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US Blocks 10 Iran Ships From Passing Through Strait of HormuzExternal Link
United States Central Command says its partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has turned back at least 10 ships heading to and from Iran. Iran’s military says if the blockade continues, Iran will disrupt marine traffic in the vital Red Sea waterway. NBC’s Richard Engel reports for TODAY from Tel Aviv.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 11:37:01 GMT
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Thom Tillis opens up on which Cabinet secretaries are giving Trump bad adviceExternal Link
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) sits down exclusively with NBC News' Julie Tsirkin to discuss how he views President Trump’s strategy on Iran, the midterms and his choice to retire from Congress.
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 20:56:54 GMT
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Kornacki: New Jersey Democrats look to build on ‘clear’ trend of overperforming in special electionsExternal Link
NBC News Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki joins Meet the Press NOW to analyze special election trends ahead of the race to fill now-Governor Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) congressional seat on Thursday.
Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:53:57 GMT
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Russia launches massive missile and drone attack on UkraineExternal Link
Russia unleashed a barrage of hundreds of drones and missile on Ukraine, killing at least 18 people in its most intense attack of the year. The attacks came after a short Easter ceasefire as President Zelenskyy toured Europe, pleading with allies for help protecting the country’s skies.
Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:01:45 GMT
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As immigrant deaths in custody grow, ICE reduces what details are made publicExternal Link
Amid record immigrant deaths in custody, ICE reduces what details are made public
Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:17:51 GMT
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