https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Politicsen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comTue, 15 Sep 2026 17:38:00 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Lawrence HurleyTue, 15 Sep 2026 17:38:00 GMTThe Supreme Court’s recent rulings on mail-in ballots and redistricting foreshadow a frosty reception to further attempts to change the rules before the election, experts said.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-pushes-back-trump-gop-ahead-midterm-elections-rcna595375https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-pushes-back-trump-gop-ahead-midterm-elections-rcna595375Matt NighswanderVoters cast their ballots in the New Hampshire primary on Jan. 22, 2024 in Laconia. There are limits to how receptive the Supreme Court is to more extreme election requests, experts said.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:38:00 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 17:38:00 GMTDareh GregorianGary GrumbachOwen HayesAndrea MitchellTue, 15 Sep 2026 17:48:07 GMTThe vote came the same day that Chief Financial Officer Donna Kauranen resigned from her position, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trumps-handpicked-kennedy-center-board-votes-close-venue-renovations-rcna597921https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trumps-handpicked-kennedy-center-board-votes-close-venue-renovations-rcna597921Finn GomezKennedy Center's Sculpture "Blue," Removed As Part Of Trump's Renovation Plans For The InstituteThe Kennedy Center on Sept. 2, 2026 in Washington, DC.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 17:48:07 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 01:15:39 GMTJonathan AllenFrank Thorp VMarshall CrookSun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:40 GMTAn NBC News Decision Desk Poll found that 69% of respondents oppose building AI data centers in their areas, with 45% saying they “strongly oppose” the idea.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/trump-data-centers-voters-key-midterm-races-rcna594914https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/trump-data-centers-voters-key-midterm-races-rcna594914Frank Thorp V for NBC NewsFor many living in neighboring areas, the construction of data centers like this one in Sandusky, Iowa, has become another example of the powerful are taking advantage of the powerless.For many living in neighboring areas, the construction of data centers like this one in Sandusky, Ohio, has become a flash point.Frank Thorp V for NBC NewsDawn Vogel, a Republican supervisor in Buchanan County, Iowa, voted for a temporary moratorium on data centers in the county.For many living in neighboring areas, the construction of data centers like this one in Sandusky, Ohio, has become a flash point.Frank Thorp V for NBC NewsTamara Clark finds it "troublesome" that data centers drive up utility costs for nearby citizens. For many living in neighboring areas, the construction of data centers like this one in Sandusky, Ohio, has become a flash point.Frank Thorp V for NBC NewsJordan Cloe, an electrician, is concerned about a data center's water consumption in Altoona, Iowa.For many living in neighboring areas, the construction of data centers like this one in Sandusky, Ohio, has become a flash point.Sun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:40 GMTSun, 06 Sep 2026 13:00:40 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:17:37 GMTOn his final day of the NBC News Drive to Decision Day series, NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen joins Meet the Press NOW from Nebraska to recap his trip and hisvisit to the “blue dot” district.2056-08-21T20:21:45.000+0000now_mtp_clip_jallen_260821https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/-dear-donald-battleground-district-voters-share-their-message-to-trump-268689477753'Dear Donald': Battleground district voters share their message to TrumpOn his final day of the NBC News Drive to Decision Day series, NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen joins Meet the Press NOW from Nebraska to recap his trip and hisvisit to the “blue dot” district.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:21:41 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 15:17:37 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 16:54:14 GMTOn day five of his Drive to Decision Day series, NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen joins Meet the Press NOW to break down his one-on-one with Attorney General Todd Blanche at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.2056-08-20T20:36:49.000+0000now_mtp_clip_jallen_260820https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/-i-am-not-running-for-president-attorney-general-todd-blanche-says-at-the-iowa-state-fair-268610117573'I am not running for president,' Attorney General Todd Blanche says at Iowa State FairOn day five of his Drive to Decision Day series, NBC News senior national politics reporter Jon Allen joins Meet the Press NOW to break down his one-on-one with Attorney General Todd Blanche at the Iowa State Fair in Des Moines.Thu, 20 Aug 2026 20:36:44 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 16:54:14 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:23 GMTSenior National Politics Reporter Jonathan Allen joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his conversations with frustrated voters on the ground in Iowa and Ohio ahead of the midterms in his Drive to Decision Day series.2056-08-19T20:58:27.000+0000now_mtp_clip_drivetodecisionday_260819https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/-fed-up-with-a-war-they-didn-t-want-midwestern-voters-air-frustrations-impacting-the-midterms-268551237711‘Fed up with a war they didn't want’: Midwestern voters air frustrations impacting the midtermsSenior National Politics Reporter Jonathan Allen joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his conversations with frustrated voters on the ground in Iowa and Ohio ahead of the midterms in his Drive to Decision Day series.Wed, 19 Aug 2026 20:58:23 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 16:30:23 GMTTue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:33 GMTNBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen cruises down I-80 in his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress. On day 3 of his road trip, Jon Allen visits Ohio’s 7th and 9th congressional districts.2056-08-18T20:28:19.000+0000now_mtp_clip_jallen_260818https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/-resign-you-re-destroying-the-country-republican-voter-in-key-ohio-district-slams-trump-268491333778‘Resign. You’re destroying the country’: Republican voter in key Ohio district slams TrumpNBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen cruises down I-80 in his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress. On day 3 of his road trip, Jon Allen visits Ohio’s 7th and 9th congressional districts.Tue, 18 Aug 2026 20:28:17 GMTTue, 18 Aug 2026 20:29:33 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 16:59:55 GMTNBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road for his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress. Jon Allen starts his road trip in New Jersey’s 7th congressional district and Pennsylvania’s 7th and 8th congressional districts.2056-08-17T20:48:57.000+0000now_mtp_clip_jallen_260817https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/trump-doesn-t-have-a-plan-on-iran-voters-in-key-pennsylvania-district-upset-with-handling-of-war-268422725765Trump ‘doesn’t have a plan’ on Iran: Voters in key Pennsylvania district upset with handling of warNBC News Senior National Politics Reporter Jon Allen hits the road for his Drive to Decision Day series to talk to voters in several battleground congressional districts that could determine the control of Congress. Jon Allen starts his road trip in New Jersey’s 7th congressional district and Pennsylvania’s 7th and 8th congressional districts.Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:48:54 GMTMon, 31 Aug 2026 16:59:55 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:33:27 GMTWith inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.2056-09-16T11:32:40.000+0000tdy_news_7a_cheung_federal_reserve_260916https://www.today.com/video/federal-reserve-poised-to-raise-interest-rates-what-to-know-269957189612Federal Reserve Poised to Raise Interest Rates: What to KnowWith inflation and consumer prices on the rise, Wednesday’s meeting of the Federal Reserve is being closely watched to see what the board will signal about interest rates, now and into the future. NBC’s Brian Cheung joins TODAY to break down how the Fed is expected to raise interest rates for the first time since 2023 and for the first time under newly minted chairman Kevin Warsh.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:32:33 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:33:27 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:32:05 GMTThe President Donald Trump-backed board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the main building for $250 million worth of repairs. The president says “the reconstruction and the renovation of The Kennedy Center will not take place,” until his name gets added to the building. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.2026-09-23T11:24:32.000+0000tdy_news_7a_jackson_kennedy_center_260916https://www.today.com/video/kennedy-center-to-close-for-renovations-amid-naming-battle-269956165718Kennedy Center to Close for Renovations Amid Naming BattleThe President Donald Trump-backed board of the Kennedy Center voted to close the main building for $250 million worth of repairs. The president says “the reconstruction and the renovation of The Kennedy Center will not take place,” until his name gets added to the building. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports for TODAY.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:31:28 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:32:05 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:24:43 GMTWith the critical midterm elections just weeks away, President Donald Trump is venting his anger at the Supreme Court after a 7-2 decision that blocked the administration from imposing restrictive new regulations for mail-in ballots. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.2056-09-16T11:23:46.000+0000tdy_news_7a_gutierrez_trump_scotus_260916https://www.today.com/video/trump-criticizes-supreme-court-over-mail-in-ballot-ruling-269956165678Trump Criticizes Supreme Court Over Mail-in Ballot RulingWith the critical midterm elections just weeks away, President Donald Trump is venting his anger at the Supreme Court after a 7-2 decision that blocked the administration from imposing restrictive new regulations for mail-in ballots. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:23:40 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 11:24:43 GMTMon, 20 Jul 2026 21:56:04 GMTThe Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also considering additional tariffs due to the Canadian wildfires.2056-07-20T21:52:50.000+0000now_hallie_mal_trump_canada_tariffs_260720https://www.nbcnews.com/video/trump-imposes-50-tariffs-on-dairy-alcohol-and-cars-from-canada-266971717891Trump imposes 50% tariffs on dairy, alcohol, and cars from CanadaThe Trump administration imposed 50% tariffs on three categories of imports from Canada, dairy, alcohol, and cars, citing discriminatory actions. NBC News' Monica Alba reports on how Trump is also considering additional tariffs due to the Canadian wildfires.Mon, 20 Jul 2026 21:52:47 GMTMon, 20 Jul 2026 21:56:04 GMTSteve KopackWed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:41 GMTWall Street expects the Fed to hike rates Wednesday. The president wants a rate cut.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-federal-reserve-warsh-interest-rates-rcna597896https://www.nbcnews.com/business/economy/trump-federal-reserve-warsh-interest-rates-rcna597896Yuri GripasWarsh To Be Sworn In As Fed Chief During White House CeremonyKevin Warsh, chairman of the Federal Reserve, and President Donald Trump at the White House in May.Wed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:41 GMTWed, 16 Sep 2026 01:00:41 GMTRaquel Coronell UribeTue, 15 Sep 2026 22:47:18 GMTSen. John Kennedy grilled the FBI director about a recently revised policy that doesn’t automatically disqualify job applicants who have engaged in bestiality.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/kash-patel-defends-new-fbi-policy-bestiality-senate-hearing-rcna598017https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/kash-patel-defends-new-fbi-policy-bestiality-senate-hearing-rcna598017Graeme SloanKash Patel.Kash Patel in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2026.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:47:18 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 22:47:18 GMTRohan NadkarniThe Associated PressFrank Thorp VTue, 15 Sep 2026 22:46:30 GMTThe legislation is the latest attempt to set a national standard for the rules of college sports on issues from eligibility to compensation.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/college-sports/senate-votes-move-forward-protect-college-sports-act-rcna598008https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/college-sports/senate-votes-move-forward-protect-college-sports-act-rcna598008Chip SomodevillaTed Cruz.Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, greets NCAA athletes Monday before a news conference about the Protect College Sports Act in Washington.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:46:30 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 22:46:30 GMTKyle StewartDareh GregorianTue, 15 Sep 2026 22:25:39 GMTThe move came after the House Oversight Committee accused the former Wall Street private equity investor of ignoring subpoenas in its probe of Jeffrey Epstein.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-panel-votes-hold-epstein-associate-leon-black-contempt-subpoenas-rcna598006https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/house-panel-votes-hold-epstein-associate-leon-black-contempt-subpoenas-rcna598006Kevin DietschLeon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management, arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on on June 26, 2026.Leon Black, former CEO of Apollo Global Management, arrives to testify at a closed-door interview with the House Oversight Committee on June 26.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 22:25:39 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 22:25:39 GMTThe Politics DeskTue, 15 Sep 2026 21:58:22 GMTIn today’s edition, Sahil Kapur examines how the Iran war is undercutting what was once a political advantage for Republicans. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/gop-shifts-message-costs-iran-war-drags-politics-desk-rcna598032https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/gop-shifts-message-costs-iran-war-drags-politics-desk-rcna598032Tom WilliamsSpeaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 21:58:22 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 21:58:22 GMTGordon LuboldCourtney KubeMon, 14 Sep 2026 20:28:06 GMTIt’s the first public report on the ongoing war started Feb. 28 by the U.S. and Israel.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-watchdog-says-iran-war-led-munitions-shortfall-rcna597019https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-watchdog-says-iran-war-led-munitions-shortfall-rcna597019Atta KenareImage: TOPSHOT-KUWAIT-IRAN-US-ISRAEL-WARThe U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, in March.Atta KenareTOPSHOT-IRAN-ISRAEL-US-WARThe U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, in March.Seaman Apprentice Lucas KrugUSS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) Conducts Night Flight OperationsThe U.S. and Israel launched joint strikes on the Iranian capital, Tehran, in March.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:28:06 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 21:26:48 GMTCourtney KubeMike CaliaTue, 15 Sep 2026 18:49:17 GMTThe Congressional Budget Office estimates inflation will continue to rise in the first quarter of next year. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/iran-war-driving-inflation-americans-cbo-report-says-rcna597978https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/iran-war-driving-inflation-americans-cbo-report-says-rcna597978NAVCENT via AFP - Getty ImagesAn F/A-18E Super Hornet fighter jet approaches the flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford on March 8, 2026, during "Operation Epic Fury.The flight deck of the USS Gerald R. Ford in March. The world's largest aircraft carrier supported initial U.S. strikes on Iran before returning home in May. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 18:49:17 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 20:32:27 GMTRyan J. ReillyTue, 15 Sep 2026 20:01:30 GMTLawmakers pressed FBI Director Kash Patel during a contentious oversight hearing on Tuesday about his leadership of a bureau that has seen massive changes since the start of President Donald Trump’s second term.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/fbi-director-kash-patel-clashes-democrats-oversight-hearing-rcna597915https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/fbi-director-kash-patel-clashes-democrats-oversight-hearing-rcna597915Graeme SloanFBI director Kash PatelFBI Director Kash Patel during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Sept. 15, 2026. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:01:30 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 20:01:30 GMTBrennan LeachSahil KapurFrank Thorp VJulie TsirkinTue, 15 Sep 2026 19:03:01 GMTThe Pennsylvania senator, who has faced ongoing questions about leaving the Democratic Party, appeared by video at the Republicans’ midterm convention last week.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/m-not-going-republican-john-fetterman-promises-not-defect-rcna597988https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/m-not-going-republican-john-fetterman-promises-not-defect-rcna597988Tom WilliamsJohn Fetterman 6/17/26Sen. John Fetterman's prospects of winning renomination as a Democrat are fading rapidly.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 19:03:01 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 19:03:01 GMTMegan BrandTue, 15 Sep 2026 15:21:09 GMTPresident Donald Trump has pushed to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the “Gulf of America” and Lake Ontario to “Lake America.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/ohio-city-council-lake-erie-gulf-of-cleveland-trump-rcna597902https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/ohio-city-council-lake-erie-gulf-of-cleveland-trump-rcna597902simonkrLake Erie and downtown Cleveland, OhioPart of Lake Erie was renamed the "Gulf of Cleveland" by the City Council in a non-binding, satirical move.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 15:21:09 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 18:09:39 GMTThe Politics DeskTue, 15 Sep 2026 10:06:52 GMTWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/washingtons-ai-response-falls-predictable-patterns-politics-desk-rcna597871https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/washingtons-ai-response-falls-predictable-patterns-politics-desk-rcna597871Kent NishimuraUS President Donald Trump speaksPresident Donald Trump.Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:06:52 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 10:06:52 GMTRaquel Coronell UribeMonica AlbaSteve KopackMon, 14 Sep 2026 23:06:12 GMT“Data centers are great, and they make people wealthy,” the president told CEO Jensen Huang, whose company makes AI chips and hardware.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-ai-speakerphone-all-hands-meeting-rcna597761https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/nvidia-ceo-jensen-huang-ai-speakerphone-all-hands-meeting-rcna597761Leah MillisU.S. President Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.President Donald Trump and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang at an "Investing in America" event in Washington, D.C., last year.Mon, 14 Sep 2026 23:06:12 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 02:39:33 GMTMegan BrandTara PrindivilleSarah DeanMonica AlbaRaquel Coronell UribeBrennan LeachKyle StewartMon, 14 Sep 2026 15:26:25 GMTThe president also alleged the existence of a “sick conspiracy” against AI and data centers, at a time when Americans are increasingly concerned about the technology.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-rejects-ai-guardrails-rcna597700https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/trump-rejects-ai-guardrails-rcna597700Brendan SmialowskiUS-POLITICS-ECONOMY-TRUMPUS President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York, on May 22, 2026. Trump is the first sitting president to visit the northern New York City suburbs since Gerald Ford in 1976. Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:26:25 GMTTue, 15 Sep 2026 01:48:28 GMT