NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Thursday, March 5, 2026
Mar 6, 2026
Peter Alexander, NBC News White House correspondent, breaks down the sudden firing of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the administration shakeup. Abbas Araqchi, Iran's foreign minister, discusses Iran's recent military strikes, regional actions, and responses to U.S. policy. Short, direct conversations cover leadership shifts, strategic motives, and rising tensions.
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Noem Ousted As Distraction From Border Agenda
- President Trump fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem citing distractions from immigration agenda despite earlier public praise.
- NBC reported internal admin frustration after Noem's controversies and a $220 million ad spending dispute highlighted at hearings.
Iran Frames Strikes As Targeting U.S. Assets Abroad
- Iran has struck at least 15 neighboring countries' sites, saying it targets U.S. bases even when they're on other nations' soil.
- Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi denies attacking Muslim neighbors and blames collateral damage on U.S.-led actions.
U.S. Says It Has Decisive Air Control Over Iran Attacks
- Pentagon reports sharp declines in Iranian ballistic missile (90%) and drone (83%) attacks amid U.S.-Israeli operations claiming air superiority.
- Araqchi counters that U.S. sought a rapid regime-change victory and has failed so far.