Iranian agents used AI to spread false stories in several US media outlets
Agents in Iran used OpenAI models and fake personas to help publish articles critical of the U.S. war on Iran in several U.S. media outlets, OpenAI said Thursday. A dozen media outlets around the world published around 100 articles written by seven fake…
El-Sayed and Rogers argue over Iran and Trump, throwing insults, during Michigan Senate debate
During Thursday’s debate in the Michigan Senate, Democrat Abdul El-Sayed called his opponent “weak,” a “coward” and a “puppet for the Trump administration.” Republican Mike Rogers called his opponent a…
Susan Collins demands apology after Troy Jackson accuses her of ‘making money’ from Iran war during Maine Senate debate
Outraged Senator Susan Collins demanded an apology from Troy Jackson during the Maine Senate debate on Thursday after the Democratic candidate accused her of profiting from the war in Iran. Jackson argued that the outgoing president is not using…
Pentagon to livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
WASHINGTON — The firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be broadcast live, the Pentagon announced Thursday, a stunning revelation about plans for the first military execution in more than 65 years after Defense Secretary Pete…
Trump urges Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants
President Donald Trump continued his long-running attacks on Somalis on Thursday by urging Minnesotans to “fight back” against the state’s Somali community. “The once great state of Minnesota is being taken over by Somali immigrants,”…
An imminent debate on social security: from the political office
Welcome to From the political officea daily newsletter bringing you the latest reporting and analysis from the NBC News Politics team from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur dives into a Social…
California State Workers Union authorizes strike in recent months in Newsom
In summary Demanding better wages and a more flexible work-from-home policy, SEIU Local 1000 workers have voted to strike as the union negotiates with Gov. Gavin Newsom. Welcome to CalMatters, the only nonprofit newsroom dedicated solely to covering the…
Bodycam footage shows moments after 6-year-old shoots teacher
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia. — Police body camera video released this week shows the moments after a 6-year-old shot his teacher at a Virginia elementary school in January 2023. Warning. The video above may contain images that may be disturbing to some…
Military investigation produces sweeping recommendations after Washington air disaster
A military investigation into last year’s Washington air disaster, obtained by POLITICO, contains dozens of internal recommendations, including that its helicopters in busy airspace be equipped with key location-receiving technology that is at the…
Supreme Court again sides with Trump in campaign ad dispute
October 8, 2026, 3:28 p.m. ET WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has for the second time sided with the Trump administration in a dispute over radio and television advertising rates that could help the Republican Party maintain control of Congress in the…