Donald Trump speaks while sitting next to Pete Hegseth at the table.

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‘Smart guy’: Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary

Exclusive: In a phone interview, the president shot down speculation that he’s unhappy with Hegseth, saying he is “one of my best” officials.

Funeral Held For Awdah Hathaleen, Palestinian Activist Killed By West Bank Settler

NBC News’ Richard Engel speaks with Palestinians in the West Bank

Israeli prosecutors charge settler with killing Palestinian activist in rare indictment

It’s the first time since Oct. 7, 2023, that an Israeli has been indicted in the killing of a Palestinian in the West Bank, one group said.

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Houthi rebel attacks kill at least 30 Yemeni government forces, officials say

Tennessee primary

Michigan Senate results

Recapping the wins of Tennessee primary night

Rep. Andy Ogles loses his Republican primary in Tennessee

Ogles lost despite having Trump’s endorsement, NBC News projects. Former state Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher will be the GOP nominee.

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Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks put produce from Mexico in the spotlight

The outbreaks have raised alarm about Mexico’s food safety and water supply — and whether the FDA is up to the task of testing imports.

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Cyclospora and salmonella outbreaks put produce from Mexico in the spotlight

The outbreaks have raised alarm about Mexico’s food safety and water supply — and whether the FDA is up to the task of testing imports.

An employee prepares a burrito bowl at a restaurant.

FDA only inspects 2% of all imported products, food safety expert says

Trump signs two immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’

The president’s first effort against birthright citizenship was rejected by the Supreme Court. He says he thinks these actions are constitutional.

Trump signs two immigration actions to limit birthright citizenship and curb ‘birth tourism’

The president’s first effort against birthright citizenship was rejected by the Supreme Court. He says he thinks these actions are constitutional.

Orders are expected to face legal challenges from several groups

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Spokane arson suspect charged with four additional counts in fires dating back to 2025

Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting one of the blazes, has been charged with new arson counts in previous fires.

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Spokane arson suspect charged with four additional counts in fires dating back to 2025

Aaron Farinacci, accused of starting one of the blazes, has been charged with new arson counts in previous fires.

Residents carry the remains of deceased dogs at a home burned in the Old Trails fire in Spokane, Wash., on Aug. 4, 2026.

Farinacci confessed to planning fire two weeks in advance, investigators say

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A labor shortage is choking off AI data center construction

By some estimates, the U.S. is 58,000 people short of the workforce needed to install the fiber-optic cable that connects centers to the internet.

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A labor shortage is choking off AI data center construction

By some estimates, the U.S. is 58,000 people short of the workforce needed to install the fiber-optic cable that connects centers to the internet.

NBC News’ Brian Cheung follows technicians rewiring the grid for AI

Perez Hilton’s family says his children ‘fled’ their home before his reported self-harm livestream

The family said they “fled to protect from witnessing any further trauma” after “it became clear” that Hilton was “harming himself.”

Perez Hilton’s family says his children ‘fled’ their home before his reported self-harm livestream

The family said they “fled to protect from witnessing any further trauma” after “it became clear” that Hilton was “harming himself.”

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Consumers shouldn’t count on tariff refunds

The Trump administration has so far refunded $100 billion to companies, many of which don’t plan to return cash to customers.

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Consumers shouldn’t count on tariff refunds

The Trump administration has so far refunded $100 billion to companies, many of which don’t plan to return cash to customers.

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Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June

The Republican senator said he would continue to work from home and didn’t provide a timeline for his Senate return.

Mitch McConnell discharged from rehab center following hospitalization in mid-June

The Republican senator said he would continue to work from home and didn’t provide a timeline for his Senate return.

How McConnell’s absence affects Republican votes in Congress

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Blackburn wins GOP primary for Tennessee governor