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The Florida effect: Trump's administration heavily shaped by the Sunshine State
It was supposed to be treasury day at Mar-a-Lago, or so President-elect Donald Trump’s team thought.6d - Top stories -
Local law enforcement prepares to ramp up ICE partnership amid Trump's mass deportation plans
A controversial immigration program could help supply Trump with the manpower to carry out his mass deportation plans and spark a legal showdown.6d - Top stories -
After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans
After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general, Senate Republicans are weighing Donald Trump's other controversial picks for his Cabinet.Nov. 25 - Top stories -
These key 401(k) plan changes are coming in 2025. Here’s what savers need to know.
As some Americans struggle to save for retirement, key 401(k) plan changes could soon make preparing easier for certain workers, experts say.Nov. 24 - Top stories -
Are international thieves exploiting tourist visas to target pro-athletes' homes?
North America’s top professional sports leagues have issued warnings to their players about a growing threat from high-tech, organized burglary rings, whose tools of choice are passports, ...Nov. 23 - Top stories -
Could Matt Gaetz decide to keep his House seat? It's complicated
Gaetz resigned from the current Congress, but he was re-elected in November to represent his Florida district. That raises the question: Could he return in January?Nov. 22 - Top stories -
With Matt Gaetz's withdrawal, Trump's 'retribution' campaign hits the harsh reality of governing in Washington
Matt Gaetz’s withdrawal as a candidate for attorney general illustrates roadblocks Trump could face converting his campaign of “retribution” into a governing coalition.Nov. 21 - Top stories -
JD Vance lobbies senators to back Matt Gaetz for Attorney General
The House Ethics committee failed to reach an agreement on whether to release its report on Matt Gaetz, President-elect Trump’s embattled pick for Attorney General. It came just hours after Vice ...Nov. 21 - Top stories -
House Ethics panel has 'no agreement' on releasing Matt Gaetz report after meeting
Members of the House Ethics Committee met behind closed doors Wednesday but did not reach an agreement on whether to publicly release a report detailing their sweeping investigation into former ...Nov. 20 - Top stories -
Chuck Todd: Trump is burning his political capital quickly
There are all sorts of lessons we like to pass on to our kids when it comes to competition, chief among them how to be a good loser and how to be a good winner.Nov. 20 - Top stories -
Prosecutors say sentencing in Trump hush money case can be postponed
New York prosecutors told the judge who presided over Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday that his sentencing should be postponed while the president-elect's lawyers file further legal ...Nov. 19 - Top stories -
Trump makes picks for FCC chair and energy secretary
President-elect Donald Trump said he has selected Brendan Carr as chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, the current top Republican commissioner at the agency, and oil and gas industry ...Nov. 18 - Top stories -
Trump transition team to investigate US pullout from Afghanistan
The incoming Trump administration reportedly will punish the military officials involved in the pullout of troops from Afghanistan, which independent reviews have blamed on both the Trump and Biden ...Nov. 17 - Top stories -
Republicans question Gaetz confirmation amid misconduct allegations
More than half of Senate Republicans are privately telling NBC News they don’t see a path to confirming President-elect Trump’s pick Matt Gaetz for attorney general. Lawmakers are now demanding to ...Nov. 16 - Top stories -
What to know about Elon Musk’s role in Trump’s new administration
Tech billionaire Elon Musk has been a key ally to President-elect Trump and now he’s been tasked with running the "Department of Government Efficiency," an outside effort that is not part of the ...Nov. 15 - Top stories -
Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picks
Mixed reactions to Trump's Cabinet picksNov. 14 - Top stories -
Trump announces Matt Gaetz as his pick for attorney general
Gaetz, a Florida lawmaker who has been under federal investigation, has been a staunch Trump ally on Capitol Hill.Nov. 13 - Top stories -
Loyalty, trust and a 'hammer' for Trump: A preview of Vance's vice presidency
JD Vance is expected to tackle whatever Trump assigns him as vice president, with immigration being a key area of interest.Nov. 13 - Top stories -
Trump picks Rep. Elise Stefanik to serve as U.N. ambassador
President-elect Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., to serve as his U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard has details on the pick and her past support of Trump.Nov. 11 - Top stories -
America Speaks: What Happened in the 2024 Election
This is the story of what happened on election night 2024 told by Americans in their own words. NBC News crews dispatched throughout the country gathered the different perspectives of everyday ...Nov. 7 - Top stories -
Will Democrats be able to claim the House majority?
