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The former analyst says supervisors were told not to put things in writing, so many of the directives came in face-to-face meetings.

Republicans have made more than $700 million of new advertising bookings in congressional races since Sept. 1, with the Trump-aligned super PAC pouring in funds.

Cost-of-living issues are driving up tensions in local communities, while immigration is the most polarizing issue nationally, local government officials said in a new survey.

Annie Andrews is a physician running against Sen. Darline Graham.

The president said the ads, which the White House has defended, will be funded by him and his super PAC, MAGA Inc.

NBC News’ Steve Kornacki looks at Latino voter trends, public approval of President  Donald Trump’s administration, and the Democratic party's position ahead to the midterm elections.

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The administration took similar action last week against CNN. The cable news network, MS NOW and Politico sued after they were banned from the White House grounds.

Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss how Democrats in Texas are making gains ahead of the midterms in November.

President Trump and Vice President Vance hit the trail to campaign for Republicans in reliably red states as new polls show Democratic momentum ahead of November’s midterms. NBC News correspondents Yamiche Alcindor, Steve Kornacki, Ryan Nobles and NBC10 reporter Lauren Mayk join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the fight for control of Congress.

The Supreme Court began its new term by hearing arguments in a case seeking to hold energy companies liable for damages caused by climate change. NBC News' Gary Grumbach has details on the cases presented and potential implications.

Democrats need a net gain of four seats to capture the Senate. If they get it, they’d control what happens in a vacancy, as Justice Samuel Alito admits he has thought about retirement.

The youngest White House press secretary in U.S. history left the job this summer to spend more time with her family.

Former Rep. Dennis Hastert, who served eight years as speaker of the House and then spent more than a year in prison for scheming to cover up sexual abuse allegations, has died at the age of 84.

David Rush has been in custody since his arrest in May, and his defense team had been working with federal prosecutors on a possible plea deal.

The Illinois Republican was sentenced to 15 months in prison after leaving Congress for scheming to cover up child molestation accusations.

The Supreme Court is kicking off its new term with a major climate change case looking at whether energy companies can be sued for damages caused by climate change-related natural disasters. NBC News’ Lawrence Hurley has the details. 

A 34-year-old woman was taken into custody at LAX by the FBI over the weekend, accusing her of spying on behalf of Chinese officials. NBC’s Janis Mackey Frayer reports for TODAY.

President Donald Trump is making a major push in once-reliable Republican states as a new NBC News poll shows his party could be facing an uphill battle ahead of the midterm elections. It comes as new Trump ads, paid for by taxpayers, get prime-time air, some during football games. NBC’s Gabe Gutierrez reports for TODAY.

The justices heard arguments in a lawsuit brought by Boulder, Colorado, seeking to hold Exxon Mobil and Suncor Energy liable for the impacts of climate change.