CNN 5 Things TMZ Gets Note In Guthrie Case, House Tariff Pushback, Grandfather Builds 300 Foot Backyard Luge and more
Feb 12, 2026
Investigators sift through 18,000 calls and new physical evidence in a high-profile missing person search. Lawmakers push back on tariffs aimed at Canada, with an unexpected bipartisan move. Conflicting accounts emerge about a sudden airspace shutdown in El Paso. A beloved actor’s death and a family fundraiser make headlines. A grandfather builds a 300-foot illuminated backyard luge for his grandkids.
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New Physical Clues And Questionable Ransom Demand
- Investigators found a black glove and re-examined a backpack from the Guthrie doorbell video, deepening the probe's physical-evidence focus.
- TMZ also received a new extortion email demanding one bitcoin while the FBI offers a $50,000 reward.
Bipartisan Pushback On Canada Tariffs
- Six House Republicans joined Democrats to pass a resolution rolling back tariffs on Canada, signaling bipartisan economic pushback against Trump.
- The measure is largely symbolic because Trump is expected to veto it, but it publicly rebukes his trade policy.
Confusion Over El Paso Airspace Shutdown
- Officials gave conflicting reasons for El Paso airspace shutdown, citing cartel drones, DoD counter-drone tests, and CBP laser work without FAA coordination.
- The FAA lifted restrictions within hours but the incident caused flight disruptions and local outrage.
