The socialist promise: Fail, blame racism, repeat

Alessandro Chesser is a 40-year-old Silicon Valley entrepreneur. He’s married with two kids and was the first in his family to attend college. His grandfather immigrated from Sicily and worked as a school janitor so his family could have a better life.  Skip forward a few generations, and Chesser is noticing the way wealthy investors […]

As peace talks get underway between the United States and Iran in Pakistan, tensions remain high across the Middle East. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged new attacks in Lebanon while ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has slowed to a trickle with only two making it through on Friday. NBC’s Stephanie Gosk reports for Saturday TODAY from Tel Aviv.

Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) has emerged as both a top contender and a top target in California’s crowded gubernatorial race, as intensifying attacks from rivals highlight not only his rising profile but also the vulnerabilities that could derail his bid. In recent weeks, opponents have taken aim at him on multiple fronts, criticizing his attendance record in Congress, […]

The 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires expands upon proposed legislation in California, backed by a health care labor union.