Today
Ayra Starr
Season 2026, Episode 157 · Aired 2026-08-07

Synopsis
Iran and Oman are negotiating on the future control of the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran continues to deny having any recent direct talks with the United States. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump is insisting the U.S. has the capability to return to sustained combat, despite reports of dwindling stockpiles of some key munitions. NBC's Keir Simmons reports for TODAY. President Donald Trump is once again trying to restrict birthright citizenship, signing two executive orders that aim to crack down on "birth tourism." The Supreme Court already blocked a previous effort by the president to limit the constitutional right, and critics believe this order will meet the same fate. NBC's Garrett Haake reports for TODAY. Today's Consumer: Finding Real Outlet Bargains. Citi Concert Series: Arya Starr.
In the series
This episode is part of Today (1952–present) on NBC.
Garroway, J. Fred Muggs, and the invention of waking up with television.
Key cast
- Dave Garroway as Host
- Jack Lescoulie as Announcer / co-host
- Frank Blair as Newsreader
- J. Fred Muggs as Mascot