President Joe Biden thanked his “great partner” Vice President Kamala Harris in his farewell address delivered from the Oval Office. Biden reflected on his five decades in American politics and highlighted the country’s ability to support each other through the pandemic.  Continue reading Biden reflects on accomplishments, American resilience in farewell address

During his farewell address to the nation, President Biden focused on threats to democracy and society, highlighting concerns about oligarchy, climate change and the risks of unregulated technology. He called for safe and trustworthy artificial intelligence and criticized social media platforms, particularly their role in spreading misinformation and ending fact-checking efforts. Continue reading Biden warns against ‘oligarchy taking shape in America’

Some of President-elect Trump’s key Cabinet picks appeared at Senate confirmation hearings. Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi, Trump’s pick for attorney general, vowed to keep politics out of the prosecutorial process, while Senator Marco Rubio, Trump’s choice for Secretary of State, said Ukraine and Russia will have to make concessions to end the war. NBC News’ Ryan Nobles reports. Continue reading Key Trump cabinet picks appear at Senate confirmation hearings

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) to serve as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. NBC News campaign embed Alex Tabet takes a look at Stefanik’s career and how she might function in the Trump administration. Continue reading Meet the Cabinet: What to know about Elise Stefanik, Trump’s pick for U.N. ambassador

Following 15 months of fighting in the Gaza Strip, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. The father of American hostage Sagui Dekel-Chen, Jonathan Dekel-Chen, joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss his hope to see all hostages returned home. Continue reading ‘The job will only be done when all 98 of the hostages are home’: Father of hostage taken by Hamas

President-elect Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi, was questioned by senators on Capitol Hill over her denial of the 2020 election results and her loyalty to Trump. Continue reading Pam Bondi ‘walks the line’ during hearing, won’t say that Trump lost in 2020

With five days remaining in President Biden’s administration, a ceasefire and hostage release agreement was reached between Israel and Hamas. NBC News International Correspondent Raf Sanchez, White House Correspondent Aaron Gilchrist and Chief Foreign Affairs Correspondent Andrea Mitchell join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the details of the deal and what comes next. Continue reading Biden and Trump both claim credit for Gaza ceasefire deal