National Politics Archives

Presidential Candidate Ron DeSantis kicks off campaign in Iowa

May 31, 2023 7:55 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

He received an energetic welcome from the crowd at his first Iowa event as a 2024 presidential candidate. More than 500 people filled the Eternity…

Chris Christie to announce 2024 presidential bid

May 31, 2023 6:53 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

A source confirmed to NBC News the announcement could be made at next week during a town hall in Manchester, New…

Congressional lawmakers inching closer to debt ceiling deal with deadline extended to June 5th

May 30, 2023 9:17 PM Jessica McClain, NBC News

WASHINGTON (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – Capital Hill lawmakers are fine tuning negotiations with an extended deadline, working together to seal a…

Rosalynn Carter, former First Lady, diagnosed with dementia

May 30, 2023 11:33 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

In a statement, the center said the 95-year-old former First lady “continues to live happily at home with her husband, enjoying spring in Plains and…

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. hold campaign rally in California

May 30, 2023 6:57 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

On Monday, a presidential candidate took time to pay his respects to our fallen service members on a campaign stop in San…

House Speaker McCarthy arrives at Capitol Hill to sell debt ceiling deal

May 29, 2023 11:21 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

As he arrived, McCarthy was asked by NBC whether he’s concerned about the optics of losing Republican support and needing Democratic help to push it…

House Minority Leader speaks out on debt ceiling deal

May 28, 2023 11:28 AM CBS News, Dillon Fuhrman

House Minority Leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries spoke with Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation Sunday about the budget deal struck between the White House…

President Biden and House Speaker McCarthy reach tentative deal on debt ceiling

May 28, 2023 11:11 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

President Joe Biden and Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have reached a tentative agreement on a debt ceiling…

Leadership dynamics leave Biden and House Speaker McCarthy in a “Debt Limit Deadline” limbo

May 25, 2023 9:03 PM Jessica McClain, NBC News

WASHINGTON (NBC / KYME, KECY-TV) – In the midst of negotiations, President Biden is pushing back on a debt default deal with House Republicans. The…

Debt default ‘X-date’ calculations aim to figure out when the US may run short of cash

May 25, 2023 9:28 AM The Associated Press

For all the concern over when the government might run out of money to cover all its bills, it turns out that no one can be absolutely sure exactly…

DeSantis makes it official; Announces 2024 Presidential run for the White House

May 24, 2023 8:54 PM Jessica McClain, NBC News

WASHINGTON (NBC / KYMA, KECY-TV) – After months of speculation, the race for the White House is official. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, formally…

Locals react to Ron DeSantis presidential bid announcement

May 24, 2023 8:00 PM Chennell Ramos

It’s official, Ron DeSantis has filed papers to run for president, setting up for a face-off with former President Donald…

DeSantis launches GOP presidential campaign in Twitter announcement plagued by glitches

May 24, 2023 4:45 PM The Associated Press

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launched his 2024 presidential campaign on Wednesday with firm words but a disastrous Twitter announcement. He’s…

Republican presidental candidate Scott visits Iowa

May 24, 2023 11:55 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has chosen Sioux City for his first visit to Iowa after launching his campaign for president on…

Former President Jimmy Carter in good spirits amid hospice care

May 24, 2023 6:54 AM NBC News, Dillon Fuhrman

According to his grandson, the 98-year-old and and his 95-year old-wife, Rosalynn, have been visiting with family, following the public discussion of…