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Trump ramps up transition talks and names chief of staff
President-elect Donald Trump held transition talks aimed at filling key positions in his administration. His transition team announced the first major appointment, the White House chief of staff. ...November 7 - Top stories -
Harris concedes 2024 presidential election with emotional speech
Vice President Kamala Harris gave an emotional and hopeful concession speech Wednesday at her alma mater, Howard University, that moved her running mate, Tim Walz, and some supporters to tears. ...November 7 - Top stories -
Abortion protection measures pass in many states
Measures that protect and expand abortion rights passed in a number of states, including Arizona and Missouri. But an amendment to expand abortion rights in Florida failed to gain the 60 percent ...November 6 - Top stories -
Harris has called Trump to concede the 2024 presidential race
Vice President Kamala Harris has called Donald Trump to congratulate him on winning the 2024 presidential race, according to a senior Harris aide.November 6 - Top stories -
Trump says win ushers ‘golden age of America’ in victory speech
Donald Trump is set to make history as the 47th president of the United States, giving a victory speech where he traded his fiery rhetoric for calls of unity. He also did not mention President ...November 6 - Top stories -
Trump addresses supporters after winning a series of swing states
Donald Trump declared victory in the early hours of Wednesday morning — NBC News has not projected a winner — after taking a series of swing states including Pennsylvania.November 6 - Top stories -
Trump claims victory in the 2024 presidential election
Former President Trump claimed victory in the 2024 presidential election while flanked by his family and supporters. He also congratulated Sen. JD Vance and claimed Republicans would gain control ...November 6 - Top stories -
Senate and House races to watch that'll decide control of Congress
A handful of congressional races could decide who has control of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Currently, Democrats control the Senate and Republicans control the House, but both ...November 5 - Top stories -
Trump makes final pitches in crucial Pennsylvania, North Carolina and Michigan
Former President Trump campaigned in North Carolina, Pennsylvania and Michigan on the final day before Election Day. The Trump campaign tried to appeal to young men who could help push Trump over ...November 4 - Top stories -
5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House
From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.November 2 - Top stories -
Trump and Harris offer split-screen closing messages in dueling Milwaukee rallies
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris' differing styles were on full display during dueling rallies Friday night in Milwaukee, the largest city in one of the nation’s most important swing states.November 2 - Top stories -
Trump courts Arab American vote as Harris blasts RFK Jr.
Four days before the election, former President Trump tried to pick up support among Arab Americans and Muslims in Dearborn, Mich. Trump also denied that he was trying to get rid of Obamacare. NBC ...November 1 - Top stories -
Trump calls Biden 'stupid' and Harris 'dumb as a rock' at Arizona campaign event
Former President Donald Trump used derogatory terms to describe President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Arizona. Trump, sitting in a chair next to right-wing ...November 1 - Top stories -
Trump delivers remarks at campaign rally in Pennsylvania
Watch live coverage as former President Donald Trump delivers remarks at a campaign event in Allentown, Pa.October 29 - Top stories -
Comedian mocks Latinos at Trump’s NYC rally
Comedian Tony Hinchcliffe crudely mocked Latinos and Puerto Rico at former President Donald Trump’s rally in New York City. The Trump campaign did not respond to a request for comment about ...October 27 - Top stories -
Trump rallies at Madison Square Garden in deep-blue New York City
Trump will be joined by JD Vance, Elon Musk and more at the New York City rally.October 27 - Top stories -
Vance: Current U.S. leadership is 'a way bigger threat than any foreign threat'
Donald Trump called his domestic political opponents “the enemy from within.” During an interview with Meet the Press, JD Vance explains why he agrees with his Republican running mate.October 26 - Top stories -
Former CIA chief of staff on the impact of Israel’s retaliatory strikes
Former chief of staff at the CIA and Pentagon Jeremy Bash joins TODAY to discuss the potential long-term impacts of Israel's retaliatory strikes against Iran.October 26 - Top stories -
Special Report: Israel launches retaliatory strikes on Iran
Israel is conducting retaliatory attacks in Iran. These retaliatory strikes are in response to previous attacks from Iran, according to the IDF.October 25 - Top stories -
China allegedly targeted phones of Trump and Harris campaign affiliates
A widespread Chinese hacking campaign against U.S. telecommunications networks has allegedly targeted the phones of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump and his running mate, Sen. JD Vance, ...October 25 - Top stories -
Women drive big advantage for Harris among young voters, with men divided in the latest poll
Half of registered voters under 30 years old plan to vote for Vice President Kamala Harris and one-third are lining up with former President Donald Trump — relatively unchanged from a previous ...October 24 - Top stories -
