Savannah Guthrie Posts Tearful Video, Trump’s ‘Softer Touch’ on Immigration, Teen Battling Cancer Heads to Super Bowl and more

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3.7 • 1.3K Ratings

🗓️ 5 February 2026

⏱️ 7 minutes

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NBC’s Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released a video Wednesday night. President Trump acknowledged the need for a different approach to immigration enforcement. The Executive editor of the Washington Post is defending the decision to cut a third of the paper's staff. The Supreme Court allows California to use a new congressional map. Plus, a teen battling leukemia is headed to the Super Bowl, compliments of Make A Wish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:32.9	Good morning, everyone.
0:35.7	I'm Erica Hill.
0:36.7	It's Thursday, February 5th. Here are the five things you need to know to start your day.
0:41.2	Number one, the family's plea. Savannah Guthrie and her siblings posting an emotional video.
0:46.5	The search for their mom, Nancy, is now in its fifth day. The siblings speaking directly to their mother, telling her how much they love her, and also thanking the public for their prayers.
0:56.1	Savannah, also offering this direct plea.
1:00.1	We need to know, without a doubt, that she is alive and that you have her.
1:09.0	We want to hear from you, and we are ready to listen.
1:14.2	Please reach out to us.
1:18.5	An anchor from one of the local stations in the area,
1:21.5	which received a purported ransom note telling CNN
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