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Oil Prices Skyrocket As War Intensifies

The Trump Administration maintains that the United States and Israel are winning war with Iran, but is leaving the door open to sending in ground forces to secure nuclear materials as Israel and the US continues to attack Iran’s capabilities to wage war and develop nuclear weapons.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Russia In The Background

There are serious questions being raised as to reports that Russia has gotten involved in the war with Iran, helping the Iranian government

Gracie Mansion Explosive Device

The FBI is launching a terrorism investigation after a homemade explosive device ignited outside the home of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on protests and counter-protests that ended in a number of arrests.  

Incident At US Embassy In Norway

There are terrorism concerns abroad after an explosion outside of the US Embassy in Oslo, Norway caused damage but no injuries.  The details from correspondent Mike Hempen.  

Prank Leads To Teacher’s Death

There was tragedy in Georgia when a prank gone wrong left a teacher dead.  It happened in Gainesville, Georgia, when teenagers as a prank were throwing rolls of toilet paper in a tree in the front yard of Jason Hughes, a 40-year-old teacher at North Hall High School.   

Latest In The Middle East

In the Middle East, acrid smoke filled the air in Tehran after the Israeli Air

US-UK Trouble

President Trump had choice words for the prime minister of Great Britain, saying we don’t need people that join wars after we’ve already won since the UK had originally refused the US request to use British bases to attack Iran.  Correspondent Rica Ann Garcia reports.  

Trump’s Next Target

While word out of Florida is that President Trump could announce an economic deal with Cuba in the coming days, the president is predicting that the government of the island nation just 90 miles from Key West

Gas Prices Soaring

Your eyes will not be deceiving you when you gas up today.  The price of a barrel of West Texas Crude oil was up 20 percent and surpassed $110 dollars overnight. 

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Noem Removed As DHS Secretary

Less than 24 hours after Kristi Noem faced bipartisan backlash during a Senate hearing, where one Republican member questioned whether she was telling the truth, the Homeland Security Secretary was removed from her position, and will be replaced by Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin.  Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on reactions to the removal of Kristi Noem, who instead will be shifted to a position with a new government security initiative.  

Trump Wants Decision For Who Will Lead Iran

As U.S. and Israeli planes continue pummeling targets inside Iran with air

Gas Prices Surge

Gas prices continue to surge across the nation over the Iran war.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has the latest on sticker shock at the gas pump.  

Gonzalez Drops Reelection Bid

A Texas House Republican has lost the support of his party following the suicide of a woman he had an affair with.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this has led Congressman Tony Gonzalez to release a statement late Thursday night, saying he will drop his reelection bid but says he will remain to finish out the end of his term in Congress.

DHS Funding Bill Fails

The temporary government shutdown continues as legislation that would have funded the Department of Homeland Security failed to pass in the Senate.  The details from correspondent Clayton Neville.  

New Trouble For Britney Spears

Oops, she did it again.  Britney Spears was stopped by police driving on a California highway, suspected of being under the influence.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.  

Latest In The Middle East

President Donald Trump said Thursday he should be involved in choosing Iran’s next supreme leader as the U.S. and Israel hammered the country for a sixth day.  He called thoughts of the son of the late-Ayatollah Ali Khameni taking over as supreme leader unacceptable.   

Iran Attacks Widen

Overnight, Iran attacked two residential buildings and a hotel in Bahrain, continuing their strategy of bringing more countries into the conflict.  Correspondent Jon Gambrell reports neighboring Azerbaijan accuses Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate, while Sri Lanka says it is trying to safeguard an Iranian navy vessel after the US torpedoed and sank an Iranian frigate that was near its territorial waters.  

Texas Two-Step

Results from Tuesday’s primary elections in Texas are leading to calls from Washington for some Republican candidates to drop out of their runoff races.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas. 

 Senate Protester Injured

A man’s arm was broken this week as he protested US military action in Iran and Israel’s war in Gaza while inside the Capital at a Senate hearing in Washington in his full uniform.  Correspondent Joan Jones reports that one of those who helped secret service usher the veteran out of the Senate chamber was a sitting US Senator.

Arrest After Two Cleveland Girls Murdered

There was shock and horror in Cleveland this week when police found the bodies of two young girls stuffed inside suitcases and left in a park in shallow graves.  Thursday night, police arrested the mother of the two girls.  

