Filmed in Captivity: Inside Russia’s Prison Propaganda Machine
Russian captors force Ukrainian prisoners of war to record propaganda videos designed to rally domestic support for the invasion and sow division within Ukraine. The videos often haunt former captives long after their release. NBC News’ Jane Lytvynenko travels to Ukraine to uncover how this propaganda influences local communities and the lives of returning soldiers.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 09:00:00 GMT
Marco Rubio on Iran War, Soaring Gas Prices, AI, Media Ban, More
Secretary of State Marco Rubio joins TODAY to discuss President Donald Trump being open to meet with Iran’s president, the cost of the war on Americans, when prices may go down and when the conflict is expected to end. Sec. Rubio also explains why there needs to be guardrails around AI saying, “This has been true for every innovation, when nuclear energy was innovated.” On the president’s ban of CNN, MS NOW, Politico reporters from the White House, Rubio says, “I watch a lot of America
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:34:45 GMT
Oil prices tumble to 2-week low on hopes for critical pipeline reopening and Iran diplomacy
Oil prices fell sharply fell for a fifth straight trading session, reaching a two-week low on hopes of a renewed diplomatic push to end the Iran war and optimism over the reopening of a critical pipeline in Saudi Arabia.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:55:13 GMT
U.S. military leaders divided over action against the Houthis
WASHINGTON — U.S. military leaders are divided on whether President Donald Trump should get involved with the conflict between Saudi Arabia and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to two U.S. officials.
Mon, 21 Sep 2026 22:35:47 GMT
Marco Rubio defends Trump’s ban on media outlets from White House, arguing police or soldiers are not ‘kicking down the doors’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the Trump administration’s decision to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, saying in an interview on NBC’s “TODAY” that President Donald Trump was not closing outlets or arresting reporters.
Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:32:02 GMT