Trump approves landmark U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal
President Donald Trump has approved a landmark civilian nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia that is expected to be announced Wednesday, a senior administration official told NBC News.
Oil surges past $95 as U.S. downplays Iran diplomacy and a 2nd key trade route is disrupted
The price of oil surged nearly 5% on Wednesday as U.S. officials talked down the chance of new peace talks after an 11th straight night of strikes on Iran and with major disruption now facing two of the world’s key supply routes.
Hegseth requests more funding for Iran war and Zelenskyy fires his commander in chief: Morning Rundown
Pete Hegseth asks Congress for billions more in military funding.
Third U.S. service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack identified by military
The United States military identified Angel S. Rampersad as a third servicemember believed to have been killed in Jordan after an Iranian attack last Friday.
The costs of the Iran war are rising, as Trump and Tehran signal an expanding conflict
The costs of the Iran war are rising each day, but President Donald Trump has shown little intent to rein in the expanding conflict.
Pete Hegseth puts cost of Iran war at $37.5 billion as the Pentagon seeks more money from Congress
The defense secretary’s estimate, revealed at a combative Senate hearing, is up from the $25 billion Pentagon officials gave in late April. NBC News has reported the amount is much higher.
World Cup final draws record 63 million U.S. viewers, signals soccer’s mainstream moment
Nearly 63 million Americans tuned in to watch Spain beat Argentina in the FIFA World Cup final on Sunday, shattering viewership records and underscoring soccer’s growing appeal in the U.S. after decades of efforts to broaden its audience.
Malcolm-Jamal Warner’s widow sues his mother for $1.2 million in prenup dispute
“The Cosby Show” star died in July 2025 at age 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica.
GOP Rep. Cory Mills under investigation by the Justice Department
The Florida Republican has been under investigation by the House Ethics Committee over allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign finance violations, which he denies.
Trump-backed Rep. Andy Biggs wins GOP primary for Arizona governor
NBC News projects that Biggs defeated fellow Rep. David Schweikert to move on to the general election against Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs.