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Trump says Biden left him ‘an inspirational-type letter’ in Resolute desk
President Trump described the letter that former President Biden left for him in the Resolute desk in the Oval Office as an inspirational letter that advised him to enjoy his term and emphasized ...3h - Politics -
Trump announces 'Stargate' AI infrastructure project with 'colossal data centers'
President Trump is joined by Larry Ellison, Masayoshi Son and Sam Altman to announce a new American company that will invest $500 billion in AI infrastructure.3h - Politics -
Trump cannot end birthright citizenship with ‘a mere executive order’: Fmr. DHS Secretary Johnson
President Trump signs sweeping executive actions on immigration, including ordering the U.S. military to plan to “seal the border.” NBC News Correspondent Courtney Kube and former Homeland Security ...4h - Politics -
Michael Fanone files for protective orders against those who assaulted him on Jan. 6
Michael Fanone, who was one of the law enforcement officers that responded to the Capitol riot on January 6, 2021, has filed for protective orders against five individuals who assaulted him that ...5h - Politics -
Danish lawmaker delivers blunt message to Trump over Greenland
“Mr. Trump, f*** off!” said Anders Vistisen, a Danish member of the European Parliament, rejecting the idea that Greenland could ever be for sale. He was then rebuked for using profane language in ...5h - Politics -
Senators receive affidavit containing new allegations against Pete Hegseth
Senators have received an affidavit from the former sister-in-law of Pete Hegseth, President Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, that says his behavior caused his second wife to fear ...7h - Politics -
'A good day for America': Oath Keepers founder praises Trump pardons
Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the militant Oath Keepers organization, praised President Trump following his pardon and release from prison. Rhodes was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his ...7h - Politics -
'Elon Musk did not do those salutes': Stefanik defends Musk during confirmation hearing
Elise Stefanik, President Trump’s nominee to serve as ambassador to the United Nations, defended Elon Musk’s gesture that many interpreted as a Nazi salute, when questioned by Sen. Chris Murphy, ...9h - Politics -
Jan 6. police officer Michael Fanone reflects on attending rioter sentencings
A few days before President Trump issued pardons for those involved in the Capitol riot, NBC News' Ryan Reilly spoke to Michael Fanone about his time spent in courthouses attending sentencings for ...9h - Politics -
Trump heralds a 'golden age' in promise-filled inaugural address
President Donald Trump declared that the "golden age of America begins right now" and vowed that the nation's challenges would be "annihilated" by his MAGA movement in a bare-knuckled inaugural ...1d - Politics -
Trump signs executive orders proclaiming there are only two biological sexes, halting diversity programs
President Donald Trump on Monday signed executive orders proclaiming that the U.S. government will recognize only two sexes, male and female, and ending "radical and wasteful" diversity, equity and ...5h - Politics -
Speaker Mike Johnson re-elected to lead Republican-controlled House
The 119th Congress begins with Republican majorities in both chambers and a vote to re-elect Mike Johnson as House speaker.Jan. 3 - Politics -
Trump's inauguration will be held indoors due to frigid weather forecast
President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration ceremony is moving indoors to the Capitol rotunda because of a frigid weather forecast in the nation's capital Monday, the president-elect announced on ...4d - Politics -
Trump's picks are grilled on climate, tariffs and inflation in third day of hearings
The Senate Judiciary Committee will hold Day 2 of the confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi's expected nomination for attorney general.5d - Politics -
Trump's China tariff threats are helping fuel a manufacturing boom — in Mexico
The migration of manufacturing to Mexico could undermine Trump’s promise to voters that ratcheting up tariffs on China would incentivize companies to bring production back to the U.S and give ...6d - Politics -
Supreme Court leans toward upholding law that could ban TikTok
The fate of a law that would likely ban social media platform TikTok in the United States goes before the Supreme Court as the justices consider whether to block it.Jan. 10 - Politics -
President Jimmy Carter honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral
In a rare show of unity in these tumultuous times, every living American president filed into pews together Thursday to honor one of their own at the funeral for President Jimmy Carter at ...Jan. 9 - Politics -
Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship
A coalition of Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts seeking to block President Donald Trump's attempt to revoke the right to automatic birthright citizenship.7h - Politics -
Biden pardons Fauci, Milley, Cheney and more on his last day
Outgoing President Joe Biden issues a flurry of last-minute pardons in his final hours of his administration. The list includes Anthony Fauci, Gen. Mark Milley and members of the House committee ...1d - Politics -
NBC’s Kristen Welker exclusive interview with President-elect Donald Trump
NBC's Kristen Welker spoke exclusively with President-Elect Trump ahead of his inauguration about his plans for his first days in office.3d - Politics -
