Carol Lee

Los Angeles, Washington, D.C.

Washington Managing Editor at NBC News

NBC News Washington Managing Editor, former WSJ & POLITICO, Hudson & Monty’s mom, Philly Eagles fanatic

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Articles

The 11 Best Hair Masks for Promoting Growth and Preventing Breakage

3 days ago | yahoo.com | Carol Lee

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Oftentimes, trying to make your hair grow faster feels like a Sisyphean task, regardless of how many hair growth vitamins and hair growth serums you incorporate into your daily routine. When your hair is damaged and brittle, you might find that it breaks off long before it can reach its full potential—and you’re not alone.
Gabbard considering ways to revamp Trump's intelligence briefing

6 days ago | cnbc.com | Courtney Kube |Carol Lee |Gordon Lubold |Dan De Luce

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's intelligence chief is exploring ways to revamp his routine intelligence briefing in order to build his trust in the material and make it more aligned with how he likes to consume information, according to five people with direct knowledge of the discussions.
Gabbard considering ways to revamp Trump's intelligence briefing

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Courtney Kube |Carol Lee |Gordon Lubold |Dan De Luce |Elyse Perlmutter-Gumbiner

5 hours agoTrump pardons drug kingpins even as he escalates U.S. drug war rhetoricPresident Trump has long called for escalating the U.S. drug war against Mexican cartels and wants tougher penalties for dealers selling fentanyl and other street drugs in American communities. "I am ready for it, the death penalty, if you deal drugs," Trump said during a meeting with state …NowReally, Secretary Rubio? I’m Lying About the Kids Dying Under Trump?
Former Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez is still pushing for a Trump pardon before reporting to prison

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Carol Lee

President Donald Trump has not ruled out pardoning or commuting the sentence of former Sen. Bob Menendez, though allies believe there is only a small chance that the New Jersey Democrat will receive clemency before he's scheduled to report to prison next month, according to a White House official and three additional people familiar with the discussions.
7 Mosquito Repellents That Actually Work

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Carol Lee

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Mosquitoes have a way of ruining even the best laid summer plans. Whether you’re camping in the woods, grilling in the backyard, or just trying to enjoy a sunset without becoming dinner, a bug sprays is a must.
Netanyahu is the odd man out in Trump’s Middle East trip

2 weeks ago | nbcnews.com | Carol Lee |Katherine Doyle |Peter Alexander

May 16, 2025, 9:04 PM EDTABU DHABI — As President Donald Trump hopscotched around the Middle East this week, he was the star of elaborate ceremonies, announced new U.S. policies and unveiled billions of dollars in new economic partnerships. He even visited a mosque, remarking on the pride for he felt for “my friends” as he took in its beauty. “This is an incredible culture,” Trump said. But one omission on the trip became more glaring with each stop:Israel.
Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya

3 weeks ago | nbcnews.com | Courtney Kube |Carol Lee |Gordon Lubold

May 16, 2025, 4:04 PM EDTThe Trump administration is working on a plan to permanently relocate up to 1 million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya, five people with knowledge of the effort told NBC News. The plan is under serious enough consideration that the administration has discussed it with Libya’s leadership, two people with direct knowledge of the plans and a former U.S. official said.
Trump administration working on plan to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya

3 weeks ago | flipboard.com | Courtney Kube |Carol Lee |Gordon Lubold

15 hours agoA plan to deport people to countries that aren’t their home is cruel, performative politics—whether it works or not. Last May, the United Kingdom’s Home Office posted footage that showed immigration officers going door to door and marching migrants into a waiting van. “BREAKING,” a caption read, …
Marco Rubio working on major changes to National Security Council

3 weeks ago | cnas.org | Olympia Sonnier |Julie Tsirkin |Courtney Kube |Carol Lee
Rubio working on major changes to National Security Council

3 weeks ago | nbcnews.com | Olympia Sonnier |Julie Tsirkin |Courtney Kube |Carol Lee

May 14, 2025, 10:52 AM EDTSecretary of State Marco Rubio, in his new add-on role of national security adviser, is expected to significantly scale down the size of the National Security Council and make a dramatic change to how it works, four people with direct knowledge of the plans told NBC News. Shrinking the staff at the NSC would be in part designed to more closely align how it operates with the way President Donald Trump makes decisions, these people said.