Reining in data centers sparks rare bipartisanship in statehouses
A rare source of bipartisanship has broken out in state capitols across the country: tackling data centers.
‘Rugby is growing in America’: Sammy Sullivan on life as a US Eagle, army captain and Lego influencer
As top teams land in New York for world sevens this weekend, the Olympic star discusses her uniquely American story and her sport’s search for the spotlight On Saturday, World Rugby’s HSBC SVNS lands in New York – well, New Jersey – for two days at Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, a short ride from … Read more
Former NBA star Chris Washburn reflects on drugs, downfall and second chances
The former No 3 overall NBA draft pick opens up about addiction, homelessness and redemption in a candid memoir revisiting basketball’s cocaine era When the Golden State Warriors drafted Chris Washburn with the No 3 pick in 1986, it should have been a dream come true. Instead, it might have been the worst thing that … Read more
USA see off Canada to book World Baseball Classic semi-final with Dominican Republic
Judge keys early surge as US top Canada 5-3 Americans advance to face Dominican Republic Miller fans side in ninth to seal quarter-final Aaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals. The US … Read more
Vance reveals $19B fraud uncovered in Minneapolis, hints California is next target
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Vice President JD Vance hinted California may be targeted next with major fraud investigations and revealed that fraud discovered in the Minneapolis area has “probably been $19 billion at least” since the administration began investigating in the Twin Cities. In January, Vance announced an interagency task force within the Department of … Read more
PR exec demands Senate Dems apologize for spreading ‘falsehoods’ about him during heated Noem hearing
The top executive of a public relations and political consulting firm who is married to a former top Department of Homeland Security (DHS) spokesperson, is demanding an apology from Senate Democrats for allegations he used his wife to improperly secure lucrative contracts from the agency. In a letter Thursday addressed to Sens. Peter Welch, D-Vt., … Read more
Trump news at a glance: Hegseth attacks media over war coverage as Trump calls Iran leaders ‘scumbags’
Defense secretary offers alternative TV headlines to reporters to more favourably reflect US military campaign in Iran – key US politics stories from 13 March 2026 Pete Hegseth has used a press conference at the Pentagon to criticize journalists over their coverage of the war in Iran, at one point proposing alternative TV headlines. The … Read more
Vance touts Trump economy gains during North Carolina tour, cites rising home purchases
ROCKY MOUNT, N.C. — Vice President JD Vance traveled to North Carolina and hosted an event Friday to tout the economy, advocate for Republicans to win elections in the Tar Heel State, and touch on the situation in Iran. Vance was also joined by former RNC chairman and GOP Senate nominee Michael Whatley and Small … Read more
DOJ drops case against veteran arrested after burning American flag near White House
Prosecutors sought to drop the charges against Jan Carey after a judge said he was entitled to further inquiry into whether the administration was vindictively prosecuting him.
Lawmakers push back against plans to turn warehouses into detention centers
Plans to turn warehouses into mega detention centers has divided residents, with both Democratic and Republican lawmakers pushing back against the projects. NBC News’ Julia Ainsley reports on the latest developments in the administration’s controversial detention plans.