Savannah Guthrie Suddenly Leaves 'Today' Mid-Show as Mom Nancy Remains Missing 3 Months Into Ongoing Investigation
Savannah Guthrie Suddenly Leaves 'Today' Mid-Show as Mom Nancy Remains Missing 3 Months Into Ongoing Investigation
The TV personality returned to her anchor’s seat on April 6 after a two-month hiatus.
Lara WalshWed, May 6, 2026 at 5:44 PM UTC2 min readAdd Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google.
Savannah Guthrie is seen on the set of the 'Today Show' on April 13, 2026 in New York, New York.
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The Gist
Savannah Guthrie quietly left the Today show mid-segment on May 6 amid the ongoing investigation into her mom Nancy's disappearance; she was last seen on January 31, 2026 and was reported missing the next day.
Her co-host Craig Melvin didn't share an explanation for her leaving the episode, but he said Guthrie's absence was temporary.
Guthrie returned to her anchor seat a month ago on April 6 after a two-month hiatus as the search for her mom, 84, continues.
Savannah Guthrie abruptly left Today mid-show during a May 6 morning segment, exactly a month after she returned to her anchor seat following a 60-day hiatus. According to Hello!, her co-host Craig Melvin confirmed that she had quietly ducked out early amid the ongoing investigation into her missing mom, Nancy Guthrie.
Savannah Guthrie is seen arriving at the 'Today Show' on April 13, 2026 in New York, New York.
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While Savannah kicked off the morning show at her desk, Melvin told the audience as well as fans at the Today Plaza that his co-host had exited the premises about 90 minutes into the episode. "Savannah had to leave a little early," he shared about the TV personality’s whereabouts. However, Melvin revealed that Savannah’s absence was only temporary, clarifying, "She'll be right back tomorrow, though."
Savannah Guthrie and mother Nancy Guthrie on Thursday, June 15, 2023
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Considering the expected brevity of Savannah’s leave of absence, it’s possible she was pulled away due to an errand or family matter rather than an update on the case of her mom, who was first reported missing from her Tucson, Arizona home on February 1.
Savannah Guthrie is seen at the "TODAY" show in Uptown, Manhattan on April 6, 2026 in New York City.
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The star previously sparked rumors when she seemingly stepped away from a live Today broadcast on April 15 after she introduced an interview with Anne Hathaway. After a commercial break, viewers noticed that Hoda Kotb conducted the interview with The Devil Wears Prada 2 star instead of Savannah, fueling speculation that she’d left because she’d received new information into the case.
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A spokesperson for the Pima County Sheriff’s Department told Hello! that their team “remains fully committed to the investigation into Nancy Guthrie's disappearance,” which they called “an active and ongoing investigation.”
The department said they are working with the FBI to analyze new information and follow up on any tips they receive. "DNA and video analysis are underway, supported by laboratories across the country. Advances in technology are aiding investigative efforts, and tips continue to be received and reviewed,” they added.
Sean Hannity Stunned After Rubio Hints at a Dangerous Power Shift - 118
Last Wednesday night, on Hannity, Secretary of State Marco Rubio uttered a sentence that should send shivers down the spine of the Washington elite. When asked if China was our top geopolitical foe, he didn't just confirm it; he delivered a haunting warning:
"We're going to have interests of ours that are going to be in conflict with interests of theirs... to avoid wars and maintain peace and stability in the world, we're gonna have to manage those."
Stop and think carefully about that phrasing. Rubio didn’t talk about "defeating." He didn’t talk about "crushing." He used the words "manage" and "avoid wars." Since when does the Secretary of State of the world's sole superpower use such defensive, concessionary, and deeply anxious language? Why can't America just dictate terms like it used to? Put aside the illusions of invincibility and look straight at the three brutal truths explaining Rubio’s extreme apprehension:
1. America Has Lost the Crown at Sea — And They Know It
You still think the U.S. Navy is invincible? The truth is, we’ve been overtaken. The People's Liberation Army (PLA) now commands the largest fleet on the planet with over 395 warships and submarines, barrelling toward the 435 mark.
