The Justice Department announced that President Trump would be dropping his lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service in "exchange" for the creation of an "anti-weaponization fund." NBC News' Monica Alba reports on the announcement and how the fund could be used.
Mon, 18 May 2026 16:32:14 GMT
It is a high stakes political week for President Donald Trump with primary elections that could indicate the future of the Republican party. A key test for Trump’s power is coming up in Kentucky. The Iran war has become a central political issue for Trump and Democrats argue voters will express their frustration at the ballot box. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:15:53 GMT
The CDC confirmed one American who was working in Congo tested positive for Ebola after becoming symptomatic. A CDC spokesman said the person and other high-risk contacts will be moved to Germany for treatment and monitoring. NBC News medical reporter Dr. Akshay Syal has details on the announcement.
Mon, 18 May 2026 19:05:00 GMT
President Donald Trump said Monday that he is calling off an attack on Iran planned for Tuesday because regional leaders had urged him to allow negotiations to continue and that a “very acceptable” deal for the U.S. was at hand
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:40:32 GMT
An ICE agent who shot a Venezuelan man and is accused by Minnesota prosecutors of lying about the incident was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime in Minnesota on Monday.
Mon, 18 May 2026 18:41:00 GMT