New Orleans had top-of-the-line barriers to prevent car attacks — but didn’t use them on New Year’s

The city bought the 700-pound steel Archer barriers in 2017 and previously used them to protect crowded streets during Mardi Gras, a security company said.

8 minutes ago

Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns

The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.

13 minutes ago

Trucks in New Orleans attack and Las Vegas explosion were rented on Turo. Here's what to know.

16 minutes ago

Republicans are once again staring down House speaker drama. Here’s what’s at stake.

Mike Johnson is trying to tamp down another Republican revolt.

20 minutes ago

Speaker Mike Johnson’s last-minute scramble to save his job

21 minutes ago

Biden to designate environmental national monuments in California

In the closing days of his administration, Biden plans to travel to California to dedicate the Chuckwalla National Monument, sources said.

23 minutes ago

Biden Celebrates a Milestone on Judicial Confirmations After a Major Push by Democrats

In remarks on Thursday, the president praised Senate Democrats for helping him confirm 235 federal judges, surpassing Donald J. Trump’s first-term total.

30 minutes ago

US Politics | Latest news, comment and analysis

Latest updates on Biden, Trump, 2024 election, Senate, House and more

32 minutes ago

Trump claims US is ‘laughing stock’ after attacks; Johnson preps for speaker vote

President-elect rages on Truth Social after violence in New Orleans and Las Vegas, blaming opposition for indicting him rather than focusing on national security

33 minutes ago

Sanctuary State MA: Illegal Alien, Freed into U.S. by Biden's DHS, Accused of Attempted Rape

An illegal alien, released into the United States, is accused of kidnapping and attempted rape in the sanctuary state of Massachusetts.

35 minutes ago

Apple to pay $95 million to settle claims it used Siri to eavesdrop on customers

36 minutes ago

5 rising music stars you need to know in 2025

Artists like Addison Rae, Doechii, and Jade are set to become household names in 2025 thanks to viral singles and forthcoming albums.

40 minutes ago

45 years after Florida store clerk's murder, her accused killer is identified as a former sheriff's deputy

Former Charlotte County Sheriff Deputy John Greer was named as the accused killer in the 1979 cold case, the sheriff said.

41 minutes ago

Terrorist Attacks Underscore Urgency in Confirming NatSec Nominees

The importance of swiftly confirming Trump's national security nominees has taken on a new gravity after terrorism on New Year's Day.

44 minutes ago

2024 delivers sweeping and consequential elections worldwide

More than seventy countries went to the polls in 2024. While some were free and fair, others saw questions around intimidation and foreign interference. NBC News International Correspondent Matt Bradley takes a look at what drove voters to the ballot box.

51 minutes ago

Vegas Cybertruck driver likely shot himself moments before explosion

Officials believe the driver of the Cybertruck that exploded in Las Vegas was Matthew Alan Livelberger, a US Army soldier.

55 minutes ago

When is Jimmy Carter's funeral? See full schedule of events beginning this weekend

Services honoring former President Jimmy Carter will begin on Jan. 4. Here is a schedule of events leading to the national day of mourning on Jan. 9.

57 minutes ago

Chris Wright Is Trump’s Best Cabinet Pick

Since the 1970s, treating ‘energy’ as a dirty word has been politically fashionable. Chris Wright doesn’t see things that way.

1 hour ago

New Orleans is ‘more secure than it’s ever, ever been’ after attack, says Louisiana AG

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins Meet the Press NOW to provide the latest on the investigation into the New Orleans terror attack, and an update on security in the city.

1 hour ago

Johnson meets with House Freedom Caucus members with his speakership in jeopardy

1 hour ago

Photos show the 1,000 pounds of space debris that crash landed in Kenya. It's unclear who it belongs to.

A large metallic ring from space crash-landed in Kenya on New Year's Day. Officials want to determine its origins and hold the owner accountable.

1 hour ago

Josh Hall called Christina Haack 'rude' in a new clip of 'The Flip Off.' Here's a timeline of their relationship and split.

Christina Haack and Josh Hall are getting divorced. Before their split, they were filming HGTV's "The Flip Off" with Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa.

1 hour ago

Watch Live: Authorities give updates on investigation into Tesla Cybertruck explosion in Las Vegas

1 hour ago

Without evidence, Trump blames Biden 'open borders' for 'radical Islamic terrorism'

Amid a fast-moving investigations, President-elect Donald Trump linked 'radical Islamic terrorism' to 'open borders.'

1 hour ago

Resurfaced Video: Muslim Children in Houston Pledge to Be Martyrs

The chilling video renews concerns about the spread of various forms of Islamic extremism within the U.S.

1 hour ago

Bernie Sanders says Elon Musk is wrong about H-1B visas: 'Low-wage indentured servants'

Bernie Sanders waded into a heated online debate between the tech right and the MAGA base, calling for reforms to the H-1B visa system.

