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Supreme Court backs Trump on implementing mail-in voting executive order
The Supreme Court’s GOP-appointed majority on Monday granted the Trump administration ’s request to lift a lower court injunction that had blocked the administration from implementing an executive order that blue states said carries extreme risks for the midt…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at a news conference at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption
Hakeem Jeffries and Jared Kushner meet to discuss how Democrats and Trump could cooperate
BREAKING: Supreme Court removes obstacle for Trump to control who can receive mail-in ballots before midterm elections
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An aluminum smelter becomes part of Oklahoma Republican governor runoff election
A proposed $4 billion aluminum smelter pushed by President Trump is splitting Oklahoma Republicans.
Supreme Court pauses lower court ruling on Trump's mail voting order as hurdles loom
The Supreme Court paused a lower court's ruling that blocked key parts of Trump's order to limit voting by mail for the midterms. But U.S. Postal Service work on the order remains blocked nationwide.
How Trump's foreign policy is affecting America's relationship with its allies
NPR's Leila Fadel asks New York Times White House correspondent Peter Baker for his analysis of President Trump's foreign policy.
David Hogg: Media focus on Hasan Piker 'kind of weird'
Activist David Hogg on Sunday said he finds recent media focus on left-wing streamer Hasan Piker “kind of weird.” “To be honest with you, I find it kind of weird. Like he's a streamer. This guy is not an elected official, and there's a lot of elected officials out there that are saying incredibly horrible...
DOJ signals it will appeal ruling requiring removal of some redactions in Epstein files
The Justice Department (DOJ) on Monday signaled its plans to appeal a ruling requiring the department to unredact various documents from the Epstein files in a suit brought by attorney and independent journalist Katie Phang.
Senate Democrats call for hearing on Iran war's strain on troops
Nearly all Senate Armed Services Committee minority members on Monday called on the panel’s head to hold a hearing with Pentagon leadership on the impact that extended deployments in support of the Iran war are having on U.S. service members.
Hegseth: Economic pressure hurts Iranian regime 'the most'
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Iran is hurting the regime “the most right now” but did not rule out the U.S. military resuming airstrikes if necessary. “If we need to use kinetic strikes, we'll use them.
US envoy clarifies Golan Heights comments after contradicting Trump
Tom Barrack, President Trump’s U.S. ambassador to Turkey and special envoy for Syria and Iraq, on Sunday walked back comments he made last week suggesting that Israel "still" occupies the Golan Heights in violation of United Nations resolutions, which contradict the president's position.
Abbott tells judge Minnesota's ICE officer extradition lawsuit ‘doomed to fail’
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) asserted to a judge Monday that he’s not obligated to hand over an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer charged by Minnesota authorities with shooting a Venezuelan man earlier this year during “Operation Metro Surge.” Minnesota is pushing in court to force the extradition of ICE…
Nevada sues Trump administration over Colorado River water use cuts
The state of Nevada is suing the federal government over its plans for Colorado River water use reductions, saying its cuts are too steep. Nevada sued Monday after the federal government finalized its 10-year framework for planned cuts on Friday.
Raskin: 'Trump's idiotic trade war killing American businesses'
Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.) on Sunday went after President Trump for his recent tariffs on Canada. “Stop Trump’s idiotic trade war killing American businesses. Let peaceful commerce among the nations prevail.
US formally removes Syria’s designation as State Sponsor of Terrorism
The Trump administration on Monday formally removed Syria from its state sponsor of terrorism (SST) list, an extraordinary milestone for the government of Ahmad al-Sharaa, the former terrorist turned statesman who led the campaign to overthrow the dictatorship of Bashar al-Assad.
Putin wants to mobilize at least 300,000 more troops to Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Sunday that Russian President Vladimir Putin plans to draft 300,000 more troops in his continued war effort against Ukraine. Zelensky told reporters Russia could draft enough troops next year to reach a total of 500,000, according to Reuters.
3rd person dies from flesh-eating bacteria in Florida
At least two deaths caused by Vibriosis have been reported each year in Florida since 2017.
Trump administration lays out new $103K fee proposal for H-1B visas
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a new proposed rule for H-1B visas on Monday that would charge a $103,265 fee for all workers seeking to gain employment in the U.S. who are subject to the annual statutory cap. Notice of the proposed rule says the fee would be used for the federal government’s...
