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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.

Trump's 'economic D-Day' on Iran puts China in the crosshairs

President Trump’s announcement of a major economic warfare campaign against Iran also has the effect of putting China in the crosshairs, the Islamic republic’s largest trading partner and primary purchaser of its oil exports.

‘Radical' has become the political word of the summer

As campaigns prepare for the crucial fall stretch ahead of the midterm elections, the word “radical” is being slung against candidates on both sides of the aisle.

Iowa Senate candidates zero in on cancer crisis as key race tightens

Candidates for Iowa’s open Senate seat are zeroing in on the state’s high rate of cancer diagnoses as the race emerges as one of the most unexpectedly competitive contests this cycle. The race features Democratic state legislator Josh Turek challenging Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson (Iowa) for the seat held by retiring…

Back-to-school season expected to worsen record measles outbreak

With kids returning to school amid the worst year of measles in more than 30 years and a record number of children report exemptions from vaccines, the likelihood that the spread of measles will worsen is all but certain according to public health leaders. The majority of U.S. public schools will have begun their 2026…

Photos: IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix

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.

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.

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.

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.

Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.

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.

Democratic socialists’ biggest challenge? Their own platform.

The party document aims to upend the status quo. That can mean a bumpy ride for candidates trying to win in the short term.

Congress is finally getting mad about money

Even Republican lawmakers are getting tired of OMB Director Russ Vought going rogue on federal spending. The post Congress is finally getting mad about money appeared first on MS NOW .

Republicans are trying to deliver farm aid. It could cost them the farm bill.

After Republicans slashed the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in last year's reconciliation bill, Democrats are playing hardball with the farm bill. Now Republicans are trying pass direct aid for farmers in a reconciliation bill, which is removing even more urgency for the farm bill.

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.

Servicemember aboard USS Lincoln decries father’s ICE detention

A sailor onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Saturday said his father was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Joshua Aviles has spent roughly nine months deployed at sea due to the Iran war amid reported shortages of clean water, food and supplies.

Bernie Moreno says Natalie Harp discourse has been ‘super misogynistic’

Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) on Sunday said discussions regarding White House aide Natalie Harp in recent days have been “super misogynistic.” Democrats and former White House staffers have said Harper’s relationship with President Trump has been inappropriate, citing reporting from The Daily Beast that unveiled her le…

Sullivan endorses Sullivan against Sullivan in Alaska

Three Dan Sullivans are wading in on Alaska’s Senate race but only one Dan Sullivan has earned the support of a former lawmaker with his namesake. Sen. Dan S. Sullivan (R-Alaska) was endorsed by former Anchorage Mayor Dan A.

Donalds says he's 'working' with Haitian leaders to stabilize government after end of TPS

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.), the GOP nominee for Florida governor, said Sunday he is “working” with leaders in Haiti to stabilize the country after the temporary protected status (TPS) of more than 300,000 Haitians migrants in the U.S. expired.

Zeldin warns against banning data centers in US, citing China

Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), on Sunday warned against banning data centers, citing implications for the U.S. in the artificial intelligence race to outpace China.

Pence: Stopping ballistic attacks in Ukraine will 'take the last fighting tool out of Vladimir Putin's hands'

Former Vice President Mike Pence and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday stressed the importance of Ukraine having the capabilities to deter Russian ballistic missile strikes.

This week on the Hill: Georgia, South Carolina special elections draw focus

Lawmakers are fanning out across their districts and states for fundraisers, local events and campaign stops as the midterm elections heat up, while national party leaders are increasingly wading into races that could help shape control of Congress.

Pressure mounts on Ethics Committee to speed up misconduct probes as midterms loom

Democrats and Republicans are pressing the House Ethics Committee to move more quickly on investigations involving allegations of sexual misconduct or domestic abuse, as a string of high-profile cases and the looming midterms have renewed scrutiny of the secretive panel’s process. Investigations into Reps.

Oz: MMR vaccine 'is not a lethal vaccine'

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), noted Sunday the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine is not lethal, contradicting President Trump.

Barrasso: Monday will be 'D-Day for the economy in Iran’

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said that Monday will be “D-Day” for the economy in Iran as the Trump administration and U.S. military vow to exert maximum financial and militaristic pressure on Tehran to end the war overseas. “Their economy is in shambles. And they're still dangerous.

Linda McMahon vows crackdown on teachers sexually harassing students: 'Must end'

Education Secretary Linda McMahon said the department is cracking down on schools that reassign rather than fire teachers credibly accused of sexual misconduct.

El-Sayed under fire online after taking aim at Usha Vance, female Trump aide in weekend social media posts

Abdul El-Sayed's post about Usha Vance and JD Vance's grandfather sparked accusations of racism and sexism from Rep. Brandon Gill and others.

Karoline Leavitt reveals next role after leaving White House press secretary post

Karoline Leavitt confirmed aboard Air Force One that she will join Trump super PAC MAGA Inc. after stepping down as White House press secretary.

