THIS WEEK FOR SUBSCRIBERS

Saturday, September 5, 2026

Your exclusive look at this week's original reporting.

TOP EXCLUSIVE

Iran attempted cyberattacks on range of U.S. infrastructure, sources say

The attempts have so far been unsuccessful, but an Iranian hacking group warned that “unexpected and critical events” would soon target American infrastructure. Access the full story.

2026 ELECTION

Republican concerns mount as Sen. Jon Husted navigates a tricky race in Ohio

Husted is facing a tough challenge in a critical race from former Sen. Sherrod Brown, as well as a raft of worries from fellow Republicans who wonder if his heart is in the campaign. Access the full story.

ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Did OpenAI’s rogue agents form a ‘civilization’? The AI industry can’t agree

Examinations of an AI-powered cyberattack reveal AI systems focused on cheating and covering their traces. Access the full story.

SUBSCRIBER Q&A

Watch: Richard Engel answers your questions on Ukraine and more

NBC News’ chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel is back in Ukraine to report on its intensifying war with Russia, with a strike this weekend on a warehouse west of Kyiv becoming its deadliest attack this year — more than 38 people were killed.

While he’s on the ground, Engel answered reader questions in a Q&A for subscribers. Watch the full Q&A.

YOUR VIDEO BRIEFINGS

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