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Fears of political violence as Trump accuses Democrats of ‘seditious behavior, punishable by death’: Live updates

President Donald Trump lashed out at a group of Democrats who called for troops to uphold their oaths to the Constitution by demanding that the legislators be arrested and tried for posting a social ... Read More

Trump says he and Mamdani will meet Friday in Washington, setting up clash of political opposites

President Donald Trump says he will meet with New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani in Washington later this week ... Read More

Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting wars: From the Politics Desk

But for now, Democrats are holding their own in the redistricting battle as they set their sights on reclaiming the House majority in 2026. Read More

What you need to know ahead of election night: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of From the Politics Desk, a newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign ... Read More

Understanding the Direction of NYC Politics Today

The political landscape in NYC is evolving rapidly, with major implications for residents and governance. This report explores key trends, policy debates, and potential outcomes for the city. Read More

Congress is acting like a super city council over D.C.

The House tonight will take two votes on D.C. laws, one that would overturn police reforms from 2022 and another ending cashless bail. Why it matters: Congress is back to acting like a super city ... Read More

Dorean Taylor's Mesa election win signals shift in city politics

Dorean Taylor was sworn in as Mesa's newest District 2 council member on Nov. 17 after winning a recall election earlier in the month. Read More

New Orleans council dismissed a housing board member. Critics call it 'political retribution'

Sparking accusations of revenge politics, the New Orleans City Council on Thursday removed a prominent housing advocate from an advisory panel, weeks after her organization blasted some council ... Read More

This 26-year-old political strategist has a new vision for the Democratic Party

Morris Katz is a 26-year-old political strategist who wants to take the Democratic party in a new direction. Leila Fadel talks to him about the candidates he's backing and his vision for the future. Read More

Political shift takes a wrong turn

There was a time when both major political parties had a substantial number of liberals and conservatives. But over the course of the lifetime of everyone reading this column today, liberals have ... Read More

In Cincinnati, JD Vance's half brother hopes for a political 'earthquake' in mayor race

Despite, or maybe because of, Cory Bowman's personal relationship to the White House, he faces a steep climb against incumbent Aftab Pureval. Read More

What America’s divided and tumultuous politics of the late-19th century can teach us

But either way – responding to crisis or finding a public change of heart – is a reminder that voters are the ultimate arbiters in a functioning democracy. Today, as in late-19th-century America, ... Read More