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Where the 'uncommitted' movement stands after Trump's Gaza plan: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump’s proposal of a U.S. takeover of Gaza that would displace Palestinians has reignited a debate among Democrats over the role the “uncommitted” movement played in their 2024 ...NBC News - 1d -
Republicans fall in line with Trump's nominees: From the Politics Desk
Two of President Donald Trump’s most controversial Cabinet-level nominees advanced to the full Senate, with Republican skeptics setting aside their concerns.NBC News - 2d -
Why Banks May Be Hoping You’re Not Paying Attention
They have no fiduciary duty in many cases and can profit from customers’ confusion. But where’s the line between unsavory and illegal?The New York Times - 2d -
Trade tiffs, bureaucracy battles and Musk’s mandate: Trump’s third week kicks off: From the Politics Desk
The third week of President Donald Trump’s second term kicked off with an international trade battle, uncertainty about the future of a key government agency and questions over Elon Musk’s role in ...NBC News - 3d -
Elon Musk's glaring conflicts of interest deserve more attention
Elon Musk's SpaceX has significant ties to U.S. defense officials, raising concerns about potential conflicts of interest and national security vulnerabilities, particularly given Musk's business ...The Hill - 3d -
Deadly Crash Focuses Attention on Helicopter Traffic at Reagan Airport
The F.A.A. restricted helicopter routes nearby in the aftermath of the Wednesday collision. For some officials, the concerns about clogged airspace were a long time coming.The New York Times - 6d -
Democrats are set to make their first big post-election decision: From the Politics Desk
Democrats will make their first big decision since losing the 2024 election by electing a new national party chair.NBC News - 6d -
The key moments from a big day of confirmation hearings: From the Politics Desk
The key moments from Senate confirmation hearings for three Trump nominees, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Tulsi Gabbard and Kash Patel.NBC News - Jan. 30 -
The political cult of the entrepreneur
Is what’s good for America’s richest men also good for America?Financial Times - Jan. 30 -
4 things to know from RFK Jr.’s confirmation hearing: from the Politics Desk
The key takeaways from Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s confirmation hearing before senators to be Trump's health secretary, which touched on abortion and vaccines.NBC News - Jan. 29 -
The constitutional battle at the center of Trump's funding freeze: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump's effort to freeze federal aid spending has sparked a constitutional battle that could end up before the Supreme Court.NBC News - Jan. 28 -
The loudest megaphone: how Trump mastered our new attention age
The old model of political debate is over, and spectacle beats argument every time. How did we get here?. The first step in winning a public debate, indeed in any effective communication, is to get ...The Guardian - Jan. 28 -
A make-or-break week for Trump's nominees: From the Politics Desk
After Pete Hegseth squeaked through the Senate by the thinnest possible margin, it will be another critical week for President Donald Trump’s nominees.NBC News - Jan. 27 -
Start of Eaton Fire Focus Attention on Southern California Edison
Investigators are still trying to determine what started a fire that raged through Altadena, Calif. A new video appears to show sparking on a power line near the origin of the blaze.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Attention Is the Fuel of American Politics, and Trump Knows It
Money is no longer the main driver of American politics, if it ever was.The New York Times - Jan. 26 -
Trump's latest float: Major disaster relief changes: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump targeted FEMA on his first trip since taking office, visiting states that have been hit by natural disasters.NBC News - Jan. 24 -
Quantum TikTok + Memecoin Mania + Chris Hayes on the Attention Wars
“We are starting to see how Silicon Valley wants to do business during the Trump administration.”The New York Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump's bid to expand presidential power hits its first snag: 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 ...NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Ros Atkins on... the politics of pardons
The BBC's Analysis Editor explains how controversial pardons made by Biden and Trump stretched the limits of the power.BBC News - Jan. 23 -
Laken Riley Act heads to Trump's desk for signature
Congress passed an immigration measure called the Laken Riley Act on Wednesday, sending President Trump the first bill of his second term. Molly Ball, senior political correspondent for The Wall ...CBS News - Jan. 22 -
A Democratic split-screen for the new Trump term: From the Politics Desk
Bills on abortion and immigration provided a glimpse into how Democrats will approach the second Donald Trump presidency.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Aid convoys snake their way through ruins in Gaza as attention shifts to rebuilding
More than 2,400 aid trucks have entered Gaza since the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas took effect.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
Trump's Jan. 6 pardons split the GOP: From the Politics Desk
Of all the executive orders Trump signed on his first day in office, the one that reverberated the most across Washington was his move to pardon Jan. 6 rioters.NBC News - Jan. 22 -
A tale of two Trump speeches: From the Politics Desk
America got a long look Monday at two Donald Trumps, one in his official inaugural address and one in a free-wheeling second speech inside the Capitol.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Democrats Are Losing the War for Attention. Badly.
The MSNBC anchor Chris Hayes on why attention has become more valuable than money in politics.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics Desk
After Mike Johnson narrowly secured the speakership after a brief revolt from the right, he’s now drawing ire from the opposite wing of the Republican Party.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Pam Bondi takes her turn in the hot seat: From the Politics Desk
Attorney general nominee Pam Bondi faced questions about Trump and Kash Patel at her hearing, but didn't appear to lose any support from Senate Republicans.NBC News - Jan. 15 -
Notre Dame's Marcus Freeman wants attention on Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy and not his own trailblazing
Freeman will be the first Black head coach in an FBS national championship, which occurs Jan. 20 on Martin Luther King Jr. DayCBS Sports - Jan. 13 -
Starmer aims to refocus attention on growth after hit from markets
UK PM pledges to be ‘best state partner’ for AI companies as he faces ominous economic and political backdropFinancial Times - Jan. 13 -
Baldur's Gate 3 Dev Now Giving "Full Attention" To Next Game, Codenamed Excalibur
Larian Studios is now giving its "full attention" to the team's next game, following the breakout success of Baldur's Gate 3. A spokesperson for the studio confirmed this to VideoGamer , adding ...GameSpot - Jan. 13 -
In Attendance: Paying Attention in a Fragile World review – visions of mortality abound
Fitzrovia Chapel, London In a former hospital chapel replete with its own stories, works by Paula Rego, Phyllida Barlow and others resonate in their exquisitely contemplative surroundings. The ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
The politics of the California fires are already looming large for both parties: From the Politics Desk
As officials race to get the California wild fires under control, the politics of disaster relief already looms large for both political parties.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Musk and the new political playbook
Lucy and the team on the FT scoop that Musk is seeking to oust StarmerFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
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Farage, Musk and Trump: they crave your attention. Don’t give it to them | Andy Beckett
Populist trolling thrives on the oxygen of publicity. It’s on all of us – media and voters – to start looking away. Even more than other forms of politics, populism needs an audience. Populist ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
How Democrats are recalibrating on immigration: From the Politics Desk
After struggling on the issue in the 2024 election, Democrats are taking steps in the early days of the new Congress to recalibrate on immigration.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
Get An Electric Standing Desk For As Low As $80
Standing desks are a great addition to any office, as they offer serious health benefits like improved circulation and reduced back pain. Unfortunately, many standing desks are expensive, featuring ...GameSpot - Jan. 9 -
Mark Zuckerberg's shift to the right was months in the making: From the Politics Desk
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's political shift to the right ahead of the new Trump administration was months in the making.NBC News - Jan. 8
