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☆ Meet the Press – November 3, 2024
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-03 | by ( ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +55 min

KRISTEN WELKER:As the 2024 election nears the finish line, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump make their last appeal to voters. Vice President Harris and former President Trump and their surrogates are making their closing arguments. North Carolina was the state former president Trump won in 2020 by the smallest margin and both candidates held events there on Saturday. I asked, what is his message to women who are thinking about voting for Vice President Harris. Today, Vice President Harris is in Michigan working to shore up the blue wall, her simplest path to winning the White House.

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Responding to Hinchcliffe’s joke, the president said Puerto Ricans are “good, decent, honorable people.”He added, “The only garbage I see floating out there is his supporters. It’s totally contrary to everything we’ve done.”The White House later clarified his comments, saying he was speaking about the rhetoric at the Madison Square Garden rally rather than Trump supporters. They’re scum, they’re scum, and they want to take down our country. They are absolute garbage.”Burgum told moderator Kristen Welker that voters won’t be swayed by comments like that. “The parsing of comments from the last seven days is not what’s going to determine the election,” he said.

Persons: Doug Burgum, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Trump, ” Burgum, Tony Hinchcliffe, Hinchcliffe, ”, Biden’s, It’s, we’ve, Burgum, ” Harris, “ It’s, Kristen Welker, won’t, There’s, there’s Organizations: North, Republican Gov, Puerto Rico, Trump Locations: New York, Puerto Rico, United States, Puerto Ricans, Madison, Mosinee , Wisconsin, American

☆ These late-deciding voters could swing the election: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-11-01 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

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 and Capitol Hill. The final undecided voters could sway the election. But in a narrowly divided presidential election, voters who have put off making a decision until the last minute could find themselves with the power to decide the future of the country. Late-deciding voters broke for Trump in 2020 and 2016, with some analysts and strategists in both campaigns crediting them for electing Trump eight years ago. And it was true in 2020, when the pandemic and debates played an oversize role in the election featuring Trump and Joe Biden.

Persons: Kristen Welker, They’re, Alex Seitz, Wald, Annemarie Bonner, Bridget Bowman, Wardwell Procrastination, Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Trump, John Kelly, Adolf Hitler, Joe Biden, Liz Cheney, Superstorm Sandy, Barack Obama, Mitt Romney, James Comey’s, Hillary Clinton Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, ’, NBC News, Trump, Madison, Garden, Republican, “ Locations: Coast

“I don’t think there’s inconsistency between loyalty to the Constitution and support for Donald Trump,” Vance added. If he was what John Kelly said he was, then why did Donald Trump deliver peace and prosperity?” Vance asked. He then accused Trump’s opponent, Vice President Kamala Harris, of using the Justice Department to target political foes. There is no evidence that the Justice Department targets the political opponents of Harris or President Joe Biden. You mentioned one person, two people, a disgruntled ex-employee, Kristen, who Donald Trump fired.”

Persons: Ohio Sen, JD Vance, Vladimir Putin, ”, ” Vance, Donald Trump’s, “, Kristen Welker, Vance, Putin, Mike Pence, Trump, Donald Trump, Trump’s, John Kelly, Staff Mark Milley, “ Donald Trump, Kamala Harris, Harris, Joe Biden, Welker, Kelly, Kristen Organizations: NBC, Press, NATO, United, Constitution, Trump, Joint Chiefs, Staff, Justice Department, of Justice, Democratic Party, White, Department of Justice Locations: Ohio, Ukraine, Russia, Europe

Sen. JD Vance on Saturday defended former president Donald Trump's comments calling Democratic leaders "the enemy from within," saying that inflation, slowing military recruitment and the migrant crisis are a "way bigger threat than any foreign threat." These problems, the Ohio Republican told NBC News' "Meet the Press," are "caused by broken leadership." Specifically, Vance mentioned former Speaker Nancy Pelosi as a catalyst for American decline. "Under Nancy Pelosi’s long life in public leadership, the United States has gone from the preeminent industrial power of the world to second, next to China," Vance told moderator Kristen Welker. We can handle foreign conflicts.”Vance's comments follow weeks of Trump asserting that Democrats, as the "enemy from within," are more dangerous to the U.S.' future than foreign adversaries.

