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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 - November 1

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

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

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

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.

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 ...

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

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 - 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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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 - November 4

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

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

Luxury Fashion as Political Propaganda

In fights to sway public sentiment, critics often point to costly clothes as evidence of moral corruption.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 24

Schools caught in political crosshairs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story State politics ensnare colleges and universities As states pass sweeping measures ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

Politics is distorting economic data

Partisanship continues to pollute results of influential surveys of consumer and business sentiment

World - Financial Times - October 25

Why it is lonely in the political centre

Genuine commitment to the middle ground is much rarer than it seems

Business - Financial Times - October 26

Japan’s unfortunate political limbo

Prime minister Shigeru Ishiba’s decision to call a snap election backfired

World - Financial Times - October 30

Stagecraft and the power of political photographs

With the invention of photography came a new way to view, mythologize and remember the nation's presidents. CBS News chief election & campaign correspondent Robert Costa talks with Washington Post ...

The era of political polarization is over

Despite claims of political polarization, the Democratic and Republican parties are unified in their temperament and values, with both candidates moving towards centrist positions on issues such as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

The Future of Political Influencers

Republicans now see the value in collaborating with influencers and content creators. Their plan? Bring them under their red tent for many elections to come.

Tech - Wired - November 7

Germany’s deepening political crisis

Chancellor Scholz’s three-party coalition government has fallen apart

Wishful Thinking on Abortion Politics

We explain why the issue of abortion didn’t necessarily help Democrats win this election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

Elon Musk’s Political Influence

We explore Musk’s agenda and ideology.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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