World News Tonight with David Muir Full Episode: Thursday, February 12, 2026
Feb 13, 2026
FBI updates on forensic leads and a backpack image tied to a disappearance. A large immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota comes to an end amid controversy. Reports on a sailor lost at sea and a court ruling protecting a senator's speech rights. Coverage of rising colorectal cancer awareness, a multi-state winter storm forecast, and dramatic rescue footage from a overturned car.
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Family Frustration And Public Appeals
- Family and friends express growing frustration with the pace and limited public information from investigators.
- Savannah Guthrie is sharing childhood videos and urging continued hope and attention for her 84-year-old mother.
End Of Massive Minnesota Enforcement Surge
- Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota deployed over 3,000 federal agents and led to more than 4,000 arrests but also deadly incidents.
- Officials now say the surge is ending amid criticism and calls for accountability.
Funding Fight Risks Partial Shutdown
- Funding for the Department of Homeland Security remains unresolved, making a partial government shutdown likely.
- Democrats are using funding negotiations to press for changes in immigration enforcement practices.