Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, we examine how the escalating Iran … Read more
Oil prices rose Thursday to their highest level since early June after the latest Iran war escalation threatened severe new disruption to global supplies. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Brent crude oil, one of two key global benchmarks, rose more than 5% to nearly $99 … Read more
Tropical Storm Bertha closes in on Gulf Coast with up to 4 ft of storm surge expected – CBS News Watch CBS News Tropical Storm Bertha is on its way to the Gulf Coast as New Orleans and beyond brace for multiple feet of rainfall. Lana Zak reports. Source link
Tropical Storm Bertha formed on Monday, threatening the Gulf Coast. Meanwhile in the Midwest, severe storms caused flooding in Des Moines, Iowa, and several tornadoes were spotted in northern Wisconsin. Lana Zak reports. Source link
With a landmark housing affordability bill in political limbo, U.S. home prices have hit an all-time high. The median price of existing homes in June was $440,660, up 1.8% from $432,700 a year ago, according to new data from the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Home prices have risen for 36 straight months. “Housing affordability remains … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: The Trump administration revealed new figures that show a drastic 7,100% spike in Medicare claims for tissue and organ transplants in just six years as the task force led by Vice President JD Vance continues to crack down on fraud across the country. The … Read more
Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile game, is rapidly increasing in popularity across the U.S. Caitlin Huey-Burns headed to a mahjong parlor to see why the game is seeing renewed appreciation. Source link
Socialist ousts Dem incumbent in Colorado primary Chief congressional correspondent Chad Pergram reports on a far-left surge consuming the Democratic Party after socialist candidate Melat Kiros ousted 14-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette in Denver, marking the 27th progressive primary victory this cycle, triggering sharp warnings from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance. NEWYou … Read more
The FBI has issued a memo requesting all field offices surge a total of over 250 personnel into what it described as a “priority effort” for Director Kash Patel’s office, which two sources familiar with the effort said centers on the investigation into the 2020 election in Georgia. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News … Read more
Trump’s crypto earnings surge to $1.4 billion in first year back in office – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump’s financial disclosure laid out how his crypto-related ventures netted him over a billion dollars in the last year. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro breaks down Trump’s earnings. Source link