President Donald Trump is facing growing bipartisan backlash following his announcement of a deal to temporarily lift U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel fuel. The move, aimed at lowering fuel prices in the United States ahead of the midterm elections, has members of Congress from both parties saying the deal may be illegal. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:27:23 GMT
Federal agents conducted a search at the home of of Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., as part as an ongoing criminal probe. NBC News' Ryan Reilly has the early details on the investigation and the unusual timing of the action this close to an election.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:22:11 GMT
Videos show the moments Riyadh Airport, the main airport in Saudi Arabia, was hit in a deadly attack on Saturday and then again on Sunday, killing more than a dozen including one American. Now questions swirl about whether the United States will join airstrikes against the Iranian-backed Houthi militants responsible for the attacks, which would widen the U.S.-Iran conflict just weeks before the midterm elections. NBC’s Keir Simmons reports for TODAY.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:19:27 GMT
Starbucks said that it would not be moving to buy Chipotle Mexican Grill, after a report days earlier said the coffeehouse chain had evaluated the prospect.
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:24:23 GMT
Kelly Clarkson is accusing a Brooklyn store of mistreatment after an alleged encounter at novelty shop, Art of Play, sharing on social media that the sales associate was “rude” to her when she inquired about a $15,000 item, with Clarkson comparing the moment to a famous scene from “Pretty Woman.”
Mon, 12 Oct 2026 11:56:24 GMT