States Tariff Lawsuit

Two dozen states announced they are taking legal action over President Trump's recent tariffs.  Correspondent Mike Hempen reports that one state, Connecticut, is seeking $17 hundred dollars per family in his state for tariff-related expenditures.  

Finally  

NBC "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie has visited her co-workers in New York for the first time since the disappearance of her mother in Arizona one month ago.  Correspondent Carrie Antfinger has details.

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War Powers Act Vote Fails

Democrats in the Senate were thwarted in their attempt to bring a Congressional war powers vote to the floor that would have moved them one step closer to giving Congress authority to authorize military action against Iran.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Hegseth Discusses Iran War

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke to the media and said ramped up U.S. air defenses cannot stop every Iranian aerial attack, while asserting that the United States cannot be stopped in its pursuit of putting an end to Iranian pursuits of having a nuclear weapon and threatening other nations.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

House Wants Bondi Back

Lawmakers in the House of Representatives are calling in Attorney General Pam Bondi to answer more questions about the Epstein files.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Trouble For Gonzalez

A U-S Congressman from Texas is headed into a runoff election amid scandal and calls from his own party to resign.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.  

SCOTUS On Immigration

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Federal appeals courts must defer to immigration judges when reviewing asylum decisions, bolstering the executive branch's authority in immigration cases and handing the Trump administration a win as it pushes an aggressive deportation agenda.   

Cellphones For Pets

For some parents, it’s tough enough to decide at what age your kids will be given a smartphone.  Now, correspondent Julie Walker reports that the next call you get could instead be coming from your pets. 

Latest In The Middle East

The Defense Department released the names of two more soldiers killed in an Iranian attack in Kuwait on Sunday.  The State Department said it arranged a charter flight that has picked up American citizens in the Middle East and is on its way back to the United States.  

Iran Leadership

In Iran, the 59-year-old son of the late-Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has emerged as the leading choice to succeed his father and lead Iran. 

Primary Recap

There were a few surprises in Tuesday's primary elections in North Carolina, Arkansas, and Texas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has a recap.  

Sex Abuse Coverup

An explosive report finds that hundreds of children were sexually abused by Catholic priests in Rhode Island, covering over 7 decades.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports the sprawling investigation also found failures by the Providence Diocese in responding to abuse allegations.

Walz On The Hot Seat

Minnesota’s Governor went toe-to-toe with Republicans on the House Oversight Committee in a Wednesday hearing over charges of massive fraud in government programs.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Finally  

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Trump-Merz Meeting Talks Trade & Iran

On Tuesday, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with President Trump at the White House as the President thanked the German people for their support with the American air strikes in Iran, but the President also had some criticisms for two key European allies.  John Stolnis has the details from Washington.  

Who Will Lead Iran

Saudi Arabia intercepted two Iranian cruise missiles and nine drones, and Israel also shot down a number of missiles and drones fired from both Iran and Lebanon.  Four of the six US soldiers killed during a drone strike in Kuwait have been identified – all were part of the same Army reserve unit from Iowa.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports there’s only speculation so far as to who will emerge as the new leader of Iran, and there’s still serious issues with trying to evacuate American citizens from several Middle East nations.  

Primary Day

Primaries were held Tuesday in three states including Texas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from Dallas.   

Father Convicted For Son’s School Shooting

A Georgia man has been convicted in his connection to a 2024 high school shooting by his son that killed two students and two teachers.  Correspondent Lisa Dwyer reports.  

Labor Department Trouble

Two top aides of Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer were forced out amid internal investigations of misconduct claims within the department.  

The Strip Club Promotion

Sports teams have promotions all the time, but an unusual one in Atlanta is under scrutiny.  A former NBA player is among those criticizing an NBA team’s upcoming promotion with a strip club.  Correspondent Gethin

Latest In The Middle East

The Pentagon has identified four of the six US service members killed in an Iranian drone strike in Kuwait.  The four soldiers identified were all assigned to the 103rd Sustainment Command, an Army Reserve unit out of Iowa.    

Stranded In The Middle East

With the war in the Middle East starting with no notice, people have found themselves stranded in a number of nations.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports on Europeans and Americans stuck overseas because of the Iran war – audio courtesy of the UK’s Sky News.  

Gas Prices Spike

With no ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz, oil is barely moving out of the Middle East, and that is impacting the price at the pump here at home.  Triple-A reports the nationwide average price of a gallon of unleaded gas spiked to $3 dollars 11 cents, up 12 cents in one day  

Noem On The Hot Seat

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faced daunting scrutiny during a Senate hearing on Capitol Hill.  Ed Donahue reports the senators took aim at the DHS handling of events in Minnesota, as well as the number of deportations and arrests.  

