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Trump's recent comments have taken a dark and aggressive turn

NBC News’ analysis of all of the former president’s public remarks shows that his recent statements and social media posts have taken a dark and aggressive turn.
Former President Donald Trump talks to members of the media outside the court room at the New York State Supreme Court on Oct. 2, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump talks to members of the media outside the court room at the New York State Supreme Court on Oct. 2, 2023.

Gov. Gavin Newsom chooses Laphonza Butler to fill Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat

Butler is the head of the group EMILY's List, which works to elect Democratic women. She will be the third Black woman in history to serve in the Senate.
Emily's List President Laphonza Butler address a Biden-Harris campaign rally on June 23, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
Emily's List President Laphonza Butler address a Biden-Harris campaign rally on June 23, 2023 in Washington, D.C.

The GOP House majority is in danger. But it doesn't expect a shutdown to take it away

Democrats attack House Republicans as being dysfunctional and distracted. But past government shutdowns have shown voters quickly turn their attention elsewhere.
Kevin McCarthy holds the gavel after he was elected House speaker at the U.S. Capitol
Kevin McCarthy holds the gavel after he was elected House speaker at the U.S. Capitol
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Who will replace Dianne Feinstein in the Senate? Gov. Gavin Newsom will pick

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has for years been dreading the possibility of having to make the politically fraught decision of replacing Feinstein.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., attends the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 6, 2023.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., attends the Senate Judiciary Committee in Washington, D.C. on Sept. 6, 2023.

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Major GOP donors eye Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis as the top Trump alternatives

Haley and DeSantis’ teams will go head-to-head for support at an upcoming donor conference, following their clash at Wednesday’s debate and Haley’s rising polling.
2024 Presidential Candidates Participate In Republican Primary Debate
2024 Presidential Candidates Participate In Republican Primary Debate

Poll: Democrats and independents are glad they got Covid vaccines. Most Republicans regret it.

The NBC News poll shows well over half of Republicans who got Covid shots say it was not worth it. Majorities of Democrats and independents are happy they did.
A health worker administers a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in Stamford, Conn., on March 14, 2021.
A health worker administers a dose of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine in Stamford, Conn., on March 14, 2021.

Trump will not attend next GOP debate, campaign says

The former president skipped the first two debates put on by the Republican National Committee.
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Clinton, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Clinton, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2023.

Biden warns that Trump's ‘MAGA’ backers pose grave threat to democracy

The speech, which was weeks in the planning, previews how Biden will navigate a tricky set of parameters that limit how frankly he can talk about Trump.
President Joe Biden in Washington on Sept. 21, 2023.
President Joe Biden in Washington on Sept. 21, 2023.

Second Republican primary debate had the lowest TV viewership since 2015

Wednesday's debate had the lowest TV viewership of any Republican presidential debate since Donald Trump became a candidate.
Image: Republican presidential candidates spart on the debate stage in California on Wednesday night.
Image: Republican presidential candidates spart on the debate stage in California on Wednesday night.
6d ago

Fact-checking false statements about immigration in second presidential debate

Statements such as the border is "open" and former President Donald Trump reduced illegal immigration by 90% are not true.
From left, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott and Mike Pence at the second Republican presidential primary debate in Simi Valley, Calif.,
From left, Doug Burgum, Chris Christie, Nikki Haley, Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, Tim Scott and Mike Pence at the second Republican presidential primary debate in Simi Valley, Calif.,

California Republicans fight over softening stance against abortion and same-sex marriage

“The Republican Party of California needs to get with the times,” said Charles Moran, a delegate from Los Angeles County. “We need to get modern.”
FILE - Supporters cheer up as Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks at the Women's March in Los Angeles Saturday, April 15, 2023. One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded a five-decade-old right to abortion, prompting a seismic shift in debates about politics, values, freedom and fairness.
FILE - Supporters cheer up as Vice President Kamala Harris gives remarks at the Women's March in Los Angeles Saturday, April 15, 2023. One year ago, the U.S. Supreme Court rescinded a five-decade-old right to abortion, prompting a seismic shift in debates about politics, values, freedom and fairness.