Washington A long-running court dispute over the fundamental constitutional premise that Congress has the authority to determine how to spend taxpayer money is being fueled by the Trump administration's attempt to withhold government funding. Similar to President Donald Trump's recent executive order on birthright citizenship, the dispute is igniting legal action that may soon reach the Supreme Court, with some Democrats already indicating that they intend to file a lawsuit. The confrontation began when Trump's Office of Management and Budget released a statement on Monday ordering an immediate halt on spending on federal programs and aid. Even though the financing was authorized by Congress and signed into law, the administration stated that the goal is to assess such programs to make s...

Once thought to be essential for containing them, the Hamas fighters were positioned near the Gaza border. As tens of thousands of Gazans returned to what was left of their houses in the north on Monday, eight highly armed men wearing what appeared to be immaculate military uniforms and the green headbands that are emblematic of Hamas perched atop concrete blocks at the Netzarim corridor. The warriors shook hands, gave water to onlookers, and took photographs while carrying their AK-47s strapped to their vests and covering their faces. The fighters' presence at a crossing considered essential for preventing Hamas from entering the northern part of Gaza, as seen and captured on camera by an NBC News crew in Gaza, raises serious concerns about one of Israel's declared goals in starting the w...

As someone with sensitive and eczema, I can attest to the importance of choosing a body wash that is appropriate for your skin type in a world full of options. According to board-certified dermatologist Dr. William Huang, those with sensitive skin should pick a body wash that doesn't irritate or overdry their skin. For this reason, I talked to dermatologists on how to properly wash and take care of your skin as well as what to look for when purchasing a body wash for sensitive skin. Along with the body washes I've personally used, I also compiled a list of their top picks. GO Ahead and SkipHow did I choose the finest body washes for sensitive skin? What is the best body wash for sensitive skin? How can I shop for body washes for sensitive skin? Why should I trust NBC Select? Selected. ...

Washington The Trump administration's sudden announcement Monday night of a block on almost all federal grants and loans has caused a great deal of consternation among Congress, the government, state programs, and nonprofits that depend on federal financing. All government agencies received a two-page, ambiguously written directive from the Office of Management and Budget on Monday night instructing them to temporarily halt any operations pertaining to the obligation or distribution of any federal financial assistance. Although the precise programs that would be discontinued are unknown, OMB also sent a supplementary paper requesting information on over 2,600 programs from federal departments that provide funding, including: School meals for low-income students The WIC nutrition...

Southern California Edison reported on Monday that a "fault" on a line elsewhere in the region's transmission network caused a brief spike in electrical current in high-voltage power cables in the area where the catastrophic Eaton Fire is thought to have begun. The utility stated in a report with state public utilities regulators that the fault, or disturbance, was discovered at 6:11 p.m. on January 7 even though it happened miles away on a power line that does not cross Eaton Canyon. Just a few minutes later, at 6:18 p.m., authorities got the first reports of a wind-fueled fire that started in the canyon. "The fault on this geographically distant line caused a momentary and expected increase in current on SCE's transmission system, including on the four energized lines" in Eaton Canyon, t...

On Tuesday, Starbucks announced a new phase in its leadership transition, with CEO Brian Niccol splitting important leadership positions and adding two more executives who worked for his previous job, Taco Bell. "We need a new operating model for our retail team as we focus on our Back to Starbucks plan, with clear ownership and accountability and an appropriate scope for each role," Niccol stated in a statement to employees that was posted on the company's website. Niccol was CEO of Yum Brands Taco Bell prior to working at Chipotle for six years. He has already recruited several of his former coworkers to assist him in his overhaul of the coffee behemoth since he began working at Starbucks in September. For instance, in the fall, he appointed Tressie Lieberman, a former employee of Yum Br...

Washington The Trump administration's sudden announcement Monday night of a block on almost all federal grants and loans has caused a great deal of consternation among Congress, the government, state programs, and nonprofits that depend on federal financing. All government agencies received a two-page, ambiguously written directive from the Office of Management and Budget on Monday night instructing them to temporarily halt any operations pertaining to the obligation or distribution of any federal financial assistance. Although the precise programs that would be discontinued are unknown, OMB also sent a supplementary paper requesting information on over 2,600 programs from federal departments that provide funding, including: School meals for low-income students The WIC nutrition...

Washington President Donald Trump's administration imposed a surprise halt on almost all federal grants and loans Monday night, which has caused confusion among Congress, the government, state programs, and non-profits that depend on federal financing. A two-page, ambiguously worded memo was distributed to all federal agencies Monday night by the Office of Management and Budget, instructing them to "temporarily pause all activities related to obligation or disbursement of all Federal financial assistance." Additionally, the agency requested information on a variety of programs from federal departments that offer financial help in an 836-page spreadsheet that NBC News was able to receive. School meals for low-income students The WIC nutrition program for pregnant women and infant...

Immigration enforcement actions have begun to spread throughout major U.S. cities since President Donald Trump returned to office. According to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), 956 persons were taken into custody on Sunday. However, according to an NBC News investigation, immigration officials made around 1,200 arrests that day, with only 613 of those arrests—or roughly 52%—being classified as criminal charges. The remaining individuals seemed to be either nonviolent criminals or those who had only crossed the border illegally. Being undocumented is not a criminal; rather, it is a civil offense. The bureau reported that 1,179 arrests and 853 detainers were made on Monday, and the number of arrests increased once more the next day. There has been worry that law-abiding migran...