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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 -
Johnson defends Trump while attending the criminal hush money trial
House Speaker Mike Johnson condemned the criminal hush money trial against former President Donald Trump and claimed the charges were politically motivated.Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden administration raises tariffs on electric cars from China
The Biden administration is announcing it is raising tariffs on $18 billion of Chinese exports, increasing the rate from 25% to 100% this year. The U.S. and its European allies fear a wave of low-priced Chinese exports will overwhelm domestic ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Maryland Senate primary will decide which Democrat faces former Gov. Larry Hogan
The Democratic primary for Maryland’s Senate race features Rep. David Trone against Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks, with the winner facing the Republican nominee, former Gov. Larry Hogan. NBC News’ Mark Murray reports on the ...Politics -
Blinken arrives in Ukraine to reaffirm it has American support
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has arrived in Kyiv on an announced mission to reassure Ukraine it has American support. This comes less than a month after Congress approved a long-delayed foreign assistance package.Politics - Ukraine -
Sen. Lindsey Graham says he’ll accept 2024 election results ‘if there’s no massive cheating’
During an interview with Meet the Press, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) answers whether he’ll accept the 2024 election results — no matter who wins.Politics -
Bernie Sanders says Israel should not receive 'another nickel of U.S. military aid'
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) tells Kristen Welker that Israel has "gone to war against the entire Palestinian people" during an interview with Meet the Press.Politics - Israel -
Trump holds rally at Jersey Shore as Michael Cohen set to testify
Former President Trump is preparing for a courtroom face-off with Michael Cohen but hit the campaign trail on Saturday at the Jersey Shore where he was focused on November’s election. NBC’s Dasha Burns reports for Sunday TODAY.Politics - Donald Trump -
Biden Administration to raise tariffs on Chinese EVs
The Biden Administration plans to raise tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 25 to about 100 percent, sources familiar with the matter tell NBC News. It comes as former President Trump argues the shift to EVs will hurt American workers and ...Politics - Joe Biden -
National Right to Life President: ‘It will be difficult’ to get abortion ban ‘on a national basis'
Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, joins Meet the Press NOW to talk about the state of the anti-abortion movement and former President Trump’s stance on abortion.Politics - Abortion -
Michael Phelps reflects on depression and mental health: 'I saw it as a sign of weakness'
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, former Olympic Swimmer Michael Phelps reflects on his struggle with depression during the Olympics.Politics -
New fallout after Biden threatens to withhold some weapons from Israel
After President Biden warned that he would withhold some arms shipments to Israel if it invades Rafah, he faced strong criticism from Israel's prime minister and Republicans. But some Democrats said they supported the president's warning. NBC ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Inside the power and politics of Florida's sugar industry
Sasha Jones, investigative reporter at WTVJ Miami, joins Meet the Press NOW to preview the new NBC News Miami documentary "Bittersweet Muck" that takes a look inside Florida's sugar industry.Politics -
Hispanic Caucus Chair: Biden should take action on immigration since Congress is ‘not functional’
Rep. Nanette Barragán (D-Calif.), chair of the Congressional Hispanic Caucus, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss new border action under consideration by President Biden.Politics - Joe Biden -
Trump's lawyer questions Stormy Daniels on motives for accepting hush money
Lawyers for former President Trump continued their cross-examination of Stormy Daniels in the New York hush money trial. NBC News' Yasmin Vossoughian reports on the how the defense is grilling Daniels on her motives for accepting the hush money ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Georgia court to review Trump's request to disqualify DA Fani Willis
The Georgia Court of Appeal has agreed to review former President Donald Trump's request to consider DA Fani Willis' disqualification in the 2020 election interference case against him. Meanwhile, Stormy Daniels will continue her testimony ...Politics - Donald Trump -
House rejects Marjorie Taylor Greene bid to oust Speaker Johnson
House Speaker Mike Johnson has survived an attempt by fellow Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene to remove him from power as lawmakers on both sides banded together to reject the motion. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.Politics -
Biden says US won't send weapons if Israel invades Rafah
President Biden says the U.S. will withhold more military aid if the Israeli military carries out an all-out assault on Rafah and has noted that American-supplied bombs have already been used to kill civilians during the seven-month war. NBC’s ...Politics - Joe Biden -
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff highlights how men can help in the fight for abortion rights
Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff sits down for an exclusive interview with NBC News Washington Correspondent Yamiche Alcindor to discuss how men can help advocate for abortion rights during a critical election year.Politics - Abortion -
