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Police said Wednesday morning's shooting outside the New York Hilton hotel in midtown Manhattan appeared to have been a "premeditated, preplanned targeted attack" that killed UnitedHealthcare's CEO. The gunman came up behind Brian Thompson, 50, who was en route to speak at the investor conference of UnitedHealth Group, and "fired several rounds," according to Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch during a press conference. He was hit at least once in the right calf and at least once in the back, Tisch said, adding that the suspect had been "lying in wait for several minutes." For live coverage, follow along. "Many people passed the suspect but he appeared to wait for his intended target," she stated. The shooting's security footage shows Thompson strolling down the relatively quiet street whil...

On Wednesday, a shooter opened fire on an elementary school campus in Northern California, killing two children before taking his own life, according to the Butte County sheriff. According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened at Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists, which is close to Palermo, at approximately 1 p.m. Sheriff Kory L. Honea told reporters at the site that the adult male shooter is not thought to be connected to the school. According to him, one of the two kids who were shot was flown, while the other two were sent to hospitals. Their genders, ages, and ailments were not disclosed. The shooting was described by Honea as "both horrific and tragic." According to Honea, the school's 911 callers claimed that someone on campus had shot students. We found a perso...

WASHINGTON — Longtime Representative Jerry Nadler, D-N.Y., announced on Wednesday that he was withdrawing his campaign to continue serving as the leading Democrat on the influential Judiciary Committee for the next two years. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., had declared two days prior that he would run against Nadler for the coveted position. Nadler, 77, endorsed Raskin, 61, for the position in a letter to fellow Democrats. The position will be crucial in providing congressional oversight of the Justice Department and FBI under the upcoming Trump administration. Since Raskin has no other opponents, Nadler's decision to withdraw opens the door for him. Nadler added in the letter, "I am very confident that Jamie would ably lead the Judiciary Committee as we confront this growing danger as our country f...

Welcome to the online edition of From the Politics Desk, an evening email that provides you with the most recent coverage and commentary from the campaign trail, Capitol Hill, and the White House by the NBC News Politics team. Following the last race call of the 2024 elections, Bridget Bowman, a national political reporter, and Scott Wong, a senior congressional reporter, analyze the House GOP's mathematical dilemma in today's edition. We also discuss the most recent developments regarding Pete Hegseth's troubled attempt to become the head of the Defense Department. Register here to get this newsletter delivered to your inbox each daily. Democrats flip final House seat of the 2024 elections, narrowing Republicans majority By Bridget Bowman and Scott Wong Officially, the last contest...

The star-studded tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City serves as an unofficial start to the Christmas season once more. "American Idol" winner Kelly Clarkson, whose talk show is recorded at 30 Rock, will headline the ceremony and its TV special, Christmas at Rockefeller Center, once again. More than 20 years have passed since Clarkson's first performance at the ceremony, and last year she celebrated the milestone by hosting. She mentioned her hosting duties from the previous year when she said on her show last month, "I was suddenly in a Charlie Brown movie, and it was magical." After filming at Universal Studios in Universal City, California, "The Kelly Clarkson Show" relocated to New York City last year. Clarkson expressed her excitement at hosting the tree light...

According to a recent study, childhood exposure to lead in gasoline has caused millions of extra cases of psychiatric problems over the past 75 years. In 1996, lead was outlawed in motor fuel. By examining childhood blood lead levels from 1940 to 2015, the study examined its long-term effects in the United States and was published on Wednesday in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry. The results showed that exposure to lead from vehicle exhaust during a child's early development was responsible for an estimated 151 million additional mental health issues in the country. According to the study, the exposure caused generations of Americans to become more worried, sad, hyperactive, or inattentive. Researchers from the Medical University of South Carolina, Florida State University, a...

On Wednesday, a shooter opened fire on an elementary school campus in Northern California, killing two children before taking his own life, according to the Butte County sheriff. According to the sheriff's office, the incident happened at Palermo's Feather River School of Seventh-Day Adventists at approximately 1:00 p.m. Sheriff Kory L. Honea told reporters at the site that the adult male shooter is not thought to be connected to the school. According to him, one of the two kids who were shot was flown, while the other two were sent to hospitals. Their genders, ages, and ailments were not disclosed. The shooting was described by Honea as "both horrific and tragic." According to Honea, the school's 911 callers claimed that someone on campus had shot students. We found a person, a male adult...

Louisiana Treasurer John Fleming announced on Wednesday that he will compete for the seat occupied by two-term Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., citing Cassidy's vote to convict Donald Trump following his 2021 impeachment trial. This means that Cassidy will face at least one primary rival in 2026. In a statement, former Congressman Fleming claimed that Cassidy had let the people of Louisiana down. In the latter year of his first administration, several Republicans abandoned President Trump, according to a statement from Fleming. However, those who abandoned him and America First were not dedicated to his efforts to elevate America. The people of Louisiana persisted in this battle. Cassidy told the Shreveport Times last month that he is "obviously working hard toward 2026," but he has not yet ma...

WASHINGTON — Following a study of the court's new ethics rule, Justice Neil Gorsuch of the Supreme Court has decided not to take part in an environmental case that will be heard next week, the lawyers involved were informed in a letter on Wednesday. "Consistent with the code of conduct" was the only explanation provided in the letter from Supreme Court Clerk Scott Harris for Gorsuch's decision to recuse himself. More than a dozen members of Congress and liberal organizations encouraged him to recuse himself due to his previous ties to billionaire Philip Anschutz, which prompted the action. Due in large part to disclosures regarding Justice Clarence Thomas's connections to billionaire Harlan Crow, attention has recently been drawn to the Supreme Court justices and the regulations governing ...