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Biden Administration announces higher tariffs on Chinese EVs, other products
President Biden announced higher tariffs on $18 billion worth of products from China. Tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles will be raised from 25 percent to 100 percent, and tariffs will be raised on Chinese steel and aluminum, lithium-ion ...Politics - Joe Biden -
WH’s Jake Sullivan to travel to Israel to ‘dissuade’ government from expanding operations in Rafah
White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is expected to travel to Saudi Arabia and Israel this weekend. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez reports on what to expect.Politics - Israel -
Kornacki: Fmr. Maryland Gov. Hogan could ‘completely upend’ 2024 Senate map for Democrats
NBC National Political Correspondent Steve Kornacki explains how former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan (R) scrambled Democratic plans for the 2024 Senate map.Politics -
What Maryland’s ‘bitter & expensive’ primary could mean for control over the Senate
Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary is shaping up to be one of the most expensive races in the country. NBC News Capitol Hill Correspondent Julie Tsirkin explains how former Governor Larry Hogan’s (R-Md.) candidacy is making that race competitive.Politics -
Prosecutors ask judge to order Steve Bannon to report to prison
Federal prosecutors requested U.S. District Judge Carl Nichols order former Trump adviser Steve Bannon to begin serving his four-month prison sentence after an appeals court last week upheld his conviction on contempt of Congress charges.Politics -
'Don't worry, I'm the president': Michael Cohen testifies Trump assured him he was protected
Star witness Michael Cohen will resume testimony today about making a $130,000 hush money payment to adult film actor Stormy Daniels to suppress her story about an alleged affair with Donald Trump.Politics - Donald Trump -
A man set himself on fire outside of courthouse where Trump is on trial, witness says
Prosecutors could outline questions for former president as jury selection nears end in hush money casePolitics - Donald Trump -
7 big issues at stake in the 2024 election
How Joe Biden and Donald Trump differ on the issues, like abortion, foreign policy, immigration, taxes, health care and more in the 2024 presidential election.Politics -
Who could be Trump's vice president?
Donald Trump needs to choose a 2024 running mate. Here are the key contenders vying for a spot on the ticket.Politics - Donald Trump -
Judge admonishes Trump after he appears to speak during questioning of a prospective juror
Jury selection continues in former president's hush money casePolitics - Donald Trump -
Second Republican backs effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power
A second House Republican, Rep. Thomas Massie, said he supports efforts to oust Speaker Mike Johnson from power over his handling of aid for Ukraine and others.Politics -
Mike Johnson unveils plan to move Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan aid as separate bills this week
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled a plan to advance foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan in separate bills and move a fourth piece of legislation wrapping other Republican national security priorities together.Politics - Ukraine -
Largest Latino group backs Biden in battleground Arizona while spotlighting ballot measures
The largest Latino group in the country endorsed President Joe Biden in Arizona on Tuesday and said the group will also work to turn out voters to influence potential ballot measures on abortion, minimum wage and immigration.Politics - Joe Biden -
Maryland Democrats to decide bitter and pricey Senate primary, setting up a crucial fall race
The winner of Maryland's Democratic Senate primary between David Trone and Angela Alsobrooks will likely face popular former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan in the fall.Politics -
Biden and Trump supporters sharply divided by the media they consume
Supporters of President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are sharply divided by, among other things, the sources they rely on to get their news.Politics - Joe Biden -
WATCH: Rudy Giuliani criticizes NYPD handling of Columbia protests
Speaking from a vehicle parked near pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University, former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani criticized the NYPD for failing to take tougher action.Politics -
Supreme Court hears arguments over Trump's presidential immunity claim
The Supreme Court heard arguments from lawyers for former President Trump and special counsel Jack Smith's office over Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the election interference case against him. NBC News' Danny Cevallos and Yamiche ...Politics - Donald Trump -
GOP reps slam Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene after effort to oust House Speaker Johnson
Saying "we shut her down," GOP representatives pushed back against far-right Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and her attempt to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.Politics -
Blinken says there’d be ‘thousands of armed Hamas left’ even if Israel takes ‘heavy action in Rafah’
On Meet the Press, Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the U.S. has not seen “credible” plans from Israel on mitigating civilian deaths in Rafah.Politics - Israel -
Georgia appeals court says Trump can appeal decision that kept Willis on election interference case
In a victory for former President Donald Trump, a Georgia appeals court ruled that he can appeal a lower-court decision that kept District Attorney Fani Willis on the Georgia election interference case. The former president wants Willis ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden promotes economy in battleground Wisconsin
As he struggles on the economy in polling, President Biden touted his administration's economic achievements. But the president faces skepticism from voters who say they are still struggling. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.Politics - Joe Biden -
