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ICE agent on administrative leave after Houston collision
ICE agent placed on leave after vehicle struck Houston man.
Julia Ainsley · 2m
Stock Market Shows Strain as AI Investment Doubts Grow
U.S. stocks dip after AI investment concerns rise.
Rob Wile · 1m
Nine FBI agents sue Patel over classified documents case firings
Former employees claim they were fired without due process for investigating Trump's handling of classified documents.
Ryan J. Reilly · 3m
White House press secretary did not pass bar exam
Katie Zacharia, Trump's new press secretary, failed the California bar exam but has called herself a lawyer.
Gabe Gutierrez · 2m
FBI investigates suspicious mailings to Congress and election offices
Letters containing unknown substances were sent to Democratic senators and secretaries of state offices nationwide in the weeks before the midterm election.
Brennan Leach · 2m
Harris threatens student reporter over recording at debate
Maryland congressman tells University of Maryland student she cannot record him in public, citing state wiretapping law that does not apply to public spaces.
Aimee Cho, NBC Washington · 1m
White House press secretary did not pass bar exam
Katie Zacharia, President Trump's new White House press secretary, did not pass the California bar exam after law school.
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Trump says leakers should be shot
Trump demands leakers face death penalty at campaign rally.
Kyla Guilfoil · 1m
Trump touts booming economy as supporters struggle with costs
President Trump claimed the economy is thriving at a Montana rally, but many of his supporters say they are squeezed by high prices for groceries, housing and fuel.
Peter Nicholas · 2m
White powder sent to election offices in three states
Secretaries of state in Ohio, Louisiana and Oklahoma received suspicious packages weeks before midterm elections, prompting federal investigation.
Raquel Coronell Uribe · 1m
Cancer rates fuel Iowa midterm debate
Rising cancer diagnoses dominate Iowa election campaigns as voters demand answers on water quality.
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Trump announces Montana 'super range' for weapons testing
President Trump announced during a Montana rally that the state will receive a new Defense Department facility for testing advanced weapons and technologies.
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Ukraine accuses SpaceX of crippling military as Trump tensions rise
Starlink speed limits disrupt drone operations as Ukraine loses intelligence warnings on Russian missile strikes.
Abigail Williams · 2m
Judge blocks Trump's ban on CNN, Politico and MS NOW
A federal judge ruled the White House media ban violated the First Amendment and due process, ordering the outlets' access restored while their lawsuit proceeds.
Dareh Gregorian · 3m
Trump pardons Alaska repair shop owners
President Trump pardoned two co-owners of an Anchorage vehicle repair shop during an Alaska rally on October 14, 2026.
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White House asks ambassador Guilfoyle to resign
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle has been asked to resign amid a misconduct probe by the State Department's Inspector General's Office.
Dareh Gregorian · 1m
Supreme Court to hear Trump bid to shield DOGE records
The justices will decide whether the Department of Government Efficiency must hand over documents under freedom of information law.
Lawrence Hurley · 2m
Supreme Court to rule on cooking as terrorism support
The justices will decide whether providing meals to a separatist group bars someone from U.S. asylum.
Lawrence Hurley · 1m
RJ Mitte Dies at 34
Actor RJ Mitte, known for 'Breaking Bad,' dies at 34 after battling cerebral palsy.
Phil Helsel · 1m
Raffensperger says he hasn't spoken to Trump since 2021 call
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger claims no communication with Trump since 2021 election call.
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Senate candidates push to raise Social Security taxes
Democrats across battleground states are campaigning on lifting the payroll tax cap to prevent automatic benefit cuts in 2032.
The Politics Desk · 2m
Can you trust the polls in 2026?
NBC News examines whether election polls remain reliable after a decade of accuracy questions.
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Trump reassures Republicans on Iran before midterms
Trump tells Republicans he will not take military action against Iran before the midterm elections.
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Graham and Andrews clash in South Carolina Senate debate
Republican incumbent and Democratic challenger spar over Trump, Iran war, gas prices and AI data centers three months after Lindsey Graham's death.
Scott Wong · 3m
Vance contradicts Hegseth on livestreaming Hasan execution
Vice President JD Vance suggested the federal government would not livestream Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's planned December execution, contradicting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement.
Rebecca Shabad · 2m
USS Lincoln returns after 322 days at sea
The aircraft carrier docks in San Diego after one of the longest US military deployments, as crew reunite with families and a newborn babies.
Courtney Kube · 1m
Judge halts Trump ads funded by taxpayers
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing government-funded ads portraying the president favorably, ruling the plaintiffs likely to succeed on the merits.
Gary Grumbach · 2m
Talarico says flu kept him off trail as GOP speculates
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico breaks silence on his campaign absence, dismissing conservative theories about mental health.
Phil Prazan · 1m
Saudi airport hit twice as US weighs joining fight
A projectile struck King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh on Sunday, a day after a missile killed at least 13 people. President Trump said the US is considering joining Saudi military operations against Iran-backed Houthi rebels.
Freddie Clayton · 2m
Trump braces for midterm blame while promising five thousand dollars
As he campaigns across Republican strongholds, Trump acknowledges he will be blamed if Republicans lose the midterms, while offering voters a five thousand dollar payment if they preserve the GOP majority.
Peter Nicholas · 2m
Justice Department sues five TV networks over Trump pool boycott
The DOJ investigates NBC, ABC, CBS, CNN and Fox News for potentially violating antitrust law after they briefly refused to cover White House events.
