Washington — For the first time in U.S. history, the White House will host United Fighting Championship bouts on Sunday, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary and coinciding with President Trump’s 80th birthday. Mixed martial arts fighters will square off on the White House South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250, culminating in a main card fight between … Read more
The World Cup has kicked off! Mexico hosted the opening ceremony yesterday and then beat South Africa, 2-0, in front of an electric home crowd. Can the U.S. men’s national team follow suit tonight? The Americans start their World Cup journey in Los Angeles against Paraguay. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access … Read more
A death row inmate in Alabama is waiting on a ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court to see if the state will be allowed to carry out his scheduled execution Thursday night using nitrogen hypoxia. The Alabama Attorney General’s Office petitioned the high court to reverse a federal judge’s decision to permanently ban the state … Read more
Violent anti-Israel mob protests outside Brooklyn synagogue Pro-Palestinian protesters in Brooklyn escalated tensions by hurling antisemitic slurs and clashing with police outside a synagogue on Monday. Video shows an anti-Israel rioter shoving a Jewish girl and an Israeli flag being burned. The incident highlights concerns about growing antisemitism in New York City, drawing criticism from … Read more
The American Music Awards kick off the unofficial start of summer tonight, celebrating the best in music and featuring performances from such artists as Billy Idol, Keith Urban, Teyana Taylor and others. The show airs on CBS television stations and streams on Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT. The AMAs boast of being … Read more
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. Welcome to one of the biggest primary days of … Read more
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping wrap up their summit in Beijing on Friday as both countries look to claim the visit as a win. The leaders of the two superpowers are holding a bilateral tea and taking a friendship photo on Friday before Mr. Trump leaves China and heads back to Washington. The two … Read more
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. Welcome to another primary day! Steve Kornacki lays out … Read more
Air traffic control audio records showed the exchanges between controllers and the pilots of some of Spirit Airlines’ final flights overnight Saturday, shortly after the airline announced it was ceasing operations after a government bailout failed to materialize. Around midnight, an American Airlines employee at Dallas Fort Worth International Airport can be heard offering well … Read more
The 2026 NFL Draft, one of the league’s hallmark events, gets underway Thursday evening in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It marks the unofficial start of the new season, when all 32 teams, buoyed by their hopeful fans, come in with a fresh slate and an opportunity to tackle their rosters’ biggest weaknesses. When is the NFL Draft … Read more