https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Politicsen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:38 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Megan BrandFrank Thorp VJulie TsirkinBrennan LeachRyan J. KarlinPatrick MaguireSarah DeanKelly O'DonnellMichael KosnarThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:38 GMTPresident Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to withdraw Todd Blanche’s nomination to be attorney general until two Republican senators who have expressed concerns about Blanche leave office in January.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-threatens-pull-todd-blanches-ag-nomination-gop-holdouts-leave-of-rcna590054https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-threatens-pull-todd-blanches-ag-nomination-gop-holdouts-leave-of-rcna590054Manuel CenetaDeputy Attorney General Todd Blanche with President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House on June 27, 2025.Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche with President Donald Trump in the briefing room of the White House on June 27, 2025.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:00:38 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:34:10 GMTAdam EdelmanNatasha KoreckiThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:33:26 GMTFormer Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes announced Thursday that he is dropping out of the Democratic race for governor in Wisconsin less than two weeks out from the primary.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/democrat-mandela-barnes-drops-wisconsin-governors-race-rcna590096https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/democrat-mandela-barnes-drops-wisconsin-governors-race-rcna590096Daniel BoczarskiWisconsin Democrats 2026 Convention - June 14Former Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes ended his campaign for Wisconsin governor Thursday.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:33:26 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 19:08:20 GMTRyan J. ReillyNathan GonzalezCorky SiemaszkoThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:34:35 GMTDOJ holds first-ever hearing of ‘Alien Terrorist Removal Court,’ created in 19962112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/doj-holds-first-ever-hearing-alien-terrorist-removal-court-created-199-rcna589987https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/doj-holds-first-ever-hearing-alien-terrorist-removal-court-created-199-rcna589987Graeme SloanJustice Department Holds News Conference On Tren De Aragua GangTodd Blanche during a news conference at the Department of Justice on July 1.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:34:35 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 18:34:35 GMTJane C. Timm Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:59:33 GMTState officials are pushing back on the Department of Homeland Security’s claims that it found tens of thousands of noncitizens on their voter rolls, asking the department to explain how it arrived at its conclusion.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/states-push-dhs-explain-noncitizen-voter-claims-rcna589999https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/states-push-dhs-explain-noncitizen-voter-claims-rcna589999David BeckerVoters cast their ballots.Voters cast their ballots at a polling station in Las Vegas in 2024.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:59:33 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 17:59:33 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:11:51 GMTIn a post on social media, President Trump threatened to pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to serve permanently in the role until two Senate Republicans who are withholding their support leave office next year. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill on why the senators oppose advancing Blanche's nomination to the full Senate.2056-07-30T16:11:03.000+0000now_daily_a_blanche_trump_pull_260730https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/trump-says-he-could-pull-blanche-s-attorney-general-nomination-until-gop-holdouts-leave-267524677834Trump says he could pull Blanche's attorney general nomination until GOP holdouts leaveIn a post on social media, President Trump threatened to pull acting Attorney General Todd Blanche's nomination to serve permanently in the role until two Senate Republicans who are withholding their support leave office next year. NBC News' Julie Tsirkin reports from Capitol Hill on why the senators oppose advancing Blanche's nomination to the full Senate.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 16:10:59 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 16:11:51 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:19:32 GMTPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice could be in jeopardy after Republicans postponed a key vote set for Thursday on Todd Blanche’s nomination amid a showdown with two GOP senators. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.2056-07-30T11:18:27.000+0000tdy_news_7a_odonnell_todd_blanche_260730https://www.today.com/video/republicans-delay-key-vote-on-todd-blanche-s-doj-nomination-267503685570Republicans Delay Key Vote on Todd Blanche’s DOJ NominationPresident Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Justice could be in jeopardy after Republicans postponed a key vote set for Thursday on Todd Blanche’s nomination amid a showdown with two GOP senators. NBC’s Kelly O’Donnell reports for TODAY.