Trump speech ripple effects: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. In today’s edition, we sort through the fallout from … Read more

Maine Dems rally behind Platner’s far-left platform in scramble to court his followers: ‘Beyond furious’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democrats competing to replace disgraced Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner embraced key parts of his progressive platform during Thursday’s debate, including abolishing ICE, Medicare for all, economic populism and criticism of Israel. The debate showed that Platner’s withdrawal following a rape allegation he denies has not produced … Read more

Taylor Farms voluntarily pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak

Taylor Farms voluntarily pulls iceberg lettuce linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak – CBS News Watch CBS News Taylor Farms on Friday said it was voluntarily pulling its iceberg lettuce after it was linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti reports. Source link

Trump blames Canada for wildfire smoke, says pollution costs should be added to tariffs

Doctor warns millions of Americans face unhealthy air from wildfires Dr. Fernando Safdie, a cardiothoracic surgeon, offers critical health advice as millions face unhealthy air from Canadian wildfires. He emphasizes staying indoors and using N95 masks, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, young children, and pregnant women. Safdie notes symptoms like coughing and chest … Read more

Journalist targeted by Iran reacts to U.K.’s crackdown on IRGC: “The happiest day of my life since I was stabbed”

When British Iranian journalist Pouria Zeraati first heard of the U.K.’s formal plans to ban support of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps early this week, it gave him a sense of relief he had not felt in years.  It was “the happiest day of my life since I was stabbed,” he said. Zeraati’s primary concern … Read more

Democrat moves to drop out of Nebraska’s Senate race, clearing the path for an independent

Nebraska Democratic Senate nominee Cindy Burbank has submitted a letter requesting her name be removed from the ballot, a move that would set up a one-on-one matchup between Republican Sen. Pete Ricketts and independent challenger Dan Osborn. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Rani Taborek-Potter, a … Read more