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

People trying to understand politics in the United States today often turn to history for precedents and perspective. Are our ...

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 ...
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Have You Ever Wanted to Know What "GOP" Means in Politics? The Answer May Surprise You

If you have ever wondered what "GOP" means in reference to politics, you are not alone. The term is a nickname for a ...

What we can — and can't — learn from next week's elections: From the Politics Desk

Plus, Democrats look to their gubernatorial candidates in New Jersey and Virginia for a boost of momentum.

After 50 years in sports media, Paul Finebaum is nearing a career move into politics

The longtime SEC Network host is reportedly ready to leave sports media behind for a 2026 Senate run as a Republican with ...

Feds to investigate what happened outside final Turning Point USA stop in Berkeley

When the Turning Point tour concluded Nov. 10, it laid bare political divisions that only grew deeper after leader Charlie Kirk was killed.

'I don't look at this as politics': Kaine pressed on what Democrats have gained from shutdown

Sen. Tim Kaine said Sunday he doesn't see the present funding impasse in terms of politics, insisting what Democrats are ...

Adelita Grijalva is finally being sworn in. Here's what she wants to get done

House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed Adelita Grijalva's swearing-in, with skeptics citing her upcoming key vote on the release of the Epstein files.

What We Know About Epstein’s Emails Alleging That Trump Knew of His Conduct

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released emails suggesting that President Trump knew more about Jeffrey Epstein’s activities than he has acknowledged.