And the U.S. Navy? Struggling at 292 ships, bogged down by rusting shipyards and endless delays. Even more terrifying, the Pentagon recently admitted Beijing has surpassed 500 nuclear warheads and is aiming a barrage of DF-27 hypersonic missiles straight at the Pacific. These missiles fly so fast that our current defense systems are practically useless. In other words: America has a gun to its head, and Rubio knows it.
2. The Insane Paradox: Begging the Enemy to Build Our Weapons
This second truth is what’s truly squeezing Washington by the throat. Why can't we be tougher? Because Beijing controls 85% of the world's rare earth processing capacity.
Do you think America can independently build F-35 stealth fighters or early warning radars? No. We absolutely need rare earths to build them. Imagine this absurdity: America wants to pour money into building state-of-the-art weapons to deter China, but has to rely on the very raw materials graciously supplied by China. All it takes is one executive order from Xi Jinping banning exports, and America's entire war machine "powers down" in a matter of weeks.
3. The Perfect "Smoke and Mirrors" Trap
Secretary Rubio's anxiety is peaking because America is falling into a strategic trap.
While we are bleeding ourselves dry—burning through billions of dollars and our munitions stockpiles in the Middle East—Beijing is quietly pocketing massive gains. They are pumping money by buying 1.5 million barrels of oil a day from Iran, indirectly fueling the chaos in the Middle East to tie America's hands. At the exact same time, their fighter jets are constantly swarming Taiwan's airspace, up 42% from last year. They are tightening the noose in the Pacific while we are busy putting out fires on the other side of the globe.
It's Time to Choose a Side
Marco Rubio’s confession isn't cowardice; it is the final red alert. America is walking a tightrope over an abyss. Playing a life-or-death game of chess with an $18 trillion economy that holds the keys to core supply chains and commands a massive military isn't something that can be fixed with a few threatening tweets.
The question for you is: Should America bite the bullet, endure the "pain" of an economic recession, and completely sever the supply chain with China today? Or do we continue this highly concessional game of "risk management" until Beijing is strong enough to completely strip us of our global hegemony?
Trump Warns New York Mayor-Elect Mamdani: ‘We’ll Have To Arrest Him’
President Donald Trump on Wednesday addressed sharp criticism from Zohran Mamdani, who defeated disgraced former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in New York City’s mayoral race. Mamdani, a democratic socialist, ordered the president during his fiery victory speech to “turn the volume up.”
“I think it’s a very dangerous statement for him to make,” Trump told Fox News host Bret Baier. “He has to be a little bit respectful of Washington, because if he’s not, he doesn’t have a chance of succeeding. And I want to make him succeed.” He quickly clarified, “I want to make the city succeed, I don’t want to make him succeed.”
Trump has frequently attacked the progressive candidate throughout his campaign, which focused on affordable housing and expanding social safety nets. Mamdani faced racist attacks from critics before defeating Cuomo, whom Trump had endorsed.
In his victory speech Tuesday, Mamdani called Trump a “despot” who has “betrayed” the nation. He urged his supporters to use their votes and voices to “stop the next Trump” by “dismantling the very conditions that allowed him to accumulate power.”
“I thought it was a very angry speech,” Trump told Baier. “Certainly angry toward me, and I think he should be nice to me. I’m sort of the one that has to approve a lot of things coming to him, so he’s off to a bad start.”
Supporters countered that Mamdani, 34, is off to a great start as the first Muslim and South Asian mayor in city history, and its youngest in more than a century.
“Look, for thousands of years communism has not worked. Communism, or the concept of communism, has not worked. I tend to doubt it will work this time,” Trump said. He added that he was “torn” by Mamdani’s win due to his “love” for New York City, saying he “would like to see the new mayor do well.”
