A federal judge sentenced former Sen. Bob Menendez to 11 years in prison for his conviction on bribery, extortion and other charges. Prosecutors say Menendez took cash, gold bars and a new Mercedes in exchange for actions that, in part, benefited foreign governments. NBC News’ Jonathan Dienst reports. Continue reading Menendez sentenced to 11 years for bribery, extortion and other crimes
An attorney for New York City Mayor Eric Adams has contacted Justice Department leadership with a plea to drop the case against him, two people briefed on the matter confirmed to NBC News. Continue reading Lawyer for NYC Mayor Eric Adams asking DOJ to drop case against him, sources say
On the day of his confirmation hearing to be secretary of health and human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Continue reading RFK Jr. tries (again) to distance himself from the anti-vaccine movement
During his Senate confirmation hearing for the role of secretary of the Department of Health and Human services, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. presented a more open stance to vaccines that was not representative of statements he has made on the subject for over a decade. NBC News’ Brandy Zadrozny, who has long covered RFK Jr., reports on his statements and their authenticity. Continue reading RFK Jr. makes a dubious reversal of his vaccine stance during confirmation hearing
Sen. Ben Ray Luján (D-N.M.) joins Meet the Press NOW after pressing Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his Senate confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Continue reading It’s ‘clear’ that RFK Jr. would be a ‘rubber stamp’ on Trump’s policy decisions: Democratic senator
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump’s pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, is grilled on his vaccine skepticism during his first Senate confirmation hearing. Dr. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security, joins Meet the Press NOW with his thoughts on Kennedy’s nomination. Continue reading RFK Jr. ‘would be a disaster’ if he ran HHS, says public health expert
President Joe Biden’s farewell address on Wednesday came with a series of warnings for the future of the country, including a rising “oligarchy taking shape” that he said threatens American democracy. Continue reading Biden argues ‘oligarchy,’ social media are threats to democracy in farewell address
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
