Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House and Capitol Hill. In today’s edition, we dive into the gusher of self-funded cash that rich candidates are pouring into congressional campaigns around the country. […]
WASHINGTON — Federal prosecutors are seeking more than 11 years in federal prison for convicted Jan. 6 defendant Brent Bozell IV, the son and grandson of two men who shaped the American conservative movement in the 20th and 21st Century. Bozell IV, also known as “Zeeker,” smashed windows at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6 […]
Wealthy office-seekers plowed more of their own money than ever into runs for Congress last year. Now, the biggest one of all is facing an important hurdle. Democratic Rep. David Trone has given more than $57 million of his own money to his campaign for Senate in Maryland ahead of next week’s primary — a […]
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A striking aspect of Donald Trump’s criminal trial is Judge Juan Merchan’s no-nonsense approach and the degree to which he — and he alone — controls the proceedings. Inside the courtroom, it’s the sitting judge and not the ex-president who reigns. Merchan resumed the trial Monday by wishing Trump, “Good morning.” That was perhaps the […]
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Israeli mediators continuing cease-fire talks is ‘relatively good sign,’ says hostage family member 06:23 UP NEXT Trump voters skeptical that Biden could legitimately win reelection in 2024 03:19 Sen. Scott refuses to say he will accept 2024 election […]
WASHINGTON — The House Judiciary Committee plans to prepare a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress for refusing to hand over the audio of President Joe Biden’s interview with former special counsel Robert Hur, a source familiar with the committee’s plans confirms to NBC News. The committee is currently planning […]
The top elections official in Milwaukee County was removed from her post Monday, an unexpected shakeup in the most populous county in battleground Wisconsin six months before Election Day. A spokesperson for Milwaukee Mayor Cavalier Johnson said Monday that Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall would be replaced by her deputy, Paulina Gutierrez, citing […]
If Donald Trump keeps trying the patience of the judge presiding over his hush money trial, the former president could wind up back in his home New York City borough of Queens — specifically the prison on Rikers Island, experts said Monday. Judge Juan Merchan, who on Monday found that Trump once again violated a […]
A U.S. soldier was detained in Russia over the weekend, according to four U.S. officials. He had been stationed in South Korea and traveled to Russia on his own and not on official business. The soldier is accused of stealing from a woman. The U.S. Army did not immediately return a request for comment. The […]