'Glorifying and admiring Hitler': Trump under scrutiny after stunning alleged praises
Vice President Harris said Trump wants "unchecked power" after his former Chief of Staff said the former President praised Hitler. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard, New York Times White House ...October 23 - Top stories -
House Ethics Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss Gaetz case, according to source
The House Ethic Committee will meet on Wednesday to discuss its investigation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump's pick for attorney general, according to a source familiar with the ...2 days ago - Top stories -
RFK Jr.'s No. 1 hurdle to take on unhealthy food: Money
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has pledged to transform America’s food system, vowing to crack down on foods and ingredients he blames for many of the nation’s ills, including ultra-processed foods and food ...2 days ago - Top stories -
A majority of Senate Republicans doubt Matt Gaetz will be confirmed as attorney general, sources say
More than half of Senate Republicans, including some in senior leadership positions, privately say they don’t see a path for former Rep.4 days ago - Top stories -
House report on Matt Gaetz allegations should not be released, Speaker Johnson says
WASHINGTON — House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., said Friday that he would "strongly request" that the House Ethics Committee not release a report detailing its investigation into former Rep.5 days ago - Top stories -
Trump picks RFK Jr. for secretary of Health & Human Services
President-elect Donald Trump named anti-vaccine advocate and former presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to run the Department of Health and Human Services.6 days ago - Top stories -
Steve Bannon: 'Trump is going to hit' DOJ 'with a blowtorch and Matt Gaetz is that torch'
In a call with Kristen Welker, former Trump chief strategist Steve Bannon reacted to the nomination of Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) as attorney general. NBC News Justice and Intelligence Correspondent ...November 13 - Top stories -
Trump says Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head a new ‘Department of Government Efficiency’
Trump named tech billionaire Elon Musk and conservative activist Vivek Ramaswamy to head up a new "Department of Government Efficiency," fulfilling a campaign pledge to give Musk sweeping oversight ...November 12 - Top stories -
Trump picks Fox News host and Army National Guard veteran Pete Hegseth for defense secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday named Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and military veteran, as his pick for defense secretary.November 12 - Top stories -
Trump considers replacing FBI director Christopher Wray
President-elect Donald Trump may replace FBI director Christopher Wray, who he previously appointed in 2017. NBC News's Ken Dilanian reports on how Kash Patel may be under consideration for the job.November 11 - Top stories -
A look at President-elect Trump’s path to victory in 2024
When Donald Trump reluctantly left office in 2021, weeks after his supporters stormed the U.S. Capitol, his popularity only grew when he launched his election bid in 2022. Despite being convicted ...November 10 - Top stories -
FBI says it stopped attempt on Trump's life
The FBI says it thwarted an assassination attempt on President-elect Donald Trump. The FBI says the plot is tied to a member of Iran's Revolutionary Guard, which the U.S. considers a terrorist ...November 8 - Top stories -
Trump's win maintains his hold on the GOP. It also kicks off plans for a succession.
Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has done something no political opponent could: put an end date on his time atop the Republican Party.November 7 - Top stories -
Harris delivers concession speech after losing to Trump
Vice President Kamala Harris gave a concession speech at Howard University in Washington after losing the election to Donald Trump. Harris said she had congratulated Trump on his victory and said ...November 6 - Top stories -
Harris concedes to Trump: 'We must accept the results of this election'
Vice President Harris delivered a concession speech after Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election, thanking her family, staff and supporters. She said Americans must accept the results of ...November 6 - Top stories -
Harris calls Trump to concede presidential race
Vice President has called President-elect Trump to congratulate him on winning the election and concede the race, according to a senior Harris aide.November 6 - Top stories -
Trump won the presidency. Here's what he's said he'll do.
From immigration to retaliation, Trump’s return to the White House has promised widespread changes to the way America is seen on the world stage.November 6 - Top stories -
Joe Rogan endorses Trump on eve of Election Day
Joe Rogan, who hosts one of the most popular podcasts worldwide, endorsed Trump tonight in a post on X that also praised billionaire Elon Musk.November 4 - Top stories -
Trump says he 'shouldn't have left' White House after 2020 loss
During a weekend battleground blitz, former President Donald Trump said that he should have never left the White House despite his 2020 campaign loss. Referencing the bulletproof glass now that now ...November 4 - Top stories