Persons: Sen, JD Vance, Donald Trump's, Vance, Nancy Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi’s, Kristen Welker, we’ve, Trump, Pelosi, Adam Schiff, ” Trump Organizations: Democratic, Ohio Republican, NBC, Press, Fox News Locations: United States, China, Russia

☆ The mysteries — and sometimes miracles — of the fertility fight
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-26 | by ( Jessica Schneider | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +14 min

I realize my battle was relatively short compared with others’, but I write this to give people hope that miracles do happen. That was not the solution I was expecting to hear, especially on the eve of yet another embryo transfer. He brought me in for additional ultrasounds and another hysteroscopy, and he tried different hormone regimens — all as we moved toward another embryo transfer. Four months later, and before we underwent a fourth embryo transfer, we found out we were pregnant naturally. The procedures and doctor visits felt endless, but with new hope, we barreled forward to a fourth embryo transfer, despite my thin lining.

Persons: Roe, Wade, Donald Trump’s, Jessica Schneider, I’d, Adam, Lincoln, –, Michael Levy, Levy, I’ll, Kristen Welker, Rebecca Jarvis, Dr, Sanjay Gupta Organizations: CNN, Shady, Shady Grove Fertility, NBC, ABC News, CNN Health Locations: Chicago, Florida, Shady Grove, New York

☆ Meet the voters who skipped the last election but are jumping in this time: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +5 min

In today’s edition, national political reporter Ben Kamisar breaks down our latest focus group of voters who did not participate in the last election but plan to this time around. Plus, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker previews Kamala Harris' trip to Texas. Among these voters, Harris gets a boost because they believe she would protect abortion rights, and some have broader hopes that electing the first female president could send a strong message to the country. But maybe more than anything else, Harris’ trip to Texas is noteworthy because of the issue she’ll be emphasizing there: abortion. Our latest NBC News poll shows why abortion is such a critical issue for Harris: It’s the top motivating issue for voters, especially younger women.

Persons: Ben Kamisar, Kristen Welker, Kamala Harris, Harris, Donald Trump, she’s, Joe Biden’s, ”, Ashley S, James B, it’s, ” Rich Thau, Engagious, ” Read, Joe Biden, Roe, Wade, That’s Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Voters, Trump, Syracuse University, Democratic, Lone Star State Locations: Texas, Clayton , North Carolina, Las Vegas, , Texas, Houston

South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday slammed members of his own party who are supporting Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential bid, asking them, “What the hell are you doing?”“You’re supporting the most radical nominee in the history of American politics,” Graham said on NBC News’ “Meet the Press.”Several high-profile Republicans have endorsed Harris in recent weeks, including former GOP Reps. Liz Cheney and Adam Kinzinger and several former members of the Trump administration. “The danger to this country is the policies of Biden and Harris,” Graham added. “When Vice President Harris is asked, ‘What would you do different?’ she says, ‘Nothing comes to mind,’” he said. Graham appeared to be referring to comments Harris originally made on “The View” earlier this month, for which she has been criticized by Republicans. Asked by the hosts of that show whether she would have done anything differently than Biden, Harris simply said that “there is not a thing that comes to mind.”

Persons: Carolina GOP Sen, Lindsey Graham, Kamala Harris ’, ” Graham, Harris, Liz Cheney, Adam Kinzinger, Trump, Biden, Kristen Welker, Adam Schiff, Schiff, Trump’s, “, ”, Welker, “ We’re, Donald Trump’s, ’ ”, Graham Organizations: Carolina GOP, NBC, Press, GOP, ”, Fox, “ Fox & Friends Locations: Carolina, Coachella , California, ”

WASHINGTON — With just two weeks left in the 2024 campaign, there currently are no plans for Vice President Kamala Harris to appear on the trail with President Joe Biden before Election Day, according to three Harris campaign officials and three White House officials. Biden last appeared with Harris at a campaign event nearly seven weeks ago, on Labor Day in early September. That’s a contrast to former President Obama, who has headlined a series of Harris campaign events, and former President Bill Clinton who has also been on the trail for the vice president. First lady Jill Biden has headlined multiple events for the Harris campaign as well and is set to hit the trail for her again on Wednesday in Nevada. White House and campaign officials say the president understands the strategy behind his downsized role in the campaign, even if at times he doesn’t like it.