US military launches first known drug boat strike in months, killing 2 ‘narco-terrorists’
The U.S. military launched its first known strike on an alleged drug boat in two months off the coast of Latin America on Sunday, killing two “narco-terrorists” in the eastern Pacific. The U.S. Southern Command (Southcom) said early Monday the “low-profile” vessel operated along "established narco-trafficking routes”…
Iran warns vessels of fines, detention for violating Strait of Hormuz rules
Iran's Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) on Sunday warned that it will fine and detain commercial vessels accused of violating its protocols for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The PGSA stated on social media that 45 named vessels have been blacklisted and could have their cargoes confiscated.
Trump administration touts ‘hard reset’ for American schools, vows to put parents ‘back in charge’
The president, who was joined by Education Secretary Linda McMahon, said his education agenda will expand school choice, boost support for families and give parents a greater say in their children’s education.
Schiff attack on Trump’s DC IndyCar race backfires after driver points out contradiction
IndyCar driver Graham Rahal fired back at Adam Schiff's claim that Trump's Washington race wasted taxpayer money, noting Penske privately funded it.
Vance's decade-old ‘great regrets’ resurfaces as El-Sayed’s jab at second lady comes back to bite him
Abdul El-Sayed's swipe at Usha Vance backfired after critics pointed to a passage in JD Vance's "Hillbilly Elegy" that directly undercut his attack.
State Department blasts back at 'rogue judge' who overturned aggressive visa crackdown
The State Department blasted a "rogue judge" who vacated Marco Rubio's immigrant visa freeze on 75 countries as an exercise in Orwellian logic.
Clarence Thomas scorches racial litmus tests policing thought: ‘Stay Black and die’
Clarence Thomas compared restrictions on Black conservatives' viewpoints to racial segregation in a wide-ranging interview with Sen. Ted Cruz.
El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker after disturbing remarks about Jewish Americans
Abdul El-Sayed distances himself from Hasan Piker after the Twitch streamer's comments about Jewish Americans sparked a bipartisan backlash.
FIRST ON FOX: ICE quietly arrests jaw dropping number of illegal immigrants in massive DC area operation
U.S. ICE arrested 1,328 illegal immigrants in Virginia and Maryland in just 14 days, including a Salvadoran alien wanted on a murder warrant.
Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity'
JD Vance told Maine voters that Canada treats Chinese goods more fairly than Maine farm products, blaming Ottawa for derailing trade talks.
EXCLUSIVE: LA ICE director reveals officers followed home, harassed as police fail to help in sanctuary city
ICE Los Angeles Field Office Director Thomas Giles reveals how California sanctuary policies force officers into dangerous public confrontations.
Iran-linked hackers suspected in UK power-plant shutdown after alleged Minnesota water attack
Iran-linked hackers allegedly forced a British power generator offline for four days, weeks after striking over 30 community water systems in Minnesota.
Trump wants cheaper beef. Republicans in key races warn his plan goes too far
Senate Republicans, including Tom Cotton and Tim Sheehy, push back on Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground beef to lower prices.
Socialists ripped over kids-focused push in deep-red state: ‘Next generation of comrades’
Democratic Socialists of America's Charleston chapter offers childcare training to grow "budding comrades," sparking indoctrination accusations.
Mamdani jumps into Democratic Party feud, alleging boss seeking to subvert 'will of voters'
Zohran Mamdani opposes Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn's push to add voting members to the Brooklyn Democratic Party executive committee before a fall vote.
Reporter's Notebook: College sports bill enters legislative 'red zone' as season kicks off
As North Carolina and Texas Christian open the season in Dublin, the Senate's bipartisan college sports bill stalls amid disputes over NIL rules.
Vulnerable GOP senator breaks with Trump on 2 key issues as Vance makes stop without her
Susan Collins skips JD Vance's Maine visit while opposing Trump's 50% tariffs on Canada and new postal service rules restricting mail-in voting.
Alaska Senate race’s absurd name problem gets even harder to untangle
Former Anchorage Mayor Dan A. Sullivan endorses incumbent Sen. Dan S. Sullivan over a third Dan Sullivan accused of being a Democratic plant.
Fla Dem Sen-nominee Angie Nixon backed abolishing Electoral College, ranked-choice voting in resurfaced clips
Resurfaced clips show Angie Nixon backing abolishing the Electoral College, ranked-choice voting, and same-day registration in her Florida Senate bid.
