Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche’s nomination appears to be back on track after he announced a key decision to satisfy two Republican holdouts in the Senate who said they could not support his confirmation until the “anti-weaponization” fund was rescinded in writing. Now, Blanche posted an order establishing, “Beyond any doubt, there is no fund.” NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:23:25 GMT
President Donald Trump announced the United States and Iran are set to resume talks following his decision to call off massive strikes over the weekend. There’s no confirmation from Iran but Iran’s foreign minister did say, “Negotiations are on the path to being finalized.” NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:22:38 GMT
The singer and actor, who is on tour, will no longer star in the London revival of “Sunday in the Park With George,” which is set to open in summer 2027.
Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:32:14 GMT
Police in Idaho are hailing an armed citizen a hero for distracting a gunman who opened fire outside an In-and-Out in Twin Falls, helping save lives. Officials say three people were killed and seven others were injured in the shooting. NBC News’ Dana Griffin reports from the scene.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 23:04:15 GMT
Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate in Washington where fires have burned more than 250,000 acres. From the air to the ground, firefighters are battling the blaze. In Greece, fire officials say two people died after firefighting helicopters collided. NBC News’ Camila Bernal has the latest.
Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:45:32 GMT