyone at Today is taking this day by day, and of course giving Savannah the grace, time and support she needs," one source told the outlet.

"The entire show and network is rallying together in support of our beloved colleague and friend as we navigate this unimaginable time," a second source told Page Six.

A third insider noted that Savannah is "devastated" by the disappearance of her mother.

"She looks devastated. She looks like she's struggling. She can't be doing well," said the source, adding:

Nancy Guthrie is still missing, several days after being taken from her home. (YouTube)

"Anyone who knows her is obviously so worried about her," the source added.

We're sure the future of her career is the furthest thing from Savannah's mind at the moment.

But when she is ready to return to the spotlight, she might be more geared toward writing a memoir about her recent experiences or helping families who have been victimized via crime journalism.

As for Nancy, despite several promising leads, the 84-year-old remains missing, and police appear to be no closer to apprehending her kidnappers.

TMZ staff received yet another ransom note this week, but they are still unable to verify the authenticity of these emails.

With each passing day, the situation becomes more grim, but Savannah and her family say they are holding out hope that Nancy is still alive and will be returned to them.

We will have further updates on this developing story as new information becomes available.

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Prince Harry Resents Comparisons to Disgraced Ex-Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor …

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This week, British law enforcement had a birthday surprise for the former Duke of York.

Police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor and questioned him for 12 hours.

All the while, some royalists have drawn comparisons between Andrew and his nephew, Prince Harry.

That's incredibly unfair, right? Harry thinks so.

According to Prince Harry, he wants to get into acting to capitalize on the American obsession with royals (and Christmas). This is a joke. (Image Credit: CBS)

'It was never fair'

According to a report by People, Harry understandably bucks at comparisons to his disgraced uncle.

"He was frustrated by the comparisons," the inside source expressed.

The insider correctly affirmed: "It was never fair to lump them together."

The source reasoned: "Harry served his country, did the job well, and never engaged in misconduct." All true!

"Yet lost security and housing," the insider pointed out, "while Andrew was protected for years."

Then still bearing the title "Prince" and "Duke of York," Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor began his 2019 Newsnight interview with a nauseating confidence. It did not last. (Image Credit: BBC)

Though millions rejoiced — some with envy — as a powerful and well-connected monster was hauled away, many within the royal family reportedly have more complex feelings.

"In this moment, it's sad and embarrassing for the entire family," the source explained.

The insider added: "It leaves a stain on everybody."

Simply put, in order to push the idea that the royal family is a vital cultural institution and not an expensive troupe of mascots that is a generational curse upon their own children and a financial leech upon the public, the royal family needs to seem different. Beyond being rich and aging poorly, that is.

The vile allegations against Andrew (which are, notably, only connected to the reason for his arrest) are not the behavior of some sort of paragon bloodline that deserves a ceremonial role in government. Which puts the entire concept of the crown in jeopardy — as it should.

Sussex pair Prince Harry and Meghan Markle share a kiss during her holiday special. (Image Credit: Netflix)

What does Harry think of all of this?

According to the report, Harry's thoughts on Andrew's arrest (and, dare we say it, eventual sentencing?) will come as no surprise.

"Harry believes in justice and accountability," the inside source affirmed.

The insider pointed out that "that's very much in line with his character."

That much is clear to all of us.

But, in case anyone needed, evidence, the source pointed to Harry's courtroom clashes with notorious British tabloids in recent years. He is a man who cares about right and wrong.

In 2020, Harry and Meghan stepped away from their royal duties, no longer serving the firm that continuously threw his wife under the bus in order to protect or simply distract from whatever was going on with William and Kate at the time.

The Sussexes did discuss whether they might lose their protection detail. However, at the time, Harry was confident that the would not.

The reason was simple: Andrew, this revolting creature, had retained his royal protection.

(Andrew would lose taxpayer-funded protection only in 2022, after losing his lawsuit from the late Virginia Giuffre)

But, as we know, Harry and Meghan lost their security detail. These are people with powerful enemies and crazed stalkers and young children.

