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25 current headlines from NBC News.

Shenna Bellows drops out of Maine’s Senate race as Troy Jackson builds Democratic support

Former state Senate President Troy Jackson is racking up support to become Maine’s next Democratic Senate nominee, with one of his top opponents, Shenna Bellows, ending her campaign on Sunday.

2h ago

Rep. Ralph Norman launches campaign to replace Lindsey Graham in Senate race

Rep. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., announced Saturday that he plans to run in the special Senate primary election to fill the late GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham’s seat.

23h ago

Trump fumes over Canadian wildfire smoke and issues tariff threat

President Donald Trump on Friday pledged to hold Canada responsible for costs associated with unhealthy air quality in the U.S. due to spreading smoke from the Canadian wildfires.

1d ago

Trump calls for new election security measures

In a primetime address to the nation President Trump castigated the security of the U.S. election system. Critics called out his speech for lacking new evidence to support his claims. NBC News’ Garret…

1d ago

Paul Pelosi charged with misdemeanor hit-and-run after hitting parked car

Pelosi, who’s married to Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, previously pleaded guilty to driving under the influence in a 2022 car crash.

1d ago

Trump speech ripple effects: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.

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Maine Democrat Dr. Nirav Shah says he won’t abandon 'progressive values' in bid to replace Platner

Maine Democrats participated in the first debate since Graham Platner dropped out of the Senate race. Dr. Nirav Shah joined Meet the Press NOW to discuss why he’s best placed to beat Sen. Susan Collin…

1d ago

Americans should have ‘confidence’ in accuracy of 2020 election: Ousted election commissioner

NBC News correspondents break down President Trump's address to the nation on election integrity and allegations that the U.S. election system is insecure, including accusations against China. Thomas…

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Democrat moves to drop out of Nebraska’s Senate race, clearing path for independent

Nebraska Democratic Senate nominee Cindy Burbank has submitted a letter requesting her name be removed from the ballot, a move that would set up a one-on-one matchup between Republican Sen.

1d ago

Trump backs Sen. Darline Graham in primary to replace her late brother

Trump backed Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., in the special election to fill her late brother’s Senate seat for a full term.

1d ago

DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatens states over elections after Trump speech

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday threatened state election officials.

2d ago

Wisconsin Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez drops out of the governor’s race

Her exit prompted Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley to revive his campaign and jump back into the wide-open Democratic primary in the battleground state.

2d ago

Federal panel signals it could support permanent fencing around White House park known for protests

A historic hub for free speech and protest is under the spotlight as the Trump administration proposes adding permanent fencing around Lafayette Square.

2d ago

3 big Senate fundraising takeaways: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, we break down the toplines from a fresh batch of campaign finance filings. Plus, Jonathan Allen previews President Donald Trump’s speech tonight from the White House.

2d ago

Sen. John Fetterman says he’ll leave the Democratic Party if it ‘officially’ becomes ‘anti-Israel’

Sen. John Fetterman said he would leave the Democratic Party if it “officially” becomes “the anti-Israel party.”

3d ago

What to know about the SAVE America Act and Trump’s push for voting changes

Trump is renewing his push for the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require states to look for noncitizen voters and would force voters to confirm U.S. citizenship when participating in elections.

3d ago

American woman held in Iran since 2024 released, Trump announces

Jared Genser, a lawyer who has been involved with high-profile cases of U.S. citizens detained in Iran, named the released citizen as his client, Dena Karari.

3d ago

Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7 million in defamation suit against former Overstock CEO

Judge Stephen Wilson wrote that former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne’s comments were “not a product of excusable neglect but rather of coordinated strategy.”

3d ago

Democrats’ deepening Israel divisions: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, our Capitol Hill team dives into the latest disagreement among Democrats over Israel. Plus, Andrea Mitchell examines whether Ukraine can build on the advantages it has developed in…

3d ago

Indian billionaire denies U.S. investment pledge influenced DOJ to seek case dismissal

Federal prosecutors sought to drop the case against Gautam Adani in May, a significant reversal in a sweeping bribery and fraud investigation.

3d ago

U.S. military will test service members’ testosterone levels, Pete Hegseth says

Hegseth said service members ages 30 and older will undergo screenings to ensure they “have the biological foundation required to sustain the fight.”

3d ago

Nearly half of House Democrats vote to cut off aid to Israel as public opinion shifts

More than 100 Democrats voted to end U.S. assistance. The vote sparked a rare split between the chamber’s top two Democrats: Hakeem Jeffries and Katherine Clark.

3d ago

House passes Trump-backed bill that would make daylight saving time permanent

The legislation, known as the Sunshine Protection Act and backed by President Donald Trump, now heads to the Senate for consideration.

4d ago

State Assemblyman Alex Bores speaks on AI and politics

State Assemblyman Alex Bores, a candidate for New York's 12th Congressional District, speaks with NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz about why some top artificial intelligence companies are opposing his candidac…

Jun 9

Map: How much you pay in federal and state gas taxes

As national gas price averages head toward $5 per gallon, one state has already suspended its gas tax, and now President Donald Trump and his Cabinet are talking about doing the same.

May 11