Too Many Candidates

California Democrat Party Chair Rusty Hicks is making a rare public appeal to struggling gubernatorial candidates ahead of the primary election filing deadline, saying if you don’t have a “viable path” to victory in November, don’t run.   

Congestion Pricing Stays

Driving in certain parts of Manhattan will still cost extra because of congestion pricing, thanks to a New York judge's ruling on Tuesday.  Joan Jones reports on a Trump administration lawsuit turned away by a court. 

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Iran Hits US Embassy In Riyadh

Iran is retaliating for the air strikes against targets inside their borders with attacks of their own on U.S. and Israeli targets in neighboring countries, including the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia, broadening the scope of the conflict.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.  

Hegseth Says No Endless War

America woke up Monday with a press briefing held by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs

Evacuate Now

The US State Department urged American citizens to depart immediately from countries and territories throughout the Middle East after Iran

SCOTUS Rules On NY Congressional Map

The Supreme Court on Monday announced that it would keep in place a New York congressional map, overruling a judge who had found that the map violated the Constitution by diluting the power of Black and Latino voters.  

Primary Day

Voters in several states including Texas will vote in the primaries as midterm elections ramp up nationwide.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Will Iran Go

Iran was scheduled to be a part of the 2026 World Cup played in the US, but their participation is now in doubt which could cause headaches

Trump Talks Iran

President Trump says the war with Iran could last as long as five weeks, and called the US and Israeli action the last best chance to address the Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile program.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports on the lead-up to the president’s decision to take America to war.  

Congress Briefed On War

Congress continues to react to U-S-Israeli strikes on Iran after leaders were briefed by the top military officials.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Latest On Texas Shooting

Authorities in Texas say the gunman who opened fire outside an Austin bar, killing two people and wounding 14, was not on their radar before

Cuba Discusses Attack

The Cuban government has displayed a lot of arms that it claims was on the Florida speedboat that got into a fatal firefight with Cuban soldiers last week.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports that a US Senator is saying that the regime change that the United States facilitated in

Guthrie Back In Arizona

Now one month since she went missing, an emotional return to Nancy Guthrie's Arizona home by members of her family, including NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports.  

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US & Israel Attack Iran

Over the weekend, the United States and Israel launched an air campaign against targets inside Iran, killing Ayatollah Kamenei and other senior leaders in the first series of strikes on Friday.  John Stolnis has more from Washington.  

Congress On War Powers

A bipartisan group of members of Congress want to restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran, demanding they return to Washington and vote on a War Powers resolution.  Correspondent Donna

Protests For & Against Iran Attack

Around the nation and around the world, there have been demonstrations against the US and Israeli action against Iran, but outnumbering those gatherings are those being held by Iranians including within Iran praising

Homeland Alert

FBI Director Kash Patel said Saturday he has placed the bureau’s counterterrorism and intelligence teams on high alert as U.S. operations against Iran unfold.  

Texas Mass Shooting

Police are investigating a deadly shooting outside a bar in Austin, Texas as a potential act of terrorism after what police quickly found out about the

Congress Speaks Out on Iran Attack

From the moment the news was reported that the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran which included the killing of the Ayatollah and other leaders of the Iranian regime, members of Congress began speaking out both for and against the decision of the White House, while others discussed the president’s ability to wage war.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

Destruction In Israel

In Israel, there was death and damage when a pair of Iranian ballistic missiles were able to penetrate the Israeli Iron Dome defense system,

World Response To Attacks

While the leaders of Russia and China are condemning the United States and Israeli military actions against Iran, countries including Cuba, Venezuela, and Spain are denouncing the attacks.  However, other governments around the world are reacting with caution and urging restraint.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports some European leaders are fearful of a wider war.  

Major Flight Disruptions

Flights throughout the world have been impacted by the US and Israeli attack on Iran, and the Iranian response. 

DC Road Rage Stabbing Attack

A traffic accident outside of Washington, DC led to road rage.  Authorities in Fairfax County, Virginia say a traffic accident on the Capital Beltway led to one of the drivers stabbing four people who were also involved in the multi-car crash.   

