USA

John Bolton criticizes Trump foreign policy in closed-door speech

Trump brushed off the criticism, saying that "John was not able to work with anybody."

19/09/2019

USA

What Trump got right and wrong about his new border barrier

After two and a half years, the U.S. border wall hasn't grown. It's just been fixed up.

19/09/2019

USA

Justice Department circulating proposal to expand background checks

The White House stressed that President Trump had yet set to settle on any formal position or proposal on guns as talks with Congress continued Wednesday.

18/09/2019

USA

This report tallied the human and economic toll of gun violence in all 50 states. The cost is staggering.

2017 marked the first time firearms killed more people than motor vehicle accidents, the report said.

18/09/2019

USA

Rep. Ilhan Omar says Trump tweet 'spread lies that put my life at risk'

The president on Wednesday retweeted a video of the congresswoman dancing that included a false claim that it was footage of her celebrating on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks.

18/09/2019

USA

As Harris falters, campaign and allies mull next steps

When the California senator returns to Iowa this weekend for the Polk County Democrats' Steak Fry, it'll be her first trip to the state in over a month.

18/09/2019

USA

Trump names Robert O'Brien new national security adviser

O'Brien is currently serving as the State Department's special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.

18/09/2019

USA

Trump pledges increased sanctions on Iran following Saudi oil field attack

"I have just instructed the Secretary of the Treasury to substantially increase Sanctions on the country of Iran!" Trump tweeted Wednesday.

18/09/2019

USA

Trump: 'Dummy' O'Rourke's assault weapons pledge is making it harder to get a guns deal

"Hell yes we're going to take your AR-15, your AK-47," O'Rourke said last week. "We're not going to allow it to be used against fellow Americans any more."

18/09/2019

USA

NBC/WSJ poll shows both Biden and Warren building formidable coalitions

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

18/09/2019

USA

Lewandowski pumps life into Trump obstruction story

Analysis: The former campaign manager's Hill turn provided details of the president's efforts to intervene in the Russia probe.

18/09/2019

USA

Trump says homelessness hurting real estate prestige, will destroy cities

The homeless are living in "our best highways, our best streets, our best entrances to building," Trump said.

17/09/2019

USA

NBC/WSJ poll: Biden leads Dem 2020 field, Warren's support grows

While Biden dominates among more moderate Democrats and black voters, Warren overperforms among whites and liberals.

17/09/2019

USA

Trump admin weighing retaliatory action against Iran after Saudi oil attack

In a national security meeting on Monday, U.S. military leaders provided President Donald Trump with a menu of possible actions against Iran.

17/09/2019

USA

Trump administration allows pork slaughterhouses to have fewer USDA inspectors

The new rule also allows plants to run their processing lines as fast as they like.

17/09/2019

USA

Justice Department sues Edward Snowden over publication of new memoir

The Justice Department argues the book violates the non-disclosure agreements they say Snowden signed with the CIA and NSA.

17/09/2019

USA

U.S. intel shows cruise missiles fired at Saudi oil facility came from Iran, officials say

The Department of Defense has advocated for restraint, but it has provided a briefing on military options to President Donald Trump.

17/09/2019

USA

AOC backs progressive trying to oust fellow Democratic lawmaker

Ocasio-Cortez joins Sens. Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren in backing a challenger to moderate Democratic Rep. Dan Lipinski of Illinois.

17/09/2019

USA

Nadler blasts 'shocking and dangerous' White House effort to block ex-aides' testimony

The White House ordered two former top aides to defy congressional subpoenas and sought to limit testimony from President Donald Trump's former campaign manager, Corey Lewandowski.

17/09/2019

USA

In the Big Apple, a big contrast between two campaigns

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

17/09/2019