President claims ‘inadequate’ supply presents security threat and orders expansion of oil, coal and gas production Donald Trump on Monday released a series of memos that doubled down on his support of increased domestic fossil fuel production for purported “defense readiness”. Trump’s memos, which cited the president’s 20 January 2025 executive order declaring a national … Read more
The matter of American hostages wrongfully detained in Iran could be resolved during negotiations between Tehran and Washington as both sides navigate a fragile ceasefire amid attempts to end the conflict, one expert said. Ryan Fayhee, a lawyer for Abdolreza “Reza” Valizadeh, 49, who has been detained by Iran for more than a year, stressed … Read more
Kash Patel filed a defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic after a report citing anonymous sources alleged excessive drinking and erratic behavior that could jeopardize his role. Patel blasted the article for “false and obviously fabricated allegations,” while The Atlantic says it stands by its reporting. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports.
Ahead of a special election on Tuesday, Virginia Republicans blasted a proposed constitutional amendment in their state that could soon cost them their congressional seats, calling the effort the most “unfair” of a string of redrawn maps across the country. Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., believes it’s a sentiment shared by voters. “I was with a … Read more
Rahm Emanuel, the former chief of staff to President Obama and a potential 2028 presidential hopeful, is calling for an end to U.S. military aid for Israel.
Frenchman becomes youngest winner of award Spurs star has dominated opponents all season There had never been a unanimous NBA defensive player of the year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama – as expected – was announced Monday as the league’s top defensive player. The San Antonio center was second in the voting for DPOY as a … Read more
“Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today,” said Ben Franklin. If sloganeering was left to Congress, the motto might read, “Never do today what you can leave till tomorrow.” That is emblematic of the recent scramble on Capitol Hill to renew the key terrorism prevention program known as FISA Section 702. Congress … Read more
Maine’s Democratic Senate primary is heating up as Graham Platner (D) and Governor Janet Mills (D) look to challenge incumbent Senator Susan Collins (R). NBC News Senior National Political Reporter Sahil Kapur talks to the candidates and voters in the state.
The FBI said Monday that it would lead an effort to hunt for any possible connections between the seemingly unrelated deaths or disappearances of at least 10 scientists and government workers over the past few years
Chavez-DeRemer had been facing a probe from the Labor Department’s inspector general over potential misconduct.