Alaska Republicans scramble to educate voters on suspected Dem plant as 'ballot fatigue' threatens race

Dan Sullivan faces voter confusion from a candidate look-alike sharing his name as Alaska's ranked choice voting system adds complexity to the Senate race.

Virginia Dem admits system ‘failure’ after illegal immigrant accused in landlord killing escapes to Tajikistan

Northern Virginia Democrats Donald Beyer and Suhas Subramanyam faced questions after a Tajik national fled a mental health institute to Dushanbe.

NYC taxpayers could pay twice under Mamdani's city-owned grocery store plan

Taxpayers may pay twice under Zohran Mamdani's city-owned grocery plan as NYC explores grants for independent grocers alongside the subsidized stores.

White House revs up ‘iconic’ Freedom 250 race as IndyCars prepare to unleash American muscle on DC streets

IndyCar racers hit the streets of Washington, D.C., at nearly 200 mph for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a first-of-its-kind America 250 celebration.

‘Barbaric’ abortion provision fuels Christian push to crack down on Dem governor

CatholicVote urged Massachusetts bishops to consider excommunication for Gov. Maura Healy after she signed a law allowing abortion up to birth.

SEE IT: Puerto Ricans reject 51st state push as residents fear taxes could skyrocket

Puerto Ricans told Fox News Digital they fear statehood would spike taxes and threaten the island's cultural identity amid its ongoing debt crisis.

Trump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards?

Trump faces a stronger North Korea with 50-70 nuclear weapons and a powerful new partner in Russia, leaving denuclearization increasingly out of reach.

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

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.

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.

Dr. Scott Gottlieb says Trump FDA pick Heidi Overton "could be a strong candidate"

Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb, who now sits on the boards of Pfizer and United Healthcare, told "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that President Trump's pick to lead the FDA, Dr. Heidi Overton, "could be a strong candidate" due to her "deep policy background."

Open: This is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026

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…

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…

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.

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.

Chris Van Hollen says he’s ‘kicking the tires’ on 2028 presidential run

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) says the Democratic Party hasn’t “answered the call” on affordability concerns as he acknowledges he’s mulling a presidential run in 2028.

Tim Scott says ‘without question’ Darline Graham is qualified for Senate

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) says Sen. Darline Graham is “ready for primetime” ahead of South Carolina’s Republican runoff on Tuesday.

Republicans Grow Concerned With Economy’s Impact on Midterms

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss how Republicans are feeling about the midterm elections as affordability continues to be the no.1 issue for voters and races in states like Texas move to toss-ups. “No Democrat has won the senate seat there since the 1980s.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

For Some in a Disrupted D.C., Grand Prix Is More Irritation Than Celebration

Race preparations have snarled traffic, rerouted flights and forced the National Gallery of Art to conduct vibration tests.

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.

See photos from the first IndyCar race in Washington

Drivers are dashing around the National Mall at speeds expected to exceed 185 mph.

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.

She killed her 3 kids. MAHA blames her antidepressants.

The trial of Lindsay Clancy is complex and tragic. MAHA allies have latched on, claiming the case as evidence that antidepressants should be curbed. The post She killed her 3 kids.

How struggling farmers could turn Iowa blue and hand Democrats power

“We should end this war and provide some predictability for farmers rather than asking farmers to take the economic hit,” the Iowa Farmers’ Union leader told MS NOW. The post How struggling farmers could turn Iowa blue and hand Democrats power appeared first on MS NOW .

The hubris of Donald Trump

The president reportedly thinks that he is a “Top 10” world historical figure who is meant to change the world. That level of self-aggrandizing often doesn’t end well. The post The hubris of Donald Trump appeared first on MS NOW .

‘Benefits of being a state’: Trump escalates tariff war with Canada

His comments come after the U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods on Saturday. The post ‘Benefits of being a state’: Trump escalates tariff war with Canada appeared first on MS NOW .

A controversial surrogacy case exposes the far reaches of U.S. abortion wars

The complicated legal case of McKenna West has highlighted an ongoing debate about surrogacy, parental rights and how unregulated the birth industry is in the United States. The post A controversial surrogacy case exposes the far reaches of U.S. abortion wars appeared first on MS NOW .

I’m a forensic and reproductive psychiatrist. Here’s what we are missing in the Lindsay Clancy case.

Public discourse often separates people into “bad” and “mad” (or mentally ill) columns. In so doing, we do a disservice to equality and to the children killed. The post I’m a forensic and reproductive psychiatrist.

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.

Fetterman aligns with Trump on AI push, warns China benefits from US 'overreaction'

Sen. John Fetterman rejected "AI doomsdaying" and echoed President Donald Trump's push for AI development, warning that U.S. overreaction could benefit China.

Federal judge blasts Rubio’s 75-country visa freeze as ‘Orwellian,’ strikes down policy

A federal judge ruled Secretary of State Marco Rubio lacked authority to order immigrant visa denials for applicants from 75 countries found eligible.

