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.
Clarence Thomas Blasts Supreme Court For Refusing Florida Case
Florida argued the two states were undermining public safety by allowing individuals without legal immigration status — and, in some cases, insufficient English-language proficiency — to obtain commercial trucking licenses despite federal standards intended to govern interstate transportation safety.
The dispute gained national attention after a deadly 2025 crash on the Florida Turnpike involving an undocumented truck driver reportedly licensed through California or Washington.
According to the lawsuit, the driver allegedly made an illegal U-turn and was unable to properly interpret roadway signage, resulting in a collision that killed three people.
Joined by Justice Samuel Alito, Thomas argued the high court had a constitutional obligation to hear the interstate dispute because Florida had no other legal forum available to challenge another state’s policies.
The court’s majority denied Florida’s request without explanation.
The case underscores the growing national clash over immigration enforcement, state licensing authority, and whether states with looser immigration policies are creating broader public safety consequences for the rest of the country.
Thomas ripped the majority for refusing to hear the lawsuit since disputes between states can only be brought before the Supreme Court.
“If this Court does not exercise jurisdiction over a controversy between two States, then the complaining State has no judicial forum in which to seek relief,” Thomas wrote.
Thomas argued that Florida’s allegations against California and Washington raised serious public safety concerns, warning that failures to properly follow federal commercial driver licensing (CDL) laws can create dangerous conditions on American roadways.
Thomas pointed to the fatal Florida highway crash involving truck driver Harjinder Singh, who he said “could not read the road signs,” and argued Florida deserved a chance to pursue its claims.
Two blue states – California and Washington – issued Singh a CDL.
“An illegal alien who cannot read English road signs cannot drive an 80,000-pound tractor-trailer,” Thomas wrote.
“Federal law and regulations prohibit States from providing commercial driver’s licenses to applicants unless they pass a driver’s test, sufficiently understand the English language, and show appropriate immigration status,” he added.
Thomas argued that while the Supreme Court of the United States may have broad discretion when deciding whether to hear ordinary appeals, disputes between states occupy a different category because the Constitution grants the high court exclusive jurisdiction over those cases.
“We have no more right to decline the exercise of jurisdiction which is given, than to usurp that which is not given,” Thomas wrote.
He also accused the court of failing to follow the Constitution by refusing to hear disputes between states.
“This Court has adopted a discretionary approach to its exclusive original jurisdiction based on policy judgments that are in conflict with the policy choices that Congress made in the statutory text,” Thomas wrote.
Thomas argued that if Florida, California, and Washington were separate sovereign nations rather than American states, a dispute involving one government allegedly allowing unsafe drivers into another jurisdiction could trigger major diplomatic conflict.
Thomas suggested that in an international context, such disputes would likely be addressed through international courts, treaties, or direct government action.
“By entering the Union, States agree to instead have such disputes resolved by this Court,” he wrote.
The issuance of commercial driver’s licenses to non-citizens came under increased scrutiny from the Department of Transportation last summer following a series of deadly crashes involving undocumented immigrant truck drivers.
Last September, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced stricter federal requirements for non-citizens seeking commercial driver’s licenses, part of a broader push by the Trump administration to tighten transportation and immigration enforcement standards, Fox News reported.
Duffy also warned that California could risk losing federal transportation funding if the state continued allowing commercial licenses to remain active for individuals deemed ineligible under revised federal guidelines.
