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NBC News Poll: 67% Disapprove of Trump’s Handling of Iran WarExternal Link
Meet the Press Moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to share new NBC News polling that shows 67% of Americans disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the Iran war.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:49:10 GMT
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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz closed in response to U.S. Navy blockadeExternal Link
In a major reversal, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, less than 24 hours after it announced the critical waterway was “completely open.” It comes as Iran allegedly opened fire on two ships attempting to pass through the strait. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said the closure is a response to the continuing U.S. Navy blockade on Iranian ports. NBC News’ Raf Sanchez has the latest.
Sat, 18 Apr 2026 23:08:44 GMT
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Trump's approval rating hits second-term low as Americans sour on the economy and Iran warExternal Link
President Donald Trump’s job approval rating has sunk to a new low as Americans express growing concerns about rising costs and the war with Iran, according to an NBC News Decision Desk Poll powered by SurveyMonkey
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:40 GMT
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Steve Kornacki: New Gen Z poll shows clear divide on Israel-PalestineExternal Link
NBC News chief data analyst Steve Kornacki breaks down a new NBC News Decision Desk poll for Meet the Press showing Americans are evenly divided in their sympathies between Israelis and Palestinians, while three-quarters of Gen Z respondents say they sympathize more with Palestinians.
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:55:07 GMT
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Prosecutors called her a danger to herself and others. Then she tried to kidnap a toddler.External Link
By the time Noemi Guzman held a toddler at knifepoint in front of a Nebraska Walmart, the 31-year-old woman had struggled with mental illness for several years of her life
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMT
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