Morning Headlines - Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 | Recent News

Start your day informed with today’s must-read headlines from around Wisconsin and the world. And don’t forget to check out our Meme of the Day at the end for a little humor to go with your news!

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Savannah Guthrie Posts Plea For Prayers For Her Missing Mother Who Vanished From Home

Today Show host Savannah Guthrie made a heartbreaking plea for fans to keep her beloved mother in their prayers to help 'bring her home' after the elderly woman suddenly disappeared.

The frantic search for Nancy Guthrie continued on Tuesday after officials said they believe the 84-year-old was snatched from her bed in the middle of the night.

'We believe in prayer. We believe in voices raised in unison, in love, in hope,' Savannah wrote on Instagram. 'We believe in goodness, we believe in humanity. Above all, we believe in Him.'

Nancy Guthrie, a devout mother-of-three, was reported missing from her $1 million Arizona home on Sunday after she failed to show up for morning mass.

Bill And Hillary Clinton Now Agree To Testify Before Congress

Bill and Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee as part of the panel’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

It’s a remarkable reversal for the former president and secretary of state, who last month chose to defy committee-issued subpoenas and risk imprisonment by the Trump Justice Department — but changed their minds as the House prepared to vote Wednesday to call their bluff and hold them both in contempt of Congress.

GOP’s Midterm Worries Surge After Texas ‘Wake-Up Call’

Republicans are stepping up their warnings about the midterms after a stunning Democratic upset in Texas over the weekend.

The Republican Party was already grappling with growing backlash to a pair of immigration-related shootings in Minneapolis before Democrat Taylor Rehmet’s shock win in a state Senate race in the Lone Star State on Saturday.

Multiple Republicans have framed the race as a “wake-up call” for the party, as polls show Democrats leading on the generic ballot ahead of what will be a fierce battle for both the House and Senate in November.

Minneapolis Live Updates: Federal Agents In Minneapolis Will Wear Body Cameras, Noem Says

Defense Secretary Kristi Noem announced in a post on X Monday that body cameras would be deployed to every officer in the field in Minneapolis "effective immediately," and that the goal is to have agents across the country wearing body cameras.

"As funding is available, the body camera program will be expanded nationwide. We will rapidly acquire and deploy body cameras to DHS law enforcement across the country," Noem added.

Faith Takes Center Stage Ahead Of Super Bowl 60

As anticipation builds for the Super Bowl on Sunday, one of the most compelling subplots isn’t just who will hoist the Lombardi Trophy; it’s how NFL players are openly crediting God for their success and using the biggest stage in football to share faith testimonies.

In recent playoff and championship games, star players from both Super Bowl‑bound teams publicly expressed gratitude to God in postgame interviews, attracting attention from fans across sports and faith communities alike.

Democratic Challenger Rebecca Cooke Outraises US Rep. Derrick Van Orden

Eau Claire Democrat Rebecca Cooke has outraised Republican Congressman Derrick Van Orden for the first time in Wisconsin’s hotly contested 3rd Congressional District race.

The latest campaign finance reports also detail a potentially expensive Republican primary for outgoing U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany’s 7th District, with multiple, million dollar loans and millions more in outside spending.

In the 3rd District, the latest fundraising reports underscore that both Republicans and Democrats see Van Orden’s seat as a key component in this year’s battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.

Democrats Propose Bill To Legalize Marijuana In Wisconsin

Could recreational marijuana be legalized in Wisconsin soon? Democratic lawmakers introduced a bill in Madison on Monday with that goal.

However, it could face opposition from Republicans who control both the Assembly and the state Senate. We hear from both sides as the debate begins.

While there’s already a bill to legalize medical marijuana being debated in Madison, Democratic lawmakers are now seeking to pass a bill of their own they hope will have bipartisan support allowing for responsible recreational use among adults.

Lieutenant Governor Sara Rodriguez Introduces Health Care Plan Aimed At Lowering Costs

On Monday, Lieutenant Governor Sarah Rodriguez laid out the health plan she wants to implement if she is elected as Wisconsin's next governor.

Rodriguez says her focus is making health care more affordable, and one way she wants to do that is by creating a public health insurance option in our state.

"This conversation today matters so much because when health care costs spiral out of control, it adds even more stress, more fear and more instabilities to families who are already stretched thin," said Rodriguez.

Nass Won’t Seek Reelection

GOP state Sen. Steve Nass, who’s been in the Legislature since 1991, announced today that he won’t seek reelection, saying it’s time “for a new fighter to take on the mission of preserving life, liberty and pursuit of happiness” for his constituents.

The 72-year-old Whitewater Republican joined the Senate in 2015 after 12 terms in the Assembly.

“While the challenges are many facing the people of Wisconsin, the preservation of the American Dream in this state will prevail if each of us rises up and in unison defends our inalienable rights bestowed upon us from God,” Nass said in a statement.

Evers’ 400-Year Veto, Wiseye Fix On Legislature’s To-Do List

It is shaping-up to be a busy week at the Wisconsin Capitol.

Lawmakers will hold a series of hearings from Monday til Thursday, with Tuesday and Wednesday being the busiest.

The Joint Finance Committee is set to meet Tuesday for a hearing on as many as 50 different pieces of legislation. Chief among them are a pair of plans from Sen. Pat Testin, R-Stevens Point, that deal with Gov. Tony Evers’ 400-year veto.

That veto, which ordered a 400-year school funding increase, is blamed for this year’s spike in property taxes. Republicans have made ending the order their top priority this spring.

Gov. Evers has proposed a property tax relief package, but the Republican-controlled legislature has said they won’t approve any relief package until the veto has been eliminated.