Voters Head to Polls in Key States, Setting the Stage for Midterms
Voters are gearing up for a key primaries with razor-tight races in six states, including Iowa where Democrats are hoping to win a Senate seat in the traditionally Republican state. Meanwhile in California, former reality star Spencer Pratt is gaining late momentum in his push to lead Los Angeles, the nation’s second-largest city. NBC’s Liz Kreutz reports for TODAY.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:18:36 GMT
Housing official who targeted Trump’s enemies is named director of intelligence
President Donald Trump on Tuesday named an ally with no background in intelligence to oversee the nation’s spy agencies, taking the helm as the U.S. remains at war with Iran after a fresh round of peace talks stalled.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 13:25:02 GMT
Israel and Hezbollah trade new attacks despite Trump promise of de-escalation
The Israeli military launched deadly new strikes in Lebanon on Tuesday after accusing Hezbollah of launching attacks overnight, despite President Donald Trump saying both sides had agreed to de-escalate after Iran threatened to pull out of peace talks
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:49:09 GMT
New ‘60 Minutes’ boss takes meetings with staffers after clash with Scott Pelley
“60 Minutes” executive producer Nick Bilton pressed ahead with plans to speak individually with staffers a day after correspondent Scott Pelley confronted him.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 20:39:33 GMT
Protests erupt over U.S. Ebola quarantine center in Kenya
Hundreds of people gathered in Nanyuki, Kenya, to protest a U.S.-proposed Ebola quarantine center for American citizens exposed to the virus. Kenya does not have any suspected Ebola cases, but neighboring Uganda has reported nine and closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Tue, 02 Jun 2026 10:52:29 GMT