US-Iran Peace Talks in Doubt After Second Clash in 3 Days
The United States and Iran once again exchanged fire, sending oil prices rising and casting new doubt on peace talks. Iranian media report that Iran's forces first fired warning shots as American ships tried to pass through the Strait of Hormuz without authorization and that the U.S. military responded with strikes. An American official described the strikes as self-defense. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:10:36 GMT

Justice Department opens criminal probe into E. Jean Carroll
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into whether E. Jean Carroll committed perjury in testimony during her lawsuits tied to sexual abuse allegations against President Donald Trump, according to a source familiar with the matter
Thu, 28 May 2026 13:13:49 GMT

Farmers in Iowa are struggling in Trump’s economy, but many say they still support him
13 farmers across Iowa said they’re struggling economically, but 11 voted for Trump in the past and still largely back him, hoping “he follows through” on his promises.
Thu, 28 May 2026 12:41:33 GMT

New Video Shows Devastation After Chemical Plant Implosion
New video captures the devastation inside the Nippon Paper Industries plant in Washington, moments after the implosion of a massive chemical tank. Authorities say two people were killed and at least nine are still missing. The cause of the disaster is still unknown. NBC’s Morgan Chesky reports for TODAY.
Thu, 28 May 2026 11:25:24 GMT

U.S. dismisses claim its diplomats have fled Kyiv as Zelenskyy pens Trump letter
The United States on Thursday reiterated that its diplomats remained in Kyiv despite Russia’s escalating threats, dismissing a suggestion from the European Union’s top diplomat that Washington had evacuated the Ukrainian capital
Thu, 28 May 2026 09:32:49 GMT