One big takeaway for Democrats from the Texas Senate primary: From the Politics Desk
In today’s edition, Steve Kornacki dives into the massive turnout in the Texas Democratic primary for Senate.
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US tech firms pledge at White House to bear costs of energy for data centers
Companies will pay for upgrades and new electricity generation in agreement to mitigate concerns of rising bills Google, Microsoft, Meta, Amazon and several artificial intelligence companies signed a pledge at the White House on Wednesday to bear the cost of new electricity generation to power their data centers. The agreement is meant to help mitigate … Read more
Justice Department shelves investigation into Biden’s use of autopen
The Justice Department has closed the investigation into former President Joe Biden’s use of an autopen. NBC News’ Ryan Reilly breaks down the latest in the case.
Pam Bondi faces bipartisan subpoena over frustration with DOJ’s release of Epstein files
The House Oversight Committee voted along bipartisan lines to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi on Wednesday, a motion spearheaded by Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., amid continued frustrations with the Department of Justice’s efforts to release the Epstein Files. Mace said she had introduced the motion to hear from Bondi on “the department’s handling of the … Read more
Kristi Noem faces allegations of affair with aide
Today’s hearing was heated – and at times salacious – as Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was grilled on whether she had an affair with one of her top aides. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles has the story.
Biden-appointed judge threatens jail for ICE officials in clash over Trump immigration crackdown
A federal judge appointed by former President Joe Biden threatened that he may issue a ruling to imprison ICE and Department of Justice officials during a particularly fiery courtroom exchange with U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen, according to local affiliate Fox 9. The outlet reported that Minnesota U.S. District Judge Jeffrey Bryan ordered Rosen and several … Read more
Arkansas man charged with murder wins GOP primary in sheriff election
A man awaiting trial on a murder charge for allegedly killing his daughter’s alleged abuser won the Republican nomination for county sheriff in Arkansas, according to the Arkansas secretary of state’s office.
Wealthy elites bankroll Dem Senate candidate who has repeatedly touted ‘grassroots’ campaign
Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton, the Democratic Senate candidate who went viral last month for releasing an ad that said “f— Trump,” has received millions in campaign donations from figures with corporate or political backgrounds despite pledging to run a primarily grassroots-funded race. On a debate stage against her challengers, Stratton told audiences earlier this … Read more
Republicans hand Trump the wheel on Iran, but one red line emerges
House Republicans are signaling that they’re largely OK giving President Donald Trump the reins as the U.S. and Israel continue their joint operation against Iran. But one red line looms on the horizon for most GOP lawmakers, one that would put dozens of them in a difficult position between supporting their party leader and keeping … Read more
Bard faculty call for ‘transition’ plan for college president linked to Epstein
Faculty members stop short of calling for Leon Botstein to resign in wake of revelations about ties with sex offender Members of Bard College’s faculty have called on the group’s board of trustees to develop a “transition in leadership” plan for Leon Botstein but stopped short of calling for the college president to resign in … Read more