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Trump says he is nominating Hung Cao to be Navy secretary The announcement comes one day after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned
Mass. Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, AP projects Markey, an 80-year-old progressive, staved off a challenge by Rep. Seth Moulton, a 47-year-old member of the moderate New Democrat Coalition.
Iran live updates: After launching strikes, US warns of escalation if Iran responds The Strait of Hormuz remains the primary flashpoint in the conflict.
Army secretary frequently warned White House about Hegseth: Sources Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned early last week at one of the busiest moments for the service since the height of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Amid public outcry, Texas county cuts polling locations ahead of 2026 midterms Officials in Tarrant County, Texas, voted to reduce polling locations in the county from 316 in the 2022 midterm elections to 224 for this year's elections.
'Stop trying to be tough': Carney fires back at Trump as US-Canada trade fight escalates Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the Trump administration needs to “stop doing memes, stop throwing shade and stop trying to be tough.”
Beloved dad of 4 who was killed by lightning stopped to help boater, cousin says A beloved father of four died from a lightning strike while jet-skiing in Florida, according to officials and his family.
US oil reserve hits 44-year-low amid Iran war, global energy shortage The U.S. released millions of barrels of oil after a historic energy shock set off by the Iran war.
WATCH: Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro tease 'DWTS' Season 35 Co-hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro preview "Dancing With the Stars" season 35, teasing the new cast set to be revealed Wednesday on Good Morning America.
House passes funding bill, avoiding shutdown ahead of midterm elections The House passed a continuing resolution that funds the government through Dec. 11.
Bank of America worker killed in 'unprovoked' Times Square stabbing identified The stabbings occurred at 42nd Street and Seventh Avenue. The woman allegedly fled north toward the NYPD substation, where police confronted her, authorities said.
'Catastrophic failures': Whistleblower warns about USPS mail-in ballot system Blumenthal raised concerns about "zero percent failure rate" which, according to the whistleblower, could see whole batches of ballots being rejected.
Tony Romo pleads no contest after OWI arrest: 'I own this' The former NFL star was arrested in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in July.
Searchers to use cadaver dogs in Grand Canyon following deadly flash flood Two people have died and one person remains missing following deadly flash flooding at the Grand Canyon over the weekend.
WATCH: This girl just made history in Little League baseball Carsynn Meyer, 12, is the first girl to play in the U.S. Little League World Series Championship.
USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after extended Iran deployment The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived Wednesday at a port in eastern Thailand, where thousands of U.S. sailors and Marines are disembarking for the first time in more than 280 days after a record-setting deployment in the Middle East.
Markey, Neal, and Lynch projected winners in Massachusetts Democratic primaries NBC News’ Steve Kornacki breaks down numbers in the Democratic primary races in Massachusetts including U.S. Senate and House Districts 8 and 1.
Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch defeats a younger challenger in Massachusetts primary Lynch won against Patrick Roath, NBC News projects, who is more than three decades younger and came at him from the left.
GOP Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent opponent clash in fiery Nebraska Senate debate Ricketts derided Osborn as a Democrat in all but name. Osborn said Ricketts isn’t representing Nebraska as they compete in a race on the fringe of the Senate battlefield.
Bill Simmons under review by Massachusetts authorities after admitting to proxy sports betting Simmons, the founder of The Ringer, said Tuesday that it was a “lesson learned” after FanDuel voided his wagers.
Democratic Sen. Ed Markey easily fends off Massachusetts primary challenge from Rep. Seth Moulton Democratic Sen. Ed Markey defeated Rep. Seth Moulton in the Senate primary in Massachusetts, NBC News projects, in a victory for the party’s progressive wing.
Staten Island man survives lightning strike Rare video captures the moment Thomas Fahmy is struck by lightning and drops to the ground in agony. Fahmy shares with NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin what he felt when it happened and how he survived.
Key Texas county votes to cut polling sites ahead of the midterms Officials in Tarrant County, the third most-populous in Texas, approved a plan to reduce the number of polling locations by 92 compared to the 2022 elections.
‘Not the end of the movie’: Duane Davis’ lawyer on what’s next after Tupac murder verdict A day after Davis was found guilty of first-degree murder, his attorney told NBC News the defense had been preparing for an appeal before the trial even began.
