It is a high stakes political week for President Donald Trump with primary elections that could indicate the future of the Republican party. A key test for Trump’s power is coming up in Kentucky. The Iran war has become a central political issue for Trump and Democrats argue voters will express their frustration at the ballot box. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
Mon, 18 May 2026 11:15:53 GMT
Thousands gathered on the National Mall on Sunday for a day of prayer, worship music and patriotic speeches for an event celebrating the nation’s 250th anniversary that supporters hail as a public affirmation of faith in America but critics view as an exclusionary display that blurs the line between religion and politics.
Mon, 18 May 2026 00:58:58 GMT
Organizers with “Freedom 250,” a group aligned with President Trump, said thousands of people turned out on Sunday for a massive prayer rally in the heart of Washington. Critics raised concerns about the lack of religious diversity at the event, with nearly every speaker and performer focused on Christianity. NBC News’ Gary Grumbach reports.
Sun, 17 May 2026 22:55:53 GMT
Sen. Bill Cassidy’s primary loss on Saturday brings to an end a two-decade career in public office that was ultimately defined by tensions with President Donald Trump
Sun, 17 May 2026 03:35:10 GMT
The “Clock is Ticking” for Iran, President Donald Trump has warned, as deadlocked diplomacy and new drone attacks against U.S. allies in the Gulf fueled fears of a renewed outbreak of war
Mon, 18 May 2026 09:40:32 GMT