Kristi Noem defends her account of killing own dog in new book

South Dakota governor and Republican vice presidential contender Kristi Noem on Friday responded to a news report about a section of her forthcoming book where she describes killing her 14-month-old dog. “We love animals, but tough decisions like this happen all the time on a farm,” she said in a post to X above a […]

Biden tells Howard Stern he is “happy to debate” Trump

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Two new witnesses testify in Trump hush money trial 02:30 Now Playing Biden tells Howard Stern he is “happy to debate” Trump 00:32 UP NEXT Former National Enquirer publisher on stand for third day in Trump hush money trial 02:29 […]

Trump camp plans sit-down with outside groups after FEC relaxes coordination rules

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign is inviting prominent outside groups to a private meeting next week in Palm Beach, Florida, to talk about working together and planning for the election. On Tuesday, the Trump campaign sent a letter to pro-Trump, external organizations asking them to attend an “entirely off-the-record, private,” and “invite-only” meeting with senior […]

Providing strategy for the Biden campaign

Steven Spielberg is working with President Joe Biden‘s re-election campaign to provide strategy for the Democratic National Convention, a source familiar with the matter confirmed to NBC News on Friday. Spielberg, a longtime support of Biden, has already actively participated in meetings with convention organizers for the August event, the source said. He does not […]

The central question hanging over Trump’s legal cases: From the Politics Desk

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, senior legal correspondent Laura Jarrett explores the key question that has lingered over Donald Trump’s legal proceedings this week. […]

Former Rep. Peter Meijer ends Michigan GOP Senate campaign

Former Rep. Peter Meijer, who lost his House seat after voting to impeach then-President Donald Trump, has dropped out of a crowded Republican Senate primary in Michigan. Angela Benander, a spokesperson for Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson, confirmed to NBC News that Meijer withdrew his candidacy ahead of a Friday afternoon deadline.  “I got […]

Tennessee governor signs bill allowing teachers to carry guns

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Former Trump lawyer: Trump ‘can’t take the stand’ in hush money case 08:45 Biden talks to Howard Stern as campaign looks to reach voters 04:45 Now Playing Tennessee governor signs bill allowing teachers to carry guns 04:13 UP NEXT McConnell […]

Biden talks to Howard Stern as campaign looks to reach voters

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Former Trump lawyer: Trump ‘can’t take the stand’ in hush money case 08:45 Now Playing Biden talks to Howard Stern as campaign looks to reach voters 04:45 UP NEXT Tennessee governor signs bill allowing teachers to carry guns 04:13 McConnell […]

Trump ‘can’t take the stand’ in hush money case

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. McConnell says Zelenskyy acknowledged GOP’s ‘big challenge’ on Ukraine aid during conversation 00:35 McConnell says presidents should not be immune from criminal prosecution for things done in office 01:44 Trump allies charged in Arizona electors scheme 05:22 Chuck Todd: How […]

Biden administration delays plans to ban menthol cigarettes

The Biden Administration has delayed plans to ban menthol cigarettes, a proposal announced by the Food and Drug Administration years ago. “There are still more conversations to have, and that will take significantly more time,” Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement Friday. The FDA announced its plans to […]