Biden to deliver remarks on antisemitism at a Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony
As part of commemorations for Holocaust Remembrance Day, President Biden is set to address antisemitism at the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum in Washington, D.C. NBC News’ Aaron Gilchrist reports on what we can expect from the president’s upcoming ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Six months until Election Day, campus protests and threats of violence appear on campaign trail
President Biden speaks out on campus protests. In an interview with Time magazine, former President Trump would not rule out political violence if he loses.Politics -
U.S. concludes Putin likely didn’t order Navanly’s death but ‘not absolving’ him of responsibility
While U.S. intelligence agencies have determined that Russian President Vladimir Putin did not directly order the killing of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, they are “not absolving” him of any responsibility, reports NBC News Global Security ...Politics -
Watch Biden's full remarks at the 2024 White House Correspondents’ dinner
President Biden spoke at the annual White House Correspondents’ dinner in Washington D.C., where he cracked jokes about his age while taking aim at former President Trump, saying that he was a grown man “running against a six-year-old." He ...Politics - Joe Biden -
FBI director warns of TikTok's danger
In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Lester Holt, FBI Director Christopher Wray says he's concerned about TikTok because the platform's parent company is beholden to the Chinese government. Wray also discussed international and domestic ...Politics - Tiktok -
David Pecker testifies as first witness in Trump hush money trial
The hush money criminal trial against former President Trump continued with opening statements from both sides and the first witness, David Pecker, taking the stand in New York. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard has details on what attorneys for the ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Putin appoints economist as defense minister amid concerns about weapons & resources
Russian President Vladimir Putin has unexpectedly replaced his Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu on Sunday. Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bill Taylor explains what may be behind the reshuffle amid fierce fighting in Kharkiv.Politics -
Biden taps Obama, George Clooney and Julia Roberts for mega fundraisers
President Joe Biden’s campaign plans to host a major fundraiser in Los Angeles next month with former President Barack Obama and Hollywood superstars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, Monica Alba reports.Politics - Joe Biden -
House saves Speaker Johnson from Marjorie Taylor Greene's efforts to remove him
The House voted to save Speaker Mike Johnson from an effort by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him. The vote comes after weeks of threats from Greene against Johnson's speakership.Politics -
Which states will have abortion on the ballot in November?
NBC News Politics Reporter Adam Edelman joins Meet the Press NOW to report on which states could include abortion ballot measures in the 2024 election.Politics - Abortion -
Sen. Mark Kelly says Kari Lake’s rhetoric could get people ‘killed’
During an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) reacts to Republican Arizona Senate candidate Kari Lake telling her supporters to “strap on a Glock” to prepare for the election.Politics -
U.S. military would conduct war against Hamas ‘much differently,’ says Sen. Kelly: Full interview
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) sits down for an exclusive Meet the Press interview to discuss the nationwide campus protests, the fight for abortion rights and why he thinks Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has “made mistakes” in the war ...Politics -
Protests intensify with occupation of Columbia University building
As demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war continue across the country, protesters have occupied a building at Columbia University, where administrators are now threatening students taking part with expulsion.Politics -
‘Country club’ politicians catering to ‘extremes,’ says independent Nebraska Senate candidate
Independent candidate for Nebraska’s Senate seat Dan Osborn discusses why he is running for office. He joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about his approach on the campaign trail and the challenges of running against an incumbent.Politics -
McConnell doesn’t say whether he’ll vote for Trump: I said ‘I would support the nominee’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) joins Meet the Press to discuss his endorsement of Donald Trump — and whether his “support” actually includes voting for the former president in November.Politics -
Biden mocks Trump at 2024 White House correspondents' dinner
Thousands of journalists, politicians and celebrities packed into a Washington ballroom for the annual White House correspondents' dinner where President Biden took some shots at former President Trump before celebrating the night’s theme of ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump says presidential immunity is 'imperative' as court adjourns
Former President Trump commented on today's Supreme Court oral arguments after court adjourned for the day in his hush money trial, saying immunity is "imperative." Trump slammed the Biden administration for the unrest happening on college ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Jack Smith attends Supreme Court arguments over Trump immunity claim
NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports on what she saw from special counsel Jack Smith as he attended the Supreme Court's arguments over former President Trump's claim of presidential immunity in the election interference case against him.Politics - Donald Trump -
TikTok CEO plans to fight against a bill that could ban the app
President Joe Biden signed the bill that would ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent company doesn’t sell it in 270 days, but CEO Shou Zi Chew vows to fight back against legislation. NBC’s Savannah Sellers reports for TODAY.Politics - Tiktok