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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 - 17 hours ago -
Fantasy Football Trade Desk: How to respond to role changes for D'Andre Swift and T.J. Hockenson
Fantasy football trade thoughts on Kyren Williams, D'Andre Swift, Jonnu Smith, Courtland Sutton, and moreSports - Yahoo Sports - Yesterday -
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 - Yesterday -
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 - 2 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
Standing Desks Are Better for Your Health—but Still Not Enough
Two recent studies offer some of the most nuanced evidence yet about the potential benefits and risks of working on your feet.Tech - Wired - 5 days ago -
Ohio transgender bathroom ban heads to governor's desk
A transgender bathroom ban has been sent to Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine's desk after passing through the state legislature.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
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 - 6 days ago -
Ohio lawmakers send transgender ‘bathroom ban’ to DeWine’s desk
Ohio’s Republican-controlled Senate approved legislation Wednesday to bar transgender students from using school restrooms and locker rooms that match their gender identity, sending the measure to ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
NewsNation is first TV network to call presidential race for Trump thanks to Decision Desk HQ
Networks were cautious on predicting the race until after midnight while DDHQ pointed to a Trump win early in the evening.Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - November 6 -
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 -
Inside NBC News' Decision Desk: When will we know who won the presidential race?
Several key states are perennially slow vote counters. Others have invested in speeding up the process. But if it’s a very close race, don’t expect a quick resolution.Politics - NBC News - November 5 -
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 - November 5 -
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 -
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 - November 4 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
Fantasy Football Trade Desk: Should we buy into the Browns offense or Raheem Mostert after Week 8?
We cover trades to be made for Brian Robinson Jr., Tank Bigsby, Cade Otton, Cedric Tillman, and more.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 30 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 23 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - October 22