Kelly O'Donnell

Excited to build on my White House coverage and political reporting with this my new role at NBC News. Grateful for the chance to tell stories that reflect this important part of American life. deadline.com/2025/05/kelly-…

EXCLUSIVE: Father of service member killed in Iran war said he did not tell Pete Hegseth to "finish" the job. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…

Justice Department takes action on Iran linked domains as part of administration war effort. nbcnews.com/politics/justi…

President Trump said Monday that he spoke to a former president about bombing Iran. • An aide for George W. Bush says that “they haven’t been in touch." • An aide to Bill Clinton says that whoever Trump was referring to was not Clinton. • An Obama aide says “no recent conversations” have taken place between Barack Obama and Trump. • A source familiar with the matter said the former president Trump was referring to was not Joe Biden. nbcnews.com/politics/donal…

Another US service member has died from injuries during strikes by Iran days ago in Saudi Arabia. This is the 7th service member killed by hostilities. Identity withheld for now. Reporting by Courtney Kube.

On #SundayTODAY: @KellyO has our #SundaySpotlight on @ATFHQ's elite canine training facility, where America's bravest dogs prepare for their missions in law enforcement. today.com/video/bravery-…

As we celebrate America’s 250th birthday, it is an important moment to reflect on the vital role of the first amendment in American history. We are happy President Trump will attend our annual dinner with the hard working WH press corps and his team!

CENTCOM Update TAMPA, Fla. – As of 7:30 am ET, March 2, four U.S. service members have been killed in action. The fourth service member, who was seriously wounded during Iran’s initial attacks, eventually succumbed to their injuries. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The identities of the fallen are being withheld until 24 hours after next of kin notification.

CENTCOM Update TAMPA, Fla. – As of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three U.S. service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury. Several others sustained minor shrapnel injuries and concussions — and are in the process of being returned to duty. Major combat operations continue and our response effort is ongoing. The situation is fluid, so out of respect for the families, we will withhold additional information, including the identities of our fallen warriors, until 24 hours after next of kin have been notified.

@rinsana FBI says it's working with various law enforcement partners to prevent potential attacks inside U.S.

@KellyO Sincere question, my friend: What about protecting "soft targets" in the U.S.? Landmarks in NY, DC, military installations in VA, FL, CA??? They protecting those too?

Two federal officials say the FBI has its counterterrorism and counterintelligence teams are on heightened alert following Iran action. Secret Service has enhanced its posture for its protectees.

NEW: A federal official says "the FBI and Pima County Sheriffs Office have amassed 5-10 thousand hours of video that is being processed" in the Nancy Guthrie investigation. Although tools can enhance video, each must be reviewed by an investigator in real time to start.

With a heavy heart, I announced my intention today to step down as @WFP's Executive Director. Leading this incredible organization and our dedicated teams has been the honor of a lifetime. I remain deeply committed to advocating for the millions struggling with hunger worldwide.

I am excited to see Oz Pearlman...but he already knows that!

NEWS: World Food Programme Executive Director, Ambassador Cindy McCain plans to leave her post. She experienced a mild stroke last fall, resumed her duties and will focus on her health. “With a heavy heart, I am announcing my intention to step down as the Executive Director of the World Food Programme. Serving this incredible organization has been the honor of a lifetime...I’ve seen firsthand WFP’s ability to save lives in the most dangerous, destitute, and remote locations of the world, where people need us the most."

An armed man was shot and killed by law enforcement when officials say he breached a perimeter at the president's Florida residence, Mar-A-Lago. Federal officials will hold a briefing shortly.

Early this morning, the @FBI and our partners executed a Foreign Transfer of Custody (FTOC) of Zubayr al-Bakoush - one of the individuals allegedly behind the deadly 2012 terrorist attack in Benghazi, Libya where four Americans were killed: Ambassador Chris Stevens, Sean Smith, Tyrone Woods and Glen Doherty.  After more than a decade of American pursuit, Al-Bakoush landed in Virginia earlier this morning and is in custody. He will face charges later today. We will have more to say at a later time - but this is a massive moment for the country and a clear message from President Trump’s administration that those who attack our service members will ultimately find American justice, no matter how long it takes. Thank you to our great partners who helped execute the mission - @AGPamBondi @TheJusticeDept @USAttyPirro and @CIA @StateDept for assisting us.

BENGHAZI terrorism attack arrest. Four Americans killed in 2012 @AGPamBondi and @FBIDirectorKash announce an arrest and return to US soil of a suspect they describe as a key player in the 2012 attack on the US intelligence outpost in Libya.

Wedding, a 44 year old Canadian Olympic snowboarder, has been accused of running an international criminal enterprise involving significant drug trafficking with intimidation tactics that officials say includes murder.

BREAKING | NBC News: Two law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation say that former Olympic snowboarder, accused cocaine trafficker, and FBI Top Ten Most Wanted Fugitive Ryan Wedding is in custody. Reported by NBC’s Mike Kosnar.