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Where Speaker Johnson sees the GOP's path to victory: From the Politics Desk

House Speaker Mike Johnson sees traditionally Democratic constituencies as key to Republicans' path to power in Washington this election.

Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VP: From the Politics Desk

Kamala Harris is the third presidential nominee in the last half-century to run as a sitting vice president, presenting unique challenges for her campaign.

GOP megadonors open their wallets for Trump: From the Politics Desk

Repubicans megadonors are opening their wallets for super PACs backing Donald Trump, while Democrats maintain their House and Senate fundraising advantage.

7 key forces shaping the final days of the election: From the Politics Desk

The national and battleground state polls have revealed several important dynamics that have defined the 2024 campaign between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump.

Where the polls of the Harris-Trump race could be off: From the Politics Desk

Where the polls of the 2024 presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump could be off after overestimating Joe Biden in 2020.

Vance takes on clean-up duty for Trump: From the Politics Desk

The responsibility to clean up Donald Trump's controversial remarks in the 2024 campaign trail often falls to his GOP running mate, JD Vance.

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

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.

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 - 6 days ago

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 - 2 days ago

From Fox News to 'The Daily Show,' Walz charts a more aggressive path: From the Politics Desk

Between appearances on Fox News to "The Daily Show" and sharper attacks on Trump, Tim Walz is getting more aggressive weeks out from Election Day.

Politics - NBC News - October 17

When campaign and football season collide: Harris and Trump battle for sports fans: From the Politics Desk

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are in a battle for male voters, one that’s increasingly focused on sports fans amid football, baseball and basketball season.

Breaking down the the yawning gender gap dividing Gen Z: From the Politics Desk

The gender gap defining the presidential race between Kamala Harris and Donald Trump extends to Gen Z voters, a new poll shows.

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

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.

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 - 3 days ago

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 - Yesterday

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 - 20 hours ago

Employment rights bill will cost firms £5bn per year but benefits will justify costs, government says – UK politics live

Analysis from business and trade department says bill will significantly strengthen workers’ right. In the past the weirdest budget tradition was the convention that the chancellor is allowed to ...

World - The Guardian - October 21

Voting ends in Conservative leadership contest

Tory members have been choosing between Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick to replace Rishi Sunak.

Photo contest reveals strange beauty of the microscopic world

Each year, rigorous science and dazzling artistry meet in Nikon's "Small World" photomicrography competition. See the 2024 winners and highlights.

It's almost Halloween. That means it's time for a bat beauty contest

A special kind of beauty contest featuring bats kicked off in the lead-up to Halloween

Tech - ABC News - October 26

Thousands of Georgians demonstrate against contested election results

Mood among protesters is one of deflation as some say Georgian Dream has already won. Thousands of Georgians have taken to the streets in the capital, Tbilisi, to rally against the results of a ...

World - The Guardian - October 28

GOP primed to back Trump if he contests election

The Republican Party is now more primed to back former President Trump if he contests the results of the 2024 election than it was four years ago, when his efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

Standing desks may be bad for your health, study suggests

Researchers say stand-up working could increase chance of developing swollen veins and blood clots. They have been billed as the ultimate antidote to sitting in front of a screen all day at the ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Andrea Mitchell is exiting MSNBC anchor desk but will remain with NBC News

The longest-tenured journalist at the network gives up her daytime cable program but remains chief Washington correspondent.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 29

16 Best Gifts for PC Gamers (2024): Headsets, Desks, Monitors

It’s dangerous to go alone! Take these headsets, keyboards, and mice and give them to your favorite PC gamer.

Tech - Wired - October 31

13 Best White Elephant Gifts (2024): Legos, Desk Accessories

Bring the gift everyone will want to win from this year's holiday party, from a desk organizer shaped like a pear to magnets they'll wish they could eat.

Tech - Wired - 4 days ago

NewsNation to partner with Decision Desk HQ for network’s first election night coverage

Tuesday night will be a major moment for NewsNation, a cable news channel launched in 2021 that earlier this year hosted a Republican primary debate and has been beefing up its political coverage ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

A Political Misdiagnosis

Democrats imagined that they would become the majority party as America became more racially diverse. It’s not working out that way.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 14

Minnesota teacher's 2,471-pound pumpkin wins California contest

A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row.

Inside the multimillion-dollar effort to contest US voting procedures

Also in today’s newsletter, investor Scott Bessent weighs in on Trump’s tariff proposal and election bets favour the former president

World - Financial Times - October 15

Watch: From fresh-faced X Factor contestant to solo artist

The BBC takes a look back at moments from the former One Direction singer's career.

Badenoch attacks Jenrick on Europe as UK Tory leadership contest heats up

Former business secretary says her rival’s plan to take Britain out of the ECHR would be divisive

Business - Financial Times - October 17

A Swing District in Red Nebraska Hosts a Hotly Contested House Race

Tony Vargas, a Democrat vying to become the state’s first Latino representative, lost to Don Bacon, the Republican incumbent, in 2022. But the presidential election could help him in his rematch.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 21

Control of Congress at stake in high-profile contests across the US

The battle for control of Congress is just as tight as the 2024 presidential race, highlighted by a handful of high-profile contests coast-to-coast. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.

Politics - NBC News - October 22

No NY Republican House candidates in key contests speaking at Trump MSG rally

There are no New York Republican candidates in pivotal House races speaking at former President Trump's rally in Madison Square Garden on Sunday, a list of speakers released by his campaign showed. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

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