The deep divisions defining American politics: From the Politics Desk

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 White House, C ... Read More

National Politics

Democratic mayors of four major cities said Wednesday that Congress and the Trump administration are exaggerating crime committed by immigrants and attacking so-called sanctuary cities simply to score ... Read More

Meet the judge who is drawing Trump's ire: From the Politics Desk

In today’s edition, we explore the background of the judge who has drawn the wrath of President Donald Trump and his allies in recent days. Read More

Washington state mayor blows up on LGBTQ activist who says flying POW/MIA flag is a 'political stunt'

Newcastle Mayor Robert Clark blew up on an LGBTQ activist who said flying the POW/MIA flag over city hall is a “political stunt" after not wanting to fly the pride flag. Read More

Iowa City City Council candidates clash over housing, governance and political ideologies

As Iowa City residents prepare to vote in Tuesday's special local election, two candidates for city council—Ross Nusser and Oliver Weilein—are presenting differ ... Read More

women in politics

the last state in the… Today, we're bringing you a special conversation with PBS NewsHour Correspondent Amna Nawaz, who speaks with Colorado State Senator Rhonda Fields, Baltimore city State’s ... Read More

Trump pledges to ‘expel rogue actors’ in political speech at Justice Department

In a speech at the Justice Department, President Trump aired a litany of grievances Friday about the criminal investigations that threatened to torpedo his political career. Read More