PoliticsNBC News’ Steve Kornacki examines Latino voter trends, public approval of President Donald Trump’s administration and the Democratic Party’s position ahead of the midterm elections.
PoliticsNBC News’ Steve Kornacki examines Latino voter trends, public approval of President Donald Trump’s administration and the Democratic Party’s position ahead of the midterm elections.
PoliticsThe U.S. Supreme Court is considering a Colorado case against major oil companies. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and the executive director of a Colorado environmental research group discuss the case.
HealthRussia’s Irkutsk region launched anti-epidemic measures after an employee of a plague institute died, while the US is monitoring a reported case of pneumonic plague there. Other top stories include an NFL referee dispute, Iran’s economic crisis, Brazil’s presidential runoff and Gatorade’s recall of more than 120,000 cases over undeclared food dyes.
PoliticsU.S. Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed discusses the alleged attempted crashing of a FlyDubai plane bound for Tel Aviv, the Iran conflict and the upcoming midterm elections.
SocietyAt least 400 schools in France were closed Monday as nationwide student protests continued over poor school and classroom conditions, overcrowding and teacher shortages. The demonstrations became violent last week, leaving dozens injured and leading to hundreds of arrests after schools were blocked and unrest spread through the streets.
SocietySecretly recorded calls made three weeks after Jane Doe allegedly suffered the assault appear to show the two fraternity members trying to shape the narrative before she accused them of rape.
PoliticsOntario Conservative MP Scott Aitchison discusses his resignation and the state of the Conservative Party on Power & Politics. He is the eighth Conservative caucus member to leave since the 2025 election.
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PoliticsAn investigation by the Globe and Mail found that GOP members negotiated with leaders of Alberta’s separatist movement, offering support for the province’s independence in return for access to assets including fresh water and oil. Power & Politics speaks with the paper’s Alberta correspondent and the mayors of Calgary and Edmonton.
SocietyNavy sailor Isaias Ortiz flew across the country to watch his younger brother Esteban play in a high school football game in Tucson, Arizona. The brothers shared an emotional surprise reunion after months apart.
WorldNATO members in Europe are stepping up training exercises and preparing civilians as countries near Russia’s borders face growing threats from drones, NBC News reports.
PoliticsSpanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has announced snap elections after center-right and far-right lawmakers defeated a package aimed at tackling the country’s worsening housing crisis. Support for the measures had boosted Sanchez’s popularity as scandals damaged the reputation of his Socialist Party.
World1:47A Middle East official told NBC News that the FlyDubai co-pilot who stabbed the captain had planned to fly the aircraft into Tel Aviv’s airport, but heroic passengers intervened and stopped the attack.
SocietyA horrific school bus crash in Florida this morning killed two people, including a high school student. More than 30 students were aboard, leaving the community grieving.
SocietyOutrage is growing on Cornell’s campus as students protest the university’s handling of 2024 sexual assault allegations. NBC News reports that disciplinary action was taken against seven men involved in the allegations.
SocietyCaleb Flynn received a life sentence for his wife’s murder. As statements from his daughters describing how the crime affected them were read aloud in court, he cried and continued to insist he was innocent.
WorldSen. Mark Warner says the Senate Intelligence Committee was not briefed on US bombers leaving a UK base. He also says lawmakers are not receiving regular updates on the conflict with Iran.
HealthUS officials are monitoring a suspected plague death in Russia. The report also covers protests at Cornell University over the school’s handling of an alleged 2024 gang rape.
SocietyTwo Canadian Armed Forces members stationed in Toronto face multiple charges tied to organized crime, kidnapping and theft. Toronto police arrested Sachintha Fernando and James Moreau on Aug. 11.
PoliticsJavier Carbonell, a policy analyst at the European Politics and Institutions Programme, analyses Spanish Prime Minister Sanchez’s announcement of a snap election.
WorldAn Israeli official and a source familiar with the matter said the alleged hijacker of a Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv likely intended to target Ben Gurion Airport, Israel’s main international gateway. The suspect, co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami, was restrained by the captain and several passengers, who regained control of the plane.
SocietyFrank Davis disappeared from Creston, B.C., 22 years ago, leaving his family without answers. Divers from Adventures with Purpose found his car upside down beneath the Kootenay River near Creston, with his remains inside.
PoliticsThe U.S. Supreme Court has returned for a new term, with cases involving voting access and President Trump’s immigration crackdown. The conservative-majority court largely upheld Trump’s agenda last term but rejected some key priorities. Latino voters backed Trump in 2024, yet the GOP is now losing favor among them.
WorldThe Nobel Peace Prize is due to be awarded Friday, with the politics surrounding this year’s decision potentially drawing almost as much attention as the prize itself. U.S. President Donald Trump is a betting-site favourite, while Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is also considered a contender. Experts say Trump’s influence and actions could affect the committee’s thinking, regardless of the choice.