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Hillary Faces Epstein Questions

In an extraordinary closed-door hearing that at one point had to be halted when a GOP member of the committee sent out a picture that was posted on social media, Hillary Clinton on Thursday spent 6 hours answering House Oversight Committee questions regarding Jeffrey Epstein, someone that the former First Lady and Secretary of State said under oath she never met.  Correspondent Jennifer King has details.  

No US-Iran Deal

Iran and the United States held hours of indirect negotiations Thursday over Tehran’s nuclear program but walked away without a deal, leaving the danger of another Mideast war on the table.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports the prospect of military action against Iran is growing, as is the air and naval forces the US is moving into the region.  

New Details In Cuba Boat Shoot

New details are being learned as Cuba’s government said the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the US, and at least one was an American citizen.  Correspondent

Border Drone Shoot Down

The U.S. military used a laser Thursday to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone.  There are questions as to exactly what happened, as ABC News is reporting the drone shoot down was accidental.  

Viewership Down

The numbers are in.  An estimated 32.6 million people tuned into President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday evening, according to Nielsen.   

Student Released After Trump-Mamdani Meeting

A Columbia University student was detained by ICE agents at her dorm Thursday morning sparking a protest on campus.  Joan Jones reports she won her release thanks to the unusual relationship between President Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.  

Primary Preview

Today is the last day to vote early in the primary elections in Texas.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports from a state where there's speculation parts of it could turn from red to blue.  

Means Facing Resistance

Casey Means, President Donald Trump’s pick for surgeon general, does not yet appear to have the votes for confirmation following a testy Senate health committee hearing on her nomination Wednesday. 

FedEx On Refunds

FedEx announced Thursday it will return any tariff refunds it may receive to its customers who paid them as it seeks compensation from the federal government for tariffs paid that were subsequently ruled illegal.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports this comes after the historic Supreme Court decision.  

Gas Prices Rising

If your wallet is feeling a bit lighter, look no further than the gas pump.  Gas prices have been steadily rising, according to Triple-A, with the average price for a gallon of regular nationwide now at $2 dollars 98 cents  

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State Of The Union Day After

The day after President Trump's State of the Union, administration officials and Republican allies hit the cable news networks to stump for the President's policies while Democrat lawmakers took to the airwaves to slam Trump's speech.  John Stolnis has the latest from Washington.  

Cuba Fires On US Craft  

A serious escalation between the United States and Cuba, as the Cuban military shot four people dead in a speedboat just off Cuba’s coast, an incident that the Cuban government claims were armed Cubans living in America attempting to infiltrate the island on a mission of terrorism.  America in the Morning’s Jeff McKay has details.  

LA’s School Chief Raided

Federal agents in Los Angeles armed with a warrant raided the home and office of the head of the nation's second largest school district.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports a home in Miami was also searched linked to this case.  

Snowball Trouble

There’s new trouble for the mayor of New York City.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports Zohran Mamdani's relationship with the NYPD starts to get icy after officers were pelted in a snowball fight, and suspects now are being sought.  

Contentious Hearing

A contentious at times confirmation hearing was held Wednesday for President Trump's Surgeon General nominee.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.   

Ukraine Talks

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy says his negotiators will meet with Trump envoys today, in the hopes that Russia will eventually join them for peace talks.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports this meeting is now 5 years and 2 days after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.  

US-Iran Meeting

U.S. and Iranian negotiators have returned to Geneva for their third round of indirect talks over Iran’s nuclear program.  The meetings come as President Trump has upgraded his rhetoric towards Tehran, and the Islamic Republic has been pushing back.  More from correspondent Rich Johnson.  

Agents Fired

At least 10 FBI employees who worked on former Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into President Trump's retention of classified records after he left the White House in 2021 were fired on Wednesday. 

Finally  

Phil Collins, Shakira, and Billy Idol are some of this year’s nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the list of all of the nominees.

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State Of The Union

Standing before a joint session of Congress, President Trump touted what he sees as the accomplishments of the first year of his second term and offered heavy criticism at Democrats in what became the longest State of the Union speech in history.  John Stolnis has the recap from Washington.  

Democrat State Of The Union Response  

Outside the Capitol, Democrats held what they billed as the People’s Rally, blaming President Trump for a number of issues, and after the State of the Union, Virginia Governor Abagail Spanberger gave the Democrat response.  Bob Brown has that part of the story.  

