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Full speech: President Trump's address at the Republican midterm convention
At the first Republican midterm election convention, President Trump claimed that every adult U.S. citizen would receive a $5,000 “dividend” if Republicans win the midterm elections in November. Trump…
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Trump $5k 'dividend' proposal may not be possible legally and financially
President Trump claimed that Americans would receive a $5,000 "dividend" if the Republicans win the midterm elections, during his speech at the Republican midterm convention. NBC News' Ryan Nobles tal…
1h ago
Trump says war with Iran will be over after midterm elections
President Donald Trump said Iran was “hanging out for dear life” hoping that Republicans would lose the midterm elections and that the war would be over after November.
1h ago
Military personnel accidentally triggered Air Force One emergency slide ahead of Trump’s flight to Dallas
The incident occurred on the Qatari-donated jet as President Donald Trump was about to fly to Dallas for the GOP midterm convention.
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‘I’m on the ballot’: Trump tries to energize his base by placing himself front and center
President Donald Trump spoke on the first night of the GOP midterm convention, where he promised — without specifics — that Americans would get dividend checks if Republicans keep Congress.
2h ago
Trump says the war in Iran will end after Election Day
During his speech at the Republicans’ midterm convention, President Donald Trump reinforced his commitment to ensuring Iran doesn’t possess a nuclear weapon.
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Bernie Sanders-endorsed challenger defeats Providence mayor in a Democratic primary
State Rep. David Morales won the Democratic nomination for mayor of Rhode Island’s largest city over incumbent Brett Smiley, NBC News projects.
4h ago
Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee loses Democratic primary to businesswoman Helena Foulkes
NBC News projects that Foulkes won the Democratic nomination in the blue state, making McKee the first governor to fall in a primary in eight years.
4h ago
Flight carrying Zelenskyy to Norway was delayed in Moldova because of drone incursion
Moldova had closed its airspace to protect planes flying over the country, delaying three departures, including Zelenskyy’s.
5h ago
Sen. John Fetterman makes a surprise cameo praising Republicans at the GOP convention
The Democratic senator — who often takes heat from his own party for teaming up with Republicans — praised his fellow senator from Pennsylvania, who is a Republican.
6h ago
‘Trumpapalooza’ and another primary night: 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.
7h ago
Trump admin fires prosecutor in dropped case against politically linked billionaire
A federal prosecutor who had been assigned to the now-defunct case against a politically linked Indian billionaire has been fired by the Trump administration, two people familiar with the firing tell…
9h ago
‘South Park’ is now ‘South America’ in dig at Apple and Google for observing Trump’s Lake Ontario order
Trey Parker and Matt Stone, creators of the long-running animated series on Comedy Central, also skewer their Paramount Skydance bosses for “capitulation.”
14h ago
White House removes ‘Build the Wall’ game from website after Tetris posts warning
The White House unveiled a series of MAGA-themed video games last week that mirror popular games.
14h ago
Missouri redistricting fight heads back to Supreme Court
The state’s Supreme Court wants Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to respond to claims that he’s defying a ruling that bars the state from using a new map.
14h ago
Trump says firefighters near ground zero carried him to safety ‘right after’ 9/11 attacks
Trump, who said that he was “down there right after this happened,” later said on Truth Social that he wasn’t at the World Trade Center “on the same day as the collapse, but shortly thereafter.”
1d ago
Man pleads not guilty to misdemeanor charges in Ohio fair incident involving Amy Acton
The prosecutor said the suspect, Patrick Havas, was armed but didn’t brandish a weapon.
1d ago
Iran attacks American warships and base after U.S. sinks five Iranian tankers
They’re the latest tit-for-tat strikes as Washington and Tehran lurch back toward fighting during more than six months of war.
1d ago
As Trump pushes for data centers, voters in key midterm races say they don’t want them
An NBC News Decision Desk Poll found that 69% of respondents oppose building AI data centers in their areas, with 45% saying they “strongly oppose” the idea.
3d ago
'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 d…
Aug 21
'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 Io…
Aug 20
‘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 Decis…
Aug 19
‘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 co…
Aug 18
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 contr…
Aug 17
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on dairy, alcohol, and cars from Canada
The Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also con…
Jul 20