https://www.nbcnews.com/NBC News Politicsen-US© 2026 NBCNews.comFri, 11 Sep 2026 02:43:50 GMThttps://media-cldnry.s-nbcnews.com/image/upload/MSNBC/Components/Media/NBC-promo-graphics/nbc-news.pnghttps://www.nbcnews.com/Henry J. GomezFri, 11 Sep 2026 02:43:50 GMTThe vice president drew on the birth of his fourth child and the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death in his GOP midterm convention speech.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/jd-vance/vance-positions-fighter-family-values-national-birthright-rcna596594https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/jd-vance/vance-positions-fighter-family-values-national-birthright-rcna596594Justin SullivanU.S. Vice President JD Vance.U.S. Vice President JD Vance speaks on stage on the second day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 10, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. U.S. Kent NishimuraAttendees listen as US Vice President JD Vance speaks.Vice President JD Vance speaks on the second day of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Thursday. Brendan Smialowski US Vice President JD Vance “I can’t help but think about what it is that we’re fighting for and what it is that we want for all of our children,” Vance said.Mark FelixU.S. Vice President JD Vance, left, greets President Donald Trump.Vance greets President Donald Trump as he arrives to speak Thursday.Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:43:50 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 02:43:50 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 GMTAmanda TerkelDaisy ConantBridget BowmanBen KamisarKatie TaylorPatrick MaguireFri, 11 Sep 2026 03:23:14 GMTAside from mentions by Trump and top administration officials, speakers at the convention mostly avoided talking about the war. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/iran-war-largely-ignored-republican-midterm-convention-rcna597141https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/iran-war-largely-ignored-republican-midterm-convention-rcna597141Al DragoAttendees hold American flag placards during the Republican Midterm Convention.People hold American flag placards during the second day of the Republican midterm convention at American Airlines Center in Dallas on Thursday. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:23:14 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 03:23:14 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 03:11:44 GMTPresident Donald Trump closed out the first-ever Republican midterm convention following Vice President JD Vance. Trump delivered a similar speech to the first night, reiterating his message to vote for Republicans during the upcoming elections. 2056-09-11T03:10:22.000+0000now_brk_trump_closes_midterm_convention_260910https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/full-speech-trump-closes-out-first-republican-midterm-convention-269681733846Full speech: Trump closes out first Republican midterm conventionPresident Donald Trump closed out the first-ever Republican midterm convention following Vice President JD Vance. Trump delivered a similar speech to the first night, reiterating his message to vote for Republicans during the upcoming elections. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 03:10:19 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 03:11:44 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 02:09:31 GMTVice President JD Vance recognized Charlie Kirk on the first anniversary of his death during his speech at the Republican midterm convention. Vance spoke about how Kirk attended his speech during the 2024 Republican National Convention. 2056-09-11T02:08:44.000+0000now_brk_vance_honors_kirk_convention_260910https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/vance-honors-charlie-kirk-on-the-anniversary-of-his-death-269678661642Vance honors Charlie Kirk on the anniversary of his deathVice President JD Vance recognized Charlie Kirk on the first anniversary of his death during his speech at the Republican midterm convention. Vance spoke about how Kirk attended his speech during the 2024 Republican National Convention. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:08:41 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 02:09:31 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 02:07:35 GMTVice President JD Vance paused his remarks to address a protester he says was waving a Mexican flag inside the convention center, adding, “My friend, if you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.”2056-09-11T02:06:52.000+0000now_brk_protestor_midterm_convention_260910https://www.nbcnews.com/now/video/vp-vance-calls-out-protester-at-gop-midterm-convention-269678661632VP Vance calls out protester at GOP midterm conventionVice President JD Vance paused his remarks to address a protester he says was waving a Mexican flag inside the convention center, adding, “My friend, if you love Mexico so much, get your ass over there. I’ll buy you the plane ticket.”Fri, 11 Sep 2026 02:06:49 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 02:07:35 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 GMTAndrea MitchellRebecca ShabadOwen HayesFiona GlissonThu, 10 Sep 2026 20:20:19 GMTFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Thursday that the Trump administration isn’t doing enough to monitor and thwart terrorists who still pose a threat to the U.S., 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/hillary-clinton-terrorism-warning-9-11-rcna597051https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/hillary-clinton-terrorism-warning-9-11-rcna597051NBC NewsNBC News' Andrea Mitchell speaks to Hillary Clinton on Sept. 10, 2026.Hillary Clinton in an interview with NBC News’ Andrea Mitchell at the VOICES 25th Anniversary Symposium on Thursday.