Birth tourism scams draw sweeping crackdown as visa revocations climb
The State Department's new Birth Tourism and Prevention Task Force has already revoked more than 750 visas as officials track travel patterns worldwide.
US kills two 'narco-terrorists' in strike 2 months since last announced anti-'narco-trafficking' attack
U.S. military announces a deadly strike against a low-profile vessel that it says intelligence showed was participating in "narco-trafficking."
Dem House candidate's 2013 arrest resurfaces in pivotal race for control of Congress
Michigan House of Representatives candidate William Lawrence was arrested in 2013 for resisting police during an Enbridge Line 5 pipeline protest.
Thune-aligned groups unleash historic war chest to defend Senate majority: 'Winning message'
The Senate Leadership Fund says it raised over $500 million to defend the Republican majority in 2026 midterm elections, setting a new record.
AI's massive appetite for power, water ignites fight in high-stakes Texas Senate race
Ken Paxton unveils a four-point plan targeting data centers in the Lone Star State as he and James Talarico trade blows over rising power and water costs.
Trump's Bedminster turf could make or break his last two years in the White House
Mike Johnson rallied supporters in New Jersey for Tom Kean's re-election, calling the 7th Congressional District a top-three race for House control.
California Supreme Court hears arguments over sheriff's seizure of ballots
The California Supreme Court is considering whether Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco must return seized election ballots
Supreme Court allows Trump to implement parts of order restricting mail voting
The Supreme Court divided 6-3 in granting the Trump administration's request for emergency relief.
Why Trump's Canada tariffs are likely to have a modest impact on prices
Although some Canadian goods will get more expensive in the U.S., trade experts don't expect a broader inflation spike.
Stars and Stripes reporter says independence "has to be instituted in practice"
Lara Korte, a Stars and Stripes reporter who was dismissed last week, told CBS News on Monday that the paper's editorial independence remains paramount.
Bessent announces campaign to create "economic onslaught" against Iran and its partners
The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.
Trump announces 50% tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports
President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027, in a social media post.
Navy sailor on USS Lincoln says dad was arrested by immigration officials
Historically rare, immigration arrests of military spouses and parents have become more common under the second Trump administration.
Ted Cruz says Texas Senate race will be a "$200 million" fight
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz outlined the road ahead for Republicans as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton faces off against state Rep. James Talarico in the closely watched contest.
U.S. destroys alleged drug-smuggling boat in Pacific, killing 2 people
Since then, more than 200 people have been killed in U.S. strikes in the eastern Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea.
Read full episode transcripts of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" from 2026
Browse all of our full episode transcripts from 2026 of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Trump puts autistic kids in the spotlight and cuts agencies built to protect them
Researchers and disability rights advocates warn that the dismantling of the Education Department and its erosions of civil rights oversight risk widening the disparities autistic children face.
Trump hits back at Carney, threatens to hike auto, truck, metals tariffs to 50%
President Donald Trump hit back at Canada’s Mark Carney in an escalating trade war by threatening a 50% tariff on cars, trucks and steel from Canada.
Why some Trump supporters aren’t sold on Darline Graham: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur digs into a key challenge for Sen. Darline Graham ahead of the South Carolina runoff.
Voter concerns about data centers cut 'across party lines’ ahead of midterms
Data centers are quickly becoming a key issue in the midterm elections. NBC News Political Reporter Allan Smith and Senior National Political Reporter Jon Allen discuss how lawmakers are wrestling with the issue on the campaign trail.
U.S. must be ‘very, very careful’ about Iran sanctions that target Beijing: Former Amb. to China
NBC News correspondents Monica Alba, Brian Cheung and Matt Bradley discuss Secretary Bessent’s new threat of Iran secondary sanctions as President Trump escalates his trade war with Canada. Former U.S. Ambassador to China and former Commerce Secretary Gary Locke join Meet the Press NOW to analyze the broader implicati…
Is Trump’s Endorsement of Darline Graham Enough in South Carolina Senate Runoff?
The president has made a big bet on a senator’s sister.
Supreme Court Allows Trump Plan to Restrict Mail-In Voting, for Now
The administration asked the court to clear the way for President Trump’s order that creates “state citizenship lists” and directs the Postal Service to decide who gets a mail-in ballot.
Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture
The Mexican man was sent to his home country after assisting federal law enforcement by testifying against Mexican drug cartels.