Alaska finalizes Senate race for November: 3 Republicans — 2 Dans Sullivan — and 1 Democrat Former Rep. Mary Peltola will be the only Democrat on the ballot after Democrat David Leslie, who finished fourth in the primary, withdrew.
House censures GOP Rep. Chuck Edwards over ‘inappropriate conduct’ with female staffers A bipartisan ethics probe found Edwards, R-N.C., showered the aides with lavish gifts, invited them to intimate dinners and trips and wrote them poetry. He denied any wrongdoing.
Student who felt ‘humiliated’ by ICE ankle monitor dies by suicide Pierre Damas Bel, 20, expressed feeling “shame and humiliation” at having to wear by an ankle monitor. The college student died by suicide days later.
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What the jury must consider while deciding Lindsay Clancy's fate As the jury considers the arguments presented by the prosecution and defense in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial, NBC News legal analyst Misty Marris and correspondent Steven Romo break down the instructions the 9 women and 3 men were given before heading into deliberations.
No plans for ICE to be at polls for midterms, DHS says A senior DHS official said ICE will do its regular duties on the day of midterm elections, though Secretary Markwayne Mullin said agents would enter a polling place to serve a warrant.
Incumbent Sen. Ed Markey wins Massachusetts' Democratic primary for US Senate Bucking a push for younger leadership this election season, Sen. Ed Markey, 80, won the Democratic nomination against Rep. Seth Moulton, 47, who said that his party needed new leaders.
North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards is formally censured over harassment allegations The censure vote drew bipartisan support, and followed an investigation by the House Ethics Committee into allegations of sexual harassment against two young female staff members.
Congress averts a government shutdown ahead of the midterms With just a few weeks to spare, the House approved legislation extending funding through mid-December.
ICE says it has enough body cameras now, after series of deadly shootings Cameras could help alleviate some concerns about ICE transparency and accountability after immigration officers were involved in over two dozen shootings under the Trump administration.
Beloved writer and environmentalist Wendell Berry has died at age 92 Wendell Berry has died at age 92 He was a beloved American poet, novelist, essayist, and farmer.
SCOTUS allows Trump's ballroom project to continue. And, the Army secretary resigns The Supreme Court has ruled that President Trump's ballroom project may continue. And, Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns after 18 months on the job.
They live by a shrine to a saint. Why are their homes being demolished? The neighborhood is a pilgrimage site, with a shrine to the Sufi saint known as Bari Imam. In the past year, hundreds of homes of the working poor were razed. Residents fear more will be demolished.
Why the Supreme Court's ballroom ruling could matter beyond the ballroom Georgetown Law professor Stephen Vladeck explains the separation-of-powers questions raised by the Supreme Court's decision on the White House ballroom.
USPS 'carefully reviewing' whistleblower claim on plan for Trump's mail in voting order A whistleblower says the U.S. Postal Service is rushing out an online system for President Trump's push to restrict mail voting that could "derail" the midterm election if courts allow it to proceed.
A N.Y. hospital tried to close its birthing center. This city united to fight back Democrats and Republicans in Troy, N.Y., took on a national Catholic health system and kept the county's last birthing center open.
'It can outthink me': How a major manufacturer came to embrace AI GE Appliances is leaning heavily into artificial intelligence to improve quality and efficiency on the factory floor.
AI wealth is creating a 'mansion shortage' and upending San Francisco's housing market Spiking prices and rental bidding wars are raising fears of more displacement in a city where previous tech booms and a housing shortage have already driven out many.
Judge to decide if Tyler Robinson will go to trial in Charlie Kirk murder case Utah District Judge Tony Graf Jr. will hear arguments over evidence introduced in July, to decide if there's enough probable cause for a trial in the shooting of the conservative activist last year.
A makeover for college: No gym, no meal plan and two years of work A new model in Vermont emphasizes hands-on learning while stripping away frills like gyms and meal plans that increase costs. Other newly created institutions are also reimagining college.
As Democratic-led states block ICE cooperation deals, local sheriffs push back in court President Trump's ambitious deportation goals depend on the cooperation of local law enforcement, but some states don't want to take part. Now, sheriffs who want to cooperate with ICE are suing.