news2shortsNBC News correspondents Sahil Kapur, Kelly O’Donnell and Julie Tsirkin analyze the fallout from incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy’s (R) defeat in the Louisiana primary as President Trump shifts his focus to ousting Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) NBC News correspondent Aaron Gilchrist previews the competitive gubernatorial and Senate primaries in Georgia.
Fire reported in Simi Valley, north-west of LA, as mandatory evacuation orders were issued for over 20,000 residents A fast-growing brush fire ignited on Monday morning in southern California, prompting evacuation orders and damaging at least one home. The Sandy fire was reported just after 10am in Simi Valley, a city in Ventura county about … Read more
Police rushed to ‘neutralize’ the shooter and chairman of center confirmed security guard had been fatally shot At least one person, a security guard, was killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Police rushed to the center on Monday and “neutralized” the shooter, according to authorities. Authorities had not yet confirmed … Read more
All month, people all over the world have been nervously watching as the Hantavirus spread aboard a cruise ship called the MV Hondius. Three people from the ship died and as the virus spread to other passengers, people wondered – is this the next pandemic? It isn’t. But as Guardian health correspondent Melody Schreiber tells … Read more
Redistricting and race. Democrats are beside themselves, watching what Republicans are doing on redistricting — especially in the South. “What we’re seeing is an attack on legitimate opportunities for Black candidates to have representation here in Congress,” said Rep. Shomari Figures, D-Ala., who is on track to lose his district in Mobile. Democrats say they … Read more
The Justice Department has created a $1.776 billion fund for people who allege they were victims of federal government “lawfare” as part of a settlement agreement in President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service. The Anti-Weaponization Fund creates a formal process for Americans alleging they were targeted through politically motivated actions by the … Read more
President Donald Trump suggested Friday that U.S. arms sales to Taiwan could factor into broader negotiations with China, drawing a swift response from Taiwan’s president and reigniting debate in Washington about the future of longstanding U.S. policy toward the island. Asked by Fox News whether he would move forward with a delayed $14 billion weapons … Read more
North America will host this summer’s tournament European fans encouraged to visit Canada for World Cup Canada’s sports minister, Adam van Koeverden, has expressed confidence that hosting the World Cup this summer could be the key to agreeing a new trilateral trade deal with the United States and Mexico. The three World Cup hosts are … Read more
President Donald Trump is reportedly considering installing a White House helipad for Marine One, the latest potential update to the executive mansion’s grounds. “President Trump has continued to make improvements at the White House and all around D.C. to benefit future presidents and Americans,” White House spokesman Davis Ingle told Fox News Digital when asked … Read more
Deal would create largest regulated US utility, serving 10 million customers as AI-driven demand for power surges NextEra, a US energy giant, announced on Monday that it will buy Dominion Energy in a $67bn deal, creating what the companies say will be the world’s largest regulated utility business. The deal comes as the appetite for … Read more
