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Trump twice told reporters not to press him on the Strait of Hormuz’s status after Iran closed it, saying it is “open as far as we’re concerned” and that he wants to honor the late Sen. Lindsey Graham; the remarks come amid conflicting readings of Hormuz from Iran and U.S. military officials and amid broader Iran tensions.
NBC News reports that since late February, Americans have spent about $33 billion more on gasoline as national average prices rose roughly 34% from Feb. 28, driven by the Iran-related conflict. The piece highlights NBC’s daily gas-cost calculator for estimating personal pump costs, notes the biggest price jumps in states like Wyoming, Utah and Wisconsin, mentions some states pausing gas taxes, and notes shifting consumer behavior toward less driving and higher utility spending.
NBC News’ latest Georgia governor runoff results show Rick Jackson leading Burt Jones 194,767 (57.1%) to 146,359 (42.9%) with about 426,000 votes still expected to be counted. Jones has Trump’s endorsement and a late nod from Gov. Kemp, while Jackson positions himself as the MAGA-aligned choice; results are reported by county and will update as remaining votes are tallied.
President Donald Trump walked off NBC News' Meet the Press interview with Kristen Welker after being pressed on his unsubstantiated claim that the 2020 election was rigged. Welker later said Trump told her they’d redo the interview in Washington, attributing the abrupt exit to the rain, a detail that drew mockery from critics while the exchange spotlighted tensions in presidential interviews.
Kristen Welker, in Vanity Fair, says Trump told her the Wisconsin Meet the Press sit‑down was derailed by rain and they’d redo it in Washington; Welker discusses handling Trump’s volatility and his habit of attacking female journalists, noting the interview touched on election integrity and Iran before he stormed off, leaving NBC and the press “crooked.”
Jon Stewart mocked Trump's Meet the Press meltdown, arguing the president’s worst nightmare—being pressed by a journalist who won’t let misleading claims go unchallenged—came true when Kristen Welker confronted him with his own past remarks and he stormed off, a moment Stewart used to lampoon Trump’s history of unkept promises as Welker pressed on other topics.
During a taped NBC News interview, Trump walked off after being pressed by Kristen Welker on evidence for his 2020 election-fraud claims and new accusations about California’s primaries. He refused to substantiate the claims, called Welker and networks “crooked,” and exited the room. The piece notes California’s slow vote-counting process for mail-in ballots, a standard practice that can delay results.
In a taped Meet the Press interview, Trump faced questions about the $1.776 billion “weaponization” fund meant to compensate those tied to events around Jan. 6 and reiterated unproven claims of election fraud. He said he’d like the fund to proceed, but offered no evidence for his fraud assertions, and abruptly walked off the set after being pressed; the fund has been blocked in court and the DOJ had previously backed away from it.
NBC News correspondent Julie Tsirkin’s puzzled “What is that?” reaction to a White House shooting went viral as memes circulated online; she later acknowledged the memes while continuing her reporting, with coverage noting the shooter Nasire Best and contrasting reporter reactions from the scene.
NBC News Capitol Hill correspondent Julie Tsirkin appeared mildly puzzled and calm on live TV as gunfire erupted near the White House, a reaction that drew ridicule on social media and spawned memes. She later described hearing 20–30 gunshots and then scrambling to safety with the crew as Secret Service agents acted. The gunman, Nasire Best, 21, was killed by federal officers; reactions to Tsirkin’s initial response were mixed, with some defending her while others mocked it.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel told NBC News he will not resign, defending his leadership as Cuba faces economic and political pressures, with public events like the Nuestra America convoy underscoring the ongoing political discourse.
Savannah Guthrie spoke candidly about her mother's disappearance in a multi-part Today interview with Hoda Kotb. An unnamed insider told Daily Mail that Craig Melvin was reportedly unhappy about not being asked to interview Guthrie for that segment, viewing the exclusion as a setback to his co-host status. NBC has not publicly confirmed these claims, and the piece notes Kotb’s earlier departure and Melvin’s current role alongside Guthrie, with Guthrie planning to return soon. Treat the rumor with skepticism as gossip rather than confirmed news.
Peter Alexander, NBC News’ chief White House correspondent and Saturday co-host of Today, is departing NBC after 22 years to reportedly join MS NOW, citing personal reasons and a desire for better work-life balance after extensive travel. He led major coverage including the Maduro operation and interviews with the Iranian foreign minister and holds Edward R. Murrow and Cronkite awards. NBC has not commented, and Deadline notes the network is overhauling its daytime lineup as NBC News reshapes its newsroom post-split from Comcast.
NBC News veteran Peter Alexander is leaving NBC News after more than two decades to join MS NOW as anchor and chief national reporter, running a weekday program and breaking-news coverage. He will anchor MS NOW's 11 a.m. hour, succeeding Ana Cabrera as the daytime lineup shifts post-split with NBC News. Alexander is the first NBC journalist to move to MS NOW since the split; his Versant deal also covers potential sports contributions on USA Network and the Golf Channel.
Peter Alexander, NBC News’ White House correspondent and longtime weekend co-anchor of Today, announced he is leaving NBC News after 15 years covering the White House and juggling weekend duties, citing a desire to be around more for his two young children; NBC will rely on staff to fill his roles on an interim basis, and Alexander did not specify his next destination.