Persons: Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Harris, Biden, ”, “, “ Harris, Joe Biden’s, ” Harris, Trump, tethering Harris, ” Trump, Biden’s, Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, He’s, Obama, Bill Clinton, Jill Biden Organizations: WASHINGTON, White, White House, Democratic, Biden, Fox, NBC News, Philadelphia Democrats, Workers, Labor, Nevada . White Locations: Georgia, Michigan, New Hampshire, Philadelphia, Florida, North Carolina, Israel, Nevada ., U.S

☆ When campaign and football season collide: Harris and Trump battle for sports fans: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +9 min

Hey sports fans: Harris and Trump want your voteBy Adam WollnerOctober is a sports fan's paradise. Rebecca Shabad and Peter Alexander report that Harris’ campaign launched ads Friday that will appear on websites dealing with sports news, sports betting, fantasy sports and video games, including DraftKings, Yahoo Sports and IGN. And the Harris campaign said it’s placing ads on sports talk radio and is taking advantage of major NFL, MLB and college football games. The ads end with the tag line: “Kamala is for they/them; President Trump is for you.”These efforts come amid the backdrop of a massive gender gap between the two candidates. The latest national NBC News poll shows Harris leading among women by a 14-point margin (55%-41%), while Trump is ahead with men by 16 points (56%-40%).

Persons: Adam Wollner, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Kristen Welker, ”, Harris, Trump, It’s, Rebecca Shabad, Peter Alexander, Magic Johnson, Ben Stiller, ’ ” Tim Walz, Rich, Jonathan Allen, Allan Smith, Olympia Sonnier, Ben Kamisar, Kamala, Joe Biden, won’t, don’t, Mike Pence, ” Harris, “, Sen, Lindsey Graham, Josh Shapiro, alo, lea Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, MLB, NHL, NBA, Yahoo Sports, IGN, “, Minnesota Vikings, NFL, NBC News, Voters, Republicans, House, Fox News, Pennsylvania Democratic Gov Locations: Michigan

☆ A federal disaster fund has drawn 50,000 applications after twin hurricanes. One problem: It’s out of money.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-18 | by ( Laura Strickler | Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Frank-Thorp-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +3 min

About 54,000 have applied for low-interest loans from a disaster fund operated by the Small Business Administration, but the money has all dried up. The SBA disaster loan fund remains a major source of money for businesses obliterated by natural disasters, according to the Congressional Research Service. “While we await Congress to provide much-needed funding, we strongly encourage eligible businesses and households to apply for SBA disaster loans. " Before the funding ran out, about 750 had been approved to receive loan money totaling $48 million, according to the SBA. He's reluctant to apply for an SBA loan because of his precarious financial situation.

Persons: Lucious Wilson, Hurricane Helene, “, ”, reconvenes, Isabel Casillas Guzman, Kristen Welker, Mike Johnson, Johnson, Wilson, he's, He's Organizations: NBC News, Wedge Brewery, Small Business Administration, Biden, NBC, SBA, Congressional Research Service, Press Locations: Asheville , North Carolina, Asheville, N.C

Melania Trump will accompany former President Donald Trump to the Al Smith dinner in New York City on Thursday, two sources familiar with her plans told NBC News. In late September, a Kamala Harris campaign aide confirmed that the vice president would not be attending the dinner, saying that she would instead be campaigning in key battleground states. Among those Democrats was Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., who made appeals to Harris’ campaign about modifying her schedule. “He lets me be who I am, and he lets me believe what I believe. The mood at the Al Smith dinner is traditionally jovial and gives candidates a chance to joke about their time on the campaign trail.

Persons: Melania, Donald Trump, Al Smith, Melania Trump, “, Kamala Harris, Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Harris, Chuck Schumer, Walter Mondale, Melania Trump’s, ”, Maria Bartiromo, Trump, Michelle Obama, Hillary Clinton “ Organizations: Melania Trump, NBC News, Republican National Convention, New York Democrats, Archdiocese, New York, Democrat, Fox News, Democratic Locations: New York City, Milwaukee, New

☆ Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VP: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +13 min

In today’s edition, national political correspondent Steve Kornacki breaks down the historical challenges Kamala Harris faces running for president as a sitting VP. Harris faces historic challenge in running as a sitting VPBy Steve KornackiKamala Harris is the third presidential nominee in the last half-century to run as a sitting vice president. Measures like more Secret Service agents and bulletproof glass are now common on the campaign trail. Read more → 🔑 It all comes down to yinz: The Harris campaign believes its path to winning all-important Pennsylvania runs through the suburbs. Read more →The Harris campaign believes its path to winning all-important Pennsylvania runs through the suburbs.

Persons: Steve Kornacki, Kamala Harris, Michelle Obama hasn't, Harris, Hakeem Jeffries, Steve Kornacki Kamala Harris, Joe Biden’s, it’s, Biden, Donald Trump, Trump’s, VPs, Al Gore, George H.W, George H.W . Bush, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, “, ”, ” Reagan, Bush, Michael Dukakis, Gore, Clinton, Hubert Humphrey, Lyndon Johnson, Johnson, Humphrey, Republican Richard Nixon —, they’d, Michelle Obama, Monica Alba, Carol E, Lee, Kristen Welker Barack Obama, Trump, ” Michelle Obama, Ali Vitali, Kyle Stewart ALBUQUERQUE, Democrats haven’t, “ we’ve, ” Jeffries, Jeffries, Nancy Pelosi speakership, Kevin McCarthy, Mike Johnson, ️, abou, l, ord, O Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Democratic, White, ABC, Democratic Party, Republican, Biden, Democratic National Convention, Service, Democrats, NBC News, GOP, Republicans, aig Locations: George H.W ., midstream, Vietnam, N.M, D, Jeffries, New York, California

Yet the Democratic superstar many members of the party would like to see helping Harris has been absent from the campaign trail so far. She is expected to play a role in the “closing arguments” for the Democratic campaign, three of those people said. Michelle Obama has the unique appeal of being the most popular Democratic surrogate, in part because she has never run for elected office. Michelle Obama has been open about her disdain for partisan politics, despite some in both parties speculating about her running for office in the future. “Michelle Obama is asking you — no, I’m telling y’all—to do something.”

Persons: WASHINGTON, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Bill Clinton, Harris, Michelle Obama, Donald Trump, Trump, ”, ” Michelle Obama, “, ” Michelle Obama’s, Obama, Anthony Guglielmi, — Hillary Clinton —, He’s, Clinton, — we’ve, “ Michelle Obama, y’all — Organizations: Democratic, Democratic National Convention, Service, Secret, Trump, Capitol Locations: Washington, Oakland , Pennsylvania, chuckles, Pennsylvania, Tucson, Las Vegas, Georgia, North Carolina, America

☆ Biden, surveying Milton's aftermath, announces $600M for rebuilding in Florida and other states
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-13 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Elyse-Perlmutter-Circle-Byline-Template.Jpg | Elyse Perlmutter-Gumbiner | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

President Joe Biden announced while surveying storm-damaged Florida on Sunday that over $600 million will flow to states affected by hurricanes Helene and Milton, which ravaged Georgia and North Carolina as well. Ahead of the storm, the Biden administration sought to combat misinformation about the emergency funds flowing to the state. No money is being diverted from disaster response needs. FEMA’s disaster response efforts and individual assistance is funded through the Disaster Relief Fund, which is a dedicated fund for disaster efforts. Disaster Relief Fund money has not been diverted to other, non-disaster related efforts.”FEMA uses Disaster Relief Fund money solely for that purpose.