Arguably, disgraced ex-prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's Newsnight interview helped lead to making history as the first royal arrested in four centuries. (Image Credit: BBC)

They do have something in common, from a certain point of view

We can more than understand why Harry has bristled at these absurd comparisons to Andrew. But we can also understand where they're coming from.

Harry isn't a monster. But he did speak about the royal family, sharing his own experiences within his family in a way that could arguable threaten the strange tradition that is the monarchy.

From a human perspective, that is nothing like Andrew's allegations. But from a royal perspective, Andrew bringing disgrace to the royal firm is wrong for the same reason. Because people might doubt the monarchy.

Many have argued that King Charles hasn't thrown his brother to the wolves because he wants to see an evil man punished. Rather, refusing to protect Andrew means that Andrew's disgrace reflects a little less upon him, William, and other monarchs to follow.

We have to see royalists like stan Twitter — like the most unhinged of Swifties (or Barbz). They support the crown no matter what, so any threat (be it Andrew's alleged crimes or Harry's truths) is an enemy in equal measure.

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Kelly Clarkson: This is Why I’m Ending My Talk Show…

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Kelly Clarkson will soon be singing a different professional tune.

As previously reported, the beloved singer and celebrity confirmed a few weeks ago that she would be ending her popular talk show this fall after seven seasons on the air.

Not because it was faltering in the ratings.

But because Clarkson needed to shift her focus.

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Said the original American Idol champion at the time:

"Stepping away from the daily schedule will allow me to prioritize my kids, which feels necessary and right for this next chapter of our lives. This isn't goodbye. I'll still be making music, playing shows here and there and you may catch me on The Voice from time to time … you never know where I might show up next.

"But for now, I want to thank y'all so much for allowing our show to be a part of your lives, and for believing in us and hanging with us for seven incredible years."

Appearing on the February 20 episode of Today, meanwhile, Clarkson elaborated on this decision — which she arrived at after her ex-husband (and the father of her two children) passed away last August after a battle with cancer.

"I think everybody probably gets the timing," the 43-year old explained. "Our family life, the dynamic changed a bit, and it has changed for a minute now, so I think … it's one of those things when you kinda start seeing life with how it is precious, too."

Kelly Clarkson performs during the 2024 Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting Ceremony on December 04, 2024. (Photo Credit: Michael Loccisano/Getty Images)

Clarkson shared kids River Rose, 11, and Remington, 9, with Brandon Blackstock, who passed in 2025 at age 48.

The beloved artist broadly addressed this tragedy in a social media message about a month later — and has been understandably devastated ever since, according to those close to her.

"I know everybody thinks, 'Oh, she's quitting,' but I still have other jobs," Clarkson emphasized to Today anchor Carson Daly. "I'm still doing stuff. There's just too much on the plate. So I was like, you know what, it's time to kinda pull back."

If anyone is somehow blaming Kelly Clarkson for quitting, well… that person ought to take a long, deep look in the mirror.

Kelly Clarkson attend the 51st annual Daytime Emmys Awards at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites, Los Angeles on June 07, 2024. (Photo Credit: Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)

Clarkson continued on Friday morning:

"It's amazing, that's what was really hard [because] the crew's been incredible. … That was a really hard thing for me, but an easy decision there as a momma."

While announcing that The Kelly Clarkson Show's seventh season would be its last, Clarkson gushed over the community she built behind the scenes.

"I have been extremely fortunate to work with such an outstanding group of people at The Kelly Clarkson Show, both in Los Angeles and New York.

"There have been so many amazing moments and shows over these seven seasons. I am forever grateful and honored to have worked alongside the greatest band and crew you could hope for, all the talent and inspiring people who have shared their time and lives with us, all the fans who have supported our show and to NBC for always being such a supportive and incredible partner."

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