Trump Lays It on the Line for Darline Graham Ahead of South Carolina Runoff
The president rallied for the sister of Lindsey Graham in her South Carolina Senate run and pressured allies to endorse her. A super PAC run by his advisers has spent nearly $800,000 on her campaign. Will it be enough?
Trump Threatens New 50% Tariffs on Cars, Trucks and Steel as U.S.-Canada Trade War Unfolds
President Trump vowed to increase tariffs on cars, trucks, auto parts and steel to 50 percent starting Jan. 1, as the countries edged toward a full-blown trade war.
With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
The ultraconservative congressman who has broken with the president on spending is hoping voters reward his experience, contrarian streak and all.
U.S. Military Kills 2 People in Attack on Boat in Pacific
The United States has killed at least 223 people since its campaign of boat strikes began nearly a year ago.
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
Republicans still have some clear advantages on the map, but President Trump’s unpopularity has opened the door for an outcome that once seemed far-fetched.
Farmers Struggle to Get Basic Services From Depleted Agriculture Dept.
After the departure of thousands of federal workers, rural communities report problems obtaining loans, grants, technical assistance and support for infrastructure and other services.
As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening
From South Dakota to Alaska, independents are challenging incumbent Republicans and eschewing a Democratic label that Western voters find toxic.
AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations
The pro-Israel group has been preparing to spend big for Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan. Does he want that?
Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans
A plan to lower tariffs on imported beef and trade tensions with Canada have compounded some G.O.P. worries about a central issue in the midterms.
Trump’s Summer of Fun Ends With IndyCar Race on Streets of D.C.
It was the final, major event planned for the nation’s 250th anniversary celebrations. The president took a lap.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again
A governor’s race, a Senate contest and enough congressional contests to swing control of the House are all in play in Ohio, where voters of all stripes express a deep sense of powerlessness.
Trump moves to reshape White House’s South Lawn
The president's latest construction project involves changing the lawn's slope to bring it flush with his new helipad.
What’s happening between the U.S. and Canada
And what it could mean for the American economy.
See photos from the first IndyCar race in Washington
Drivers are dashing around the National Mall at speeds expected to exceed 185 mph.
This not-so-secret document is inspiring the left — and tripping up its candidates
The Democratic Socialists of America platform aims to upend the status quo. That can mean a bumpy ride for those trying to win in the short term.
MAHA activists urge Trump to reverse course on AI data centers
The president’s push to build data centers nationwide has members of his “Make America Healthy Again” movement urgently pressing him to reconsider. The post MAHA activists urge Trump to reverse course on AI data centers appeared first on MS NOW .
Monday’s Mini-Report, 8.24.26
Today’s edition of quick hits. The post Monday’s Mini-Report, 8.24.26 appeared first on MS NOW .
Trump’s new trade war with Canada is as needless as it is costly
A president with even the slightest bit of common sense would not have entered this conflict. The post Trump’s new trade war with Canada is as needless as it is costly appeared first on MS NOW .
BBC says Trump can’t sue it in Florida, and can’t prove defamation either way
The U.K.-based broadcaster said the president’s unprecedented legal theory would “have massive implications for foreign companies with online presences.” The post BBC says Trump can’t sue it in Florida, and can’t prove defamation either way appeared first on MS NOW .
As gas prices spike from the Iran war, Trump is making a killing from Big Oil
House Democrats are spotlighting recent financial disclosure forms showing that the president’s brokers made massive investments in the oil and gas industry. The post As gas prices spike from the Iran war, Trump is making a killing from Big Oil appeared first on MS NOW .
Darline Graham refuses to say if she would have certified 2020 election results
Lindsey Graham voted to certify the results of the 2020 election. Would his sister? The appointed senator apparently doesn’t want to talk about it.
Mehmet Oz disputes Trump’s false claim, concedes the MMR vaccine is not ‘lethal’
If some anti-Oz statements start showing up on the president’s social media platform, at least we’ll know why. The post Mehmet Oz disputes Trump’s false claim, concedes the MMR vaccine is not ‘lethal’ appeared first on MS NOW .
Emergency motion against USPS mail-in ballot rule says Trump admin ‘flouted’ order
Voting rights groups warned of “widespread confusion” and “undermining voter confidence and disrupting the administration of elections.” The post Emergency motion against USPS mail-in ballot rule says Trump admin ‘flouted’ order appeared first on MS NOW .
