Watch live coverage as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine testify at a House Armed Services Committee hearing. The two are expected to face questions on the ongoing war with Iran and the Pentagon's budget request for the upcoming year.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:15:40 GMT
Gas prices surged to their highest levels in nearly four years as negotiations to end the war between the United States and Iran remain deadlocked. The average cost for a gallon of regular now stands at $4.23 and experts warn the timing couldn’t be worse with the summer travel season just weeks away. NBC’s Christine Romans reports for TODAY.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:24:46 GMT
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testified before the House of Representatives for the first time since the Iran war began to answer questions about the military's $1.5 trillion budget request.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 14:48:47 GMT
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that a congressional map in Louisiana was a racial gerrymander even though it was drawn to comply with the landmark Voting Rights Act, which is aimed at protecting minority voters. NBC News' Ryan Reilly and Julie Tsirkin report on how this could make it harder for civil rights plaintiffs to challenge future maps.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 15:33:25 GMT
President Donald Trump and the first lady hosted King Charles III and Queen Camilla at a lavish state dinner where the King acknowledged the recent assassination attempt at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Charles later addressed a joint meeting of Congress, reaffirming US-UK relations and emphasizing the importance of NATO. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Wed, 29 Apr 2026 11:18:45 GMT