Persons: Joe Biden, Milton, Pete Beach, Biden, ” Biden, Adrian Petrila, Kathleen Peters, Donald Trump, Jim Jordan, Trump, Mike Johnson, Kristen Welker, “ We’re, ”, “, Welker, I’ve, ” Johnson Organizations: St, Pete, Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA, Disaster Relief Fund, Disaster, Fund, Border, Lawmakers, NBC Locations: Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, St, St . Petersburg, Pinellas, Tampa, Ohio, U.S

“Donald Trump believes he will be immune for anything he does once he’s in office,” Cheney, a fierce Trump critic, told moderator Kristen Welker. "Donald Trump believes he will be immune for anything he does once he’s in office," she said. Donald Trump loves tyrants. "JD Vance and Donald Trump both support a very isolationist foreign policy and an erratic and a chaotic foreign policy," Cheney added, referring to the former president's running mate. Cheney cited an internationalist foreign policy, including strong support for Ukraine in its defensive war against Russia, as an area where she agrees with Harris.

Persons: Liz Cheney, Trump, “ Donald Trump, ” Cheney, Kristen Welker, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Cheney, Mark Milley, Joe Biden, Bob Woodward, General Milley, Biden, people’s, JD Vance, Harris, who's, Mike Johnson, “, ” Johnson, Welker, Johnson Organizations: GOP, NBC, Press, Trump, Joint Chiefs, Staff, NBC News, U.S, Capitol, Ukraine, Russia, Fox News, Biden Locations: won’t

☆ Why Trump voters are poised to swing the Senate majority: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-11 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

Plus, "Meet the Press" moderator breaks down the polling numbers behind Barack Obama's stern message to Black voters. Former President Barack Obama came to Pittsburgh on Thursday with a stark warning for Black men to step up their support for Harris. The survey found that men under the age of 50 were the most likely subgroup of Black voters to back Trump over Harris. While Harris had a 78-point lead among Black men over 50, the number drops to about 50 points with Black men under 50. Bottom line: This is the first time we have heard this powerful and direct plea from the nation’s first Black president to other Black men.

Persons: Ryan Nobles, Frank Thorp, Donald Trump's, Sen, Jon Tester, Barack, Tim Combo, —, “, Donald Trump, Republican Tim Sheehy, Kamala Harris, I’ve, ”, Montana’s, Tester, Trump, Read, Ryan, Frank →, Bridget Bowman, Sam Brown, Democratic Sen, Jacky Rosen, Bridget →, Kristen Welker, Barack Obama, Harris, ” Obama, “ You’re Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Capitol Hill, Montana Senate, Western States Carpenters, Democrat, Republican, Navy SEAL, Trump, Democrats, Montana’s Trump, Senate, GOP, Democratic, Howard University Initiative, Black Locations: Montana, Mont, Butte, Nevada, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh

“There’s no endgame — it’s starting to feel like a forever war,” said Frank Lowenstein, special envoy for Israeli-Palestinian negotiations under President Barack Obama. Storm-battered Florida declares another emergency as Hurricane Milton approachesTropical Storm Milton rapidly intensified into a Category 1 hurricane Sunday with its path aimed at Florida, less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene made landfall in the state. Ron DeSantis said in a briefing that Milton is expected to make landfall in Hillsborough or Pinellas county Wednesday evening. Since 1850, only two storms that originated in the Gulf’s Bay of Campeche have struck Florida. Politics in briefPresidential promotions: With just weeks before the election, Trump has taken to promoting items and businesses that aren’t connected to his campaign, from a new cryptocurrency platform to NFT trading cards.

