Jay Leno says ticket sales up after eliminating politics from his stand-up routine: ‘Nobody wants to be lectured’

Jay Leno, the former host of 'The Tonight Show,' has reported an increase in ticket sales after he decided to remove political content from his stand-up comedy performances. Leno explained that he made this change to avoid alienating audiences across different states, emphasizing that 'nobody wants to be lectured' during entertainment.

Jay Leno, the former host of 'The Tonight Show,' is navigating the challenges of caregiving as his wife, Mavis, battles advanced dementia. He emphasizes the importance of humor and devotion in their marriage during this difficult time.

Family, friends, and former presidents George W. Bush and Joe Biden will gather at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., for the funeral of former Vice President Dick Cheney. No representatives from the White House are expected to attend the services. NBC’s Andrea Mitchell reports for TODAY.

President Donald Trump signed a bill mandating the Justice Department to release unclassified documents related to Jeffrey Epstein within 30 days. The law includes provisions to protect victims' privacy and allows the Attorney General to withhold information that may compromise ongoing investigations, including those concerning alleged connections between Epstein and Democrats.

ESPN has secured the MLB.tv out-of-market package, while Netflix has acquired rights to the Home Run Derby and key games. NBC will take over the Sunday Night Baseball schedule. This development follows ESPN's earlier decision to opt out of its rights deal with Major League Baseball, which seemed to signal a potential split between the two parties.

President Donald Trump welcomed Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to the White House for the first time since the CIA concluded that the crown prince approved the 2018 killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. During a tense exchange with reporters, Trump defended bin Salman, asserting that he 'knew nothing' about the murder.

Congress voted nearly unanimously to compel the Justice Department to release all records related to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. President Donald Trump has pledged to sign the measure into law. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports on the potential timeline for the release of these files and the implications they may carry.