Month: August 2026

Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary highlights growing backlash to pro-Israel spendingProgressive Abdul El-Sayed made Rep. Haley Stevens’ support for Israel and her backing from an AIPAC-linked group a major theme in his campaign.Listen to this article00:0000:00’We took on a machine’: Abdul El-Sayed thanks supporters after primary victory03:17Get more newsLiveonAug. 5, 2026, 5:38 PM EDTBy Alexandra MarquezThe…

Inside our Decision Desk call on El-SayedHow NBC News made its projection on the marquee primary for the Senate in Michigan.Listen to this article00:0000:00Abdul El-Sayed at a news conference at the Spirit of Detroit in Detroit, on Wednesday.Julia Demaree Nikhinson / APAug. 5, 2026, 6:07 PM EDTBy Yasmin Vossoughian and Emily NgoWelcome to the daily…

EXCLUSIVEFORSUBSCRIBERSNational SecurityPentagon holds crisis meeting on weapons shortfall after angry Trump call, sources say The president asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth about a shortfall in munitions at a recent Camp David meeting, and sources say Hegseth pointed to Deputy Defense Secretary Stephen Feinberg. The White House said, “This is 100% fake news.”Listen to this article00:0000:00Defense…

Gianni Infantino gets internal support at crisis meeting to remain as FIFA presidentWorld soccer’s governing body attempted to present a unified front amid the turbulence caused by Infantino’s controversial plans, with calls for him to step down.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00President Gianni Infantino in Dallas, Texas, in June. Tony Gutierrez / AP…

Florida pastor accused of having sex with 14-year-old boy while hiding HIV diagnosis The suspect, 42-year-old Timothy Chaneyfield of St. James United American Free Will Baptist Church in Winter Haven, was arrested and is facing multiple charges.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00St James Freewill United American Baptist Church in Winter Haven, Fla.Google MapsAug.…

New CDC director is confirmed, giving agency its first permanent leader in a yearThe Senate voted in favor of Dr. Erica Schwartz, who was deputy surgeon general during President Donald Trump’s first term.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Dr. Erica Schwartz at her confirmation hearing to be CDC director July 15.Finn Gomez / Getty…

Man cut off diver’s air supply during dispute over Miami lobster fishing spot, report saysMichael Joseph Simpson, 51, was originally charged with attempted felony murder, but during his court appearance on Wednesday, a judge agreed with his lawyers that the charge was not accurate. He is now charged with second-degree attempted murder.Listen to this article…

Progressives had another big primary night – with a notable exception: From the Politics DeskPlus, Trump’s new loyalty test. Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Rep. Wesley Bell speaks to voters after projected primary win in Missouri01:46Get more newsLiveonAug. 5, 2026, 5:00 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily…

Salmonella outbreak linked to jalapeños expands to 27 statesChipotle and Qdoba say they have removed the jalapeños from their restaurants.Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Salmonella outbreak expands to 27 states02:03Get more newsLiveonAug. 5, 2026, 6:21 PM EDTBy Berkeley Lovelace Jr. and Lauren DunnFederal health officials are investigating a salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños…

Trump admin moves to shut Kentucky organ donation group, citing safety failuresHealth Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. called the nonprofit Network for Hope “a bad apple” and accused it of “persistent safety failures.”Listen to this article with a free profile00:0000:00Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS), in Washington, in 2025.…