https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Top Storiesen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comThu, 21 May 2026 23:22:22 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Thu, 21 May 2026 23:27:07 GMTGOP senators abandoned a planned vote on a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that would compensate Trump allies who say they were unfairly prosecuted by the Biden administration. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.2056-05-21T23:22:28.000+0000nn_gha_trump_ballroom_250521https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/trump-faces-gop-resistance-on-compensation-fund-ballroom-money-263755333589Trump faces GOP resistance on compensation fund, ballroom moneyGOP senators abandoned a planned vote on a proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund that would compensate Trump allies who say they were unfairly prosecuted by the Biden administration. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.Thu, 21 May 2026 23:22:22 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 23:27:07 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 23:19:17 GMTHe was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history and now the sudden death of Kyle Busch has left the racing world stunned. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports on what both NASCAR and Busch’s family have revealed about his death. 2056-05-21T23:18:15.000+0000nn_sbr_kyle_busch_dies_260521https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/nascar-star-kyle-busch-dead-at-age-41-263752773995NASCAR star Kyle Busch dead at age 41He was among the most winning drivers in NASCAR history and now the sudden death of Kyle Busch has left the racing world stunned. NBC News’ Sam Brock reports on what both NASCAR and Busch’s family have revealed about his death. Thu, 21 May 2026 23:18:12 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 23:19:17 GMTDenise ChowThu, 21 May 2026 12:24:51 GMTSpaceX is set to launch a new prototype of its Starship megarocket — the system NASA may use to land astronauts back to the moon — on a key test flight Thursday2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-starship-v3-launch-rcna345682https://www.nbcnews.com/science/space/spacex-starship-v3-launch-rcna345682SpaceXStarship V3 on the launch pad during a wet dress rehearsal.Starship V3 on the launch pad during a "wet" dress rehearsal.Thu, 21 May 2026 12:24:51 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 13:42:23 GMTNatasha KoreckiBen KamisarThu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 GMTDemocratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin released the party’s autopsy report on the 2024 election after facing intense pressure to do so.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dnc-releases-2024-autopsy-chair-apologizing-creating-even-bigger-distr-rcna345963https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/dnc-releases-2024-autopsy-chair-apologizing-creating-even-bigger-distr-rcna345963Bill ClarkDNC Chair Ken MartinKen Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during an interview at DNC headquarters in Washington on Sunday, November 2, 2025.Thu, 21 May 2026 14:30:00 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 19:07:39 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 23:23:12 GMTTwo weeks after NBC News reported on coverage issues being had by beneficiaries of TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the company’s CEO has released a letter apologizing to the healthcare administrator’s 4.2 million beneficiaries. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports in our series “The Cost of Denial.”2056-05-21T23:22:28.000+0000nn_emc_tcodhealthcareceoapologizes_260521https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/healthcare-ceo-apologizes-for-coverage-problems-263755333593Healthcare CEO apologizes for coverage problemsTwo weeks after NBC News reported on coverage issues being had by beneficiaries of TriWest Healthcare Alliance, the company’s CEO has released a letter apologizing to the healthcare administrator’s 4.2 million beneficiaries. NBC News’ Erin McLaughlin reports in our series “The Cost of Denial.”Thu, 21 May 2026 23:22:23 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 23:23:12 GMTLaura StricklerJulia AinsleyHelen GrahamJustin GoldmanThu, 21 May 2026 21:00:40 GMTSuicides rise in ICE detention; 911 calls detail serious cases of self-harm2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/suicides-rise-ice-detention-911-calls-detail-serious-cases-self-harm-rcna344333https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/suicides-rise-ice-detention-911-calls-detail-serious-cases-self-harm-rcna344333Google MapsSouth Texas ICE Processing Center.The South Texas ICE Processing Center.KOAAA Colorado Springs community group gathered outside City Hall on March 12, calling on elected officials to help secure the release of Colorado Springs mother Hayam El Gamal and her five children, who have been held in a federal detention center since June.The South Texas ICE Processing Center.Bryan R. SmithUS-JUSTICE-IMMIGRATIONThe South Texas ICE Processing Center.Courtesy Diaz FamilyVictor Manuel Diaz's mother and son at his funeral.The South Texas ICE Processing Center.Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:40 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 21:00:40 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 20:22:39 GMTWatch live coverage as SpaceX launches the twelfth test flight of Starship. The company claims the third-generation prototype, dubbed V3, is larger, more powerful and a step closer to being fully reusable. The rocket is scheduled to liftoff from SpaceX's StarBase in Brownsville, Texas.2056-05-21T20:22:38.000+0000lv_ny4_spacex_launch_250521https://www.nbcnews.com/video/watch-live-spacex-launches-prototype-of-starship-rocket-in-crucial-test-flight-263745093576SpaceX launches prototype of Starship rocket in crucial test flightWatch live coverage as SpaceX launches the twelfth test flight of Starship. The company claims the third-generation prototype, dubbed V3, is larger, more powerful and a step closer to being fully reusable. The rocket is scheduled to liftoff from SpaceX's StarBase in Brownsville, Texas.Thu, 21 May 2026 20:22:38 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 20:22:39 GMTGabe GutierrezRaquel Coronell UribeMegan ShannonThu, 21 May 2026 22:04:25 GMTThe president said that due to the Iran war and “other things,” he wasn’t sure if he’d be attending the nuptials of Donald Trump Jr. and Bettina Anderson this weekend.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/president-says-try-attend-son-wedding-not-good-timing-iran-war-rcna346398https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/president-says-try-attend-son-wedding-not-good-timing-iran-war-rcna346398Kent NishimuraPresident Donald TrumpPresident Donald Trump arrives for a "Rose Garden Club" dinner in honor of Police Week at the White House on May 11, 2026.Thu, 21 May 2026 22:04:25 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 23:18:59 GMTRyan J. ReillyKatherine DoyleFrank Thorp VThu, 21 May 2026 21:59:46 GMTApplications are already rolling into the Justice Department from hopefuls aiming for some of the nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, even though the process can’t officially begin until commissioners are chosen to decide how the money is doled out.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trumps-18b-fund-isnt-officially-open-yet-hasnt-stopped-applications-rcna346300https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trumps-18b-fund-isnt-officially-open-yet-hasnt-stopped-applications-rcna346300Win McNameeActing Attorney General Todd Blanche Meets With Lawmakers On Capitol Hill Over President Trump's 1.8 Billion Compensation FundActing Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives Thursday at the Capitol, where was expected to meet with Republican members of Congress to address concerns about the newly announced "anti-weaponization" fund.Frank Thorp VSen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Capitol Hill on April 14.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives Thursday at the Capitol, where was expected to meet with Republican members of Congress to address concerns about the newly announced "anti-weaponization" fund.Kevin LamarqueFormer Trump campaign official Michael Caputo arrives on Capitol Hill in WashingtonActing Attorney General Todd Blanche arrives Thursday at the Capitol, where was expected to meet with Republican members of Congress to address concerns about the newly announced "anti-weaponization" fund.Thu, 21 May 2026 21:59:46 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 21:59:46 GMTThe Politics DeskThu, 21 May 2026 21:04:19 GMTIn today’s edition, Jonathan Allen shares his top takeaway from President Donald Trump’s efforts this month to unseat fellow Republicans.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/biggest-lesson-trumps-retribution-campaign-politics-desk-rcna346384https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/biggest-lesson-trumps-retribution-campaign-politics-desk-rcna346384Aaron SchwartzPresident Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at The White House on May 11, 2026.President Donald Trump in the Rose Garden at The White House on May 11, 2026.Thu, 21 May 2026 21:04:19 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 21:04:19 GMTKaitlin SullivanThu, 21 May 2026 21:02:20 GMTGLP-1 drugs may be linked to a lower risk of cancer progression, according to new research that will be presented next week at the American Society of Clinical Oncology’s annual meeting.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/glp-1-drugs-may-reduce-risk-cancer-progressing-study-suggests-rcna346364https://www.nbcnews.com/health/cancer/glp-1-drugs-may-reduce-risk-cancer-progressing-study-suggests-rcna346364Cavallini JamesLung cancer MRI.Lung cancer seen on an MRI scan.Thu, 21 May 2026 21:02:20 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 21:02:20 GMTLaura StricklerJulia AinsleyHelen GrahamJustin GoldmanThu, 21 May 2026 21:00:40 GMTSuicides rise in ICE detention; 911 calls detail serious cases of self-harm2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/suicides-rise-ice-detention-911-calls-detail-serious-cases-self-harm-rcna344333https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/immigration/suicides-rise-ice-detention-911-calls-detail-serious-cases-self-harm-rcna344333Google MapsSouth Texas ICE Processing Center.The South Texas ICE Processing Center.KOAAA Colorado Springs community group gathered outside City Hall on March 12, calling on elected officials to help secure the release of Colorado Springs mother Hayam El Gamal and her five children, who have been held in a federal detention center since June.The South Texas ICE Processing Center.Bryan R. SmithUS-JUSTICE-IMMIGRATIONThe South Texas ICE Processing Center.Courtesy Diaz FamilyVictor Manuel Diaz's mother and son at his funeral.The South Texas ICE Processing Center.Thu, 21 May 2026 21:00:40 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 21:00:40 GMTNicole Acevedo Will UjekThe Associated PressThu, 21 May 2026 20:59:25 GMTThe Justice Department said the defendants defrauded Minnesota Medicaid and other programs of more than $90 million, and two of them billed for autism services that were never provided.