President Donald Trump says “Project Freedom,” his newly minted military operation to escort commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz and break an Iranian blockade, is suspended one day after it began. Trump said the pause will help diplomatic talks to end the war brokered by Pakistan. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
Wed, 06 May 2026 11:25:43 GMT
NBC News’ Steve Kornacki breaks down primary races across Ohio and Indiana, including wins for Vivek Ramaswamy in the Republican governor’s race in Ohio and Sherrod Brown winning the Democratic Senate primary in his fight to regain the seat he lost in 2024, and how the races have been a test of the impact of nationwide redistricting efforts.
Wed, 06 May 2026 01:48:25 GMT
Overnight results from a number of key primary races in the Midwest are being seen as a major test of President Donald Trump’s hold on the Republican base as his party fights to keep control of Congress. In Indiana, a majority of incumbent Republican state senators who faced Trump-backed challengers lost their races. The incumbents were targeted by the president after they voted against his call to change the state's congressional map, a move that would've created two additional GOP-friendly s
Wed, 06 May 2026 11:24:28 GMT
Democrat Chedrick Greene has won a special state Senate election in Michigan, NBC News projects, ensuring his party will keep control of the closely divided chamber and notching a Democratic win in a key battleground state.
Wed, 06 May 2026 02:51:49 GMT
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy has won Ohio’s Republican primary for governor, NBC News projects, advancing to what could be an expensive and competitive general election with Democrat Amy Acton in a state that has been brutal for Democrats in recent elections.
Tue, 05 May 2026 23:38:54 GMT