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Iranian president claims they are 'victims of terrorism' in United Nations speechExternal Link
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian used his address to the United Nations to draw attention to leaders, scientists and civilians who had been killed and accused the United States of "terrorism." NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on the leader's remarks and the ongoing conflict overseas.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 15:53:04 GMT
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White House Responds to Suit Filed by 3 News Outlets Over BanExternal Link
In a court filing by the Justice Department, the DOJ says media access to White House grounds is a privilege, not a right. It argues that CNN, MS NOW and Politico don’t deserve that access because “the president concluded that they have failed to maintain basic minimum ‘standards of professionalism and decorum.” The news outlets say the move violates their due process and their First Amendment right. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:17:18 GMT
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Trump Welcomes Xi Jinping After UNGA Speech Threatening IranExternal Link
During his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, President Donald Trump issued a dire warning to Iran, saying “Will a deal be made with Iran? Or do I annihilate the Islamic Republic?” It comes as the president is set to welcome China’s Xi Jinping to the White House where the escalating AI competition will top their agenda. The visit, however, is drawing rare criticism from a top Republican. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 11:09:35 GMT
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FBI investigating hacking group’s claim of massive breach of agent infoExternal Link
ShinyHunters, a cyber-extortion outfit, said that it had hacked into the FBI’s jobs portal and used that access to steal a major tranche of sensitive files.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 17:52:08 GMT
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New campaign aims to help millions at risk of losing Medicaid coverage under work requirementsExternal Link
On Jan. 1, new federal work and reporting requirements kick in for Medicaid, leaving millions at risk of losing healthcare coverage as states scramble to prepare for the most substantial change to the program in decades.
Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:00:41 GMT
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