THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS

Saturday, August 22, 2026

Your exclusive look at this week's original reporting.

TOP EXCLUSIVE

Trump’s endorsement record takes a hit at the end of primary season

Despite securing the most coveted endorsement in Republican politics, six Trump-backed candidates for House and governor lost their primaries in August. Access the full story.

U.S. NEWS

All the ways Lindsay Clancy sought help before she killed her three children

Clancy went to the hospital, called a suicide hotline and was prescribed a cocktail of medications in the months before the killings, court testimony and documents show. Access the full story.

IRAN WAR

Russia is shipping explosives to Iran to bolster its missile and drone arsenal in U.S. war

The Russian shipments, which haven’t been previously reported, underscore the deepening strategic alliance between Moscow and Tehran. Access the full story.

SUBSCRIBER Q&A

Watch the replay of Steve Kornacki’s live Q&A

Tuesday brought primary elections in Florida, Alaska, Wyoming and a special election in California — and a few hours before polls closed, NBC News’ chief data analyst Steve Kornacki answered your questions in a live Q&A for subscribers. Watch the full Q&A.

YOUR VIDEO BRIEFINGS

Hayden Panettiere's death brings child stardom into focus

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Is the future of smartphones foldable?

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Where has Melania Trump been recently?

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