Becerra, running for governor of California, faces a health insurance problem
The nation's uninsured rate hit a historical low when Xavier Becerra was health secretary. Now he wants to be California's next governor as Trump's actions have driven people off health insurance.
Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA (again)
NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks "Politico's" Thomas Frank about new FEMA administrator Cameron Hamilton and whether his appointment means a change in heart by the Trump administration about the agency.
Week in politics: primaries results, Iran pressure, Korean relations flip
Democrats have not shown a clear preference for progressive candidates over moderate ones. Republicans have rejected some of President Trump's endorsees despite his tight grip on the party's base.
Trump is heading to his golf course in Ireland to watch the Irish Open golf tournament next month
President Donald Trump plans to visit Ireland next month
Pete Buttigieg returns to South Carolina as he weighs another White House run
Pete Buttigieg was in South Carolina this weekend as he considers a second presidential campaign
Canada says it will begin retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods after Labor Day
The U.S. and Canada have wrangled for decades over trade, and somehow, they still managed to remain friends, allies and trading partners.
Escalating trade war with Canada ruptures once close alliance
The escalating trade war with Canada has ruptured a once-close and durable alliance. It will soon have people on both sides of the border paying up. Jarred Hill has more details from New York.
White House promises full-throttle economic warfare against Iran with new plan for sanctions
The streets of Washington, D.C., turned into a speedway on Sunday as IndyCars raced around the National Mall. Meanwhile, the Trump administration said new economic pressure for allies and enemies alike is its top focus. Olivia Rinaldi has more details.
Kyle Kirkwood wins Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race in Washington, D.C.
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump began the Freedom 250 Grand Prix IndyCar race through the streets of Washington, D.C, with a slow lap around the course.
8/23/2026: Ghost Train; One Mother's Story; Wild Concerto
First, the state of high-speed rail in the U.S. Then, Rachel Goldberg-Polin: The 60 Minutes Interview. And, turning recordings of animals into music.
8/23: CBS Weekend News
Hawk Fire nearing Reno prompts mass evacuations; White House says economic warfare against Iran begins on Monday.
IndyCar is holding its first race in D.C. today. Here's what to know.
Twenty-five cars traveling at top speeds approaching 180 mph zoomed around the National Mall this weekend as IndyCar took over downtown D.C.
Dr. Oz says MMR is "not a lethal vaccine" despite Trump's comments
Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is "not a lethal vaccine," despite President Trump's claims in recent days.
Transcript: Rep. Seth Moulton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts and Senate primary candidate, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Transcript: Dr. Mehmet Oz on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Dr. Mehmet Oz, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services administrator, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Transcript: Rep. Byron Donalds on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Byron Donalds, Republican of Florida and candidate for Florida governor, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Transcript: Neel Kashkari, Minneapolis Fed president and CEO, on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Neel Kashkari, President and CEO of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Transcript: Dr. Scott Gottlieb on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with former FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, who is on the boards of Pfizer and UnitedHealthCare, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Reps. Byron Donalds and Seth Moulton join Margaret Brennan.
Kashkari: Inflation could be extended as Canada fight goes on
Neel Kashkari, president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, said the tariff fight with Canada could extend U.S. inflation, should the tense trade dynamic between the historically allied countries continue.
8/23: Face The Nation
This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Minneapolis Fed President and CEO Neel Kashkari joins to discuss the U.S. debt hitting a record $40 trillion amid persistent inflation and market uncertainty. Plus, Rep. Byron Donalds joins fresh off his primary victory, and Massachusetts Democrat Rep. Seth Moulton…
Father of sailor aboard USS Lincoln detained by immigration authorities, family says
Joshua Aviles said he has been “fighting for a country that has given me everything,” only to learn his father had been detained.
Dan Sullivan endorses Dan Sullivan to beat Dan Sullivan in perplexing Alaska Senate race
A third Dan Sullivan — a former Anchorage mayor — has weighed in on the competitive Senate race, endorsing Sen. Dan S. Sullivan over former teacher Dan J. Sullivan.
Kyle Kirkwood wins IndyCar race in downtown D.C. celebrating U.S. 250th birthday
Reaching top speeds of about 180 mph, the cars zipped down Pennsylvania Ave between the Capitol and the White House.
