CNN 5 Things Savannah Guthrie’s Plea, Epstein Survivors Speak Out, Shaky Jobs Market and more
Feb 5, 2026
A family’s emotional plea and the fallout from unredacted court files that survivors say endanger them. Federal officers withdrawn from Minnesota while questions linger. New labor data shows job openings falling and layoffs rising. Concerns about mobile sports betting and an emergency order keeping coal plants open with potential cost impacts.
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Guthrie Family’s Emotional Plea
- Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made an emotional plea for their missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, as the search entered its fifth day.
- They warned Nancy needs medication to survive and urged anyone with information to come forward.
DOJ Release Sparks Survivor Outrage
- The Justice Department released over 3 million Jeffrey Epstein documents and critics say it exposed survivors by leaving identifying details unredacted.
- Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche acknowledged mistakes and said the DOJ moved quickly to correct unintentionally released information.
Federal Officers Reduced In Minnesota
- The Trump administration said it will pull about 700 federal law enforcement officers from Minnesota while leaving roughly 2,000 in place.
- Officials claim the change reflects a softer tone and increased local coordination, but local leaders say the reduction may not be enough.