Louisiana plans to delay House primaries after Supreme Court redistricting ruling
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry plans to push back his state's May 16 primary to give state lawmakers time to redraw congressional maps there, after the Supreme Court struck down the current district lines in a decision with far-reaching consequences for control of Congress in 2026 and beyond
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:37:14 GMT

Maine Gov. Janet Mills suspends Senate campaign, clearing Democratic path for Graham Platner
Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced Thursday that she is suspending her campaign for Senate, citing a lack of financial resources and clearing the way for military veteran and oyster farmer Graham Platner in the Democratic primary ahead of a general election against GOP Sen.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 12:54:27 GMT

Trump Vows to Keep Hormuz Blockade as Gas Prices Climb Higher
President Donald Trump says the war with Iran and the United States' blockade of the Strait of Hormuz will continue unless Iran gives in, saying, “At this moment, there will never be a deal unless they agree that there will be no nuclear weapons.” It comes as Pentagon officials say the war has cost $25 billion so far during a tense hearing on Capitol Hill where Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism of the administration’s strategy. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Thu, 30 Apr 2026 11:11:33 GMT

How 'Little Sparta' UAE shocked the Gulf by going its own way on oil
DOHA, Qatar — Among senior U.S. officials, the wealthy Persian Gulf nation of the United Arab Emirates is known by an affectionate nickname: Little Sparta
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:03:45 GMT

Trump says he spoke to Putin about Ukraine and Iran during phone call
 President Donald Trump told reporters that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin in a phone call about the wars in Iran and Ukraine. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports on the assistance Putin offered to the U.S. in the war with Iran. 
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:57:18 GMT