Democrat Amish Shah, a physician and former state lawmaker, has opened a lead in the primary for a key Arizona battleground district despite party leaders backing another candidate for the seat. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. NBC News has not yet projected a winner in … Read more
Three elderly hikers died in apparent heat-related deaths while traversing the Grand Canyon’s inner trails as temperatures spiked above 100 degrees. Rangers and emergency personnel responded to two separate heat-related incidents on June 12 and June 16, according to the National Park Service. “In both cases, the deceased hikers were hiking trails in the … Read more
Expect to see ‘real accountability’ in alleged Minnesota fraud investigation, Rep James Comer Rep. James Comer, Chairman of the House Oversight Committee, reveals that Minnesota state leaders, including Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, ignored whistleblower warnings and allowed $300 million in federal nutrition fraud. Comer emphasizes that the decision was driven by … Read more
NEW YORK — Infant mortality in the U.S. dropped to a new all-time low in 2025, according to preliminary government data. There were slightly fewer than 5.4 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in 2025, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. While that appears to be a small decline from about 5.5 … Read more
Rep. Julia Letlow will compete in a Republican Senate primary runoff in Louisiana, NBC News projects. The question is whether she’ll face Sen. Bill Cassidy or state Treasurer John Fleming. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Letlow, who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the race, … Read more
North Carolina state Senate President Pro Tempore Phil Berger is running two votes behind his primary challenger, Sam Page, despite having the endorsement of President Donald Trump, according to unofficial state election results. The razor thin margin will likely prompt a recount. Berger, who helped lead Republicans’ redistricting efforts in the state, was challenged by … Read more