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:18:22 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:19:32 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:16:35 GMTAt a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer repeated questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, invoking the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. Now, Republicans are threatening to hold him in contempt of Congress. NBC’s Monica Alba reports for TODAY.2056-07-30T11:16:04.000+0000tdy_news_7a_alba_fauci_hearing_260730https://www.today.com/video/anthony-fauci-invokes-fifth-amendment-at-heated-senate-hearing-267503685559Anthony Fauci Invokes Fifth Amendment at Heated Senate HearingAt a contentious hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer repeated questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, invoking the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. Now, Republicans are threatening to hold him in contempt of Congress. NBC’s Monica Alba reports for TODAY.Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:15:57 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 11:16:35 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 GMTChantal Da SilvaCourtney KubeThe Associated PressWed, 29 Jul 2026 03:55:32 GMTThe fighting shattered a brief period of calm after weeks of escalation between the U.S. and Iran over the strategic Strait of Hormuz.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/us-thwarts-iranian-missile-attack-launches-strikes-saudi-arabia-rcna589773https://www.nbcnews.com/world/middle-east/us-thwarts-iranian-missile-attack-launches-strikes-saudi-arabia-rcna589773Vahid SalemiIran WarIranian pro-government demonstrators chant slogans in a gathering at a square in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, July 28, 2026@CENTCOMU.S. service members support flight operations from the Arabian Sea in an official photo shared July 20.U.S. service members support flight operations from the Arabian Sea in an official photo shared July 20.ReutersA drone view shows vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from MusandamVessels in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Musandam, Oman, last month.Gallo ImagesSatellite Imagery Of The Bab el-Mandeb StraitSatellite imagery of the Bab el Mandeb strait.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:55:32 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 07:53:42 GMTRyan J. ReillyBrennan LeachJulie TsirkinFrank Thorp VKyla GuilfoilRyan J. KarlinKelly O'DonnellMichael KosnarWed, 29 Jul 2026 20:14:23 GMTTwo Republicans on the Judiciary Committee said they have not received the assurances they’re seeking from the Justice Department regarding the Trump-IRS settlement.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trumps-irs-carveout-threatens-hold-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomin-rcna589617https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trumps-irs-carveout-threatens-hold-todd-blanche-attorney-general-nomin-rcna589617Nathan PosnerTodd Blanche raises a hand while standingActing Attorney General Todd Blanche is sworn in for a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on his nomination to be Attorney General, in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 2026.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 20:14:23 GMTThu, 30 Jul 2026 03:00:58 GMTThe Politics DeskWed, 29 Jul 2026 21:35:42 GMTIn today’s edition, we dig into the uncertain paths forward for Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination and the Iran war. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/todd-blanches-rocky-road-politics-desk-rcna589926https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/todd-blanches-rocky-road-politics-desk-rcna589926Jack GruberTodd Blanche.Todd Blanche appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee on July 15.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 21:35:42 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 21:35:42 GMTGabe GutierrezJay BlackmanSarah DeanDareh GregorianTara PrindivillePeter MaguireOwen HayesSophie ZiedalskiWed, 29 Jul 2026 16:31:24 GMTThe plans include redoing two of the concourses and removing the airport’s aging shuttles, known as “people movers.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-announce-renovation-plans-dulles-airport-makeover-rcna589828https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-announce-renovation-plans-dulles-airport-makeover-rcna589828Aaron Schwartz / CNPTrump Unveils Sweeping Plan To Revamp Washington Dulles AirportA model of planned renovations on Dulles International Airport (IAD) in front of President Donald Trump during an announcement in the Oval Office of the White House on July 29, 2026. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:31:24 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 21:27:40 GMTMonica AlbaMegan BrandFrank Thorp VBrennan LeachJulie TsirkinWed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:04 GMTIn his opening statement, the former top health official accused Sen. Rand Paul of having an “unhinged obsession” with him and wanting him put “behind bars.”2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/anthony-fauci-5th-amendment-testify-covid-hearing-rand-paul-rcna589793https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/anthony-fauci-5th-amendment-testify-covid-hearing-rand-paul-rcna589793Alex WroblewskiDr. Anthony Fauci testifies during a Senate committee hearing on July 29, 2026. Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies during a Senate committee hearing on July 29, 2026. Alex WroblewskiDr. Anthony Fauci is sworn in during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs committee hearingDr. Anthony Fauci is sworn in Wednesday.Anna MoneymakerCommittee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., questions former NIH Director Anthony Fauci as he testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing on July 29, 2026.Committee Chairman Rand Paul, R-Ky., questions Fauci on Wednesday.Anna MoneymakerDavid Schertler, the attorney for former NIH Director Anthony Fauci, is removed from the hearing room at the direction of committee chairman Sen. Rand Paul on July 29, 2026.David Schertler, the attorney for former NIH Director Anthony Fauci, is removed from the hearing room.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:04 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 17:04:33 GMTRyan J. ReillyGary GrumbachWed, 29 Jul 2026 03:21:06 GMTIt’s the second time the Trump administration has found a way to criminally charge the former FBI director, whom Trump has targeted for years.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/james-comey-legal-team-argues-dojs-seashells-case-erodes-bedrock-princ-rcna589659https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/james-comey-legal-team-argues-dojs-seashells-case-erodes-bedrock-princ-rcna589659NBC; @comey via InstagramA federal grand jury returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram photo he posted of seashells spelling out a message about President Donald Trump last year.A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram photo he posted of seashells spelling out a message about President Donald Trump last year.Tasos KatopodisU.S. Department Of Justice Holds A Press Conference On Tuesday AfternoonA federal grand jury returned an indictment charging former FBI Director James Comey over an Instagram photo he posted of seashells spelling out a message about President Donald Trump last year.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 03:21:06 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 03:21:06 GMTAdam EdelmanWed, 29 Jul 2026 02:24:31 GMTThe five Democratic candidates for governor in Wisconsin almost entirely refrained from lobbing attacks at one another during their only debate Tuesday night, even as the volatile race enters its final two weeks.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/francesca-hong-avoids-attacks-wisconsin-democrats-meet-amicable-govern-rcna589069https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/francesca-hong-avoids-attacks-wisconsin-democrats-meet-amicable-govern-rcna589069Nam Y. HuhFrancesca HongDemocratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong during a primary debate in Milwaukee on Tuesday.Nam Y. HuhMandela Barnes,Joel Brennan,David Crowley,Kelda Roys,Francesca Hong and Kelda Roys.Democratic gubernatorial candidate Francesca Hong during a primary debate in Milwaukee on Tuesday.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:24:31 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 02:24:31 GMTKyla GuilfoilWed, 29 Jul 2026 02:13:41 GMTLawyers for President Donald Trump argued that he had immunity for statements made while president.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-asks-supreme-court-overturn-833-million-award-e-jean-carroll-def-rcna589762https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-asks-supreme-court-overturn-833-million-award-e-jean-carroll-def-rcna589762Eduardo Munoz AlvarezE. Jean CarrollE. Jean Carroll federal court in New York City after Donald Trump appeared in court on Sept. 6, 2024.Wed, 29 Jul 2026 02:13:41 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 02:13:41 GMTMegan BrandBridget BowmanWed, 29 Jul 2026 01:09:25 GMTNBC News projects that Rhoden, who replaced Kristi Noem last year, defeated businessman Toby Doeden to win the Republican nomination for governor.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/south-dakota-gov-larry-rhoden-fends-gop-challenger-primary-runoff-rcna588923https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/south-dakota-gov-larry-rhoden-fends-gop-challenger-primary-runoff-rcna588923Chip SomodevillaSouth Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden speaks during a rally at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota.South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden replaced Kristi Noem last year when she was confirmed as homeland security secretary.  Samantha LaureyGubernatorial candidate Toby Doeden attends a Sioux Falls mayoral public debate at Carnegie Hall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden replaced Kristi Noem last year when she was confirmed as homeland security secretary.  Wed, 29 Jul 2026 01:09:25 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 01:09:25 GMTAnnelise HansonWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:37:08 GMTScott’s daughter Marcye Scott and fellow Democrat Everton Blair finished atop a five-candidate field, but no one got majority support, triggering the runoff, NBC News projects.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/two-democrats-advance-runoff-special-election-succeed-late-rep-david-s-rcna588928https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/two-democrats-advance-runoff-special-election-succeed-late-rep-david-s-rcna588928Ron SachsDavid Scott Has Passed AwayRep. David Scott, D-Ga., on Capitol Hill in 2017. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 00:37:08 GMTWed, 29 Jul 2026 00:37:08 GMTDan De LuceFrank Thorp VTue, 28 Jul 2026 23:29:15 GMTThe Senate approved federal prosecutor Jay Clayton as the next director of national intelligence.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/senate-confirms-clayton-new-director-intelligence-rcna589654https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/senate-confirms-clayton-new-director-intelligence-rcna589654Tom WilliamsJay Clayton sits in a hearing roomJay Clayton, the nominee for director of national intelligence, testifies at his Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on July 15.