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After a stinging election defeat, the Democrats' next big race kicks off: From the Politics Desk
As Democrats dissect what went wrong in the election, the are beginning the process of choosing their next national party committee chair.Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Democrats learned the wrong lessons from the last midterms: From the Politics Desk
The biggest difference between the successes of Bill Clinton and Barack Obama and the failure of the Biden-Harris team was their midterm experiences.Politics - NBC News - November 8 -
Trump's Cabinet selection is off to a rocky start: From the Politics Desk
Trump's Cabinet selection process is off to a rocky start, with Matt Gaetz withdrawing from AG consideration and several other picks facing controversies.Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago -
How infrequent voters could decide the election: From the Politics Desk
The razor-close presidential election could very well come down to this question: Will the infrequent voters who back Donald Trump by double digits actually turn out?Politics - NBC News - October 28 -
These late-deciding voters could swing the election: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House ...Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
2024 was yet another 'change' election: From the Politics Desk
2024 culminated in the nation’s sixth straight “change” election, in which either the White House or at least one chamber of Congress switched party control.Politics - NBC News - November 11 -
How Trump broke both parties — and where Democrats go from here: From the Politics Desk
Over the course of the last decade, President-elect Donald Trump broke both national political parties. Now Democrats must figure out their economic message.Politics - NBC News - November 7 -
How Democrats can still flex power in Trump's Washington: From the Politics Desk
Republicans have won full control of Washington, but Democrats will retain two key levers of power to shape legislative outcomes in Donald Trump’s second term.Politics - NBC News - November 14 -
Meet the voters who skipped the last election but are jumping in this time: From the Politics Desk
The latest NBC News Deciders Focus Group included voters who did not participate in the 2020 election but plan to cast a ballot in 2024 for Trump or Harris.Politics - NBC News - October 25 -
Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live
White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
Former GOP strategist: Election was a ‘thorough a‑‑kicking for Democrats’
Former Republican strategist Mark McKinnon said the election was a “thorough a‑‑kicking" for Democrats and argued it may be the wake-up call the party needed. “I think maybe the only good news of ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Democratic Voters Are Exhausted After This Election. What Happens Next?
Many who became activists during the first Trump administration are questioning if they can summon the strength to do it all over again.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Nikki Haley voters prepare to pick sides: From the Politics Desk
Voters who supported Nikki Haley in the Republican presidential primary prepare to make up their mind between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump in the 2024 election.Politics - NBC News - October 30 -
Two parties, two very different closing arguments: From the Politics Desk
Democrats and Republicans are zeroing in on different issues as they make their closing arguments to voters in key House and Senate races.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
What Steve Kornacki is watching for tonight: From the Politics Desk
Steve Kornacki breaks down three key bellwether counties in battleground states to watch as the results come in for the 2024 presidential election.Politics - NBC News - November 5 -
The new Senate GOP leader walks a MAGA tightrope: From the Politics Desk
John Thunes will quickly face challenges as the new Senate GOP leader, ranging from the legislative filibuster to confirming Trump's Cabinet nominees.Politics - NBC News - November 13 -
The House GOP is more aligned with Trump than ever: From the Politics Desk
About two-thirds of the House GOP majority taking office next year joined Congress in 2017 or later. They only know a world where Trump has been a leader of their party.Top stories - NBC News - November 15 -
What awaits the GOP's narrow House majority: From the Politics Desk
Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, an evening newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the ...Top stories - NBC News - 5 days ago -
Biden fades into the background at his final international summits: From the Politics Desk
President Joe Biden’s final international summits almost certainly would have played out differently had the elections back home gone as he had hoped.Politics - NBC News - 4 days ago -
Democrat Josh Stein beats scandal-plagued Republican Mark Robinson in N.C. gov.’s race
North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein defeated scandal-plagued Republican Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson in the state’s gubernatorial race, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Democrat defeats Republican Rep. Garcia in key California House race
Democrat George Whitesides is projected to defeat two-term Rep. Mike Garcia (R-Calif.), according to Decision Desk HQ. Whitesides, the former Virgin Galactic CEO who also served as NASA chief of ...Politics - The Hill - November 12 -
Democrat Dave Min defeats Scott Baugh in critical California House race
Democrat Dave Min has defeated Republican Scott Baugh in the race for a congressional seat in Orange County, California, NBC News projects.Top stories - NBC News - November 13 -
Political violence has marked the 2024 race – but risks rise after election day
Experts fear those convicted over January 6 attack may act violently again – but biggest threat comes from lone actors. A year punctuated by two assassination attempts, high levels of threats and ...World - The Guardian - November 2 -
Meet Me Next Christmas review – Netflix kicks off season with passable romcom
Christina Milian is a charming lead in the streamer’s first festive offering of the year which is watchable enough given the low bar. Sneaking in just before the fleet of red Coca-Cola trucks comes ...World - The Guardian - November 6 -
Taking the day after the election off from school? Not in my classroom.
This entire week, students, you need to come to school. I care about how you feel, but I’m more concerned about what you know.Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Where Trump's standing with Puerto Rican voters will be put to the test: From the Politics Desk
Trump’s campaign appearance in Allentown, Pa., comes amid questions over whether the fallout from his Madison Square Garden rally will cost him support among Puerto Rican voters.Top stories - NBC News - October 29 -
What we learned spending the final weeks on the ground in Pennsylvania: From the Politics Desk
Kamala Harris, Donald Trump and their running mates held 16 events over the final two weeks of the presidential race in battleground Pennsylvania.Politics - NBC News - November 4 -
Trump and his party aim to further expand power in Washington: From the Politics Desk
Republicans are eyeing maintaining their current House majority and expanding their newfound Senate majority after Donald Trump's victory in the presidential race.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
5 areas outside the battlegrounds that show how Trump expanded his coalition: From the Politics Desk
Trump made gains outside of the swing states, especially in some of the biggest, bluest parts of the country, padding his popular vote lead.Politics - NBC News - November 12 -
Why Republicans think their Senate majority could last the decade: From the Politics Desk
Republicans predict their newly won 53-seat Senate majority in the 2024 election could give the party control of the chamber for several cycles to come.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
After Harris's defeat, state victories show a new direction for Black politics
While most observers of Black politics will focus on the defeat of Vice President Kamala Harris, we should not neglect a silver lining to be found in the states.Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Democratic strategist Joel Payne on the next steps for the Democratic Party after their loss
Following setbacks in the White House and Senate, Democrats are looking to assess what went wrong in the election. CBS News political contributor Joel Payne joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to talk about ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Scott wins Florida Senate race, fending off Democratic challenge
Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R) will win reelection in the Sunshine State, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ. Scott held off a challenge from former Rep. Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D), whom ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Texas Democratic Party Chair to step down after brutal defeats
In the aftermath of his party’s brutal shellacking in the 2024 elections, Texas Democratic Party chair Gilberto Hinojosa has announced he will step down in March. Over his 12-year tenure, Hinojosa ...Politics - The Hill - November 8 -
Democrats play blame game after Kamala Harris' defeat
Democrats are finger-pointing over Vice President Kamala Harris' brutal election loss. A new article from NOTUS details exactly who and what more than a dozen Harris campaign aides, Democratic ...Top stories - CBS News - November 12 -
National Democrats must listen and rebuild trust after November's defeat
The Democratic Party must conduct a self-evaluation of its policies, proposals, communication and messaging to earn the public's trust and improve its image in the lead up to the 2026 mid-term ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
ObamaCare open enrollment kicks off
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story ACA enrollment now open days before election Americans can start signing up for health coverage through ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
CNN host kicks panelist off show after 'lowest of the lowest' exchange with Mehdi Hasan
GOP commentator Ryan Girdusky has been banned from CNN after he made offensive comments Monday toward Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan, seemingly referencing his ethnicity. "I hope your beeper doesn't ...Politics - The Hill - October 29