When asked if he’s thought about reaching out, Trump replied, “I would say he needs to reach out to us, really. I’m here. We’ll see what happens, but I would think it would be more appropriate for him to reach out to us.”
In June, when asked about Mamdani’s vow to “stop masked ICE agents from deporting our neighbors,” Trump said, “Well then, we’ll have to arrest him.”
“Look, we don’t need a communist in this country, but if we have one, I’m going to be watching over him very carefully on behalf of the nation,” Trump added.
"SHE'S GONE". PRESIDENT TRUMP SHARES HEARTBREAKING NEWS
Trump Sounds Off After 39 Shot, Multiple Killed In Blue City
President Donald Trump is sounding off after another bloody and deadly weekend in Chicago.
Fox News Digital has confirmed that six people have died and 39 others have been shot in a series of shootings in the Windy City over the weekend.
Chicago police say 13 people were shot in a mass drive-by shooting in Chicago’s Princeton Park neighborhood Friday night. Chicago police: Two suspects opened fire on multiple victims after an SUV drove up on a crowd of people.
“Offenders from inside the vehicle began firing gunshots towards the crowd before fleeing the scene. Multiple victims sustained gunshot wounds and were transported to local hospitals,” CPD said.
Chicago Democratic Mayor Brandon Johnson issued a tame response in a post to X regarding the drive-by shooting incident.
“I am heartbroken by the violence in Princeton Park last night. What should have been a night of celebration and community reflection for Juneteenth was shattered by a horrific act of violence. My thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their loved ones,” Johnson wrote.
In a post to Truth Social, President Trump said, “Lots of Killing going on in Chicago. 22 people shot, at least 4 Dead. Why isn’t Governor Pritzker calling me for help. I could make Chicago a safe City in ONE MONTH, in ONE YEAR, it would be one of the safest!!! D.C. went from one of the worst, to one of the safest cities in the U.S. President DJT.”
Soon after Trump’s original post, the official numbers skyrocketed when police released newly compiled data.
Last year, Trump sent hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., in an attempt to crack down on crime in our nation’s capital.
All shootings are under investigation, Chicago police say.
Meanwhile, Trump has also been fighting to clean up the streets in Washington, D.C.
At least 13 officials within the Metropolitan Police Department have reportedly been terminated or disciplined following an internal investigation into allegations that department leaders manipulated crime statistics to make Washington, D.C., appear safer than it actually was.
According to reports first detailed by local media and later amplified by lawmakers on the House Oversight Committee, senior police officials allegedly downgraded serious offenses into lesser categories in official reporting systems, reducing the number of violent crimes reflected in public data releases.
The internal probe reportedly resulted in termination notices being issued to Second District Commander Tatjana Savoy and former Third District Commander Michael Pulliam, along with at least one police captain and numerous additional supervisory officials.
Cmdr. Pulliam had already been suspended last year after allegations surfaced that violent crimes were intentionally reclassified to lower-profile offenses.
Investigators reportedly concluded that the practice was more widespread than initially believed, involving multiple districts and layers of department leadership.
The scandal has become politically explosive because crime statistics in Washington were repeatedly cited by city officials and national Democrats as evidence that public safety conditions were improving, even as residents continued reporting concerns about violent crime, carjackings, robberies, and assaults across the city.
The committee’s earlier report painted a damaging picture of department leadership under former Police Chief Pamela Smith.
According to that report, district commanders told investigators they felt pressure from leadership to “fix” crime numbers and create what lawmakers described as “the perception of low crime in the District.”
The alleged manipulation reportedly focused on reclassifying offenses among the city’s major violent and property crime categories.
Serious assaults, robberies, and other crimes were allegedly downgraded in ways that kept them from appearing in headline public crime statistics.
Critics argue that such practices distort public understanding of crime trends and affect policy decisions, resource allocations, and public trust in law enforcement.
Jeanine Pirro recently revealed that federal prosecutors reviewing cases from the department had upgraded certain assault and firearms charges because suspects appeared to have been undercharged by local authorities.
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