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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

There are no easy answers to the decline of UK’s Aim

Number of companies listed on the junior stock market is barely over 700

Business - Financial Times - October 17

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

Christie sees ‘significant’ decline in Trump skills

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) said he sees a “significant” decline in former President Trump’s skills. Christie, in a conversation with The New York Times, was asked if Trump, 78, is ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Bloomberg editor: Harris declined interview on economy

Vice President Harris has "so far declined" an invitation to talk about her economic agenda with the Economic Club of Chicago and Bloomberg News, one of the outlet's editors said Tuesday. "For the ...

Politics - The Hill - October 15

Frontex: Number of unauthorized border crossings declines

World - Yahoo News - October 15

Trump Says It Would Be a ‘Smart Thing’ if He Had Talked to Putin

Donald J. Trump declined to comment on whether he’d talked with the Russian president since leaving office. But he added, “If I have a relationship with people, that’s a good thing.”

Top stories - The New York Times - October 15

Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal credits

Workers used benefits to buy acne pads, wine glasses and laundry detergent

Business - Financial Times - October 17

European Union’s car market slumps further in September

New car registrations dropped by 6.1% in September driven by lower sales in Europe’s top three markets, France, Italy and Germany

Business - MarketWatch - October 22

Oil prices end lower on progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks

Oil futures finished lower on Thursday, after comments from U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken suggesting progress toward Israel-Hamas cease-fire negotiations eased the risk of disruptions to ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 24

10-year Treasury yield ends with biggest six-week climb in a year as consumer sentiment rises

U.S. government debt sold off on Friday, giving the 10-year yield its biggest six-week advance in about a year, after data showed consumer sentiment rose this month.

Business - MarketWatch - October 25

China loses third of its billionaires as economy falters

ByteDance chief Zhang Yiming leads country’s ‘rich list’ with $49bn fortune

World - Financial Times - October 29

McDonald’s suffers second straight decline in quarterly sales

US fast-food chain hit by weakness in international markets as it promotes more discount meals

Business - Financial Times - October 29

Mariners decline $12M option on veteran Polanco

The Seattle Mariners have declined their $12 million option on second baseman Jorge Polanco, allowing him to become a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Rizzo's $17 million option declined by Yankees

Anthony Rizzo's $17 million option for 2025 was declined Saturday by the New York Yankees in favor of a $6 million buyout, making the first baseman a free agent.

Sports - ESPN - 6 days ago

Source: Pederson declines option with D-backs

Diamondbacks designated hitter Joc Pederson has declined his mutual option for the 2025 season and will be a free agent, a source told ESPN.

Sports - ESPN - 5 days ago

Kaput by Wolfgang Münchau — Germany’s great decline

An eloquent analysis of the country’s economic struggles argues that long-term political culture is to blame

World - Financial Times - Yesterday

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