The NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the campaign trail, the White House, and Capitol Hill can now be accessed online through the newsletter “From the Politics Desk.” The newsletter covers various topics, including the areas outside the battlegrounds where Donald Trump expanded his coalition and the potential ramifications of his expected nomination of Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state.
The article by national political correspondent Steve Kornacki discusses five specific areas where Trump made significant gains, such as Osceola County, Florida, where his strength with Puerto Ricans helped him secure a victory. Similarly, Lawrence, Massachusetts, saw a significant shift towards the GOP compared to previous elections, while Loudoun County, Virginia saw Trump erasing his deficit due to an increase in Asian American support.
The potential nomination of South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem for the Department of Homeland Security and Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state are highlighted in the piece. Additionally, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee as the ambassador to Israel and Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser are also mentioned.
In a separate article by senior national politics reporter Matt Dixon, the impact of Rubio’s potential nomination on Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the possibility of appointing Lara Trump to fill Rubio’s Senate seat are explored. The article speculates on various strategies, including a potential “placeholder” appointee, should the Senate seat become vacant.
The newsletter also provides updates on legal cases involving President-elect Trump and former Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, as well as the latest race calls and election results. Readers are encouraged to provide feedback on the content and share the newsletter with others interested in politics.
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