Latest on confirmation processes for Clayton, Blanche

President Trump’s pick for director of national intelligence, Jay Clayton, has advanced to the next stage in the Senate’s nomination process. Meanwhile, another Senate committee will vote Thursday on Mr.…

House and Senate take different paths to avoid shutdown before midterms

Another deadline to fund the government is looming this fall in Congress, and lawmakers seem eager to avoid another costly impasse ahead of the midterm elections.

Should you lock a mortgage rate before the July Fed meeting? Pros and cons to consider now

There are major pros and cons associated with a mortgage interest rate lock to know now. Here are four to consider.

Send your questions for Richard Engel on the war with Iran and more

The United States is about to enter its fifth month of war with Iran, and NBC News’ chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel has been covering all the developments.

Departures of Senate-confirmed Trump officials are surpassing his first term, new report finds

The Trump administration is facing a spike in departures of powerful Cabinet department officials compared to his first term, according to the nonprofit Partnership for Public Service.

Trump attends dignified transfer of 4 service members killed in Iran attacks since the ceasefire ended

President Donald Trump on Wednesday attended the dignified transfer of the remains of four service members killed in Iranian attacks this month after hostilities ramped up following the collapse of…

Italy shuts down effort linked to Gaza flotilla group to track Jewish, Israeli tourists

Italian authorities shut down an anonymous online effort that asked the public to report the locations of Israeli tourists, Italian Jews and businesses believed to have ties to Zionism, drawing…

Accused murderer arrested while trying to board cruise ship in Florida, deputies say

A group of would-be cruisers hoping to sail the high seas instead landed at what a Florida sheriff dubbed his “Iron Bar Lodge” after deputies encountered six passengers with outstanding…

Vacation hot spot faces new CDC travel warning as outbreak cases continue climbing

Americans traveling to Costa Rica are being urged to take extra precautions after U.S. health officials issued a new travel warning over an outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus chikungunya. The…

France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15

France has become the first country in the European Union to ban children under 15 from using social media after lawmakers approved sweeping legislation requiring platforms to block young users…