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Trump turns to progressives for ideas on affordabilityExternal Link
Trump is turning toward unlikely allies as he rolls out a new agenda to try to address affordability concerns and position Republicans for the midterms: progressives.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:43 GMT
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Former Fed Chairs Speak out Against DOJ Probe of Jerome PowellExternal Link
President Donald Trump is facing growing backlash from fellow Republicans over the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. In a joint statement, every living former Fed chair, several treasury secretaries and other top economic officials issued a rebuke of the Trump administration and warn the inquiry threatens the Fed’s independence and the U.S. economy. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:25:20 GMT
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Supreme Court weighs state ban on transgender student-athletesExternal Link
The Supreme Court considers whether states can ban transgender athletes from taking part in girls' and women's school and college sports.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:00:41 GMT
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A new milestone in the cancer fight: 7 in 10 patients now survive five-plus yearsExternal Link
After a cancer diagnosis, 7 in 10 people now survive five years or more, according to a report from the American Cancer Society.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 13:15:00 GMT
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Trump Announces 25% Tariff on Countries That Trade With IranExternal Link
New videos are emerging from Iran showing the government’s violent crackdown on protesters who demand the overthrow of the country’s Islamic government. The State Department is telling Americans to leave Iran as President Donald Trump announces new tariffs on any country that does business with the regime as he weighs possible military action. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY. Warning: Some images may be disturbing.
Tue, 13 Jan 2026 12:22:19 GMT
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