Americas

USA

Iran pushes impeachment and the 2020 race off center stage — for now

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

06/01/2020

USA

Pelosi announces war powers resolution as tensions with Iran escalate

Pelosi said "the Trump Administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate military airstrike targeting high-level Iranian military officials."

06/01/2020

USA

Bloomberg's campaign hires 500 staffers in over 30 states

The former New York mayor isn't competing in the four early-state voting contests, but he's going big on Super Tuesday in March and beyond.

06/01/2020

USA

Huge crowds in Iran for commander's funeral, daughter warns U.S. of 'dark day'

Iran has promised to avenge the killing of Soleimani, the architect of Iran's drive to extend its influence across the region.

06/01/2020

USA

'Soleimani had it coming': Israel cautiously welcomes U.S. strike on Iran general

Iran has vowed revenge and "harsh retaliation" after Soleimani's killing, leaving some fearing that Israel could face retribution as a close U.S. ally in the region.

06/01/2020

USA

What to expect from Congress in 2020

Impeachment is far from the only big item on the congressional agenda this election year: Here's a rundown of some of the other issues on deck to grab the spotlight.

06/01/2020

World News

Weinstein charged with rape in LA as separate rape trial starts in NYC

Harvey Weinstein has been indicted on new sex crime charges in Los Angeles, just as his trial on separate rape and sexual assault charges starts in New York, prosecutors announced on Monday.

06/01/2020

USA

Australia commits billions of dollars to wildfire recovery

Milder temperatures brought hope of relief from wildfires that have ravaged three states, claiming 24 lives and destroying almost 2,000 homes.

06/01/2020

USA

The unsinkable Joe Biden? Many months and many gaffes later, Biden is still ahead

Biden has held steady atop a crowded field when other candidates who have climbed quickly have found it difficult to maintain momentum.

05/01/2020

USA

Graham threatens to 'take matters in our own hands' if Pelosi doesn't send articles of impeachment to Senate

"My goal is to start this trial in the next coming days, not let [House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi take over the Senate," Graham said.

05/01/2020

USA

Democrats demand answers on Soleimani killing: 'This is not a game'

"That's what got us into the Iraq War," said Sen. Chris Van Hollen. "There was no WMD. I'm saying that they have an obligation to present the evidence."

05/01/2020

Venezuela

Venezuela: Guaido blocked from congress in 'coup' attempt

Venezuelan opposition leader Juan Guaido was violently blocked Sunday from presiding over a special session of congress where rivals tried to install a substitute in what was condemned as a hijacking of the country's last democratic institution.

05/01/2020

USA

Iran pulling out of nuclear deal following U.S. strike that killed Soleimani

State television reported Iran will no longer abide by the limits of the deal, which restricted nuclear development in exchange for easing economic sanctions

05/01/2020

USA

Dems say no rush to turn over articles of impeachment, but wait won't be 'indefinite'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told ABC that "the focus will be on four Republican senators" once the articles are transmitted.

05/01/2020

USA

Warren questions Iran attack timing with impeachment trial looming

The Democratic presidential candidate said "people are starting to ask, why now did he do this?"

05/01/2020

USA

After 2020 census, electoral map may tilt GOP

Data analysts have a good idea about what the new Electoral College map will look like and it includes good news for Republicans.

05/01/2020

USA

Thousands mourn Soleimani in Iran amid new threats from Trump

Trump issued new threats late Saturday, saying the U.S. would attack 52 sites important to the country and its culture if Tehran retaliates against Americans or U.S. assets.

05/01/2020

USA

Trump's trial: Lawmakers return to D.C., and here's where things stand

An air of uncertainty hangs over the Capitol in the new year as Congress tries to find its way on impeachment.

05/01/2020

USA

Man killed in fatal shark attack in Australia

Australia is known for a large number of unprovoked shark encounters with humans.

05/01/2020

USA

Attack hits base serving U.S. troops in Kenya

Kenya's military said a pre-dawn attempt to breach security was repulsed, with at least four attackers killed.

05/01/2020

USA

2 Israelis drown after elevator flooded by heavy rain

Israeli rescue crews had to use scuba gear to reach the elevator and pull out the pair.

05/01/2020

USA

Breaking down the big impeachment rally mystery

Democrats have flooded the streets by the millions to protest Trump before. So why did the protests calling for his removal stay so modest?

04/01/2020

USA

Iran strike prompts U.S. men's soccer team to cancel Qatar training

"Due to the developing situation in the region, U.S. Soccer has decided to postpone traveling to Qatar," the U.S. Soccer Federation said in a statement.

04/01/2020

USA

China replaces top official in Hong Kong amid protests

State media reported Saturday that Wang Zhimin, the most senior mainland political official in the protest-riven territory, was being replaced.

04/01/2020

USA

Iran strike puts U.S. cybersecurity experts on alert

Iran is considered one of Washington's primary adversaries in cyberspace, and has shown a willingness to go after government and civilian targets.

04/01/2020

USA

Australia's fires could change the country forever

Wildfires are a part of the natural rhythms of Australia's environment. But scientists haven't seen anything like this before.

04/01/2020