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 20:20:19 GMTFri, 11 Sep 2026 01:22:33 GMTMegan BrandMeriam BouarroujRaquel Coronell UribeThu, 10 Sep 2026 14:38:33 GMTThe late-night host, who cited FCC threats, said his interview with the Texas Democratic Senate nominee would air instead on YouTube.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/jimmy-kimmel-abc-tv-show-wont-air-james-talarico-interview-fcc-threats-rcna596994https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/trump-administration/jimmy-kimmel-abc-tv-show-wont-air-james-talarico-interview-fcc-threats-rcna596994Getty Images; ABCTexas Senate Candidate James Talarico; Jimmy KimmelTexas Senate Candidate James Talarico; Jimmy KimmelBrandon BellDemocratic U.S. Senate candidate James Talarico on July 22, 2026 in Austin, Texas. Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:38:33 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 23:47:29 GMTRyan J. ReillyMichael KosnarRaquel Coronell UribeThu, 10 Sep 2026 22:14:46 GMTJoe diGenova, 81, was part of a group that tried to overturn the 2020 election.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/prosecutor-led-grand-conspiracy-probe-trump-targets-resigns-charging-a-rcna597123https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/prosecutor-led-grand-conspiracy-probe-trump-targets-resigns-charging-a-rcna597123Tom WilliamsRNC Trump Presser with GiulianiJoe diGenova made headlines this year after it was revealed that he would head the Florida-based investigation into President Donald Trump’s foes.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 22:14:46 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 22:14:46 GMTThe Politics DeskThu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:41 GMTIn today’s edition, Jonathan Allen digs into President Donald Trump’s latest promise to voters.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/political-risk-trumps-5000-pledge-politics-desk-rcna597112https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/political-risk-trumps-5000-pledge-politics-desk-rcna597112Andrew HarnikRepublicans Gather In Dallas For Inaugural Midterm ConventionPresident Donald Trump speaks on stage on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on Sept. 9, 2026 in Dallas, Texas.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:41 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 21:00:41 GMTLawrence HurleyThu, 10 Sep 2026 14:28:10 GMTMissouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins had sought to use the new map despite the state’s Supreme Court saying he is barred from doing so.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-blocks-missouris-attempt-use-newly-drawn-republican-cong-rcna596857https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-blocks-missouris-attempt-use-newly-drawn-republican-cong-rcna596857Scott OlsonPeople vote at voting booths inside of a roomResidents vote in the Wisconsin's primary election, in Madison, Wis., on Aug. 11, 2026.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 14:28:10 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 19:15:50 GMTMatt DixonHenry J. GomezDaisy ConantThu, 10 Sep 2026 03:11:43 GMTPresident Donald Trump spoke on the first night of the GOP midterm convention, where he promised — without specifics — that Americans would get dividend checks if Republicans keep Congress.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-energize-base-midterm-convention-dallas-rcna596592https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-energize-base-midterm-convention-dallas-rcna596592Andrew HarnikU.S. President Donald Trump.President Donald Trump at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.Abigail DollinsPeople attend opening night of the 2026 Republican Convention. President Donald Trump at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.Kevin DietschPeople listen as U.S. President Donald Trump speaks on stage.President Donald Trump at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.Al DragoScott Bessent, US treasury secretary, center, speaksPresident Donald Trump at the Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:11:43 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 08:01:43 GMTMonica AlbaKyla GuilfoilThu, 10 Sep 2026 03:14:10 GMTThe incident occurred on the Qatari-donated jet as President Donald Trump was about to fly to Dallas for the GOP midterm convention.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-military-personnel-air-force-one-inflatable-emergency-slide-rcna596932https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/national-security/trump-military-personnel-air-force-one-inflatable-emergency-slide-rcna596932Luis M. AlvarezPresident Donald Trump.President Donald Trump, left, is escorted by Air Force Col. Christopher M. Robinson, commander of the 89th Airlift Wing, as he walks from Marine One before boarding Air Force One, as U.S. Air Force personnel work after an emergency inflatable slide deployed on Air Force One before Trump arrived to board at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.Luis M. AlvarezU.S. Air Force One crew members look at an inflatable slide.The inflatable slide attached to President Donald Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One was deployed Wednesday.