Johnson calls for election integrity bill, says noncitizens 'might be voting in 2024'
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., held a press conference with other conservative leaders to unveil legislation that would aim to prevent noncitizens from voting. Johnson admitted that it was already illegal for noncitizens to vote but that the ...Politics -
Georgia court to consider Trump's appeal of decision to keep Fani Willis on criminal case
A Georgia appeals court will consider former President Trump's request to reconsider the decision to not disqualify Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the election interference case against him.Politics - Donald Trump -
Doug Emhoff calls on men to help advocate for abortion rights: Full interview
In an exclusive interview with NBC News' Yamiche Alcindor, second gentleman Douglas Emhoff discusses why he's urging men to get more involved with abortion rights advocacy. Emhoff also addressed the work he and the Biden administration are doing ...Politics - Abortion -
TikTok files lawsuit calling potential US ban ‘unconstitutional’
TikTok is suing the U.S. government over its efforts to ban the social media app if its parent company ByteDance doesn’t sell the social media platform in the next year. TikTok lawyers say it’s a violation of the First Amendment. NBC’s Savannah ...Politics - Tiktok -
Stormy Daniels testifies at Trump trial, revealing graphic details
Former President Trump came to face-to-face with adult film actress Stormy Daniels during a day of salacious testimony at his criminal hush money trial. Meanwhile Trump’s federal trial in Florida related to classified documents found at his ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump says he has no regrets about challenging 2020 election results
Former President Donald Trump said he has no regrets about challenging the 2020 election results during an interview with NBC affiliate WGAL in Pennsylvania.Politics - Donald Trump -
Putin projects ‘wartime image’ of Russia in fifth inaugural address
Russian President Vladimir Putin was sworn in for a fifth term. NBC News Reporter Matt Bodner discusses what it could mean for the war in Ukraine and U.S.-Russia relations.Politics - Russia -
Israel in ‘position where they get less’ compared to previous cease-fire proposals: Fmr. Envoy
Negotiators for Israel and Hamas return to Cairo to continue cease-fire talks. Ambassador Dennis Ross joins Meet the Press NOW to explain what it would take to reach a deal.Politics - Israel -
Stormy Daniels testifies about encounter with Trump in hush money trial
Prosecutors are questioning Stormy Daniels about her first encounters with former President Trump during the New York hush money trial. NBC News' Rehema Ellis reports on what prosecutors are asking and the objections defense lawyers have made to ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Judge holds Trump in contempt for 10th time, warns of jail time
Former President Donald Trump has been held in contempt for the 10th time for violating a gag order in his criminal hush money trial. The judge has once again warned that future violations could bring jail time. NBC’s Laura Jarrett reports for TODAY.Politics - Donald Trump -
Top Milwaukee County election official removed from post
Milwaukee Election Commission Executive Director Claire Woodall was removed in an unexpected shakeup ahead of Election Day. Woodall will be replaced by her deputy, Paulina Gutierrez.Politics -
Trump voters skeptical that Biden could legitimately win reelection in 2024
Many of former President Donald Trump’s supporters across the country do not believe that President Biden could win the 2024 election without “rigging” the election in his favor, reports NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet.Politics - Joe Biden -
Israeli mediators continuing cease-fire talks is ‘relatively good sign,’ says hostage family member
Jonathan Dekel-Chen, whose son was kidnapped by Hamas in October, joins Meet the Press NOW to react to Hamas’ latest proposal for a cease-fire.Politics - Israel -
Jury hears from former Trump Organization executive in hush money trial
Former Trump Organization controller Jeff McConney was called to testify in the New York hush money trial against former President Trump and was questioned about his role in payments Trump had made that led to the charges. NBC News' Yasmin ...Politics - Donald Trump -
Hamas accepts Gaza cease-fire proposal
Hamas has tentatively agreed to a cease-fire proposal that could bring a stop to Israeli strikes in Gaza. NBC News' Richard Engel reports on the details of the potential deal.Politics -
Biden presents Commander-in-Chief's Trophy to the Army Black Knights
President Biden held a ceremony at the White House to present the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy to the United States Military Academy Army Black Knights for winning the college football series between military academies.Politics - Joe Biden -
Jen Psaki talks new book 'Say More,' weighs in on 2024 election
Jen Psaki, MSNBC host and former White House Press Secretary, joins TODAY to share her first book called “Say More: Lessons from Work, the White House and the World” that gives insight on effective communication, drawing from her experiences in ...Politics -
Kristi Noem implies Biden's dog should be killed like hers
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is courting controversy with comments she made over the weekend in which she seems to suggest President Biden’s dog Commander be put down. Noem is already facing intense criticism for shooting her 14-month-old dog — a ...Politics - Joe Biden