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Barbara Bush ‘changed the world,’ Andy Card tells Megyn Kelly

To comment on the death of former first lady Barbara Bush, Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes former White House chief of staff Andy Card, who calls her "the conscience...

George H.W. Bush calls late wife Barbara 'the most beloved woman in the world'

The former president acknowledged the powerful effect his late wife had on the country in a heartfelt message.

Barbara Bush's death prompts tributes and reactions from across the world

The death of the former first lady and Bush family matriarch has prompted an outpouring of heartfelt messages.

Jenna Bush Hager, family members pay tribute to Barbara Bush, a 'force of nature'

Family members honored the former first lady with photos and memories on social media.

George Bush Presidential Library and Museum

A look back at George and Barbara Bush's remarkable love story

With a romance that spanned more than seven decades, they were the longest-married couple in presidential history.

Pregnant and in power: Meet New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern

Elected last fall, Ardern surprised everyone when she announced she was pregnant months later.

James Comey criticism of Trump is ‘extraordinary,’ former attorney says

Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes former assistant U.S. attorney Dan Goldman and "In Principle" host Amy Holmes to discuss fired FBI director James Comey's criticism...

Raid on Trump attorney’s office points to ‘smoking gun evidence,’ expert says

The day after FBI raids on the office and home of Michael Cohen, President Trump's personal attorney, Megyn Kelly TODAY welcomes NBC News investigations reporter...

Trump defends embattled EPA chief Scott Pruitt amid intense scrutiny

Scott Pruitt, the head of the Environmental Protection Agency, faces mounting questions for a list of potential ethics violations. As some White House officials...

EPA’s Scott Pruitt is protected by a ‘conservative cocoon,’ Chuck Todd says

NBC News White House correspondent and Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd join Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist to discuss the suspected chemical attack in Syria...

What’s next: Trump goes to Peru, Coachella kicks off

Willie Geist wraps up Sunday TODAY with a look at the week ahead, including President Trump heading to Peru on Friday for the Summit of the Americas. Also on...

Here's why Michelle Obama won't run for president

The former first lady has insisted that she has no interest in holding the highest office in the land.

Religious leaders discuss how to come together during Easter and Passover

Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan and Rabbi Rachel Ain discuss with Megyn Kelly the traditions of Easter and Passover and their similarities. The religious leaders...

President Trump accuses Amazon of scamming USPS

President Donald Trump tweeted a series of unfounded tweets against online retain giant Amazon, saying the company is scamming the Post Office. NBC's Kelly...

Michael Cohen’s lawyer David Schwartz on Stormy Daniels case: ‘It is completely frivolous’

David Schwartz, Michael Cohen's attorney, appears on Megyn Kelly TODAY to discuss the Stormy Daniels lawsuit against President Trump and her attorney's motion...

Watch George W. Bush tear up the dance floor at nephew's wedding

Former President George W. Bush clearly had a blast on the dance floor at his nephew Pierce's wedding.

Former Hillary Clinton campaign aide Jennifer Palmieri on why women should cry more

Former Hillary Clinton campaign aide Jennifer Palmieri tells TODAY's Megyn Kelly some of her advice for women, including why women need to "nod less and cry...

Why former Hillary Clinton aide Jennifer Palmieri feels ‘empowered’ a year into Trump’s presidency

Jennifer Palmieri, who worked with Hillary Clinton on her presidential campaign, talks with TODAY's Megyn Kelly about the campaign and why she feels empowered...

Why Stormy Daniels ’60 Minutes’ interview matters

Adult film actress Stormy Daniels shared details of her alleged 2006 affair with Donald Trump to '60 Minutes' Sunday night. NBC's Peter Alexander reports on...

Jimmy Fallon, Demi Lovato and other celebs joined students at March For Our Lives

Whether standing in the crowd or performing on stage, a number of celebrities showed their support for student activists rallying against gun violence.

Why has President Trump remained quiet about Stormy Daniels?

Ahead of an interview with adult film actress Stormy Daniels set to air on "60 Minutes," President Donald Trump has stayed mostly quiet about the allegations,...

