Amanda Terkel
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Politics Managing Editor, NBC News [email protected]
This pretty much sums up what it's like to be on Teams calls while working from home and school is closed.
Child at the podium: “A woo woo woo.”
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
Mamdani: That’s how I felt when we came up with this plan. Together, we will expand the idea of what is possible in our city—and what sounds and noises we can make at a press conference.
February 6, 2026 at 2:44 PM
This pretty much sums up what it's like to be on Teams calls while working from home and school is closed.
Next "No Kings" march is set for March 28, with a flagship event in Minneapolis
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Next 'No Kings' march on the horizon with flagship event in the Twin Cities
The liberal grassroots group Indivisible simultaneously announced nationwide "Eye on ICE" trainings in the wake of the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti.
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January 28, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Next "No Kings" march is set for March 28, with a flagship event in Minneapolis
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Most of the government could shut down this weekend. ICE operations would carry on.
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Most of the government could shut down this weekend. ICE operations would carry on.
After a federal agent killed Alex Pretti in Minnesota, Democrats say they won't vote for what was a bipartisan bill to fund most of the government, including DHS and ICE.
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January 27, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Most of the government could shut down this weekend. ICE operations would carry on.
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ICE agents detained 2 women. They're sitting in an SUV in handcuffs. One agent starts to have a seizure. Women convince agents to let them help. (One, a kindergarten teacher, has CPR training.)
After saving him, agents still took them to the federal building.
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After saving him, agents still took them to the federal building.
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Two women, detained by ICE, say they helped agent having seizure
The women say they guided agents through the emergency, later raising concerns about medical protocols, weapons safety and accountability.
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January 24, 2026 at 4:13 AM
ICE agents detained 2 women. They're sitting in an SUV in handcuffs. One agent starts to have a seizure. Women convince agents to let them help. (One, a kindergarten teacher, has CPR training.)
After saving him, agents still took them to the federal building.
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After saving him, agents still took them to the federal building.
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Who even hates the Bills that much? It is a suffering brought forward out of deep time by the Old Gods, suffering not compassed by any mere human spite or schadenfreude, but immense—implacable—indifferent—and whose meaning is its meaninglessness.
January 18, 2026 at 1:38 AM
Who even hates the Bills that much? It is a suffering brought forward out of deep time by the Old Gods, suffering not compassed by any mere human spite or schadenfreude, but immense—implacable—indifferent—and whose meaning is its meaninglessness.
Letter from Bill and Hillary Clinton to Comer:
"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences.
For us, now is that time."
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"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences.
For us, now is that time."
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House GOP seeks to hold Bill Clinton in contempt for skipping Epstein deposition
The House Oversight Committee wanted testimony from the former president and his wife, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, as part of its probe into Jeffrey Epstein.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:55 PM
Letter from Bill and Hillary Clinton to Comer:
"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences.
For us, now is that time."
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"Every person has to decide when they have seen or had enough and are ready to fight for this country, its principles and its people, no matter the consequences.
For us, now is that time."
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Third Way telling Democrats they need to drop the “abolish ICE” slogan if they have hope of winning back the majority in Congress
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Democrats warned to steer clear of the 'abolish ICE' slogan
Democrats need to drop the “abolish ICE” political slogan if they have hope of winning back the majority in Congress, a center-left think tank is warning.
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January 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM
Third Way telling Democrats they need to drop the “abolish ICE” slogan if they have hope of winning back the majority in Congress
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Trump turns to progressives for ideas on affordability
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Trump turns to progressives for ideas on affordability
The president called Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., on Monday, and she said they discussed legislation to cap credit card interest rates.