Reward Upped In Guthrie Disappearance

The reward for information on the whereabouts of Nancy Guthrie has been increased.  Ed Donahue reports the plea by NBC Today Show host Savannah Guthrie comes as her mother has now been missing for nearly a

Washington Stabbing Spree

A shocking scene in a small residential neighborhood - Five people, including a suspect, are dead in a mass stabbing in the Pacific Northwest.  Details from correspondent Rich Johnson in Seattle.  

DOJ Sues UCLA

The Department of Justice is suing University of California system over allegations that its L-A campus turned a blind eye to workplace antisemitism.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

State Of The Union Recap

In the longest State of the Union speech in history, President Trump touted his accomplishments and also sparred with Democrats.  John Stolnis has the recap from Washington.  

GOP Calling For Gonzalez Resignation

Republican House leadership is responding to calls for a Texas Congressman to step down following an alleged affair that ended in tragedy.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

Deputies Killed During Traffic Stop

Two Missouri sheriff's deputies were killed early Tuesday morning while conducting a traffic stop.  The incident triggered a manhunt that ended with the death of the suspect.  Correspondent Joan Jones tells us two other deputies were wounded in the firefight.  

Consumer Confidence

A small rebound in US consumer confidence in February comes after a plunge a month earlier.  Lisa Dwyer has details.

New Developments In Kirk Case

In a Utah courtroom, there were new legal developments in the case surrounding the Charlie Kirk shooting.  Correspondent Jennifer King reports.  

Finally  

A rift is forming between the New York City mayor and the police department in the nation’s largest city after nearly a dozen officers were injured during a snowball fight.  Correspondent Ed Donahue reports the officers were responding to what was a planned event in a park, but a video has now surfaced of the snowball throwers taunting police as they

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Chaos In Mexico

Tourists from around the world, especially the United States, are hoping to get out of the Mexican resort cities that have been hit by drug cartel violence following the death of one powerful cartel leader.  Correspondent Rich Johnson reports the cartel attacks came after a drug kingpin known as “El Mencho” was tracked down and killed by Mexico’s government forces.  

The Northeast Blizzard  

The Blizzard of 2026 will be remembered as the worst winter storm to hit the Northeast in 30 years, and even though the snow has stopped, the effects of the blizzard will remain for days and weeks.  Sue Aller reports from New York, where some places received over 2 feet of snow.  

State Of The Union Preview

President Trump will address the nation tonight in his annual State of the Union address.  Correspondent Clayton Neville has a preview.   

Mar-A-Lago Intruder Killed

More is being learned about the armed man who was shot and killed after he breached security at President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort Sunday by the Secret Service.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports.  

Congressman Facing Resignation Calls

Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales is facing growing pressure to resign amid allegations that he had coerced a sexual relationship with a staff member who later killed herself.    

Judge Rules On Trump Probe

A federal judge has permanently barred the release of special counsel Jack Smith's probe into President Trump's keeping of classified documents.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.  

Blizzard Aftermath

It started on Sunday and is finally winding down, but for many between Delaware and Maine, the Blizzard of 2026 has left people under snow measured in feet, mass transportation systems closed down, and airport flight cancellations in the thousands.  Correspondent Julie Walker reports a huge snowstorm in the northeast forces millions to stay home and closing schools, and in Boston, this snow event is expected to eclipse Beantown’s January blizzard which dumped the 8th highest snow total Boston has ever had.  

New Epstein Fallout

There's more fallout overseas regarding the Jeffrey Epstein files, including another high-profile arrest and a mea-culpa from a famous self-help guru.  Correspondent Clayton Neville reports.  

War Enters Year 5

It was four years ago today that Russia sent a phalanx of tanks and launched air strikes against Ukraine, a military incursion that the Kremlin believed would take days to seize their neighbor and former Soviet satellite state, but instead, four years later, Russia barely holds 20 percent of Ukrainian territory, hundreds of thousands of Russian troops are believed to have died, and hardships for Ukraine’s people worsen by the day.  Correspondent Charles de Ledesma reports some hardships of a different kind are now befalling Russian citizens far from the

US Orders Some Out Of Lebanon

The U.S. State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to evacuate the U.S. Embassy in Beirut, Lebanon. 

Finally  

Both the British BATFA Awards, the UK’s version of the Oscars, and the BBC are apologizing after a guest with Tourette syndrome shouted racial slurs as two Black actors were onstage, with millions of people watching.  Entertainment reporter Kevin Carr has the story.

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