Sen. Chris Van Hollen says he is ‘kicking the tires’ on a potential 2028 presidential bid
The Maryland Democrat also said on “Meet the Press” that democratic socialists have a place in the party “as part of the debate.”
Tim Scott calls support for Darline Graham an ‘easy choice’ despite her debate flub
In an interview with “Meet the Press,” Scott defended Graham after her recent debate blunder raised questions about her qualifications.
Sean Duffy’s Reality Show: From ‘The Real World’ to the Deal World
“The Great American Road Trip” sends the transportation secretary and his family on a wholesome, dull tour, with a lot of help from their sponsors.
Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again
With an unpopular war and high prices agitating voters, members of both parties see parallels to an election cycle when Democrats romped. But a lot has changed.
Secret White House bunker undercuts Trump’s ballroom lawsuit, ex-officials say
The White House already has a nuclear-proof facility buried deep underground and built in secret after 9/11.
Trump’s visa ban on 75 countries struck down by federal judge
A federal judge said the indefinite pause, which affected nationals of countries in every corner of the globe, ran afoul of antidiscrimination protections.
Pence says U.S.-Canada trade fight adds to affordability concerns for economy
“I think the last thing we need right now, as our economy is getting back on its feet, is a trade war with Canada,” the former vice president told CNN.
El-Sayed’s win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online, Post analysis shows
After Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, conservative commentary about him shifted focus from socialism to his Muslim identity.
The complexities of covering swing voters and what they teach us about politics
For Reporter's Notebook, an NPR political correspondent shares the lessons she has learned listening in on groups of swing voters in swing states.
Week in Politics: Canada talks collapse; U.S. 'Economic D-Day; record national debt
Trade talks with Canada collapse hours before a new tariff deadline. President Trump threatens Iran with an "Economic D-Day" the same week the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion.
Nancy Kassebaum Baker, former US senator from Kansas, dies at 94
Former U.S. Sen. Nancy Kassebaum Baker of Kansas has died
This rare Nebraska district backed Harris but sent a Republican to Congress. Can Democrats win here?
Just eight of 435 congressional districts backed a Republican in their House race and Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 election
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll considering stepping down, sources say
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is considering stepping down from his post by the end of the year, two people familiar with the matter told CBS News Saturday.
Supreme Court temporarily allows work on White House ballroom to continue
Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stay that will remain in place until the Supreme Court takes further action.
GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s beef import plan amid blowback from ranchers
House and Senate Republicans criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on ground beef imports, with lawmakers from agricultural states decrying the impact Trump’s decision will have on farmers.
Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94
A moderate Republican from Kansas, she served three terms before tiring of political strife. “I couldn’t get elected today,” she said in 2013.
As Canada readies retaliatory tariffs, Mark Carney says his nation is 'at war' with U.S.
The U.S. has now imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will match those tariffs "dollar for dollar" starting Sept. 8.
Arizona AG declines to charge Gov. Katie Hobbs over pay-to-play allegations
State prosecutors declined to file criminal charges against Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs over allegations that she took part in a pay-to-play scheme with a group home company
MAHA activists urge Trump against promoting coal to power energy-hungry AI data centers
Nearly 200 activists in Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s “Make America Healthy Again” movement are criticizing President Donald Trump's promotion of coal to power artificial intelligence data centers
Vance campaigns at the Ohio steel plant where his grandfather worked
Vice President JD Vance has returned to his hometown to campaign for Republican candidates at a steel plant where his grandfather worked
'Dear Donald': Battleground district voters share their message to Trump
On his final day of the NBC News Drive to Decision Day series, NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen joins Meet the Press NOW from Nebraska to recap his trip and hisvisit to the “blue dot” district.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney calls new U.S. tariffs ‘a miscalculation’
A new wave of tariffs will hit Canada early Saturday morning, with steep 50% duties in effect at the stroke of midnight.
Trump tries new midterm message to supporters: ‘Pretend, please, that I’m on the ballot’
The president’s pitch came as he urged Republicans in South Carolina to vote for Sen. Darline Graham in Tuesday’s Senate GOP runoff.
Karoline Leavitt to work for Trump-affiliated super PAC after leaving White House
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt will work for President Donald Trump’s super PAC MAGA Inc.
Vance’s homecoming is a throwback to 2024 — and a preview for 2026 and 2028: From the Politics Desk
Vice President JD Vance’s return to his hometown was in many ways a preview of the heavy load he will carry for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party on the midterm campaign trail.
