Trump running mate decision nears, with Vance, Rubio at center of talks
Former president Donald Trump’s campaign is aiming to announce his running mate by July 15, the first day of the Republican National Convention, according to people familiar with the situation, and internal
Harris makes case to Black women, escaping questions on Biden at Essence Fest
NEW ORLEANS —With all eyes on Kamala D. Harris amid turmoil in the Democratic Party, the vice president focused squarely on the stakes of the election in remarks Saturday at one of
Biden thought he had it under control. Then it got worse.
President Biden’s top aides awoke after debate night with a plan to contain the damage: A raucous North Carolina crowd, a message of resilience, a demonstration of vibrancy. For the first time, Biden
These Black women vow to vote for Biden — but Harris excites them more
NEW ORLEANS — April Sheris plans to vote for Joe Biden in November. Her two college-age daughters, Camari Knox and Amiaya Bridgewater, both voting in their first presidential election, will be, too,
Biden seeks to reenergize campaign as Democrats remain skittish of his prospects
PHILADELPHIA — President Biden on Sunday basked in warm applause of a Black congregation in Philadelphia, drawing support from a sanctuary of Black worshipers at a time of tumult and peril for
Watching Biden, many see the heartbreaking indignities of aging
President Biden shuffled onto the debate stage. He whispered, mumbled and repeatedly trailed off. When he wasn’t speaking, he stood slightly stooped, his mouth at times agape and his eyes flickering between
The pool party’s over as Americans ease up on backyard upgrades
Americans will be splashing around this summer in the backyard pools they’ve already got, but not splashing out as much on new ones. Swimming pool installations were part of the home improvement frenzy
A lack of child care is keeping this 43-year-old mother of four out of the workforce
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Stefanie Longenecker would love to take advantage of rising wages, a strong job market
Laid off from a nearly six-figure job, this 61-year-old is driving for delivery apps: ‘I don’t get a day off’
This is part of NBC News’ Checkbook Chronicles, a series of profiles highlighting the financial realities of everyday Americans. Becky Melvin can usually be found on her phone — but not for the reasons
Employers added 206,000 jobs in June, as sturdy labor market gradually cools
The economy added 206,000 jobs last month, according to fresh government data, but unemployment inched above 4% for the first time in over two years. The June jobs report, released Friday morning by