The National Desk

The National Desk (TND) is a daily news show in the United States, hosted by Jan Jeffcoat and produced by the Sinclair Broadcast Group. It made its national debut on January 18, 2021. The program is broadcast live from the WJLA-TV studios in Washington, D.C., which is owned by Sinclair. TND draws on the journalistic resources of Sinclair's news operations across the country, along with featuring original content.

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Only 16% of Americans likely to purchase electric vehicle, AAA survey finds

2 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Only 16% of Americans are either “likely” or “very likely” to purchase an electric vehicle, according to the results of a news survey by AAA released Wednesday. The figure represents the lowest recorded percentage of interest in electric vehicles since 2019, AAA wrote in a press release. It also acknowledged the amount of those who reported they would be “unlikely” or “very unlikely” to buy an electric vehicle increased from 51% in 2022 to 63%.
Kash Patel sounds alarm after CCP loyalist smuggles 'dangerous biological pathogen'

2 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

FBI Director Kash Patel on Tuesday sounded the alarm after a Chinese national allegedly smuggled what he described as a “dangerous biological pathogen” into the country. The individual, Yunqing Jian, allegedly entered the country with the fungus “fusarium graminearum,” Patel wrote.
Universities ramp up lobbying efforts amid federal scrutiny and funding freezes

3 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Janae Bowens

TOPICS:UniversitiesLobbyingFederal fundsHarvard UniversityTrump administrationFederal scrutinyEducation sectorDiversity initiativesHarvard University has accused the Trump administration of illegally freezing over $2 billion in federal funds allocated to the institution. Harvard claims the federal government failed to investigate its allegations of antisemitism on campus. In response to such federal actions, universities across the nation have significantly increased their lobbying efforts.
National Weather Service rehiring for positions gutted by DOGE cuts

3 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) on Tuesday confirmed to The National News Desk it is beginning the process of rehiring for positions which were gutted by cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). DOGE in February entered NOAA offices days before the National Weather Service (NWS) announced a slew of job cuts. It now plans to begin filling these openings ahead of the approaching hurricane season.
Trump fires back against rumored rejection from Harvard: 'totally FALSE'

3 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

President Donald Trump on Monday fired back against a rumor claiming he is targeting Harvard University due to being rejected by the school as a student. The Trump administration on in May informed Harvard University it had revoked the school’s ability to enroll international students. It was a major escalation in the ongoing feud between Trump and the school which has seen approximately $2.2 billion of the school’s federal funding frozen.
Six illegal migrants charged in murder of S.C. woman: 'defies any sense of decency'

4 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Lancaster County, South Carolina authorities announced last month they arrested six illegal migrants involved in the murder of a local woman. The sheriff’s office said during a press conference officers responded to reports of a stopped vehicle in the middle of the road to discover Larisha Thompson, 40, dead from a gunshot wound. Investigators uncovered evidence from the scene linking that shooting to the same firearm used in a recent burglary incident.
Musk blames 'one big psy op' after comparing Corey Booker gesture to Nazi salute

4 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Former Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk on Sunday claimed to be the victim of a “psy op” after comparing a gesture by Sen. Corey Booker, D-N.J., to a Nazi salute. Musk received significant backlash in January after extending his arm outward with his palm facing down while speaking at an Inauguration Day event for President Donald Trump. His gesture drew comparisons to “the ‘Sieg Heil’ used by Nazis” from PBS.
Education secretary visits NY high school forced to drop Chiefs mascot

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Friday visited a New York that was forced by the state to ditch its Native American mascot. New York in 2023 ordered its high schools to remove all imagery associated with Native Americans. That order sparked outrage from students and community members of Massapequa High School, which demanded its historic Chiefs mascot be preserved. McMahon in a visit to the school argued the state’s order violates the law.
State Dept. orders 'additional vetting' of Harvard-linked visa applicants: report

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

The State Department on Friday ordered “additional vetting” of all visa applicants linked to Harvard University, according to Reuters. Trump administration officials last week revoked the school’s ability to host international students, though a federal judge halted that decision Thursday. Despite this, the State Department is now calling for heightened scrutiny of students applying for visas to travel to Harvard for any reason.
White House responds after report claims top Trump admin official being impersonated

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

The White House on Friday issued a response in the wake of a new report claiming the FBI is investigating a plot to impersonate a top Trump administration official. A Thursday report by the Wall Street Journal claimed several high profile figures like senators, governors and business executives have received text messages and phone calls from an individual who claimed to be White House chief of staff Susie Wiles.