Day: February 5, 2026

Colin Demarco, 26, was arrested Jan. 22 after allegedly traveling from his Rockville, Maryland, home to the Arlington residence of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought. According to a criminal complaint and U.S. Marshals investigators, Demarco was captured on a Ring doorbell on Aug. 10 at Vought’s front door and told agents he sought to confront Vought over Project 2025. Authorities say investigators found notes including a manifesto, a “Body Disposal Guide,” and Discord messages expressing violent intent; Demarco denied having a weapon. He faces attempted-murder and related charges and had a prior petition. (cbsnews.com)

Unverified reports say the FBI arrested an individual who allegedly sent a fake ransom demand to the Guthrie family about their missing mother, Nancy. Authorities have received multiple ransom demands, and investigators are still determining which, if any, are genuine. Pima County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are coordinating the probe, treating the disappearance as an abduction and examining ransom communications and forensic evidence. Officials warned opportunistic actors have targeted the family, and investigators are pursuing leads on those exploiting the case. The family continues to seek proof of life and urges anyone with information to contact investigators right away. (azfamily.com)

Note: As of Feb 5, 2026, reports of an FBI arrest sending a fake ransom demand remain unverified in major outlets; coverage confirms FBI involvement and multiple ransom notes. (washingtonpost.com)

DHS agents launched a pre-dawn enforcement operation in the Twin Cities, including Minneapolis and nearby St. Paul, where witnesses and video show heavily armed officers forcing entry—breaking doors or windows—and detaining multiple people, including at least one child. (justice-integrity.org) Federal officials say the raids targeted criminal noncitizens under a broader “Operation Metro Surge,” while local advocates and lawyers say the tactics were aggressive and in some cases lacked clear warrants. (justice-integrity.org) The operations sparked protests and street clashes, and federal and local authorities are investigating; details and official counts remain limited as reporting and legal reviews continue, and updates are expected. (thepicturesoftheday.com)

Turning Point USA announced the All American Halftime Show to air on Super Bowl Sunday, February 8, 2026, as a conservative alternative to the NFL’s Bad Bunny performance. TPUSA described the event as celebrating faith, family and freedom and named Kid Rock, Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice and Gabby Barrett as performers. The program will stream on TPUSA social channels (YouTube, X, Rumble) and partner platforms including Daily Wire+, TBN, CHARGE! and Real America’s Voice. Organizers present the show as cultural pushback against the official halftime choice, intensifying a partisan debate over entertainment, identity, and American values and national political debate. (tpusa.com)