Some of the most important journalism of our time from @pilarmelendez.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

People are talking about Andreessen over here too? Sheesh

That weird, great feeling of accidentally wearing green on St. Patrick's Day.

👀 NBC News polling: In the Middle East situation, are your sympathies more with the Israelis or more with the Palestinians? 2013: 45% Israelis, 13% Palestinians 2026: 40% Israelis, 39% Palestinians A massive shift.

ICYMI we pubbed a big ole exclusive this weekend about how a cybersecurity company was able to get inside the North Korean scheme to place workers at U.S. companies: www.nbcnews.com/investigatio...

U.S. oil soars past $100 a barrel as Iran war shows no signs of ending soon www.nbcnews.com/business/ene...

What are the goals in Iran? When will it end? Is it over? All the mixed messages the Trump administration is putting out on Iran www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

“One parent told us that their 5-year-old asked, ‘Are we bad people? Are they going to kill us here? That’s what these children are feeling as time goes on.”

Not just that one guy either! www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...

“There’s one way out of a box canyon. It’s admitting you made a mistake.”

"WASHINGTON — Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, reversed himself on the Senate filibuster Wednesday after years of unflinching support for the 60-vote threshold to pass most bills."

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"Internal Supreme Court divisions over how the high court has frequently ruled in favor of the Trump administration in emergency situations spilled out into public Monday with liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and conservative Justice Brett Kavanaugh locking horns." @lawrencehurley.bsky.social:

NEW: Senate Republicans splinter over SAVE America Act's path as Trump calls for more revisions Some insist "talking filibuster" can work. Thune warns it has never worked to pierce a filibuster. Kennedy floats reconciliation, but that's limited to tax/spending. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

FBI subpoenas election records in Arizona, expanding 2020 inquiry www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...

The Great Salt Lake has been shriveling up for decades. At its record low about four years ago, the exposed lake bed became a source of toxic dust, with scientists warning of imminent ecological collapse.

Growing bipartisan interest in this cause? The standard deduction for federal taxes was increased in TCJA and in OBBB. Now Cory Booker wants to boost it by more than double from current levels. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

NEW: As Trump says Cuba 'is going to fall,' his administration explores criminal charges

NEW: Trump frustrated with DHS secretary Kristi Noem and considering replacements, sources say www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

In Springfield, Ohio, some Americans have converted their basements and spare bedrooms into shelters for immigrant families who could be targeted in raids.

“In Dallas County, the confusion is rooted in election conspiracy theories about voting machines, which propelled the Dallas County GOP to abandon countywide voting in favor of precinct-level voting and led, Democrats say, thousands of voters to show up at the wrong polling site.”

FORMULA 1 IS BACK 2026 season begins this weekend. —Rules revolution changes the racing —Who’s ahead? —Can Lando Norris defend his title? —Pivotal year for Verstappen & Hamilton —Cadillac F1 joins —Iran war may affect MidEast races —Now on Apple TV + more: www.nbcnews.com/sports/formu...

PRIMARY NIGHT TAKEAWAYS: Voters itching for change are eager to put their stamp on Washington A populist tide rising among Dems. Trump’s endorsement continues to matter—and keep Republicans in line in DC. And lots more. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

Crockett concedes: “This morning I called James and congratulated him on becoming the Senate nominee. Texas is primed to turn blue and we must remain united because this is bigger than any one person.” (Statement via NBC’s Priscilla Thompson)

Noem refuses to retract statements calling Renee Nicole Good and Alex Pretti domestic terrorists

Trump, who campaigned against 'endless' wars, enters Iran with no end date www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

NEW: Why top Senate Republicans are skeptical they can use a 'talking filibuster' to pass Trump's SAVE America Act THUNE says the conference isn't "unified" on this path and says it may still need 60 votes to pass. Democrats say the bill is "dead on arrival." www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

'Women aren't less than': Team USA women's hockey players respond to Trump www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news... by @dohamadani.bsky.social

“Eddie Gossett awoke one morning last summer to what sounded like an airport runway suddenly opening on his rural Mississippi road. The jet engine roar has been almost nonstop ever since … It isn’t a plane — or anything supernatural — though. It’s Elon Musk.”

A big read today from Aria Bendix: www.nbcnews.com/health/women...

Anthropic offered Pentagon the ability to use AI systems for missile and cyber defense www.nbcnews.com/tech/securit...

NEW: Three takeaways from Trump's State of the Union speech A triumphant address celebrating his actions, light on new policies, and repeatedly taunting Democrats. As his approval rating tumbles on the economy, he made clear that he's staying the course. www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

New court files I found show Facebook planned to launch an app only for high schoolers It would've been messaging-based & closed to people who don't go to their school; internal files make it sound like a combo of YikYak and Slack But it never launched www.nbcnews.com/tech/social-... @nbcnews.com

NEW: Supreme Court takes up major new case that could end state lawsuits against energy companies seeking to hold them accountable for the impacts of climate change www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

It’s the first time the US men’s and women’s hockey teams have won gold in the same Olympics 🥇🥇

Illinois Democrat tries to bleep her way through a tough Senate primary with a new expletive-laden anti-Trump ad That would be Juliana Stratton, who is trailing Raja Krishnamoorthi and trying to catch up. Early voting is underway. www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

NEW: Russian family who complained of mistreatment in ICE facility is released after 4 months @mikehixenbaugh.com: www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

As part of my reporting on children held in immigrant detention in Dilley, Texas, I’ve gotten to review some medical records from the facility. This is where ICE brought 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos. One detail that has gnawed at me: The medical forms refer to the children as inmates.

Update to my story last week about a family of Russian asylum seekers who’d been held more than four months at the Dilley detention center. Five days after we reported on their case, ICE reversed course and let them go.

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New from me: House Democrats probe Musk and Grok over nonconsensual undressing on X www.nbcnews.com/tech/elon-mu...

My colleague Julia Ainsley, who is not on this site but is a killer on the DHS beat, obtained exclusive photos of Kristi Noem's luxury jet that she needs for "deportations."

Bhattacharya confirmed to @nbcnews.com that he's taking on the role of acting CDC director, in addition to running the NIH.

The largest school photo company Lifetouch has become the subject of a QAnon-driven conspiracy theory and backlash cycle related to the Epstein Files, resulting in canceled school district contracts across the country. www.nbcnews.com/tech/interne...

Susan Collins: “I support the version of the SAVE America Act that recently passed the House.” BUT ALSO: “I oppose eliminating the legislative filibuster.” This bill has no path to 60 Senate votes. Republicans are looking for a way around it. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...