Persons: Israel’s, “, ”, Frank Lowenstein, Barack Obama, it’s, Yoram Schweitzer, Tropical Storm Milton, Helene, Ron DeSantis, Milton, Trump, Donald Trump, Corey Comperatore, Elon Musk, MAGA, Adam Schiff, Joe Biden’s, ” Schiff, Kristen Welker, Harris, Notre, Amy Coney Barrett, Melania Trump, Lejeune Leo Case, Jessie Hoerman Leo Case, Lejeune, ‘, Justine Goode, Instagram, Sam Darnold, Kirby Lee Organizations: Milton, Tropical Storm, Gov, Trump, Service, NBC News, Press, Capitol, Notre Dame, Catholic, Supreme, Sunday, Fox News, Lejeune, Pacific, Marine Corps, NBC, Football, Minnesota Vikings, New York Jets, Tottenham Hotspur Locations: Israel, Gaza, Lebanon, Iran, Florida, Tropical, Hillsborough, Pinellas, Gulf’s, Campeche, Gulf of Mexico, Butler , Pennsylvania, “, Iwo Jima, North Carolina

“This is the legacy of Donald Trump, which is we now cannot go into an election with full confidence that the results will be peaceful,” the congressman, who is running for Senate this year, told Welker. NBC News has reached out to the Trump campaign for comment. He added that he expects Harris to win the election but that “it is still scary close” and that larger-than-expected margins could stem the threat of violence related to the election result. “The reason why the margin is so important is because [Republicans] will challenge the results when they lose. Running up that margin as much as possible and turning people out has to be our priority,” Schiff said.

Persons: Adam Schiff, Joe Biden’s, Donald Trump, ” Schiff, Kristen Welker, ”, Biden, breathtakingly, Schiff, Welker, Trump, Harris Organizations: NBC, Press, White House, Capitol, Senate, NBC News

☆ The Obamacare wars return to the campaign trail: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-04 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

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 and Capitol Hill. In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur examines how the political fight over Obamacare was reignited this week. The Obamacare wars return to the campaign trailBy Sahil KapurObamacare has re-entered the chat. Also this week, Trump’s running mate, Sen. JD Vance, raised eyebrows by rewriting the history of Trump’s attempts to repeal Obamacare when he was president. Meanwhile, Barack Obama will make his first appearance on the campaign trail this fall next week in Pittsburgh at an event for Harris.

Persons: Sahil Kapur, Obamacare, Kristen Welker, Sahil Kapur Obamacare, Barack Obama, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s, Trump, Harris, Harris ’, “ Trump, Sen, JD Vance, “ Donald Trump could’ve, ” Vance, Tuesday’s, Vance, Tom Cotton, Cotton, Monica Alba, Jonathan Allen, Peter Nicholas, Yamiche, Natasha Korecki, Matt Dixon, Kamala Harris ’, What’s, Bob Casey, Dave McCormick, Casey, McCormick’s, Joe Biden, Biden Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, White, Affordable, Republicans, GOP, NBC News, Democrats, Democratic, Keystone State, Trump, McCormick Locations: Pennsylvania, Keystone, Butler, Pa, Pittsburgh, Connecticut, Philadelphia, Wisconsin

Iran vows revenge over Nasrallah's deathIsraeli forces killed Hassan Nasrallah, the leader of the militant and political group Hezbollah, in a large-scale attack in Beirut on Friday. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the U.S. last week for meetings with Trump, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The ride-or-die fans of historically bad White SoxSights, scenes and snacks at the Los Angeles Angels-vs.-Chicago White Sox game at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Tuesday. Akilah Townsend for NBC NewsWith Friday's loss, the Chicago White Sox broke the record for the most losses in a Major League Baseball season. Leading up to the historic 121st loss, NBC News spoke with loyal White Sox fans whose support has not wavered despite the team's bad season.

