Hard to believe it’s true, but today marks 20 years for me @NBCNews. It has been an exhilarating and exhausting ride and I could not be more grateful for all of the unique experiences I’ve had and all the incredible colleagues I’ve been able to learn from and work alongside. From Baghdad to Bande Aceh, Beijing to the Briefing Room, I never imagined I’d get to witness history quite like this. I owe a lot of people thanks, but none more than Alison and our girls who have supported me in this unforgettable journey. Here’s to many more.
As President Trump began his news conference stateside… in Davos, we spotted the words “NO KINGS” - in all caps - glowing on the mountainside overlooking the World Economic Forum site where Trump speaks tomorrow.
We are proud to share that @NBCNews Chief White House Correspondent @PeterAlexander is the recipient of a Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism.
Congratulations, @PeterAlexander!
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NEW: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells me @realDonaldTrump is likely to visit China’s President Xi in Beijing early next year, just before Lunar New Year in mid-February. @NBCNews
BREAKING: Federal grand jury indicts former national security adviser John Bolton, the third Trump critic to be indicted in recent weeks. https://t.co/bkVUGUuQ5s
Senior WH official tells me @realDonaldTrump’s senior envoys Steve Witkoff and Keith Kellogg and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to Istanbul for talks on Thursday on how to end Russia's war in Ukraine.
The official says President Trump is not expected to join them.
In a preview clip of a exclusive interview on TODAY, 26-year-old @Mets player Juan Soto opens about his commitment to his loved ones and the support he receives from his parents. “I do this for them,” he says. @PeterAlexander https://t.co/mChh56xRZV
Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can’t figure out how to reach them
via @PeterAlexander & @alexandramrqz:
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Developing: “The termination letters for some NNSA (National Nuclear Security Admin) probationary employees are being rescinded, but we do not have a good way to get in touch with those personnel.”
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Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says it is not a rescission of the federal freeze, it’s simply a rescission of the memo:
“In light of the injunction, OMB has rescinded the memo to end any confusion on federal policy created by the court ruling and the dishonest media coverage. The Executive Orders issued by the President on funding reviews remain in full force and effect and will be rigorously implemented by all agencies and departments. This action should effectively end the court case and allow the government to focus on enforcing the President’s orders on controlling federal spending. In the coming weeks and months, more executive action will continue to end the egregious waste of federal funding.”
The Oval Office is being turned over right now, a West Wing source tells me.
President Biden's circular rug has been replaced with the same rug President Trump used in his first term, the sunburst-patterned rug Nancy Reagan designed for her husband.
Grateful for @mitchellreports - who today announced she’ll soon step down as anchor of the longest-running program on daytime @msnbc. Andrea has been a one-of-a-kind mentor and friend.
Saturday TODAY co-anchor Peter Alexander received a tour from Dr. Jill Biden of The People's House, an immersive center modeled after the the country's most famous address.
‘Back to school season is school shooting season’
A suspect is in custody after a school shooting in Georgia.
Everytown for Gun Safety senior advisor @AnnieAndrewsMD, who is a pediatrician and mother, joins @PeterAlexander to react, saying “this is a public health crisis”.