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 23:29:15 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 23:39:40 GMTThe Politics DeskTue, 28 Jul 2026 21:06:27 GMTIn today’s edition, Natasha Korecki digs into Ken Martin’s woes at the Democratic National Committee. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/ken-martin-holding-dnc-chair-now-politics-desk-rcna589725https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/ken-martin-holding-dnc-chair-now-politics-desk-rcna589725Allison RobbertDemocratic National Committee chair Ken Martin.Democratic National Committee chair Ken Martin. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 21:06:27 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 21:06:27 GMTSahil KapurFrank Thorp VGabrielle KhoriatyTue, 28 Jul 2026 18:13:35 GMTGov. Andy Beshear issued his ultimatum in letters to McConnell and Senate Majority Leader John Thune, warning that he may begin the process of replacing him.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/kentucky-governor-tells-mitch-mcconnell-prove-can-serve-resign-senate-rcna589647https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/kentucky-governor-tells-mitch-mcconnell-prove-can-serve-resign-senate-rcna589647Nathan PosnerSen. Mitch McConnell is seen during a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Department of Defense budget hearing in Washington, DC on May 19, 2026.Sen. Mitch McConnell is seen during a Senate Committee on Appropriations, Subcommittee on Department of Defense budget hearing in Washington, DC on May 19, 2026.KC McGinnisAndy Beshear.Gov. Andy Beshear in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 7.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:13:35 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 20:07:48 GMTLawrence HurleyGary GrumbachTue, 28 Jul 2026 19:34:03 GMTThe White House‘s deadline to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider the ruling that struck down Trump’s effort to limit birthright citizenship was Monday night.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/trump-hasnt-asked-supreme-court-rehear-birthright-citizenship-case-vow-rcna589061https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/trump-hasnt-asked-supreme-court-rehear-birthright-citizenship-case-vow-rcna589061Kent NishimuraImage: Demonstrators rally in support of birthright citizenship outside the US Supreme CourtDemonstrators rallied at the Supreme Court in support of birthright citizenship during oral arguments April 1.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:34:03 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 19:34:03 GMTScott WongFrank Thorp VJulie TsirkinKristen WelkerTue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:41 GMTA special ceremony at the Capitol and a funeral service at the National Cathedral were held Tuesday. A second service is planned for Wednesday in Graham’s native South Carolina.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/washington-says-goodbye-sen-lindsey-graham-rcna589475https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/washington-says-goodbye-sen-lindsey-graham-rcna589475Frank Thorp VThe casket of late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham.The casket of late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham during a ceremony in the rotunda of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., on July 28, 2026. Vitalii NosachA bipartisan delegation from the USA arrived in Kyiv on an official visit. It includes Republican Lindsey Graham and Democrat Richard Blumenthal. (Photo by Vitalii Nosach/Global Images Ukraine via Getty Images)Sen. Lindsey Graham in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Aug. 12, 2024. Tue, 28 Jul 2026 09:00:41 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 19:16:07 GMTMonica AlbaMegan BrandDareh GregorianYarden SegevThe Associated PressSarah DeanMon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:40 GMTIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump and attended Sen. Lindsey Graham’s funeral.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/netanyahu-join-trump-high-stakes-meeting-white-house-rcna589326https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/netanyahu-join-trump-high-stakes-meeting-white-house-rcna589326Joe RaedlePresident Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu walk away from the camera through a gilded doorway.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., last year.Alex EdelmanPresident Trump Greets Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu At White House.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., last year.Ibrahim AmroA huge plume of smoke rising into the air above a city skyline.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., last year.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:00:40 GMTTue, 28 Jul 2026 16:39:48 GMTRyan J. ReillyMon, 27 Jul 2026 21:28:33 GMTA key grand jury witness in a case against a former Olympic canoeist accused of tampering with the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool testified that the area was already damaged and would have required repairs regardless, lawyers said in a court filing.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/reflecting-pool-case-witness-conceded-damage-olympic-canoeist-davey-he-rcna589510https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/reflecting-pool-case-witness-conceded-damage-olympic-canoeist-davey-he-rcna589510Khang MischkeLincoln Memorial Reflecting PoolDucks sitting in front of the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.Mon, 27 Jul 2026 21:28:33 GMTMon, 27 Jul 2026 21:28:33 GMT