The Trump-nominated federal prosecutor in charge of pursuing mortgage fraud allegations against NYAG Letitia James resigned Friday after President Donald Trump called for his ouster. More >>> www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

In recent weeks: — U.S. strikes 3 boats in the Caribbean the Trump admin says were smuggling drugs — U.S. military build up in the region — Trump demands Venezuela "immediately accept" the return of Venezuelans in the U.S. "OR THE PRICE YOU PAY WILL BE INCALCULABLE!" www.nytimes.com/2025/09/20/u...

New: The federal probe of Charlie Kirk’s killing has yet to find a link between Tyler Robinson & LW groups, per 3 sources familiar “Every indication so far is that this was one guy who did one really bad thing because he found Kirk’s ideology personally offensive” www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

A must-read on Trump spending more time enjoying the fun parts of being president this term He's attending far more sporting events, keyed in on presidential decor & remaking the White House Meanwhile, Vance's portfolio grows www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

New: Trump admin's effort to target left-wing groups faces hurdles w/ @jonallendc.bsky.social + @ryanjreilly.com www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

"What’s at stake is nothing less than control of the highest court in the most important swing state in the country." www.nytimes.com/2025/09/16/u...

“It should have been one or the other,” Florio said. “At this point, the league should tell him he has to resign from Fox or sell his interest in the Raiders.” www.nbcnews.com/sports/nfl/t...

Shapiro called out "some from the dark corners of the internet all the way to the Oval Office" who "want to cherry-pick" political violence to condemn + he told @newsjul.bsky.social DJT "needs to stop" using Kirk's death to "undermine people's constitutional rights" www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

From a CBS News poll on the NYC mayoral race Mamdani is +51 with voters who moved to NYC within the last 10 years Mamdani is +19 with voters who moved to NYC more than 10 years ago And Mamdani is +7 with voters who were born in NYC

New: How Charlie Kirk went from a teenage activist to MAGA's "five-tool player" With insights from both allies and critics www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

NEW: Spencer Cox steps into a national healing role after Charlie Kirk's assassination A senior WH official told @nbcnews.com they felt Cox has done a “tremendously good job” w/ @natashakorecki.bsky.social, Matt Dixon + @jonallendc.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

“It’s either me or him,” Bessent said to Malik. “You tell me who’s getting the fuck out of here.” “Or,” he added, “we could go outside.” “To do what?” asked Pulte. “To talk?” “No,” Bessent replied. “I’m going to fucking beat your ass.” www.politico.com/news/magazin...

On Tammany Trump and the messy effort to consolidate New York's mayoral race www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

DOJ says names of two associates Epstein wired $100k and $250k to should stay secret "The Justice Department request came after NBC News asked a federal judge to unseal the names of two people Epstein paid and helped protect from prosecution." www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

"Emergency rulings used to be rare. But their number has dramatically increased ... Ten of the 12 judges said SCOTUS should better explain those rulings, noting the terse decisions leave lower court judges w/ little guidance ..." via @lawrencehurley.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/sup...

Trump on social media speculation about his death this weekend: "I did numerous shows and also did a number of Truths, long Truths, I think, pretty poignant Truths. I was very active over the weekend. ... I had heard that, but I didn't hear to that extent."

NEWS: A Trump-appointed judge has swiftly dismissed a Trump lawsuit filed against Maryland-based federal judges over their handling of immigration cases: www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

Golden Age of Josh, indeed! www.publicaffairsbooks.com/titles/ryan-...

Across politics, sports + culture, we’re in a Josh golden age. It signals generational change In 2028, Joshes in both parties may run for president. There are three Josh govs & may soon be more. Josh Allen looks to repeat as NFL MVP + more W/ @aterkel.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

NEW: The crowded GOP Gov. primary in SC turns into an all out brawl for Trump's endorsement "This is first a race for an endorsement," a person close to Nancy Mace said, "and second, a race for governor” w/ @mzanona.bsky.social, @newsjul.bsky.social + Scott Wong www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

Within the last few weeks, the Trump administration has targeted foes with a new allegation: Mortgage fraud www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

NEW: Josh Hawley's mission to define the right's economic populism is increasingly coming into conflict with his party Now, Republicans in Congress + the WH see his moves as prep for a 2028 bid, five people familiar told us w/ @newsjul.bsky.social + Matt Dixon www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

"For generations, Americans have chased opportunity by moving from city to city ... But that defining mobility has stalled, leaving many people in homes that are too small, in jobs they don’t love or in their parents’ basements looking for work." www.wsj.com/economy/amer...

NEW: From U.S. Steel to Nvidia, Trump is getting companies to bend to his will “so much different than the 1st term,” said a GOP lobbyist A progressive strat said it provides precedent for future Dems: "You can’t go back to normal after this" w/@rjwile.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/business/bus...

