Renting used to be seen as a stepping stone to home ownership but the 55-and-older group is now the fastest-growing age group of renters in the United States. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen joins TODAY to break down the decision-making process when it comes to buying versus renting.

No one matched all six numbers in Monday’s Powerball drawing, sending the jackpot inching closer to $1 billion. The next chance to win is Wednesday night.

President Donald Trump fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook in a post on Truth Social, something he has been threatening to do for days. He pointed to allegations of mortgage fraud. “President Trump purported to fire me ‘for cause’ when no cause exists under the law…I will not resign,” Cook says. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

Israel has approved a settlement in the occupied West Bank that would cut the territory in two, and could destroy hopes for a future Palestinian state.

The majority of National Guard troops deployed in Washington began carrying weapons this weekend. The pistols and powerful rifles they carry are similar to guns used by local police.

According to a letter posted to Truth Social, President Donald Trump says he will remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook from her position and accused her of alleged mortgage fraud. 

Cook, the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve Board, responded saying she has done nothing wrong and that President Donald Trump cannot fire her.

U.S. taxpayers are now the largest shareholders in Intel.

Cracker Barrel tried to reassure customers Monday that its values have remained the same after it received criticism following a new logo reveal and general brand refresh.

President Donald Trump on Monday said he would target former President Joe Biden’s circle, calling them “evil people.”