With about 54 seats in the House yet to be called, Democrats are hopeful that they can claim the House majority by winning over swing districts in New York and California. In several battleground ...Nov. 6 - Top stories -
World leaders react to Trump’s historic return to the White House
The 2024 presidential election has been closely watched all around the world and the results are set to impact everything from the global economy to the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. ...Nov. 6 - Top stories -
Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, flipping the seat for Republicans
NBC News projects the state's Republican governor Jim Justice flipped the seat currently held by Democratic-turned-independent Joe Manchin, who is retiring.Nov. 5 - Top stories -
Harris and Trump tie 3-3 Dixville Notch, New Hampshire's midnight vote
Harris and Trump tie 3-3 Dixville Notch, New Hampshire's midnight voteNov. 5 - Top stories -
Harris and Trump tie as midnight votes are tallied in Dixville Notch, New Hampshire
The first in-person votes of the 2024 New Hampshire general election were cast at midnight in Dixville Notch, where there are six registered voters this cycle.Nov. 5 - Top stories -
NBC’s Steve Kornacki breaks down final NBC News poll
The final NBC News poll before Election Day shows the race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris is tied at 49%. NBC News National Political Correspondent Steve ...Nov. 3 - Top stories -
Woman accused of killing bride in DUI golf cart crash pleads guilty
Jamie Komoroski pleaded guilty after being accused of killing a bride when she crashed into a newlywed couple’s golf cart while driving under the influence. Samantha Miller’s family spoke in court ...22h - Top stories -
Syrian rebels reignite civil war with Assad's allies focused on other fronts
Syria's civil war has exploded back into life after Islamist rebels launched a lightning offensive on the northern city of Aleppo.1d - Top stories -
Syrian insurgents capture most of Aleppo in surprise attack
Syrian rebels launched a surprise attack on Saturday and quickly advanced through several provinces in the north and northwest of Syria, including the city of Aleppo, the country’s second largest ...1d - Top stories -
Lebanese civilians return home to shattered lives and cities after ceasefire
The crushing reality of homes and businesses reduced to crumbled cement and mangled steel has curdled the joy many in Lebanon felt after Israel and Hezbollah agreed a ceasefire earlier this week.3d - Top stories -
What to know about sudden rebel gains in Syria's 13-year war and why it matters
The 13-year civil war in Syria has roared back into prominence with a surprise rebel offensive on Aleppo, one of Syria’s largest cities and an ancient business hub.3d - Top stories -
Rockefeller Christmas tree lighting 2024: When it is, how to watch and what to know
The holiday season seems to get real with the Christmas tree lighting ceremony at Rockefeller Center in New York City every year.4d - Top stories -
Thanksgiving Day storm batters Northeast with rain and snow, delaying travel
Travelers already at their holiday destinations have much to be thankful for as a Thanksgiving Day storm dumps snow and rain on the East Coast, creating travel woes for thousands still on their ...4d - Top stories -
NASA astronaut Suni Williams talks Thanksgiving plans in space — and says she's not 'stranded'
NASA astronaut Suni Williams spoke with NBC News from the International Space Station about Thanksgiving, her health and whether she feels "stranded" in space.5d - Top stories -
Barbara Taylor Bradford, international bestselling author, dies at 91
International bestselling author Barbara Taylor Bradford died at her home Thursday, her publishing house confirmed.Nov. 25 - Top stories -
Image believed to show Amelia Earhart's plane was a rock formation — not crash site
The company behind a search for pilot Amelia Earhart's possible crash site in the Pacific said a sonar image believed to resemble her plane turned out to be the sea floor's normal shapes.Nov. 25 - Top stories -
'Wicked' defies box office gravity in a strong start to the holiday movie season
Moviegoers soared from Oz to the Colosseum over the weekend as millions around the world flocked to see “Wicked” and “Gladiator II” in theaters.Nov. 24 - Top stories -
They rebuilt Notre Dame, now they’re singing inside it
The members of Notre-Dame Compagnons Choir came together to do more than sing — the crew helped rebuild Paris' fire-devastated cathedral.Nov. 24 - Top stories -
Kimchi mac and cheese, please: Swap in banchan for your typical Thanksgiving sides
A new cookbook about banchan, or Korean side dishes, features dishes like smoky gochujang chicken salad.Nov. 23 - Top stories -
Researchers capture baleen whales for the first time to study their hearing
Scientists temporarily captured baleen whales and tested their hearing, a step that some activists said could lead to the giant animals' deaths.Nov. 22 - Top stories