In a visit with “Nightly News” anchor Tom Llamas, Pope Leo XIV described his role as the first American pontiff. “I have great love for America,” he said. “But I understand my mission as having a very important dimension, which is precisely being pastor of a universal church.”
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:51:08 GMT
The decision was largely expected by investors, who have seen markets begin to churn amid ongoing concerns about higher oil prices and AI spending.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 09:00:40 GMT
WASHINGTON — Todd Blanche’s path to confirmation as the next attorney general of the United States faced a setback Wednesday as two key Republicans pressed the Justice Department to commit in writing to kill an “anti-weaponization” fund that could give money to President Donald Trump’s allies and restrict the scope of the tax audit immunity given to him and his family members.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:14:23 GMT
Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked his Fifth Amendment right 106 times during a Senate hearing on the Covid pandemic response. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports on the questions Fauci was asked and his opening statement saying Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has an "unhinged obsession" with him.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 18:30:35 GMT
Multiple women accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct in a new BBC documentary. In a statement, Leto responded that he has “never sexually assaulted anyone.” NBC News' Chloe Melas reports.
Wed, 29 Jul 2026 19:45:55 GMT