Investigations: U.S. & World News Investigations (original) (raw)


ISIS Terror

2d ago

ISIS Terror

Questions about Syria and potential for an ISIS resurgence loom for Trump

The president-elect may want to withdraw U.S. troops from the area, but if he does, he’d put a victory he’s proud of at risk.

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria's second city of Aleppo on November 29, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government.

Jihadists and their Turkish-backed allies breached Syria's second city of Aleppo on November 29, as they pressed a lightning offensive against forces of the Iranian- and Russian-backed government.

EXCLUSIVE

3d ago

EXCLUSIVE

Iran 'never' plotted to kill Trump during campaign, Iran's president tells NBC News

The Justice Department in November charged an Iranian man in an alleged murder-for-hire plot to assassinate then-candidate Donald Trump and two other people.

Masoud Pezeshkian speaks

Masoud Pezeshkian speaks

Immigration

8d ago

Immigration

Outgoing ICE director says Biden 'absolutely' should have acted sooner to tighten the border

P.J. Lechleitner also told NBC News he felt the Biden administration should have been more transparent and forthcoming on immigration.

Patrick Lechleitner, Acting Director Of Immigration And Customs Enforcement, Testifies In House Hearing

Patrick Lechleitner, Acting Director Of Immigration And Customs Enforcement, Testifies In House Hearing

EXCLUSIVE

9d ago

EXCLUSIVE

Trump transition considering D.C.-area showcase immigration raid in first days of administration

The raid under consideration would target immigrants allegedly living in the U.S. illegally at a workplace in the metropolitan Washington area.

An officer stands in front of people seated and standing against lockers in a hallway

An officer stands in front of people seated and standing against lockers in a hallway

EXCLUSIVE

9d ago

EXCLUSIVE

With Trump taking office, some Democrats and pro-immigration groups ponder new ideas

Advocates see more room for compromise with the Trump administration than some might expect.

Migrants at the U.S. - Mexico border.

Migrants at the U.S. - Mexico border.

National Security

9d ago

National Security

New Orleans attacker's bombs were designed to cause 'absolute carnage'

By making a bomb with the powerful explosive RDX, Shamsud-Din Jabbar was mimicking the tactics of terrorist groups operating in the Middle East, experts say.

Shamsud Din Jabbar carries a cooler outside on the street

Shamsud Din Jabbar carries a cooler outside on the street

News

13d ago

News

Extremism online and political polarization are increasing risk of attacks, experts say

Accessing extremism online has never been easier, the threat has never been higher, and the ideology of those conducting attacks has never been more splintered.

Image: The French Quarter, near Bourbon Street is blocked off late morning with a heavy police and FBI presence

Image: The French Quarter, near Bourbon Street is blocked off late morning with a heavy police and FBI presence

U.S. news

14d ago

U.S. news

'I feel like Batman': What Tesla driver texted his ex-girlfriend before explosion outside Trump Hotel

Matthew Livelsberger was boasting about his rented Tesla Cybertruck to an old girlfriend on New Year's Eve, according to text messages shared with NBC News.

Alicia Arritt and Matt Livelsberger.

Alicia Arritt and Matt Livelsberger.

News

16d ago

News

New Orleans raises specter of persistent ISIS threat

The Assad regime’s collapse in Syria could offer an opportunity for ISIS militants to gain more supporters and operating space, experts say.

Image: The French Quarter, near Bourbon Street is blocked off

Image: The French Quarter, near Bourbon Street is blocked off

News

19d ago

News

Why was Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley shot execution-style in her bedroom?

A cloud of mystery hangs over the killing of Mosley, a mother, grandmother and deeply respected law enforcement leader in southern New Jersey.

A black and white photo of Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley. in uniform.

A black and white photo of Detective Sgt. Monica Mosley. in uniform.

U.S. news

24d ago

U.S. news

DOJ finds Tennessee board discriminated against lawyer over opioid disorder medication

An NBC News report chronicled Derek Scott’s yearslong struggle to receive his law license while he continued to take his medication.

Derek Scott

Derek Scott