Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) tells Meet the Press that the investigation on former Trump national security adviser John Bolton is part of the administration’s “intimidation campaign” — noting that he and others have also faced Justice Department investigations. Continue reading Sen. Adam Schiff says John Bolton probe is ‘clearly retribution’ on Trump’s rivals

 Black Music Sunday is a weekly series highlighting all things Black music, with over 275 stories covering performers, genres, history, and more, each featuring its own vibrant soundtrack. I hope you’ll find some familiar tunes and perhaps an introduction to something new. I’ve written quite a few stories about the blues and blues artists over the years, both male and female, and examined multiple sub-genres … Continue reading Black Music Sunday: They shouted the blues

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Vice President JD Vance defends Republicans’ push to redraw congressional maps after Texas approved a plan that could add up to five GOP seats. Continue reading JD Vance defends GOP redistricting: ‘Democrats have gerrymandered their states’

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Vice President JD Vance says “sanctions aren’t off the table” as President Trump tries to get Russian President Putin and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy together for peace talks. Continue reading JD Vance says Putin ‘not at all’ misleading Trump in Ukraine talks: Full interview

In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov says the Russians “want peace in Ukraine,” even as Russia launches one of its heaviest bombardments in weeks. Continue reading Russia’s Lavrov says Putin wants peace even as strikes on Ukraine ramp up: Full interview

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared victory after the state senate approved new congressional maps created with the goal of sending more Republicans to Washington, D.C. Now, Democrats across the country are vowing to retaliate with new maps of their own. NBC’s Melanie Zanona reports in this week’s Sunday Focus. Continue reading Texas Redistricting Sparks Nationwide Fight: What’s at Stake?

Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker joins Sunday TODAY’s Willie Geist to discuss whether the raid on former national security adviser John Bolton’s home was retribution from President Donald Trump. Continue reading Is Trump Using the Justice Department for Personal Retribution?

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man who was wrongfully deported to a high-security prison there, is now being threatened by the Trump administration with deportation to Uganda if he does not plead guilty to criminal charges of human smuggling against him in Tennessee. NBC’s Melanie Zanona reports for Sunday TODAY. Continue reading Kilmar Abrego Garcia Threatened with Deportation to Uganda