Supreme Court temporarily allows Trump ballroom construction to continue
Supreme Court rules on whether Trump can move forward with construction on the White House ballroom.
Trump says loyalist Ed Martin to leave the DOJ to focus on election-related legal battles
Trump loyalist Ed Martin, a “Stop the Steal” organizer and advocate and attorney for Jan. 6 defendants, who later served in the Justice Department, is leaving the administration to focus on upcoming elections.
'I am not running for president,' Attorney General Todd Blanche says at Iowa State Fair
On day five of his Drive to Decision Day series, NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen joins Meet the Press NOW to break down his one-on-one with Attorney General Todd Blanche at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.
Missouri court rejects petition proposing protections for laws passed by citizen initiative
A Missouri court has rejected a request to let voters decide in November whether to make it harder for lawmakers to change laws enacted by citizen initiatives
Trump says US and Canada have a trade deal, but key terms remain unclear
Canada and the United States have moved closer to finalizing a trade agreement that would avert threatened 50% U.S. tariffs
Americans have only elected 3 Black governors. This year, 8 major party candidates are on the ballot
Florida Republicans have settled on Byron Donalds, a congressman, as their candidate for governor, and that now makes eight Black major party nominees for governors this year
Prosecutors say bullet engraving shows Charlie Kirk was targeted for his politics
Prosecutors in Charlie Kirk’s killing have pointed to an engraved bullet in arguing that Kirk was targeted for how the defendant perceived his politics
‘Fed up with a war they didn't want’: Midwestern voters air frustrations impacting the midterms
Senior National Politics Reporter Jonathan Allen joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his conversations with frustrated voters on the ground in Iowa and Ohio ahead of the midterms in his Drive to Decision Day series.
National security question trips up Sen. Darline Graham in South Carolina debate
Sen. Darline Graham, running in South Carolina's runoff election, stumbled over a foreign policy question during a debate Tuesday night
Fractured opposition battles Nigeria's Tinubu as presidential campaigns begin
The race for Nigeria’s top job began Wednesday as the West African nation’s electoral commission formally opened the campaign season
Eric Barlow wins Republican nomination for governor in Wyoming
Eric Barlow wins Republican nomination for governor in Wyoming
Harriet Hageman wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming
Harriet Hageman wins Republican nomination for U.S. Senate in Wyoming
Fake polling from mysterious company highlights danger of unvetted election surveys
A mysterious political firm admitted to fabricating multiple election polls this month
Gary Woodland's toughest year recovering from brain surgery is also his proudest
Gary Woodland considers this his best year on the PGA Tour
Congresswoman says target of ICE operation in fatal Maine shooting wasn't up for removal
A Democratic congresswoman says the person Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents targeted in Maine last month when an officer shot and killed a motorist was not subject to a final removal order
Trump administration moves ahead to end roadless rule on national forests
The Trump administration is moving ahead with plans to rescind a quarter-century-old rule that blocked logging and other development on national forest lands, drawing the ire of environmentalists nationwide
Senator presses Hegseth, Caine for commitment to keep US military out of the midterm elections
Democratic Sen. Elissa Slotkin has asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to confirm that he won’t send troops to polling places during the midterm elections
Appeals court says Trump-appointed US attorney in Nevada can’t legally serve in the role
An appeals court has ruled that continued leadership of the U.S. Attorney's Office in Nevada by the Trump administration’s pick violates federal law
Whistleblower alleges political pressure, lack of evidence in antisemitism probes targeting schools
A whistleblower is alleging that a Trump administration task force created to combat antisemitism pushed for settlements with Ivy League universities
‘Resign. You’re destroying the country’: Republican voter in key Ohio district slams Trump
NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen cruises down I-80 in his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress. On day 3 of his road trip, Jon Allen visits Ohio’s 7th and 9th congressional districts.
Judge blocks Trump administration from moving FBI headquarters to DC office building
A U.S. judge has blocked plans to move the FBI's headquarters to a federal office building in Washington
Lawsuit Challenges NH Student ID Voter Restriction
New voting rules in New Hampshire are changing how students and residents prove their identity
Trump ‘doesn’t have a plan’ on Iran: Voters in key Pennsylvania district upset with handling of war
NBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road for his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress.