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Ukraine’s unique role in the Iran war: From the Politics Desk
As President Donald Trump slams fellow NATO members as “cowards” for not leaping into the war against Iran, an unlikely European country has been helping…
Steve Kornacki’s guide to the next big elections on the calendar: From the Politics Desk
The parade of midterm primaries has hit a lull, but the next month will nonetheless bring four notable elections around the country. Each will be…
Trump puts Republicans in a bind on the DHS shutdown: From the Politics Desk
President Donald Trump rejected an off-ramp to the DHS shutdown and instead called on congressional Republicans to refuse any deal with Democrats unless they agree…
Senate Democrats wade into their party’s most contentious primaries: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Bridget Bowman explores how Democratic senators are ramping up their midterm activity as primary season heats up.
What a day at a gas station in Pennsylvania reveals about the midterms: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen shares what he learned after spending a day talking to voters at a Pennsylvania gas station.
JB Pritzker flexes his political muscle: From the Politics Desk
Gov. JB Pritzker flexed his political muscle in Illinois after helping Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton win a crowded Democratic primary for Senate.
Trump changes his tune on oil prices: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Jonathan Allen sorts through President Donald Trump’s messaging shift on oil prices.
Why ads funded by AI groups aren’t about AI: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Ben Kamisar digs into how AI super PACs are getting involved in the midterms with tens of millions of dollars at their…
Ron DeSantis carves out a distinct GOP lane on AI: From the Politics Desk
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is breaking from other top Republicans on AI, as polls reflect the public’s concern with the technology.
Democrats are spoiling for a fight in Texas: From the Politics Desk
This is the online version of From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis…