https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Politicsen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comSun, 01 Nov 2026 17:49:44 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Megan BrandHenry J. GomezAllan SmithSun, 01 Nov 2026 17:49:44 GMTStevens’ endorsement came after Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign asked her to no longer attend campaign events in a dispute over an outside ad that Stevens said was antisemitic.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/haley-stevens-endorses-gop-mike-rogers-michigan-senate-race-el-sayed-rcna606831https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/haley-stevens-endorses-gop-mike-rogers-michigan-senate-race-el-sayed-rcna606831Jose JuarezMichigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, right, and Rep. Haley Stevens.Michigan Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers, right, and Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., attend a service at Perfecting Church, Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026, in Detroit.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 17:49:44 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 21:01:10 GMTBen KamisarBridget BowmanSun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:40 GMTTrump’s disapproval rating hits a record high of 60% in a new national NBC News poll, and Democrats have a 7-point lead ahead of Tuesday’s elections.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/poll-voters-demand-change-check-trump-fueling-steep-democratic-midterm-rcna606183https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/poll-voters-demand-change-check-trump-fueling-steep-democratic-midterm-rcna606183NBC NewsNBC News polling shows congressional preference of 1,000 registered voters. 52% favor Democratic control, 45% favor Republican control. The poll was released on November 1, 2026.NBC NewsNBC News polling shows congressional preference of 1,000 registered voters. 52% favor Democratic control, 45% favor Republican control. The poll was released on November 1, 2026.NBC NewsNBC News polling shows congressional preference of 1,000 registered voters. 52% favor Democratic control, 45% favor Republican control. The poll was released on November 1, 2026.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:40 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 14:00:40 GMTGary GrumbachAlexandra MarquezSun, 01 Nov 2026 19:03:25 GMTThe president had requested that Alaska segregate ballots cast for a candidate with the same name as the incumbent. The judge said that would “violate Alaskans’ right to a secret ballot.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/federal-judge-dismisses-trump-attempt-ballots-alaska-senate-race-rcna606838https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/federal-judge-dismisses-trump-attempt-ballots-alaska-senate-race-rcna606838AP; GettyDan J. Sullivan and Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska.Dan J. Sullivan, left, and Sen. Dan S. Sullivan, R-Alaska.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 19:03:25 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 20:24:58 GMTFrank Thorp VAlexandra MarquezSun, 01 Nov 2026 18:01:47 GMTA spokesperson for the Connecticut Democrat said he experienced numbness in his arm.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/chris-murphy-hospitalized-stroke-recovery-rcna606834https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/chris-murphy-hospitalized-stroke-recovery-rcna606834Daniel HeuerSenator Chris Murphy,Sen. Chris Murphy is "awake and alert" after he experienced a stroke, a spokesperson said.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 18:01:47 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 18:01:47 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 23:53:31 GMTA federal judge on Sunday rejected the Trump administration’s lawsuit that demanded officials not certify election results in the Senate race there, if the incumbent senator loses. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports.2056-11-01T22:52:43.000+0000wnn_spa_alaska_senate_261101https://www.nbcnews.com/nightly-news/video/judge-dismisses-trump-lawsuit-in-alaska-senate-race-272667717592Judge dismisses Trump lawsuit in Alaska Senate raceA federal judge on Sunday rejected the Trump administration’s lawsuit that demanded officials not certify election results in the Senate race there, if the incumbent senator loses. NBC News’ Steve Patterson reports.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 23:52:39 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 23:53:31 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 20:54:49 GMTRep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., joins Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and discusses switching her endorsement from Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Rogers.2056-11-01T19:52:47.000+0000f_mo_stevens_rogers_gaggle_261101https://www.nbcnews.com/video/rep-haley-stevens-discusses-switching-her-endorsement-to-republican-mike-rogers-272662085891Rep. Haley Stevens discusses switching her endorsement to Republican Mike RogersRep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., joins Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers and discusses switching her endorsement from Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed to Rogers.