Special counsel Jack Smith argued in a new filing that former President Trump was “fundamentally” acting as a private candidate and not as president when he tried to overturn the 2020 election. The filing was an attempt by Smith to preserve the case against Trump after the Supreme Court’s presidential immunity decision. NBC News’ Ken Dilanian reports.

President Biden and Vice President Harris toured parts of the storm zone ravaged by Hurricane Helene. With the election less than five weeks away, the campaigns face several challenges, including the devastation from Hurricane Helene and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. NBC News’ Gabe Gutierrez reports.

Israel is preparing for its response to Iran’s missile attack, Israeli and U.S. officials say. President Biden said he supports Israel’s right to respond. Eight Israeli soldiers were killed in combat in southern Lebanon. NBC News’ Richard Engel reports.

After Hurricane Helene, residents of Swannanoa, a mountain town in North Carolina, return to flattened homes, impassable roads and raw emotions.

DETROIT — Ford Motor lost its lead in electric vehicle sales to crosstown rival General Motors during the third quarter, as the automaker’s EV growth slowed.

Liberty Media-owned Formula One and luxury giant LVMH are entering into a 10-year partnership, according to a joint press release from the companies Wednesday afternoon.

Starlink, the satellite internet service from SpaceX, is poised to become a crucial lifeline in parts of southern Appalachia that were devastated by Hurricane Helene.

Costco continues to chip away at the gold mine that is the precious metals market.

DETROIT — Stellantis’ U.S. new vehicle sales continued a yearslong free fall during the third quarter, despite CEO Carlos Tavares’ attempts to correct what he has called “arrogant” mistakes.

OpenAI has closed its long-awaited funding round at a valuation of $157 billion, including the $6.6 billion the company raised from an extensive roster of investment firms and big tech companies.