Bondi says she's had no discussions with Trump about prosecuting Biden
Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi said she has "absolutely not" spoken with President-elect Trump about appointing a special prosecutor to target President Biden during questioning from Senator ...6d - Politics -
In Israel-Hamas ceasefire, differences in Trump and Biden's leadership on display
NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports on White House involvement in the many months of negotiation leading up to the ceasefire deal and how both the Biden and Trump administrations wanted to see a ...6d - Politics -
WATCH: Protesters interrupt Rubio's opening statement at confirmation hearing
During the confirmation for Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., protesters interrupted Rubio's opening statement as he spoke about international relations. Rubio is President-elect Donald Trump's pick for ...6d - Politics -
Sen. Durbin focuses Trump's threats of 'retribution' at Bondi hearing
In his opening statement at the confirmation hearing for Pam Bondi, Senator Dick Durbin, D-Ill., focused on President-elect Trump's vows for retribution against his political opponents and ...6d - Politics -
Senator Gillibrand grills Hegseth over comments on women
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, D-N.Y., accused Pete Hegseth of "denigrating" women actively serving in the military, citing multiple past comments from the defense secretary nominee.Jan. 14 - Politics -
Biden honors 19 politicians, philanthropists, cultural icons with Presidential Medal of Freedom
President Biden awarded the nation’s highest civilian honor to more than a dozen politicians, philanthropists and cultural icons during a ceremony at the White House Saturday. Nineteen people ...Jan. 4 - Politics -
Biden lauds former President Jimmy Carter's decency and character
President Joe Biden mourned the death of former President Jimmy Carter in an address to the the nation Sunday night from St. Croix.Dec. 29 - Politics -
Full: Kristi Noem testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for DHS secretary
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, President-elect Trump's pick to run the Department of Homeland Security, testified at a confirmation hearing before the Senate homeland security committee.4d - Politics -
WATCH: Protesters interrupt Pete Hegseth's opening statement
Multiple protesters interrupted Pete Hegseth's opening statement before the Senate Armed Services Committee during his confirmation hearing. Hegseth, President-elect Trump's defense secretary pick, ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
Jack Smith: There was enough evidence to convict Donald Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith says the government had enough evidence to convict Donald Trump if he had not been reelected. The report on Trump's alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election was set ...Jan. 14 - Politics -
Top tech executives gather for Trump inauguration
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg and Google's Sundar Pichai were among the tech executives gathered together at the Capitol Rotunda ahead of President-elect Trump's inauguration.1d - Politics -
Jimmy Carter's Latino legacy: He elevated record number of Hispanics in Washington
Former president Jimmy Carter recognized the emerging Hispanic electorate, and brought in a record number of Latinos to work for his administration.Dec. 30 - Politics -
Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump nominated former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to lead the Justice Department. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Bondi’s career and how she might ...Dec. 24 - Politics -
Trump promises 'tide of change' in inaugural address: 'America's decline is over'
In his inaugural address, President Donald Trump promised to "reverse a horrible betrayal" by the outgoing Biden administration and to "give people back their faith, their wealth, their democracy, ...1d - Politics -
Trump takes presidential oath of office
Watch as President Trump is sworn in to serve as the 47th president as he takes the presidential oath administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.1d - Politics -
Donald Trump backs Mike Johnson for House speaker
President-elect Donald Trump endorsed House Speaker Mike Johnson to hold onto the gavel, writing that Johnson has his “Complete & Total Endorsement.”Dec. 30 - Politics -
Trump understands he is elected ‘president, not emperor,’ Republican congressman says
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the future of Mike Johnson’s speakership and what’s ahead in the new year on Capitol Hill.Dec. 24 - Politics -
Former President Bill Clinton hospitalized after developing a fever
Former President Bill Clinton has been hospitalized after developing a fever. A source close to the 42nd president tells NBC News that the situation is "not urgent." NBC’s Aaron Gilchrist reports ...Dec. 24 - Politics -
WATCH: JD Vance is sworn in as vice president
Watch as JD Vance is sworn in as the 50th vice president by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at the inauguration of Donald Trump.1d - Politics -
Ethics report says Matt Gaetz may have paid for sex, drugs
The House Ethics Committee released its report on former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz which found “substantial evidence” that he engaged in conduct that broke House rules and may have even broken ...Dec. 24 - Politics