Iran announces the Strait of Hormuz is open
Iran announced that the Strait of Hormuz is completely open for commercial ships for the remainder of the ceasefire. President Donald Trump also confirmed the news. NBC News' Matt Bradley reports on what this could mean for the future as peace talks with Iran could continue.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 13:41:09 GMT
Trump expected to nominate ousted FEMA chief to lead agency again
President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Cameron Hamilton to serve as administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, nearly a year after he was removed as its acting head.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 15:13:22 GMT
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons is leaving the Department of Homeland Security
Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons, who oversaw the agency during tumultuous immigration crackdowns, is leaving his post next month, the head of the Department of Homeland Security said Thursday."Thanks to his leadership, American communities are safer," Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said in a statement.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:28:27 GMT
Democrat Analilia Mejia projected winner in New Jersey House race
Democrat Analilia Mejia has won the special election to fill New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill’s seat in the U.S. House, NBC News projects, defeating Republican Joe Hathaway. NBC News' Steve Kornacki breaks down the numbers.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 00:37:11 GMT
Singer D4vd arrested in connection with murder of teenage girl
The singer D4vd was arrested in connection to the murder of a teenage girl after her body was found in the trunk of his abandoned Tesla. Celeste Rivas Hernandez was reported missing from Lake Elsinore, southeast of Los Angeles, last year. She was last seen on April 5, 2024, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office.
Fri, 17 Apr 2026 01:02:43 GMT