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:14:10 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 03:14:10 GMTHenry J. GomezMatt DixonThu, 10 Sep 2026 03:02:24 GMTDuring his speech at the Republicans’ midterm convention, President Donald Trump reinforced his commitment to ensuring Iran doesn’t possess a nuclear weapon.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/trump-says-war-iran-will-end-after-election-day-rcna596950https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/trump-says-war-iran-will-end-after-election-day-rcna596950Justin SullivanU.S. President Donald Trump. U.S. President Donald Trump appears on stage to speak on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center on September 09, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 03:02:24 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 03:02:24 GMTAllan SmithGarrett HaakeFrank Thorp VWed, 09 Sep 2026 23:19:00 GMTThe Democratic senator — who often takes heat from his own party for teaming up with Republicans — praised his fellow senator from Pennsylvania, who is a Republican.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/sen-john-fetterman-surprise-cameo-praising-republicans-gop-convention-rcna596913https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/sen-john-fetterman-surprise-cameo-praising-republicans-gop-convention-rcna596913Al DragoSenator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania delivers a video message.Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, delivers a video message during the first day of the Republican Midterm Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, US, on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026. Wed, 09 Sep 2026 23:19:00 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 01:36:48 GMTBen KamisarThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:34:57 GMTState Rep. David Morales won the Democratic nomination for mayor of Rhode Island’s largest city over incumbent Brett Smiley, NBC News projects.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/david-morales-winner-providence-mayor-primary-democrat-smiley-rcna596606https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/david-morales-winner-providence-mayor-primary-democrat-smiley-rcna596606David DelPoioState Rep. David Morales.State Rep. David Morales, a Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence, R.I.Wheeler CowperthwaiteBrett Smiley.State Rep. David Morales, a Democratic candidate for mayor of Providence, R.I.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:34:57 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:34:57 GMTAdam EdelmanThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:23:26 GMTNBC News projects that Foulkes won the Democratic nomination in the blue state, making McKee the first governor to fall in a primary in eight years. 2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/helena-foulkes-winner-rhode-island-democratic-governor-primary-mckee-rcna596559https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/helena-foulkes-winner-rhode-island-democratic-governor-primary-mckee-rcna596559Getty ImagesImage: A two-part composite image of Dan McKee and Helena Buonanno FoulkesDan McKee; Helena Buonanno Foulkes.Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:23:26 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:23:26 GMTThe Associated PressThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:09:43 GMTMoldova had closed its airspace to protect planes flying over the country, delaying three departures, including Zelenskyy’s.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/flight-carrying-zelenskyy-norway-was-delayed-moldova-drone-incursion-rcna596918https://www.nbcnews.com/world/ukraine/flight-carrying-zelenskyy-norway-was-delayed-moldova-drone-incursion-rcna596918Chris JacksonPresident of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway in Oslo on Wednesday. Frederik Ringnes Ukrainian plane at Gardermoen airport near Oslo.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the funeral of King Harald V of Norway in Oslo on Wednesday. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 00:09:43 GMTThu, 10 Sep 2026 00:09:43 GMTLawrence HurleyWed, 09 Sep 2026 14:33:22 GMTThe state’s Supreme Court wants Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to respond to claims that he’s defying a ruling that bars the state from using a new map.2112-01-01T00:00:00.000+0000https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/missouri-court-opens-contempt-probe-republican-official-redistricting-rcna596803https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/elections/missouri-court-opens-contempt-probe-republican-official-redistricting-rcna596803David A. LiebDenny Hoskins speaks at a podiumThe Missouri Supreme Court is considering holding Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt.Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:33:22 GMTWed, 09 Sep 2026 21:41:20 GMT