FBI asked 'Sammy the Bull' if ex-Gambino mob prosecutor Comey knew meaning of '86': court filing

Sammy the Bull Gravano told the FBI James Comey "had to know" the term 86 meant killing someone, contradicting Comey's denial in his federal case.

The Will of 100: Trump’s SAVE America Act sidelined after Senate unanimously agreed to August exit

John Thune used unanimous consent to recess the Senate for five weeks, but all 100 senators agreed to leave without debating the SAVE America Act.

USPS publishes rule to block mail-in ballots from states that don't provide voter lists

USPS finalized a rule requiring states to share voter lists for mail-in ballots, but a federal injunction on Trump's executive order blocks it.

Teacher who battled union fears she’s being targeted after shirt complaint: 'I'm afraid'

Stacy Adair says she was reprimanded for wearing an "XX ≠ XY" chromosome shirt to a training event raising fears about her job security.

WATCH: Father of three outraged over advice his family received amid trans teacher fight

A dad says families objecting to a trans school teacher are being told public school may not be for them, while another speaker said children of “bigots" could be relocated.

Dem Senate hopeful racked up hundreds of missed votes during stops at multiple taxpayer-serving jobs

Democratic Senate nominee Mary Peltola missed 794 of 4,265 Alaska House votes and over a third of Bethel City Council meetings, records show.

Democrats face ‘do-or-die’ split with key voting bloc in razor-close Senate race

Mike Rogers launched a Democrats for Mike coalition as Jewish voters express alarm over Abdul El-Sayed's Israel stance and Hasan Piker ties.

Klobuchar's fraud fight claim takes hit after GOP opponent combs through receipts: 'Where were you?'

Amy Klobuchar issued over 1,000 press releases since 2022 but never once mentioned Minnesota's $250 million Feeding Our Future fraud scandal.

Senator launches assault on illegal immigration gaps as GOP races midterm clock to lock in key wins

Sen. Jim Banks warns Donald Trump's immigration executive orders face erasure without Congress locking seven bills into law before midterms arrive.

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.

Big Bend residents warn Trump's border wall threatens Texas wilderness

A new $7.5 billion border wall construction project in Big Bend, Texas, is drawing bipartisan outrage in the community. Nicole Sganga has more.

Black war hero's family responds to ship renaming controversy

The family of Doris Miller, a Black U.S. Navy sailor who died in action in World War II, is reacting to reports that an aircraft carrier under construction that was set to be named in his honor might be renamed for President Trump.

8/22: CBS Weekend News

Canada announces retaliatory tariffs on U.S; Thousands in Gary, Indiana, still without power.

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.

Some States Banned the Use of Food Stamps to Buy Soda. Did It Work?

A study shows a modest decline in soda purchases, but it’s not clear that the results will hold up in the long run.

How a Progressive Democrat in Florida Gave Her Party New Hope — and New Fears

Angie Nixon, a state lawmaker from Jacksonville, shocked Democrats in red Florida by soundly defeating her centrist primary opponent. Now comes the hard part.

Why Polling Chaos Could Create Big Problems for American Politics

Bad polls. Misleading betting odds. Surveys meant to shape narratives.

How the Billionaire Joe Lonsdale Shaped Trump’s Homelessness Policy

As Republicans have embraced tough measures to clear the streets, no group has led the way more than the Cicero Institute, founded by the venture capitalist Joe Lonsdale.

With Midterms Approaching, Trump Implores Republicans: Pretend I’m on the Ballot!

President Trump was in South Carolina to stump for Darline Graham, sister of Lindsey. But his own political future was on his mind, too.

Postal Service Publishes Finalized Plan to Restrict Mail Ballots

The plan, which complies with President Trump’s executive order to curtail mail voting, will only go into effect if the Supreme Court rules in the order’s favor.

Top Iran official says U.S. focus on economic warfare shows it has failed militarily

The Iranian regime has dismissed President Trump's threats to crush Iran economically, saying that years of U.S. sanctions have failed.

What to know about this weekend's IndyCar race on the National Mall

Why is the car race in this part of D.C.? Will it be streaming? Who's paying for it?

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

Reports of sexual assault in U.S. military declined for third straight year

The review included data from an anonymous survey conducted every other year that asks service members whether they've been the victim of unwanted sexual conduct or harassment.

'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.

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.

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.

Navy discusses renaming aircraft carrier after Trump instead of heroic Black sailor

The USS Doris Miller would be the first aircraft carrier named after a Black and an enlisted sailor. The decision to name the carrier after Miller was made during Trump’s first term.

USS Lincoln heads home after extended deployment to the Middle East

Service members and their families had complained about deteriorating morale on the ship as its mission was extended to support the Iran war.

Trump and former fixer Michael Cohen bury the hatchet

The president and his former fixer put their contentious past behind them and reunited on Cohen’s radio show after years of legal feuds and name calling.

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

Supreme Court asked to review law requiring the Ten Commandments in public schools

Civil rights advocates have asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a Texas law requiring the state’s public schools to display the Ten Commandments

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.