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 20:44:09 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 20:54:49 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 15:06:25 GMTRyan Nobles, Amy Walter, former Congresswoman Val Demings and former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley join the Meet the Press roundtable for a discussion about the state of play with less than two days before Election Day.2056-11-01T14:02:48.000+0000mtp_full_panel_261101https://www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-press/video/nikki-haley-says-south-carolina-wants-to-stay-a-red-state-ahead-of-senate-contest-for-graham-seat-272654917961Nikki Haley says South Carolina ‘wants to stay a red state’ ahead of key Senate contestRyan Nobles, Amy Walter, former Congresswoman Val Demings and former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley join the Meet the Press roundtable for a discussion about the state of play with less than two days before Election Day.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:02:45 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 15:06:25 GMTSahil KapurSat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:40 GMTDemocratic candidates in 2026 battleground races are criticizing Joe Biden’s handling of border security, seeking to neutralize a political vulnerability.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/2026-democratic-candidates-throw-joe-biden-bus-border-security-rcna603228https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/2026-democratic-candidates-throw-joe-biden-bus-border-security-rcna603228USA Today Network; Reuters; GettyA split composite of James Talarico, Adam Hamilton and Paige Cognetti.James Talarico; Adam Hamilton; Paige Cognetti.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:40 GMTSat, 31 Oct 2026 09:00:40 GMTThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:13:00 GMTWith the midterm elections almost here, NBC News’ Jonathan Allen wanted to find out if Americans are frustrated enough with President Trump and Republicans to vote Democrats into power in the House and Senate. So he hopped in a van and drove 1,800 miles from New Jersey to Nebraska to meet with voters in eight battleground districts.2086-09-29T00:08:44.000+0000d_ov_feature_sub_i_80_roadtrip_260928https://www.nbcnews.com/video/drive-to-decision-day-voters-sound-off-on-the-economy-war-and-washington-270683717962Drive to Decision Day: Voters sound off on the economy, war and WashingtonWith the midterm elections almost here, NBC News’ Jonathan Allen wanted to find out if Americans are frustrated enough with President Trump and Republicans to vote Democrats into power in the House and Senate. So he hopped in a van and drove 1,800 miles from New Jersey to Nebraska to meet with voters in eight battleground districts.Mon, 28 Sep 2026 23:03:36 GMTThu, 08 Oct 2026 09:13:00 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 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 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 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 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 GMTThu, 29 Oct 2026 00:12:58 GMTWith millions of Americans having already voted, NBC News Director of Elections John Lapinski analyzes early midterm voting data and key races to watch on election night.2056-10-29T00:12:02.000+0000now_topstory_early_voting_data_261028https://www.nbcnews.com/video/early-midterm-voting-data-shows-enthusiasm-ahead-of-election-day-272440901813Early midterm voting data shows enthusiasm ahead of election dayWith millions of Americans having already voted, NBC News Director of Elections John Lapinski analyzes early midterm voting data and key races to watch on election night.Thu, 29 Oct 2026 00:11:57 GMTThu, 29 Oct 2026 00:12:58 GMTMegan BrandAlexandra MarquezSun, 01 Nov 2026 15:19:27 GMTSen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., declined to say whether he would accept the results of the Alaska Senate race if Democrat Mary Peltola wins the battleground seat2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/tim-scott-dodges-accept-election-results-alaska-senate-race-sullivan-rcna606813https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/tim-scott-dodges-accept-election-results-alaska-senate-race-sullivan-rcna606813Scott KinserTim ScottSouth Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks at a campaign rally in Rock Hill, S.C., Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026. Sun, 01 Nov 2026 15:19:27 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 15:19:27 GMTKyla GuilfoilSun, 01 Nov 2026 02:00:50 GMTThe Republican-led state government urged the judge to dismiss the “unwarranted federal interference” in the Senate race. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/alaska-officials-ask-judge-deny-trump-administrations-impossible-deman-rcna606765https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/alaska-officials-ask-judge-deny-trump-administrations-impossible-deman-rcna606765Becky BohrerDan J. Sullivan standing out doors holding a green mug.Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the incumbent seeking re-election, talks in front of a welcome sign near downtown Petersburg, Alaska, on July 3.Sun, 01 Nov 2026 02:00:50 GMTSun, 01 Nov 2026 02:00:50 GMTGary GrumbachKyla GuilfoilSat, 31 Oct 2026 02:19:44 GMTA federal judge issued a sweeping order blocking the Trump administration from threatening or intimidating election officials amid pressure tactics used by the administration in the weeks leading up to next week’s midterm elections.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/judge-orders-trump-administration-stop-threatening-election-officials-rcna606659https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/judge-orders-trump-administration-stop-threatening-election-officials-rcna606659Stephen MaturenVoters Cast Their Ballots Early Ahead Of Midterm Elections In MinnesotaVoters at an early voting polling place in Minneapolis on Wednesday.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:19:44 GMTSat, 31 Oct 2026 23:06:06 GMTDareh GregorianSat, 31 Oct 2026 21:09:34 GMTA federal judge in Florida has tossed a revised version of President Donald Trump’s $10 billion defamation suit against The Wall Street Journal over a story about a birthday card he allegedly sent Jeffrey Epstein more than two decades ago.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-dismisses-trump-10-billion-defamation-suit-jeffrey-epstein-wsj-rcna591049https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/judge-dismisses-trump-10-billion-defamation-suit-jeffrey-epstein-wsj-rcna591049Anna MoneymakerPresident Trump.A federal judge found that Donald Trump's suit fell short of alleging the newspaper made defamatory statements with "actual malice."Rick FriedmanJeffrey Epstein in Cambridge, Mass., in 2004.A federal judge found that Donald Trump's suit fell short of alleging the newspaper made defamatory statements with "actual malice."Sat, 31 Oct 2026 21:09:34 GMTSat, 31 Oct 2026 21:09:34 GMTGary GrumbachJoe MurphyThu, 07 May 2026 17:22:37 GMTThe Justice Department is seeking voter registration list data from all 50 states and the District of Columbia over the past year. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/tracking-dojs-effort-get-us-voter-registration-data-rcna331509https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/tracking-dojs-effort-get-us-voter-registration-data-rcna331509Frederic J. BrownClose up on a sheet of "I Voted" stickers being cut on a tableWhile many states have complied, the Justice Department has sued 30 states and Washington, D.C., for refusing.Thu, 07 May 2026 17:22:37 GMTSat, 31 Oct 2026 18:20:46 GMTGary GrumbachAlexandra MarquezSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:03:15 GMTVirginia and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit in federal court Saturday in a last-ditch effort to stop the construction of the triumphal arch planned for Memorial Circle in Washington.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/dc-virginia-lawsuit-stop-proposed-trump-arch-construction-rcna606705https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/white-house/dc-virginia-lawsuit-stop-proposed-trump-arch-construction-rcna606705Andrew HarnikPresident Trump Holds Rally In Rock Hill, South Carolina For The State's GOP CandidatesThe Trump administration has said it plans to begin construction of the arch next week.Saul LoebThe site of President Donald Trump's planned triumphal arch on the Potomac River near Arlington Cemetery.The Trump administration has said it plans to begin construction of the arch next week.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 17:03:15 GMTSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:30:35 GMTCasey WootenHenry J. GomezSat, 31 Oct 2026 02:46:41 GMTThe tensions between the former Democratic primary candidates have drawn in other Michigan Democrats as the party hopes to secure a critical Senate seat.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/haley-stevens-abdul-el-sayed-clash-israel-ad-ahead-sunday-rally-rcna606657https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/haley-stevens-abdul-el-sayed-clash-israel-ad-ahead-sunday-rally-rcna606657Getty Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) and Democratic senatorial candidate for Michigan Abdul El-Sayed.It’s unclear whether Stevens’ and El-Sayed’s Friday statements will affect their scheduled appearance Sunday.Sat, 31 Oct 2026 02:46:41 GMTSat, 31 Oct 2026 17:28:12 GMTAbigail WilliamsThe Associated PressFri, 30 Oct 2026 22:44:38 GMTThe Trump administration approved the sale of $2.1 billion in Patriot air defense systems to Ukraine on Friday, the State Department said in a statement.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/us-approves-21-billion-sale-patriot-interceptors-ukraine-rcna606641https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/us-approves-21-billion-sale-patriot-interceptors-ukraine-rcna606641Olga IvashchenkoUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy InterviewVolodymyr Zelenskyy at his office in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 18.Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:44:38 GMTFri, 30 Oct 2026 22:44:38 GMTGary GrumbachKyla GuilfoilAlexandra MarquezRebecca ShabadFri, 30 Oct 2026 22:38:13 GMTThe court filing, which cites the potential for “voter confusion,” did not spell out how segregating ballots would determine if a voter was confused.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/doj-requests-separating-alaska-ballots-rank-dan-j-sullivan-senate-race-rcna606646https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/doj-requests-separating-alaska-ballots-rank-dan-j-sullivan-senate-race-rcna606646Becky BohrerDan J. Sullivan standing out doors holding a green mug.Dan J. Sullivan, a candidate in Alaska's U.S. Senate race who shares a name with the Republican incumbent seeking re-election, in Petersburg, Alaska, in July. Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:38:13 GMTFri, 30 Oct 2026 22:38:13 GMT