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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Trump is relying on a small circle of advisers as he weighs Iran strikes

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Courtney Kube |Carol Lee |Dan De Luce

President Donald Trump is increasingly relying on a small group of advisers for critical input as he weighs whether to order U.S. military action in Iran targeting its nuclear program, according to two defense officials and a senior administration official.
Tulsi Gabbard sidelined in Trump administration discussions on Israel and Iran

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Dan De Luce |Matt Dixon |Carol Lee

National Intelligence Director Tulsi Gabbard, an outspoken critic of past U.S. military interventions abroad, appears to have fallen out of favor with President Donald Trump as he weighs military action against Iran, according to multiple senior administration officials with knowledge of the matter.
Tulsi Gabbard sidelined in Trump administration discussions on Israel and Iran

1 week ago | flipboard.com | Dan De Luce |Matt Dixon |Carol Lee |Courtney Kube

8 hours agoLawrence: Donald Trump proves he’s the stupidest man in the Situation RoomMSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell explains how Donald Trump’s “cognitive confusion” about whether he can appoint himself chair of the Federal Reserve, among …17 hours agoB-2 stealth bombers and 30,000-pound bunker busters: Why striking Iran's nuclear sites is such a difficult featWhite House officials told NBC News that President Donald Trump is considering a range of options, including striking Iran directly.
From the Politics Desk

1 week ago | nbcnews.com | Scott Bland |Courtney Kube |Gordon Lubold |Carol Lee

3 takeaways from our new pollWelcome to the online version of In today's edition, Scott Bland breaks down the key findings from the new NBC News Decision Desk poll. Plus, we have the latest updates from the Israel-Iran conflict and the Minnesota shooting. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.
How Trump went from opposing Israel's strikes on Iran to reluctant support

1 week ago | cnbc.com | Courtney Kube |Gordon Lubold |Carol Lee |Katherine Doyle

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How Trump went from opposing Israel’s strikes on Iran to reluctant support

1 week ago | nbcchicago.com | Courtney Kube |Gordon Lubold |Carol Lee

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump had opposed Israeli military action against Iran, favoring negotiations over bombing. But in the days before the strikes began, he became convinced that Israel’s heightened anxiety over Iran’s nuclear enrichment capabilities was warranted. After a pivotal briefing from the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen.
The 11 Best Hair Masks for Promoting Growth and Preventing Breakage

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

3 weeks 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

4 weeks 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.