Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee voted to advance acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to serve in the role permanently. NBC News' Scott Wong and Gabe Gutierrez have details on what senators had to say in support or opposition of the nomination and when it will face a full Senate vote.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:17:50 GMT
It is primary day in a handful of states and voters are heading to the polls with key races up for grabs that could signal which direction the parties are headed before the November midterms. One of the most closely watched contests is taking place in Michigan, which has become the Democrat’s most expensive Senate primary race ever. NBC’s Shaquille Brewster reports and Steve Kornacki joins TODAY with analysis.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:20:11 GMT
Police have announced the arrest of a man on suspicion of arson, connected to one of the wildfires burning out of control in Washington state. As dozens of fires burn across the West, conditions spawned a rare “firenado,” a twister of flames caught on video. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports and TODAY’s Al Roker tracks the latest forecast.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 11:19:20 GMT
Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, will request the House Ethics Committee to investigate domestic abuse allegations made by his ex-wife to try to exonerate himself.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 17:25:39 GMT
McDonald’s just reported its slowest U.S. sales growth in over a year as its value push fell flat with customers who continue to struggle with higher prices.
Tue, 04 Aug 2026 19:17:52 GMT