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Trump had Stormy Daniels' and Karen McDougal's contact information saved, longtime assistant testifies
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has testified about discussions with ex-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen and payments to Stormy Daniels and former Playboy model Karen McDougal.Politics - Donald Trump -
In private, Biden shifts from frustration to confidence that he'll beat Trump
Over the past several weeks, Biden has privately expressed confidence that he’s going to win the November election, according to three people familiar with his comments, in a shift from the frustration with the status of his campaign that he was ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Former Rep. Peter Meijer ends Michigan GOP Senate campaign
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.Politics -
Biden tells Howard Stern he is "happy to debate" Trump
President Biden said he would debate Donald Trump, though declined to say when. The former president says he's ready to debate Biden anytime. NBC News' Peter Alexander reports.Politics - Joe Biden -
Tennessee governor signs bill allowing teachers to carry guns
Gov. Bill Lee (R-Tenn.) signs a bill allowing teachers to carry firearms in schools. Blaise Gainey, political reporter for Nashville’s NPR member station, joins Meet the Press NOW.Politics -
Biden talks to Howard Stern as campaign looks to reach voters
President Biden sat down with radio host Howard Stern in a live interview and said he would be happy to debate Donald Trump. NBC News White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss the state of the Biden campaign.Politics - Joe Biden -
Former Trump lawyer: Trump 'can't take the stand' in hush money case
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb joins Meet the Press NOW as the Supreme Court weighs former President Trump’s immunity claim and prosecutors in the former president’s criminal case in Manhattan call two new witnesses to the stand.Politics - Donald Trump -
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.Politics - Joe Biden -
Jan. 6 rioter who sought to 'incite violence' by Trump supporters sentenced to six years
John Sullivan, a Jan. 6 defendant who filmed Ashli Babbitt's shooting, was convicted in November on numerous charges.Politics - Donald Trump -
U.S. reviewing whether to restrict military aid to IDF unit accused of human rights abuses
The Biden administration is reviewing whether to restrict aid to an Israeli military battalion after determining that it was one of three battalions credibly implicated in gross human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West ...Politics -
U.S. citizens are languishing in Chinese prisons with little hope of release
As Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited China this week, the most important issue for hundreds of families in the U.S. was when their loved ones imprisoned in the country are coming home.Politics -
China warns U.S. of 'downward spiral' as Antony Blinken meets with Xi Jinping
Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday as he wrapped up a three-day visit to China.Politics - China -
Tennessee governor plans to sign bill that would let teachers carry guns in schools
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee said Thursday that he planned to sign a bill state legislators sent to his desk this week that would allow school staff members to carry concealed handguns on school grounds.Politics -
Pennsylvania brings protest votes to center stage
Beneath the surface of Pennsylvania’s mostly sleepy primary was a trend that's stalked Joe Biden and Donald Trump across the country: a substantial protest vote.Politics -
Witness at hush money trial details deals with Playboy model and porn actress 'to protect Donald Trump'
A key witness in Donald Trump's criminal trial testified Thursday about his role in hush money payments to a porn actress and a Playboy model the former president allegedly had affairs with — and Trump's plan to make sure other negative stories ...Politics -
What Trump’s lawyer conceded at the Supreme Court: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, reporters Lawrence Hurley and Ryan J. Reilly break down what happened in the Supreme Court arguments over Trump's claim of absolute immunityPolitics -
Secret Service removes agent from Kamala Harris' detail after 'distressing' behavior
The agent, whose identity has not been disclosed, was involved with the vice president’s departure from Joint Base Andrews on Monday for a trip to Wisconsin.Politics -
Celebrity stories buried and disputes over paying a porn actress: What you missed on Day 7 of Trump's trial
Taking the stand Thursday for now the third day this week, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker provided testimony to form a road map for New York prosecutors' case against former President Donald Trump.Politics -
At Supreme Court, Trump lawyer backs away from absolute immunity argument
D. John Sauer conceded there are allegations in the indictment that do not involve official acts, meaning they would not be subject to any presidential immunity.Politics - Donald Trump -
Mitch McConnell says presidents shouldn't be immune from prosecution
Mitch McConnell said in an interview that he doesn't think presidents should be immune from prosecution for actions they took while in office.Politics -
Key prosecution witness in Trump trial faces grilling from former president's lawyers
Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker will continue to be cross-examined by attorney Emil Bove, who's been trying to call his memory into question.Politics - Donald Trump -
Justices question lawyers for Trump and Jack Smith on the limits of presidential immunity
Latest news and live updates on former President Donald Trump's arguments at the Supreme Court on presidential immunity from election interference charges.Politics - Donald Trump -
National Enquirer made up the story about Ted Cruz's father and Lee Harvey Oswald, former publisher says
David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified at Trump's trial that the tabloid manufactured a negative story in 2016 about Sen. Ted Cruz's father.Politics -
Former tabloid publisher testifies about manufacturing story about Ted Cruz's father and JFK assassin
DA's office to argue Trump should be held in contempt over Truth Social posts, remarks to journalistsPolitics -
DA alleges Trump led scheme to bury 'porn star payoff'
Opening statements are set to begin this morning. Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker is expected to testify for the prosecution.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 -
Israel to open more aid routes to Gaza and increase deliveries after pressure from Biden
Israel committed to taking new steps that would boost the flow of aid into Gaza after a call between President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday.Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump's criminal charges and Biden's age rank as voters' top worries about the candidates
Voters continue to rank President Joe Biden’s age and former President Donald Trump’s legal woes as the most compelling reasons to oppose them in November.Politics - Joe Biden -
'At least if he wins I will be pardoned for electoral fraud,' tabloid editor's text reads at Trump trial
Pecker, a former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday about how the tabloid fabricated stories to help Trump's 2016 presidential campaign.Politics - Donald Trump -
As Trump mulls his VP pick, an abortion-rights group warns about 'extremist' candidates
As former President Donald Trump moves closer to selecting his running mate, a major Democratic abortion-rights advocacy group is taking his pool of vice presidential contenders to task over their records on reproductive rights.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 -
Arizona anti-abortion activists aren’t letting up after Supreme Court victory
Despite the state Supreme Court ruling this week that an 1864 abortion law was enforceable, anti-abortion groups say they will continue to protest stood outside of abortion clinics.Politics - Abortion -
‘I’m here to get an abortion’: Arizona women dodge protesters before the window closes
Women dodge protesters at clinics in Phoenix before the short window closes on abortion access in the state following the state supreme court's ruling.Politics - Abortion -
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem defends her account of killing own dog in new book
Noem, a potential VP pick for Donald Trump, describes killing the 14-month-old dog after deciding it was “less than worthless” and “untrainable.”Politics -
Steven Spielberg is 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.Politics - Joe Biden -
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 -
Man on terror watchlist was released by Border Patrol
With border security funding blocked in Congress, the case illustrates the challenges that U.S. officials face in identifying migrants who may pose a national security threat.Politics -
Senate investigating whether ER care has been harmed by growing role of private-equity firms
The Senate has asked three private-equity firms for info on how they run or staff hospital emergency departments to see if private equity’s role has harmed patients.Politics