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RICHMOND, VA — Virginia’s Democratic Governor Abigail Spanberger on Tuesday ignored questions on whether she would entertain calls from the Department of Homeland Security to end sanctuary policies in the state. “Governor Spanberger must end her sanctuary policies that allow these illegal aliens onto our streets and work with DHS to protect the citizens of … Read more

The White House says President Trump is “aware” of a proposal by Pakistan to extend the deadline for Iran to make a deal and reopen the Strait of Hormuz by two weeks. NBC News correspondents Kelly O’Donnell, Courtney Kube, Keir Simmons and Brian Cheung report on the ongoing conflict after President Trump warned “a whole … Read more

Markwayne Mullin visits Asheville to survey Hurricane Helene recovery in first big trip since Kristi Noem’s ouster Markwayne Mullin, the US homeland security secretary, used a visit to Asheville, North Carolina to call for a fundamental shift in the role of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), arguing that states and local governments – not … Read more

Voters are voting in Wisconsin’s Supreme Court election and the Georgia runoff to fill former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s seat. NBC News National Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist and Chief Data Analyst Steve Kornacki join Meet the Press NOW with the latest on the ground and from the big board.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche showered President Donald Trump with praise during a Justice Department anti-fraud press conference and said any decision on permanently replacing Pam Bondi was up to the president. “As to whether or not I want this job, I did not ask for this job. I love working for President Trump,” Blanche … Read more

Alarm among military observers after president says ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if Iran ignores demands US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump’s Tuesday morning comments threatening that “a whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again” in Iran have raised alarms … Read more

NBC Capitol Hill Correspondent Melanie Zanona speaks with Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) as he faces a primary challenge from Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.). Sen Cassidy defends his vote to convict President Trump during his 2021 impeachment trial and defends the need for mail-in voting.

Conservative pundit Tucker Carlson advised U.S. officials to tell Trump “no” if asked to carry out mass attacks on Iranian civilians.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was asked about the perceived “weaponization” of the Department of Justice and said that the department would not be focusing on pursuing President Trump’s political enemies.

Tennessee Republicans are moving to criminalize immigration violations at the state level with a bill that would make it a crime for migrants to remain in the Volunteer State after a final deportation order. The measure, which passed the Republican-controlled Senate on a 26-6 vote, would require illegal immigrants with a removal order to leave … Read more