President Donald Trump on Tuesday named an ally with no background in intelligence to oversee the nation’s spy agencies, taking the helm as the U.S. remains at war with Iran after a fresh round of peace talks stalled.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:25:02 GMT
The Trump administration signaled it is backing off on creating a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund announced by the Justice Department that could send money to allies of President Donald Trump.
Mon, 01 Jun 2026 20:23:11 GMT
Voters are gearing up for a key primaries with razor-tight races in six states, including Iowa where Democrats are hoping to win a Senate seat in the traditionally Republican state. Meanwhile in California, former reality star Spencer Pratt is gaining late momentum in his push to lead Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest city. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:18:36 GMT
Israel’s intensifying war in Lebanon has become the main sticking point blocking a peace deal with Iran. In a phone conversation with Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu, President Donald Trump reportedly exploded on the call, cursing, calling him “crazy” and accusing the prime minister of “ingratitude.” NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:32:11 GMT
More than a dozen people were killed and hundreds more inured after an overnight barrage of Russian missiles and drones targeted the Ukrainian capital. Russia had previously warned that it intended “systematic strikes” on targets in Kyiv linked to Ukraine’s military, urging foreigners to leave.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:27:02 GMT