Trump announces 2-week Iran ceasefire after he'd warned 'a whole civilization will die tonight'
The earlier threat, some of Trump's most extreme rhetoric since the Iran war started, sparked a wave of Democratic denunciations and mostly silence from top Republicans.
Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:48:29 GMT

Trump ‘chose mercy’ with Iran ceasefire, Hegseth says
In a press briefing at the Pentagon, Defense Secretary Hegseth said President Trump “chose mercy” in Iran, adding that Iran’s leadership accepted a two-week ceasefire “under overwhelming pressure.” 
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 12:27:19 GMT

Republicans win Georgia race — but Democrats post largest swing yet in special House elections
Republicans padded their slim House majority with a special election win in Georgia on Tuesday night.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 02:57:44 GMT

Clay Fuller wins Georgia special election for Marjorie Taylor Greene’s old seat
Republican prosecutor Clay Fuller won the special election to replace former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in the House, NBC News projects, defeating Democrat Shawn Harris in a runoff in Georgia on Tuesday.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 00:09:32 GMT

Accused Gilgo Beach Serial Killer Expected to Plead Guilty
The suspect behind the infamous Gilgo Beach murders is expected in court Wednesday to change his plea to guilty, according to a source familiar with the matter. Rex Heuermann is accused of killing seven women and discarding their remains in a remote stretch of Long Island over nearly two decades. NBC’s Emilie Ikeda reports for TODAY.
Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:33:20 GMT