What to expect from Stormy Daniels' ‘60 Minutes’ interview about Trump

Stormy Daniels, an adult film star alleging she had a sexual relationship with President Donald Trump, which he denies, might break her contractually obligated...

Students take center stage at ‘March for Our Lives’ rally

Students were the main event at the "March for Our Lives" rally in Washington on Saturday. An estimated 800,000 people flooded Pennsylvania Avenue, with around...

Cynthia Nixon is running for governor, and 'SATC' fans have the best reactions

The former "Sex and the City" star officially jumped into New York's governor race on Monday.

Chuck Todd: Trump has tried to ‘short circuit’ Mueller probe at every turn

Host of NBC's "Meet the Press" Chuck Todd talks to TODAY's Willie Geist about President Trump's call to end Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into...

Trump’s attorney calls for end to Mueller investigation

President Trump's personal lawyer John Dowd told NBC News that the Justice Department should end Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the...

Trump ‘unleashed’ and ‘feeling good’ at campaign rally, Chuck Todd says

Meet the Press moderator Chuck Todd joins Sunday TODAY's Willie Geist and says President Donald Trump was "unleashed" during his campaign rally for Pennsylvania...

Justice Department makes first move to ban bump stocks

Attorney General Jeff Sessions submitted a notice to the Office and Management and Budget that would add bump stocks to the list of banned devices. President...

President Trump campaigns for Rick Saccone, but makes the speech about himself

President Donald Trump was in Pittsburgh on Saturday to campaign for Republican congressional candidate Rick Saccone, but he also used to speech to talk about...

PREVIEW: Megyn Kelly Anchors NBC News Special: ‘Confronting Putin’

Megyn Kelly sat down for two exclusive one-on-one interviews with President Vladimir Putin last week, which will be featured in the hour-long primetime special....

Megyn Kelly: My interview with Vladimir Putin ‘got tense at times’

Megyn Kelly is back from Russia, where she spoke with President Vladimir Putin about Russian interference in the 2016 election. She is joined by fashion expert...

What’s next: Trump to meet with Netanyahu, Paralympics begin in Pyeongchang

Willie Geist and Dylan Dreyer wrap up Sunday TODAY with a look at the week ahead, including President Donald Trump meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin...

Trump calls Democratic memo a ‘total political and legal bust’

The memorandum by Democrats on the House Intelligence Committee was released Saturday, making its case that the FBI did not abuse its power during surveillance...

See inside the house where John F. Kennedy met Jacqueline Lee Bouvier

This charming row house in the Georgetown neighborhood of Washington, D.C., was once the setting of a very fateful dinner party.

Mulvaney on Budget: If I were in Congress, I would 'vote against it'

At a Senate Budget Committee hearing, the Director of President Trump’s Office of Management and Budget, Mick Mulvaney, says that if he was in Congress he would...

Laura Bush spills about her first date with George: 'It was love at first sight'

Clearly, the pair hit it off on their first date!

See Barack and Michelle Obama's newly unveiled official portraits

The former president chose Kehinde Wiley to paint his portrait, while the former first lady chose Amy Sherald for hers.

Could John Kelly leave the White House amid allegations against staffers?

Two White House staffers resigned from their positions at the White House this week in wake of allegations of abuse, and there are reports that Chief of Staff...

Korean War veteran sees glimmer of hope as North and South Korea unite for the Olympics

Former Congressman and decorated war veteran Pete McCloskey saw firsthand the brutal conditions of the Korean War in 1950. Now at age 90, the Navy and Marine...

Ex-White House aide Rob Porter's 2nd wife recounts 'emotionally abusive' marriage

Jennie Willoughby is the second of two former wives who say Porter, who recently resigned amid the allegations, physically and verbally abused them during their...

She went from being a Southern belle to CIA spy

Former CIA agent Michele Rigby Assad talks to Megyn Kelly about her new book "Breaking Cover," which is about her time working undercover for the CIA in the...

What’s next: Another shutdown deadline, Olympics opening ceremony

Willie Geist wraps up Sunday TODAY with a look at the week ahead, including a deadline on Thursday that lawmakers must meet to avoid another government shutdown....

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