NEW: PA Gov race takes shape — w/ eyes on '28 A PA GOP lawmaker said they need an "aggressive" challenger so Shapiro's "not untouched going into 2028” PA Dem said Shapiro's team is "going to take a test run of 2028 methods. They’re going to go full gas" www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Friday he has ordered the deployment of two U.S. nuclear submarines in response to what he called "highly provocative statements" from former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev about Russia's nuclear capabilities. www.nbcnews.com/politics/whi...

BREAKING: Trump fires the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics after big jobs report miss www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...

NEW: Republicans in nearly 20 states + Congress are writing bills to ban “weather modification.” “It’s not a conspiracy theory,” PA Sen. Camera Bartolotta said. “All you have to do is look up.” Dems see it as “absolutely” the GOP’s latest response to climate change www.nbcnews.com/politics/pol...

New: Josh Hawley intro's legislation to send tariff rebate checks to Americans Checks would be at least $600 per adult and dependent child Long way to go before it would become law www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Paul Dans, the architect of Project 2025, is challenging Trump-endorsed Lindsey Graham for a Senate seat in South Carolina In an interview, Dans called the primary “a battle for the future of MAGA." www.nbcnews.com/politics/202...

Some different chyrons here! (HT @allansmith.bsky.social)

Joined Here's the Scoop to discuss the MAGA rift over Epstein podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...

A look at Tucker Carlson and the MAGA rift with Trump... @allansmith.bsky.social interviewed Tucker: "I like Trump. I campaigned for Trump. But I’ve got my views." Says he doesn't believe DOJ has “much relevant information about Jeffrey Epstein’s sex crimes.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

NEW: I spoke with Tucker Carlson as MAGA influencers rebel over Epstein, Iran and a carve-out for undocumented farm workers “I like Trump. I campaigned for Trump,” he said, adding: “But I’ve got my views. ..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

“Bongino is out of control furious,” a person who has spoken with the deputy FBI director said. “This destroyed his career. He’s threatening to quit and torch Pam unless she’s fired.” www.nbcnews.com/politics/jus...

“Gotta take the wins that you can,” Hawley told NBC News when asked about voting for a bill he admitted he didn’t like. www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

New: Gamblers are fretting over a tax tweak tucked into Trump's BBB As a gaming industry source said: "with this specific provision, we’re disappointed, & we’ll be monitoring its impact and seeking to work with congressional leaders to fix this ..." www.nbcnews.com/politics/tru...

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" adds about $30 billion to ICE's budget www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

Pew's new validated voter study finds that 1-in-5 Biden 2020 voters either didn't vote last fall or voted for Trump www.pewresearch.org/politics/202...

New: Trump navigates the most complex foreign policy crisis of his presidency, one ‘Truth’ at a time w/ Katherine Doyle www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

Trump using "We" when describing control over Iranian airspace and talking up the American-made equipment Israel is using

"Padilla's office shared a video of the incident with NBC News. The video shows Padilla being taken into a hallway outside and pushed face forward onto the ground as officers with FBI-identifying vests told the senator to put his hands behind his back." www.nbcnews.com/politics/con...

"Gang members and violent criminals, what Trump called the 'worst of the worst,' weren’t the sole target of deportations. Federal agents needed to 'just go out there and arrest illegal aliens,' Miller told top ICE officials ..." www.wsj.com/us-news/prot...

Six days separate these two images

Amid a new string of pardons, recalling this story from January after Trump issues hundreds of pardons within days of taking office "Advocates know to appeal to Trump’s disdain for federal law enforcement" www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...

"Spending from foreign visitors to the U.S. is poised to fall by $8.5 billion this year as negative perceptions tied to trade and immigration policy lead overseas tourists to look elsewhere, according to a research note published by Oxford Economics." www.nbcnews.com/business/eco...

BREAKING: President Trump says he will "take a look" at pardoning the men convicted in a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

"President Trump rejected claims that he is backing down on tariffs in Oval Office comments Wednesday, when asked about a new saying from Wall Street analysts that “Trump always chickens out," or TACO for shorthand, after imposing high duties." www.wsj.com/livecoverage...

"The high north and the Baltics have been thrust into the center of U.S. war planning, as their access to shipping routes, territory & energy reserves will be crucial to the West in a new era of geopolitical conflict. The region is hawkish on Russia ..." www.wsj.com/world/europe...

New: As the Democratic Party reckons with a changing political landscape, the standing of Obama’s political hands — who’ve played a huge role in the last five presidential elections — is in question W/ @natashakorecki.bsky.social and @jonallendc.bsky.social www.nbcnews.com/politics/ele...