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South Carolina is poised to hold the first Democratic presidential nominating contest in 2028 after the Democratic National Committee’s powerful rules committee moved to keep the state at the front of the line.

The White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner with President Donald Trump that was disrupted earlier this year when a gunman charged past Secret Service agents is scheduled to be reheld in a different, smaller and more secure venue Friday night.

President Donald Trump is gearing up to attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents Dinner Friday night, after the initial event back in April was targeted by a gunman. The Secret Service says it’s confident in the security plan for the dinner while also acknowledging an alarming rise in threats. NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.

President Donald Trump is vowing retaliation against Iran, saying he is considering a “massive attack” after Houthi rebels struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. The attack pushed international oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since May. NBC’s Richard Engel reports and Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins TODAY with political analysis.

International oil prices pushed past $100 a barrel today as markets reacted to a new threat by the Houthis in Yemen against ships in the Red Sea. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports.

Speaking with NBC News’ “Here’s the Scoop,” Hochul said that she’s responding to the concerns of localities and that New York doesn’t need data centers to support the AI boom.

These new duties, which range from 10% to 12.5%, will take effect Friday morning, just as the previous tariffs expire.

A judge repeatedly questioned why prosecutors had issued the subpoenas before pursuing alternative investigative steps.

In today’s edition, we examine how the escalating Iran war is playing out in the oil markets and the halls of the Capitol. Plus, Scott Wong and Matt Dixon have a profile of the little-known new senator from South Carolina.

The House approved a nonbinding proposal to end the Iran war, directing President Donald Trump to remove armed forces from hostilities.

A member of JD Vance’s protective detail has been removed pending an investigation into allegations of compromising the vice president’s security, a Secret Service spokesman said Thursday.

Jordan, chair of the House Judiciary Committee, accused Smith of lying in his testimony before the committee in December. Smith’s lawyers denied he made any false statements.

Despite the heightened environment, the Secret Service says it’s confident in plans for the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.

In today’s edition, we dive into the still-growing number of lawmaker retirements this election cycle.

GOP Rep. Mike Collins is taking on Sen. Jon Ossoff, a well-funded Democrat, in a key battleground race.

The president has attended two previous dignified transfers since the war began; this is the first since he declared the ceasefire over.

The report from the Partnership for Public Service tracked 27 administration officials who left their roles without including U.S. marshals, attorneys or ambassadors.

Democrat Amish Shah, a physician and former state lawmaker, has opened a lead in the primary for a key Arizona battleground district even though party leaders backed another candidate.

The U.S. will support creating a civilian nuclear power program in the kingdom under the agreement, a senior administration official told NBC News.

Kolodin will face Democratic incumbent Adrian Fontes after defeating former state Republican Party chair Gina Swoboda, NBC News projects.