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-charges-autism-rcna346363https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/minnesota-medicaid-fraud-charges-autism-rcna346363David BerdingColin McDonald gestures with both hands while speaking at a lectern. RFK Jr. is visible behind him.Assistant Attorney General for the National Fraud Enforcement Division Colin McDonald addresses media to announce actions for combating fraud in Minnesota at the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Minnesota in Minneapolis, on May 21, 2026.Thu, 21 May 2026 20:59:25 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 20:59:25 GMTJason KaneSara G. MillerErin McLaughlinThu, 21 May 2026 20:15:38 GMTA contractor that administers the military’s healthcare benefits to more than 4 million people issued a broad apology to its beneficiaries this week for problems with its coverage2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/military-healthcare-contractor-issues-apology-4-million-beneficiaries-rcna346194https://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/military-healthcare-contractor-issues-apology-4-million-beneficiaries-rcna346194Desiree Rios for NBC NewsFORT WORTH, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 11, 2026: Guy Shoemaker, 64, poses for a portrait outside his home in Fort Worth, Texas, on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026. After his TRICARE plan transitioned to TriWest Healthcare Alliance, tens of thousands of dollars in previously approved claims for life-saving treatment and scans for his throat cancer were pulled back or denied because of a data error.Guy Shoemaker outside his home in Fort Worth, Texas, in February.Thu, 21 May 2026 20:15:38 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 20:15:38 GMTRohan NadkarniSahil KapurGreg RosensteinThu, 21 May 2026 19:40:07 GMTWe’re officially in the middle of an all-time great Western Conference finals. We’ll recap that, plus look ahead to Formula 1’s Montreal Grand Prix and continue our World Cup player countdown. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/sports-newsletter-thunder-strike-rcna346332https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nba/sports-newsletter-thunder-strike-rcna346332Brett RojoShai Gilgeous-Alexander.Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle during Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.Dom GibbonsGeorge Russell.Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle during Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.Orhan CicekMehdi Taremi.Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drives to the basket against San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle during Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference finals in Oklahoma City.Thu, 21 May 2026 19:40:07 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 19:40:07 GMTDoha MadaniThu, 21 May 2026 19:11:23 GMTFor years, many concertgoers have voiced their frustration over how hard it is to get tickets to their favorite artists’ tours amid scalpers and soaring resale prices2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/spotify-reserved-program-superfan-access-rcna346356https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/music/spotify-reserved-program-superfan-access-rcna346356Eduardo Munoz AlvarezThe Spotify headquarters building on Jan. 23, 2023 in New York.Spotify says it’s launching a program aimed at helping superfans of select artists get spots at concerts.Thu, 21 May 2026 19:11:23 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 19:11:23 GMTCorky SiemaszkoThu, 21 May 2026 19:00:30 GMTA white supremacist group faces a federal discrimination lawsuit filed by a real estate broker who says she was barred from purchasing property in their rural Arkansas community because of her Jewish ancestry, Black husband and biracial children2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suit-targets-whites-only-arkansas-community-applicant-rcna346282https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suit-targets-whites-only-arkansas-community-applicant-rcna346282Karen FochtEric Orwoll, left, and Scott Thomas in Ravenden, Ark., in 2025.Eric Orwoll, left, and Scott Thomas at the Return to the Land settlement in Ravenden, Ark., in November. Orwoll and Thomas are among the defendants named in a discrimination suit. Karen FochtEric Orwoll at his "whites-only" settlement in Ravenden, Ark., in 2025.Eric Orwoll, left, and Scott Thomas at the Return to the Land settlement in Ravenden, Ark., in November. Orwoll and Thomas are among the defendants named in a discrimination suit. Thu, 21 May 2026 19:00:30 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 19:00:30 GMTMarlene LenthangThe Associated PressThu, 21 May 2026 18:13:29 GMTTwo-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Busch had been hospitalized with a severe illness, his family said Thursday.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nascar/kyle-busch-hospitalized-rcna346366https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/nascar/kyle-busch-hospitalized-rcna346366Sean GardnerKyle Busch at Daytona International Speedway in 2024.Kyle Busch at Daytona International Speedway in 2024.Thu, 21 May 2026 18:13:29 GMTFri, 22 May 2026 00:03:43 GMTFrank Thorp VBrennan LeachScott WongRyan NoblesSahil KapurKatie TaylorMelanie ZanonaKyle StewartKyla GuilfoilThu, 21 May 2026 18:10:22 GMTObjections to President Donald Trump’s controversial “anti-weaponization” fund prompted Senate Republicans to postpone votes to fund ICE and the Border Patrol until June.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-cancel-votes-fight-trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-rcna346113https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/republicans-cancel-votes-fight-trumps-anti-weaponization-fund-rcna346113Samuel CorumDonald Trump.Donald Trump speaks to members of the media near the ballroom construction site at the White House on May 19, 2026. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:10:22 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 23:57:16 GMTFrancie EbertThu, 21 May 2026 18:08:17 GMTNew York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Thursday that the city will use a lottery system to distribute 1,000 World Cup tickets at $50 apiece to residents of the five boroughs2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mamdani-announces-50-world-cup-ticket-lottery-new-york-city-residents-rcna346339https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/mamdani-announces-50-world-cup-ticket-lottery-new-york-city-residents-rcna346339Michael NagleZohran Mamdani.New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani at City Hall on May 12.Thu, 21 May 2026 18:08:17 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 18:08:17 GMTJared PerloMonica AlbaThu, 21 May 2026 17:27:58 GMTPresident Donald Trump scrapped an executive order signing Thursday. The order is expected to lay out partnerships with leading AI companies to vet new models.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/trump-scraps-signing-landmark-executive-order-regulating-ai-rcna346288https://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/trump-scraps-signing-landmark-executive-order-regulating-ai-rcna346288Kent NishimuraPresident Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 21, 2026. President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on Thursday.Thu, 21 May 2026 17:27:58 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 17:27:58 GMTDoha MadaniThu, 21 May 2026 17:24:57 GMTA man was arrested in Connecticut this week after officials in Virginia said new evidence links him to the murder and rape of a woman 40 years ago.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-arrested-40-year-old-rape-murder-case-forensic-genealogy-investiga-rcna346283https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-arrested-40-year-old-rape-murder-case-forensic-genealogy-investiga-rcna346283Virginia Beach Police DepartmentRoberta Walls.Roberta Walls.Virginia Beach Police DepartmentPolice hold a news conference about the arrest in Virginia Beach, Va., on Wednesday.Roberta Walls.Thu, 21 May 2026 17:24:57 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 17:24:57 GMTZoe MalinFri, 22 May 2026 00:15:56 GMTIn NBC Select’s For What It’s Worth podcast, editors share the best and worst things to shop during 2026 Memorial Day sales. Plus, learn about saving tips they swear by.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/memorial-day-sales-fwiw-podcast-rcna346158https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/memorial-day-sales-fwiw-podcast-rcna346158Vivian Le / NBCMemorial Day is the first of numerous summer sales holidays, and knowing exactly what you should and shouldn't buy can help you shop strategically to save the most.Memorial Day is the first of numerous summer sales holidays, and knowing exactly what you should and shouldn't buy can help you shop strategically to save the most.Vivian Le / NBCMemorial Day is the first of numerous summer sales holidays, and knowing exactly what you should and shouldn't buy can help you shop strategically to save the most.Memorial Day is the first of numerous summer sales holidays, and knowing exactly what you should and shouldn't buy can help you shop strategically to save the most.Fri, 22 May 2026 00:15:56 GMTFri, 22 May 2026 00:15:56 GMTHarry RabinowitzThu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 GMTShop the best Home Depot Memorial Day sales on tools, appliances, and gardening supplies from Dewalt, Miracle-Gro and LG.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-home-depot-memorial-day-sales-2026-rcna346184https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-home-depot-memorial-day-sales-2026-rcna346184Kara Birnbaum / NBCHome Depot is a great retailer to shop over Memorial Day weekend if you are looking for tools, home improvement and appliances. Home Depot is a great retailer to shop over Memorial Day weekend if you are looking for tools, home improvement and appliances. Kara Birnbaum / NBCHome Depot is a great retailer to shop over Memorial Day weekend if you are looking for tools, home improvement and appliances. Home Depot is a great retailer to shop over Memorial Day weekend if you are looking for tools, home improvement and appliances. Thu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 18:30:04 GMTZoe MalinTue, 26 Apr 2022 19:16:00 GMTKids should start using a fluoride toothpaste as soon as their first tooth comes in — these are the best options.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-kids-toothpaste-ncna1294804https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/best-kids-toothpaste-ncna1294804AmazonKids toothpastes typically have fruity flavors and colorful packaging to make them more appealing and fun to use.Kids toothpastes typically have fruity flavors and colorful packaging to make them more appealing and fun to use.AmazonKids toothpastes typically have fruity flavors and colorful packaging to make them more appealing and fun to use.Kids toothpastes typically have fruity flavors and colorful packaging to make them more appealing and fun to use.Olivia Ott / NBC NewsKids tend to swallow some toothpaste while brushing, so it’s important to be careful about how much they use. Kids toothpastes typically have fruity flavors and colorful packaging to make them more appealing and fun to use.Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:16:00 GMTThu, 21 May 2026 17:58:28 GMT