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The remarkably stable 2024 race: From the Politics Desk

Plus, New York prosecutors for the first time lay out their case against Trump in a courtroom.
President Joe Biden; Former President Donald Trump.
President Joe Biden; Former President Donald Trump.

Jan. 6 rioter with 'I heart TRUMP' hat and a Confederate flag gets prison for assaults on officers

Isreal Easterday took "a symbol of treason, defiance of the law, and insurrection" to the Capitol before he temporarily blinded two officers with chemical spray, prosecutors said.
Isreal Easterday perched in a tree holding a Confederate flag
Isreal Easterday perched in a tree holding a Confederate flag

Biden is marking Earth Day by announcing $7 billion in federal solar power grants

Bidenis working to energize young voters for his re-election campaign.
Nicholas Hartnett, owner of Pure Power Solar, carries a panel as he and Brian Hoeppner install a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., on July 17, 2023.
Nicholas Hartnett, owner of Pure Power Solar, carries a panel as he and Brian Hoeppner install a solar array on the roof of a home in Frankfort, Ky., on July 17, 2023.

Trump trial highlights: DA alleges Trump led 'cook the books' scheme to hide 'porn star payoff'

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was called as the first witness for the prosecution.
 Former President Donald Trump leaves court on April 22, 2024.
 Former President Donald Trump leaves court on April 22, 2024.

Homeless shelters in Massachusetts raise concerns as lawmakers consider historic limit to family stays

Since 1983, the state has promised families and pregnant women a right to shelter. Now, lawmakers are moving to overturn that right.
A worker walks through the emergency overflow shelter for migrants at the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex
A worker walks through the emergency overflow shelter for migrants at the Melnea A. Cass Recreational Complex

The Jewish vote could play a huge role in 2024. Pennsylvania is about to put up an early test.

Jewish voters could play a major role in the big battleground state this fall. Before that, there's a key primary approaching Tuesday in Pittsburgh.
Rep. Summer Lee.
Rep. Summer Lee.

All the players in Trump's trial: Judge Juan Merchan, Michael Cohen, Stormy Daniels and more

While Trump is the only defendant in the criminal case, prosecutors have said there are several other people involved in the alleged “catch and kill” scheme.
Photo Illustration: Trump and key players in his upcoming trial
Photo Illustration: Trump and key players in his upcoming trial

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says Speaker Mike Johnson should resign as Democrats signal potential support

Greene indicated she’ll move forward with triggering a vote to remove the speaker.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene speaks

Presidential approval tracker: How popular is Joe Biden?

Compare Biden’s approval rating with that of Trump, Obama, Bush and Clinton. Updated regularly.
Illustration of President Joe Biden with approval rating line graphs of previous presidents.
Illustration of President Joe Biden with approval rating line graphs of previous presidents.

Zelenskyy says Ukraine has 'a chance at victory' thanks to weapons provided in new U.S. aid package

Ukraine's president thanked U.S. leaders for passing a $60.8 billion aid package through the House over the weekend.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Poll: Election interest hits new low in tight Biden-Trump race

NBC News' latest national poll shows Biden’s numbers inching up as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., inflation and abortion all scramble the 2024 contest.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

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