1 hour ago

I live on an island in Maine where kids still get to be kids. They play unsupervised, and the community looks after them.

I moved to North Haven, Maine, 20 years ago to be a teacher. Kids here get to play outside alone, not only because it's safe, but because they need it.

1 hour ago

Young Americans are going country, reversing a decadeslong trend of moving to cities

In the wake of the pandemic, young Americans moved to rural areas. It's a big shift.

1 hour ago

Harris to Swear-In Senators Who Refuse to Say Her Name Right

Kamala Harris will swear in new and re-elected members to the Senate on Friday, including some who mispronounced her name and misrepresented her views to voters

1 hour ago

Survivor of New Orleans terror recalls 'surreal' aftermath of deadly attack that shattered his legs

Jeremi Sensky is one of at least 35 people who was injured when a Texas man rammed a truck through Bourbon Street on New Year's Day.

2 hours ago

Analysis: Nearly 400K Anchor Babies Born in 2024

Illegal aliens, tourists, and foreign visa workers delivered nearly 400,000 children across the United States in 2024.

2 hours ago

US Army soldier charged over alleged hacking of Trump, Harris phone records

A U.S. Army soldier faces federal charges linked to the alleged hacking of confidential phone records related to President-elect Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.

2 hours ago

Jon M. Chu defends 'Wicked' visuals amid backlighting criticism: 'I think the movie is absolutely gorgeous'

"Wicked" has received some criticism for its use of backlighting. Director Jon M. Chu defended it and said he thinks the film is "gorgeous."

2 hours ago

Bourbon Street reopens with music: 'Part of the healing process'

NBC News Correspondent Gadi Schwartz reports from Bourbon Street, bouncing with music, as it reopens after an attacker drove through a crowd on New Year’s Day, killing 14 and injuring dozens.

2 hours ago

Kathy Griffin Claims Trump Will Send Her to ‘Internment Camps’

Comedian Kathy Griffin has urged fans to catch her latest tour, claiming it might be their last chance before President-elect Donald Trump sends her to "one of those internment camps."

2 hours ago

Mark Zuckerberg preps for Trump 2.0 by boosting an in-house Republican

The latest corporate shuffle at Mark Zuckerberg's Meta tells you how Big Tech is thinking about the incoming Trump administration.

2 hours ago

Trump Endorsement Helps Mike Johnson Close Deal on Speakership

Speaker Mike Johnson's (R-LA) detractors are falling in line after President-elect Donald Trump put his thumb on the scale.

2 hours ago

This week on "Sunday Morning" (January 5)

"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the newsworthy men and women who passed away this year, who touched us with their creativity and humanity.

2 hours ago

Biden provides update on terrorist attack, celebrates New Orleans' spirit

2 hours ago

Biden awards Liz Cheney, Jan 6 committee chairman a medal: US 'is better because of their dedication'

President Biden awards former Rep. Liz Cheney and Rep. Bennie Thompson, the leaders of the Jan. 6 committee, the Presidential Citizens Medal for their "exemplary deeds of service."

2 hours ago

WATCH: California Store Owner's Clever Trick Baffles Thieves

A storeowner in Fresno, California, has a unique and clever way of deterring thieves from targeting his business.

2 hours ago

How Widening Israel’s War Saved Benjamin Netanyahu

The Prime Minister’s domestic popularity has rebounded to pre-October 7th levels, despite his refusal to prioritize a hostage deal in Gaza.

2 hours ago

48 actors who completely transformed themselves into real-life music legends

From Timothée Chalamet in "A Complete Unknown" to Angelina Jolie in "Maria," these actors have filled the big boots (and voices) of famous musicians.

2 hours ago

Biden to mark 235 judicial confirmations during White House tenure

2 hours ago

All 85 movies based on Marvel comics, ranked according to critics

There have been 85 Marvel comics-inspired movies made so far. From "Howard the Duck" to "Kraven the Hunter," here's how critics say they stack up.

2 hours ago

Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president.

2 hours ago

Musk likely to host German far-right leader for online chat

Musk, the world's richest man, has become vocal in his support for far right and anti-establishment parties in Europe.

2 hours ago

Biden Honors Jan. 6 Committee Member Liz Cheney Who Failed To Investigate Unsolved Pipe Bomber, Report Alleges

House Republicans faulted the January 6th Select Committee for failing to investigate the two pipe bombs discovered blocks from the U.S. Capitol on January 6th.

2 hours ago

Here’s How Mike Johnson’s Speakership Bid Could Come Undone

The House must choose a speaker before it can swear in new members and certify Donald J. Trump as the winner of the 2024 presidential election. Last time, it took four days and 15 votes.

2 hours ago

Michelle Buteau Calls Out Dave Chappelle's Anti-Trans Jokes

In the special, Buteau says she doesn't get how “someone could make millions of dollars for making people feel unsafe.”

2 hours ago