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January 13, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Trump turns to progressives for ideas on affordability
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DOJ's decision to investigate the Fed comes after a long string of threats by Trump to go after the central bank's chair, Jerome Powell. Here's a list of some key moments
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Trump's repeated threats to sue and replace Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The Justice Department's investigation of the Federal Reserve came after months of remarks by Trump that he believed Powell should face legal action or resign.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:14 PM
DOJ's decision to investigate the Fed comes after a long string of threats by Trump to go after the central bank's chair, Jerome Powell. Here's a list of some key moments
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Pro-colonialism talking points get a boost from top Trump aide Stephen Miller
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Pro-colonialism talking points get a boost from top Trump aide Stephen Miller
Miller, one of the officials overseeing the transition in Venezuela, is among those on the right who are arguing that colonialism was good for the countries that were colonized.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:38 PM
Pro-colonialism talking points get a boost from top Trump aide Stephen Miller
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NEW — In an interview with @kristenwelker.bsky.social, Trump says oil companies may get reimburesd for rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure. Also says he thinks it can be "up and running" in less than 18 months www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Trump says the U.S. is not at war with Venezuela
In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Trump discussed the path forward in Venezuela, including when there will be elections, the opportunities for oil companies and Congress' role.
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January 5, 2026 at 11:50 PM
NEW — In an interview with @kristenwelker.bsky.social, Trump says oil companies may get reimburesd for rebuilding Venezuela's infrastructure. Also says he thinks it can be "up and running" in less than 18 months www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
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JUST IN: House Judiciary Committee releases a full transcript and video of former special counsel Jack Smith's closed-door deposition before the Republican-led panel earlier this month.
House Republicans release transcript and video of Jack Smith's closed-door testimony before Judiciary Committee
The former special counsel who brought charges against Trump during the Biden administration had wanted to testify in public, but Republicans refused his request.
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December 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
JUST IN: House Judiciary Committee releases a full transcript and video of former special counsel Jack Smith's closed-door deposition before the Republican-led panel earlier this month.
After just a week, I already appear to be the primary caregiver for this new Tamagotchi.
December 31, 2025 at 7:15 PM
After just a week, I already appear to be the primary caregiver for this new Tamagotchi.
There’s no better line in a Christmas movie than: “Well, if you ask me, what this place really needs is a dynamite act.”
December 21, 2025 at 11:37 PM
There’s no better line in a Christmas movie than: “Well, if you ask me, what this place really needs is a dynamite act.”
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In May, my @nbcnews.com colleagues and I uncovered allegations dating back 40+ years that a longtime children's pastor formerly in the Assemblies of God was a serial child rapist.
Today he was arrested in Missouri.
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Today he was arrested in Missouri.
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Longtime children’s pastor Joe Campbell arrested on child sex abuse charges
The former Assemblies of God minister was indicted in Oklahoma after an NBC News investigation revealed decades of missed warnings.
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December 17, 2025 at 6:29 PM
In May, my @nbcnews.com colleagues and I uncovered allegations dating back 40+ years that a longtime children's pastor formerly in the Assemblies of God was a serial child rapist.
Today he was arrested in Missouri.
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Today he was arrested in Missouri.
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Peter Nicholas went back to the McDonald's where Trump served fries on the campaign trail to find out how voters there think he's handling the economy
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Trump served McDonald's to connect with voters. Now, many feel they can't afford it.
Trump's dilemma ahead of the midterm elections: Sympathizing with voters who face financial pressures while persuading them that his policies are working.
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December 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Peter Nicholas went back to the McDonald's where Trump served fries on the campaign trail to find out how voters there think he's handling the economy
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"Abolish ICE" is creeping back into Democratic messaging
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'Abolish ICE' creeps back into Democratic messaging
At one point en vogue, then politically risky, calls to overhaul and even dissolve immigration agencies are growing among some Democrats after deportations across the country.
