Virginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to Tajikistan

Northern Virginia Democrats faced questions about how a Tajik national committed to a psychiatric facility after killing his landlord was twice allowed to leave — once to obtain a passport and once to visit an apartment — before escaping to Tajikistan. Abdulloi Doniyor Toshpulodzoda had been held at a mental health facility in Falls Church, … Read more

White House revs up ‘iconic’ Freedom 250 race as IndyCars prepare to unleash American muscle on DC streets

A roaring display of American muscle will be unleashed in the streets of Washington, D.C., this afternoon as IndyCar racers zoom through the city in a first-of-its-kind race, capping off a summer of celebration for America’s 250th birthday. “President [Donald] Trump is ensuring America gets the spectacular birthday it deserves as we celebrate our 250th … Read more

Trump Prepares to Put Economic Pressure on Iran

President Donald Trump is preparing to carry out what he’s calling unprecedented economic warfare against Iran as military attacks between the two countries drag on. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is planning to detail on Monday the steps the U.S. will take and what they will expect of its allies. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor reports for Sunday … Read more

Republicans Grow Concerned With Economy’s Impact on Midterms

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss how Republicans are feeling about the midterm elections as affordability continues to be the no.1 issue for voters and races in states like Texas move to toss-ups. “No Democrat has won the senate seat there since the 1980s. Could this cycle be … Read more

Sean Duffy in the Real World

Donald Trump’s Transportation Secretary got his big break on reality TV, and is now out with a six-part YouTube show about a family road trip. How bad could it be?

Trump laying groundwork to impose national emergency by sowing election distrust

President’s speech, declassification of documents and heightened claims of noncitizen voting have experts concerned A series of moves by Donald Trump’s administration to sow doubt in the integrity of US elections have intensified concern among voting experts – and sparked hope among election deniers – that it could declare a national emergency. The White House … Read more