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Massive power outage hits Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico experienced another power outage as residents prepared to celebrate Easter weekend, the latest in a string of major blackouts since the New Year’s Eve dayslong blackout.
Judge finds ‘probable cause’ Trump administration is in criminal contempt
Federal judge James Boasberg slammed the government for failing to comply with his court order to temporarily halt removal flights to El Salvador. He wrote “probable cause exists to find the Government in criminal contempt.” NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez re…
Colossal squid captured on video for the first time
The colossal squid was captured on video swimming in the deep sea for the first time since it was identified a century ago. The squid was formally identified and named in 1925.
RFK Jr. links autism rise to ‘environmental toxins,’ contradicting CDC findings
NBC News Health and Medical Reporter Berkeley Lovelace Jr. joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s claims that rising rates of autism are “preventable,” contradicting expert opinion.
Trump participates in Easter event at White House
Watch live coverage of President Donald Trump participating in an Easter prayer service and dinner at the White House.
‘Higher inflation and slower growth’: Powell warns of tariff impact
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell said President Trump’s “significantly larger than anticipated” tariffs will likely lead to “higher inflation and slower growth” while speaking at the Economic Club of Chicago.
Judge finds probable cause to hold Trump admin. in contempt over deportation flights
U.S. District Judge James Boasberg found probable cause to hold the Trump administration in contempt over deportation flights that it sent to El Salvador. NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell details the judge’s justification.
CDC scientist says measles cases are likely being underreported
Measles cases are most likely being underreported in the United States, according to a senior scientist at the CDC. So far in 2025, 747 cases have been recorded in the U.S. with about three-quarters of them in Texas, but Dr. David Sugerman said Tuesday…
Tariffs were ‘significantly larger than anticipated,’ Fed chair says
Stocks fell after Jerome Powell’s remarks on economic uncertainty and trade risks.
Protests erupt at Republican town halls over Abrego Garcia’s return
Protests erupted at town halls held by Republican lawmakers, including one for Trump ally Rep. Marjorie Taylor Green where police say they tased two people and arrested three. Demonstrators were objecting to a range of President Donald Trump’s policies…
TikTokers promise cheap deals from Chinese factories
Videos surfaced of TikTokers claiming to work at Chinese factories that make high-end products and offering to sell them directly to Americans for much cheaper due to the trade war between the U.S. and China. NBC News’ Camila Bernal looks closely to se…
Judge demands answers on what Trump admin. has done to return deported man
A federal judge demanded to know what the Trump administration has done to comply with a court order to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia to the United States after he was deported to El Salvador. The judge ordered the federal government to turn over evidenc…
New body camera video released from inside Gene Hackman’s home
Authorities released new body camera video from inside the New Mexico home where legendary actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, were found dead in February. An investigative report also revealed Arakawa’s Google searches in the days before s…
Former President Biden delivers message in first public appearance
At a bipartisan conference in Chicago focused on preserving social security benefits, the former President made his first public appearance. Mr. Biden laid out what he sees as a threat to social security over cuts to staff and local offices that could …
Trump administration freezes more than $2 billion after Harvard rejects demands
The federal government froze more than $2 billion in federal funding after Harvard rejected a wide-ranging list of Trump administration demands. NBC News’ Stephanie Gosk reports.
Trump to sign memo aimed at preventing undocumented immigrants from obtaining Social Security benefits
Undocumented immigrants do not qualify for Social Security benefits, but lawful permanent residents are if they meet certain criteria.
‘Enough is enough’: Wife of mistakenly deported Kilmar Garcia demands his return
Jennifer, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a man mistakenly deported to El Salvador by the Trump administration, spoke out about Garcia’s departure. Speaking through tears, she accused the U.S. and Salvadoran governments of playing politics with his l…
Autism rates rise to 1 in 31 school-age children, CDC says
A new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found a dramatic rise in Autism diagnoses among children. NBC News’ Erika Edwards details the findings of the report.
Trump honors Navy football team at trophy ceremony
President Trump participates in a commander-in-chief trophy presentation ceremony at the White House for the 2024 Navy Midshipmen.
Biden gives first speech since leaving office
Watch live coverage of former President Joe Biden making his first public speech since leaving office. Biden’s remarks will focus on protecting social security.
Trump admin to give update on status of mistakenly deported man
A U.S. district judge will hold a hearing this afternoon on the status of efforts by the Trump administration to bring a Maryland man it said it mistakenly deported to El Salvador back to the United States.
Chinese President Xi visits Vietnam amid fallout from President Trump’s tariffs
As President Trump’s sweeping tariffs cause uncertainty among global markets, Chinese President Xi Jinping was warmly welcomed to a state-visit in Vietnam. Xi is also heading to Malaysia and Cambodia, where he aims to cast China as a reliable trading p…
New details emerge on man suspected of torching PA gov. mansion
New details are emerging on Cody Balmer, the man charged with suspected homicide, arson and terrorism after allegedly starting a fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence. Court documents allege Balmer told police he was “harboring hatred” tow…
Trump pulls $2B in funding after Harvard rejects his DEI demands
Harvard is being hit with a $2 billion funding freeze after rejecting a list of demands from the Trump White House to make sweeping changes, including shutting down DEI programs and sharing all hiring and administrative data. NBC’s Hallie Jackson repor…
Trump mulls imprisoning US citizens abroad: ‘Homegrowns are next’
During an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump, El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele says he’s not going to return Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was on a work permit in Maryland, back to the United States. In the same meeting, Trump floats depor…