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December 11, 2025 at 2:24 PM
"Abolish ICE" is creeping back into Democratic messaging
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VP JD Vance talked to @henryjgomez.bsky.social about all those rumors about his marriage and Usha being spotted not wearing her wedding ring
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JD Vance says his marriage with Usha is 'as strong as it's ever been'
Yes, the very online vice president has seen the online speculation about his marriage. He said he and the second lady found the recent episode around her wedding ring funny.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
VP JD Vance talked to @henryjgomez.bsky.social about all those rumors about his marriage and Usha being spotted not wearing her wedding ring
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SCOOP by @ryanjreilly.com - Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
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Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
The suspect has been cooperating with the FBI, according to sources, and is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:19 PM
SCOOP by @ryanjreilly.com - Pipe bomb suspect told FBI he believed 2020 election conspiracy theories
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A coalition of more than 30 pro-democracy and progressive groups are mobilizing against the GOP's mid-decade redistricting push in Florida, with plans to bus more 300 people to the state Capitol in Tallahassee on Thursday, organizers tell @janetimm.bsky.social
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First to NBC News: Florida groups to bus hundreds to state Capitol to protest redistricting
A coalition of more than 30 pro-democracy and progressive groups are mobilizing against the GOP's mid-decade redistricting push in Florida this week with plans
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December 2, 2025 at 3:55 PM
A coalition of more than 30 pro-democracy and progressive groups are mobilizing against the GOP's mid-decade redistricting push in Florida, with plans to bus more 300 people to the state Capitol in Tallahassee on Thursday, organizers tell @janetimm.bsky.social
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To commemorate his 100 days in office, Trump held a rally in Warren, MI in April and promised "the greatest economy in the history of the world."
@jonallendc.bsky.social went back there this week. Voters said they're still waiting to see an economic turnaround.
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@jonallendc.bsky.social went back there this week. Voters said they're still waiting to see an economic turnaround.
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In the Michigan city where Trump held his 100 days rally, voters wait for an economic turnaround
In April, Trump went to Warren, promising "the greatest economy in the history of the world." Residents there say they're still trying to make ends meet.
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November 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
To commemorate his 100 days in office, Trump held a rally in Warren, MI in April and promised "the greatest economy in the history of the world."
@jonallendc.bsky.social went back there this week. Voters said they're still waiting to see an economic turnaround.
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@jonallendc.bsky.social went back there this week. Voters said they're still waiting to see an economic turnaround.
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Trump just talked again about how the cost of a Walmart Thanksgiving meal is down, and what a good economic indicator that is.
As @allansmith.bsky.social reported, it's also because there's less food in this year's meal.
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As @allansmith.bsky.social reported, it's also because there's less food in this year's meal.
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Trump touts cost of Walmart's Thanksgiving meal to vindicate his policies — ignoring a key detail
Since Tuesday's elections, Trump has repeatedly boasted that Walmart's Thanksgiving meal bundle is cheaper than it was under President Joe Biden. But there's also less food in it.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Trump just talked again about how the cost of a Walmart Thanksgiving meal is down, and what a good economic indicator that is.
As @allansmith.bsky.social reported, it's also because there's less food in this year's meal.
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As @allansmith.bsky.social reported, it's also because there's less food in this year's meal.
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Here's what Democrats say they won out of the shutdown
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What Democrats say they won in the 43-day government shutdown
Emotions are raw after eight senators voted to end the shutdown, but Democrats say they demonstrated an ability to take on Trump and shifted the conversation to health care.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Here's what Democrats say they won out of the shutdown
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Graham Platner insists he won't be like John Fetterman — but he gets the concern.
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Graham Platner says he's no John Fetterman. But he gets the concerns.
The Democratic Senate candidate said he understands why some may compare him to the Pennsylvania senator, but he told NBC News he's different — and wants to earn voters' trust.
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November 8, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Graham Platner insists he won't be like John Fetterman — but he gets the concern.
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The @nbcnews.com poll finds that more than 4 in 10 voters support the "No Kings" movement — high level of support compared to past protest movements (about the same level as Black Lives Matter in April 2023)
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Poll: More than 4 in 10 voters support 'No Kings' movement amid high, early interest in the next election
Two-thirds of voters say they are very enthusiastic about the midterms, with the majority favoring Democratic control of Congress, according to the latest NBC News poll.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:17 PM
The @nbcnews.com poll finds that more than 4 in 10 voters support the "No Kings" movement — high level of support compared to past protest movements (about the same level as Black Lives Matter in April 2023)
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