In an apparent shift, Vance says lowering oil prices is ‘goal No. 1’ of Iran war
Keeping gas prices low is now the United States’ “goal No.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 10:11:35 GMT

USS Lincoln to Be Replaced After Record 9 Months in Middle East
There are mounting concerns from lawmakers and military families over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln which is on a record deployment in the Middle East. While the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are downplaying concerns, another aircraft carrier is now on its way to the region to replace the Lincoln. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:39:21 GMT

Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in UnitedHealthcare Case
Accused killer Luigi Mangione is set to appear in federal court where sources familiar with the matter tell NBC News he’s expected to plead guilty to federal stalking charges. Because of New York’s double jeopardy law, any agreement at the federal level could cloud the future of the state murder and weapon charges he faces. NBC’s Sam Brock reports and senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett joins TODAY with analysis.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:27:41 GMT

Trump asks Supreme Court to allow White House ballroom construction to continue
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday asked the Supreme Court to allow him to continue construction of a sprawling ballroom adjacent to the White House.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:22:51 GMT

Woman arrested and facing felony charges in World War II memorial vandalism case, DOJ says
A woman has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the World War II memorial in Washington, U.S.
Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:47:21 GMT