Leavitt puts Democrats on defense as ‘disgusting’ allegations against Swalwell mount

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt slammed Democrats on Wednesday over mounting sexual assault allegations against Rep. Eric Swalwell, questioning what they knew and why no one spoke out sooner. “I think the accusations and allegations against former Representative Swalwell are despicable and disgusting,” said Leavitt. “It’s … Read more

Rep. Thomas Massie puts his Republican ‘brand’ against Trump’s in Kentucky

WILLIAMSTOWN, Ky. — Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., had a friendly crowd, a keynote time slot and the praise of a local state lawmaker who introduced him as the “archetype of conservatism.” Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. It wasn’t until 18 minutes into his remarks — … Read more

Nature puts heat on blast as scorching temperatures in eastern US could smash records

ATLANTA — A long-lasting weather pattern is poised to blast hot air like a furnace across the eastern United States, with the unusual heat wave threatening to shatter record high temperatures on Wednesday in big cities including New York, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. The heat is unusual for April, not only because it’s scorching much … Read more

UK puts Chagos Islands handover deal on hold after Trump withdraws support

LONDON — Britain’s agreement to hand Mauritius the Chagos Islands that are home to a strategic U.K.-American military base is on indefinite hold because U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration has withdrawn its support for the deal. The British government acknowledged Saturday that legislation to ratify the agreement for the islands in the Indian Ocean has … Read more

In Maine, Senate primary puts Democrats’ generational tensions on display

On a chilly night in early April, about two dozen people are gathered in a high school classroom to hear Democratic Gov. Janet Mills deliver her pitch for the U.S. Senate. A couple of staunch Mills supporters leave with lawn signs. Another woman remains undecided. Evelyn Spencer, a paralegal from Sabattus, Maine, calls Ms. Mills … Read more

Trump’s war in Iran puts new strain on alliances. Why this time it’s different.

Donald Trump has long questioned the value of the United States’ military and security alliances – at least as far back as 2016, when, not yet president, he dismissed NATO as “obsolete.” But the president’s derision of America’s alliances and dismissal of their utility – in particular that of NATO and European partners – in … Read more

Trump puts Republicans in a bind on the DHS shutdown: 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. In today’s edition, Sahil Kapur dives into the latest disconnect between President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans. Plus, Lawrence Hurley reports on the oral … Read more

Beirut photographer puts himself in the firing line to capture Israeli strikes

Fadel Itani is no stranger to Israeli strikes in his hometown. The 39-year-old photographer from Beirut captured a stunning sequence of images in the early hours of Wednesday morning, showing an IDF missile demolishing a tower block in one fell swoop. Itani, a freelance photograher with more than 16 years experience, told NBC News that … Read more

Illinois primary puts Democratic divides on display up and down the ballot

Virtually all of the different battles simmering inside the Democratic Party this year are on display in Tuesday’s primaries in Illinois, where retirements by key House Democrats and the state’s senior senator opened new theaters for intraparty hostilities. Deep disagreements over issues like immigration and Israel policy, tactical battles over how best to take on … Read more

Cuba plans to open up to investment from nationals living in U.S., as Trump puts pressure on island

The Cuban government is planning to allow Cuban nationals who live abroad — including in the U.S. — to invest in companies on the island, a top government official told NBC News in an interview that aired Monday, as the country faces economic collapse and immense pressure from the Trump administration. “Cuba is open to … Read more