Kelly O'Donnell · 1m
Trump names Katie Bailey to lead congressional liaison office
President Trump appoints Katie Bailey as head of White House legislative affairs, replacing James Braid who is leaving for the private sector.
Raquel Coronell Uribe · 1m
El-Sayed: Democrats must win by massive numbers
Michigan's Democratic Senate nominee warns that Democrats need overwhelming victories to prevent election denial in the midterms.
Alexandra Marquez · 2m
Tillis says Trump's Russia fuel deal may break the law
Republican senator warns easing sanctions on Russian diesel could violate existing law and endanger American lives.
Megan Brand · 2m
Trump claims energy ceasefire, Zelenskyy says he wasn't told
President Trump announced Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking each other's energy infrastructure. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said the deal was news to him.
Freddie Clayton · 1m
Obama backs El-Sayed despite past Obama criticism
Former president campaigns for Abdul El-Sayed in midterms despite El-Sayed's earlier public criticism of Obama.
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State Department watchdog probes Guilfoyle over $100k demand
U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle faces investigation after a Trump donor accused her of demanding he pay her American Express bill in exchange for access to senior officials.
Abigail Williams · 2m
Trump undecided on livestreaming Fort Hood shooter's execution
President Trump says he hasn't decided whether to broadcast the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, as Republican lawmakers express concern.
Alexandra Marquez · 2m
Democrats ditch mail ballots over postal fears
Fewer Democrats are requesting mail ballots ahead of the midterms, but those who do are returning them faster, reshaping how early voting data will be read.
Michael Morse · 3m
Democrats shift away from mail voting ahead of November
Democrats are requesting fewer mail ballots than in 2022 but returning them faster, signalling a change in voting habits shaped by concerns about postal reliability.
The Politics Desk · 2m
DHS chief defends ICE enforcement after NYC shooting
Homeland Security Secretary Mullin says he is not sorry about continuing immigration enforcement following an ICE shooting incident in New York City.
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Trump attacks Norway over Nobel Peace Prize snub
President Trump criticized the Norwegian Nobel Committee for awarding the peace prize to South African lawyer Navi Pillay instead of him, calling the decision an indelible stain on Norway.
Allan Smith · 2m
AIPAC super PAC returns to Michigan Senate race
United Democracy Project resumes spending against Democrat Abdul El-Sayed after sitting out the general election, targeting Jewish voters with mailers about his Israel positions.
Bridget Bowman · 2m
Talarico returns to trail after flu sidelined him
The Democratic Senate candidate in Texas resumes campaigning after a prolonged absence that drew ridicule from his Republican opponent.
Natasha Korecki · 1m
Trump says Russia will send diesel fuel to U.S.
President Trump claims he spoke with Vladimir Putin about Russia sending hundreds of thousands of barrels of diesel fuel to lower American pump prices.
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Trump orders probe of Fed governor Lisa Cook
President Trump has signed an order to investigate Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook over mortgage allegations, his latest attempt to remove her from the board.
Steve Kopack · 2m
Pentagon to livestream firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the public will watch Nidal Hasan's execution by firing squad on December 3rd at Fort Hood, the same day and time as his 2009 attack.
Colleen Long · 2m
Katie Zacharia named next White House press secretary
Conservative commentator Katie Zacharia is expected to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary.
Garrett Haake · 1m
Georgia Senate Debate Focuses on Trump and Biden Policies
Georgia Senate candidates clash over Trump and Biden-era economic and foreign policies during debate.
Matt Dixon · 2m
Michigan Senate Debate Tensions
Rogers and El-Sayed clash over Iran war, tariffs, and personal attacks in first Michigan Senate debate.
Henry J. Gomez · 1m
Trump tells Minnesotans to 'fight back' against Somalis
President Donald Trump urges Minnesota residents to oppose the state's Somali community, continuing a long pattern of attacks on the group.
Kyla Guilfoil · 1m
Walmart Deals Event Highlights
Top 14 Walmart deals with 20%+ discounts and high ratings.
Ashley Morris · 1m
Astronauts Return After Eight Months in Space
Four astronauts land on Earth after eight months aboard the International Space Station.
The Associated Press · 1m
MAHA Loyalists Accuse Trump of Broken Promises
MAHA activists claim Trump administration broke 85% of food and health promises.
Julie Tsirkin · 2m
DNC sues Trump over taxpayer-funded campaign ads
The Democratic National Committee and watchdog group Common Cause filed lawsuits Wednesday alleging the Trump administration violated federal spending laws by using government money for pro-Trump advertisements.
Julia Ainsley · 2m
Trump seeks to make his golf club a presidential retreat
President Trump wants his West Palm Beach golf course designated as a permanent presidential retreat for all future presidents.
Garrett Haake · 2m
Trump looms over Iowa Senate race as Hinson and Turek debate
Republican Ashley Hinson and Democrat Josh Turek clashed over tariffs, immigration and Social Security in a civil debate for a seat that could determine Senate control.
Jonathan Allen · 4m
Trump reframes Iran threat after backlash over US cities
After saying Iran could take out Los Angeles or San Diego, Trump claimed Wednesday he meant to warn of dangers, not invite attack.
Natasha Korecki · 2m
U.S. Treasury Yields Hit 24-Year Highs
Global bond sell-off pushes U.S. Treasury yields to fresh 24-year highs.
Steve Kopack · 1m
Political polarization spikes ahead of midterms
Local officials report rising political divides as cost of living and immigration tensions intensify.
Megan Brand · 2m