Ron DeSantis carves out a distinct GOP lane on AI: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the is the online version of 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. In today’s edition, we explore how Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is breaking from other top Republicans on AI, … Read more

Democrats are spoiling for a fight in Texas: From the Politics Desk

This is the online version of 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. In today’s edition, Bridget Bowman files a dispatch from Texas on how the final stretch of the Democratic primary for … Read more

UFC CEO says politics shouldn’t drive fans away: “We can all still just get along”

UFC CEO says politics shouldn’t drive fans away: “We can all still just get along” – CBS News Watch CBS News UFC CEO Dana White urges fans to “be authentic” and not let politics interfere with their love of the sport. Watch more of Luke Burbank’s interview with White on “CBS Sunday Morning” this weekend. … Read more

UFC CEO Dana White says he’s not worried about politics driving fans away: “We can all still just get along”

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White, a longtime friend and supporter of President Trump, says it’s important to “be authentic and just be yourself,” arguing that political views shouldn’t be a reason for fans to abandon a sport. “Just be authentic,” he repeated during an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning” airing this weekend. “You don’t … Read more

Recapping Trump’s State of the Union address: From the Politics Desk

Welcome to the online version of 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. Welcome to a special edition of the newsletter, in which we recap President Donald Trump’s record-long State of the Union … Read more

The big question looming over Trump’s State of the Union: From the Politics Desk

This is the online version of 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. Ahead of this evening’s State of the Union address, Peter Nicholas dives into the economic dilemma President Donald Trump is … Read more

Tiny troubles: Toddler infiltrates White House grounds | CNN Politics

Washington CNN  —  A tiny intruder infiltrated White House grounds Tuesday, prompting a swift response from the US Secret Service. Anthony Guglielmi, chief of communications for the Secret Service, said a toddler crawled through the fence on the north side of the White House, setting off security alerts. “The Secret Service Uniformed Division today encountered … Read more

Top US Navy admiral defends non-binary sailor amid some Republican criticism | CNN Politics

CNN  —  The top US Navy admiral ardently defended a non-binary sailor on Tuesday amid some criticism from Republican lawmakers, saying he is “particularly proud of this sailor.” The sailor, LTJG Audrey Knutson, had their story shared on the Navy’s Instagram page last week. In a short video, Knutson said they are proud to serve … Read more

Democrats bash Justice Clarence Thomas but their plan to investigate ethics allegations is unclear | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Senate Democrats railed against Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday amid reports that the Supreme Court conservative failed to disclose luxury travel, gifts and a real estate transaction involving a GOP megadonor, but their plan to investigate the conservative jurist remains unclear. Senate Judiciary Chairman Dick Durbin has promised that his committee will hold … Read more

Analysis: The US economy could depend on McCarthy corralling his extremist Republican troops | CNN Politics

CNN  —  Millions of Americans could face massive consequences unless Speaker Kevin McCarthy can navigate out of a debt trap he has set for President Joe Biden that is instead threatening to capture his House Republicans. The California Republican traveled to Wall Street on Monday to deliver a fresh warning that the House GOP majority … Read more