Persons: Hassan Nasrallah, Vahid, Benjamin Netanyahu, Nasrallah, Abbas Nilforoushan, Abbas Aragchi, Israel, Yemen’s Ras Issa, Helene, Hurricane Helene, Joe Biden, Roy Cooper, Sheriff Quentin Miller, Kamala Harris, Donald Trump, Harris, Joe Biden’s, Press Sen, Marco Rubio, Biden, Trump, ” Rubio, Kristen Welker, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, Eric Adams, Sarah McBride, Akilah Townsend, I'm, Lance Norton, Mori, Tom Carpenter, ”, Rashee Rice, Ashley Landis Organizations: Hezbollah, Israeli, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iranian, U.S ., Israel Defense Forces, NBC, Sheriff, Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, ’, NBC News, Telemundo, CNBC, Democratic, NBC News ’, Party, Press, U.S, Trump, New York, Republicans, Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Chicago White Sox, Major League Baseball, 121st, White Sox, American Pet Products Association Locations: Beirut, Iran, Lebanon, U.S, Hurricane, Florida, North Carolina, Buncombe County, Tennessee, Austria, Russia, Ukraine, Chicago

☆ Harris aims to neutralize a key vulnerability: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-27 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +6 min

In today’s edition, senior national political reporter Sahil Kapur breaks down how Kamala Harris is handling shifting border politics. Plus, "Meet the Press" moderator Kristen Welker previews next week's vice presidential debate. Harris seeks to neutralize immigration vulnerability as the politics tilt rightBy Sahil KapurKamala Harris is aiming to neutralize a political vulnerability and rebut Donald Trump’s core campaign message today as she takes her tough-on-migration stance to the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. Trump has long held a clear advantage among voters on immigration, though NBC News polling shows that edge is narrowing. It also comes after snap polls and many observers concluded Harris bested Trump in their first — and perhaps only — debate.

Persons: Sahil Kapur, Kamala Harris, Kristen Welker, Harris, Sahil Kapur Kamala Harris, Donald Trump’s, Harris ’, Trump, Joe Biden, won’t, ” Sen, Chris Murphy, Conn, “, ” Harris, Obama, that’s, James Lankford, Vance, Walz, Joe Biden’s, Paul Ryan, Barack Obama, Lloyd Bentsen’s, Jack Kennedy ” zinger, Dan Quayle, James Stockdale’s, Republican JD Vance, Tim Walz, ” That’s Organizations: NBC, White House, Capitol, Trump, Democratic Party, NBC News, Republican, GOP, “, Press Locations: U.S, Mexico, Arizona, California

☆ Trump is getting wilder and wilder, but the White House race remains a toss-up
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-23 | by ( Stephen Collinson | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +11 min

But the nature of the race — a toss-up contest in swing states — has not budged. No clear leaderBut despite the rising heat on the campaign trail, the race remains where it has been for weeks: deadlocked. The vice president is at 50% compared with Trump’s 47% in the latest CNN Poll of Polls average. Vice President Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two in Queens, New York, on September 22, 2024. Former President Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally at the Aero Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, on September 21, 2024.

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Harris builds momentum over TrumpWith just over six weeks until Election Day, a new national NBC News poll finds Vice President Kamala Harris with a 5-point lead over former President Donald Trump among registered voters, 49% to 44%. Still, Trump holds important advantages on the economy and inflation, as voters rank cost of living as their top concern in the election. But other key voting blocs — including Latino voters, seniors and independents — haven’t changed as much. Mark Robinson “has an obligation to defend himself” following reports last week that Robinson made lewd posts on a pornographic website over a decade ago. Billionaire donations: The nation’s wealthy opened their wallets in August, pouring millions into super PACs backing Harris and Trump.

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☆ Trump grapples with fallout from Mark Robinson’s latest scandal: From the Politics Desk
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-20 | by ( The Politics Desk | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +7 min

In today’s edition, we look at how Donald Trump is handling the political fallout from CNN's bombshell report on North Carolina gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. “North Carolina is a vital part of that plan. Additionally, Republican members of the North Carolina congressional delegation, including Sens. The political fallout from Robinson’s past comments could be particularly tough for Trump because of the importance of North Carolina as one of seven key swing states on the presidential map. The DNC launched digital ads and billboards featuring Trump heaping praise on Robinson, while a new Harris campaign ad links Trump to Robinson’s past anti-abortion comments.

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