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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Former assistant testifies in Diddy trial; details setting up 'wild king nights'

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Geoff Harris

Week six of Sean "Diddy" Combs' federal sex trafficking trial wrapped up in New York on Friday. Among those taking the stand, one of Combs' former assistants, Brendan Paul, who testified about the ins and outs of working for Combs. Paul told the court that he began working for Combs in 2022, first hearing about the opportunity from another former assistant. "He told me to get in, to get out, if you have a girlfriend, break up with her, and you’re never going to see your family," Paul testified.
Fact Check Team: Air India crash survivor calls escape a 'miracle' amid investigation

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Janae Bowens

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)75021651a5b7f98f298838c03eaa3588802317d1Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. TOPICS:Air IndiaCrashSurvivorInvestigationMiracleFlightSafetyBlack boxesVishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the Air India crash, described his survival as a "miracle" after the tragic incident that claimed the lives of 241 people, including his brother. On Wednesday, Ramesh participated in laying his brother to rest, according to CNN.
ICE agents denied access to Dodger Stadium facilities ahead of game

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday the team had denied Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents from accessing its facilities ahead of a matchup against the San Diego Padres. In a post via X, the team explained ICE agents requested permission to access the Dodger Stadium parking lot. The organization said it denied the request. “Tonight’s game will be played as scheduled,” the team added via X.
DOJ plans to cut additional 1,500 jobs on top of 4,500 cut under Trump

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

The Department of Justice on Monday announced it plans to cut an additional 1,500 jobs on top of the 4,500 already cut under President Donald Trump. The agency announced the plan in its fiscal year 2026 budget request. That document estimated the cuts could save taxpayers $545 million. “The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) budget is reduced by $545 million and assumes a reduction of over 1,500 positions, including over 700 vacant agent positions,” the document reads.
Trump slams 'crooked' Fox News poll showing 53% approval on border

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed frustration with Fox News after it released the results of a poll showing mixed reactions toward his handling of the border. The poll revealed 53% of American approve of Trump’s border policies. It also showed 84% are concerned about inflation and 55% feel pessimistic about the economy. Trump claimed the findings are the result of the outlet’s biases.
Authorities investigating anonymous pizza deliveries to lawmakers’ homes: report

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Federal authorities are investigating after several lawmakers across the country have received anonymous pizza orders, ABC News reported Wednesday. Both Democratic and Republican members of the House of Representatives have reportedly received unsolicited deliveries to their homes. The ominous actions have law enforcement officials concerned about a larger plotto threaten or harm those affected, the outlet wrote.
Tucker Carlson slams Ted Cruz over Iran comments: 'you don’t know anything'

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Media personality Tucker Carlson on Tuesday slammed Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, over his comments regarding the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Sen. Cruz joined The Tucker Carlson Show where they discussed his repeated public comments condemning Iran for amassing a nuclear arsenal. Carlson during that conversation challenged him on his knowledge of the country. “How many people live in Iran, by the way?” Carlson asked. “I don’t know the population,” Sen. Cruz said.
Homan reports illegal immigrant encounters reach 'lowest number ever recorded'

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Trump administration border czar Tom Homan on Tuesday announced illegal alien encounters at the southern border had fallen to the “lowest number ever recorded.”Over the past 24 hours, he wrote, Border Patrol officials encountered just 95 illegal aliens. This, Homan said, marks a drastic contrast from the thousands per day which entered the country under former President Joe Biden. “That is the lowest number EVER recorded," Homan wrote. "On top of that, they released the vast majority into the US.
Trump says he will likely issue another extension for TikTok divestment deadline

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

President Donald Trump on Tuesday suggested he may once again extend the deadline for Chinese tech company ByteDance to divest the American side of its popular social media app TikTok. Trump in April signed an executive order preventing the enforcement of a TikTok ban for 75 days. Before that, the president had also issued a 75-day upon taking office in January. The president told reporters aboard Air Force One Tuesday he will “probably” implement yet another extension.
Former Sen. Bob Menendez reports to prison to begin 11-year sentence

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Disgraced former Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., on Tuesday reported to a federal prison where he will begin serving an 11-year sentence. Menendez in 2024 was convicted of accepting bribes in exchange for acting in the interest of the Egyptian government. He also provided favors to some New Jersey businessmen, the court determined. He will serve his sentence at Federal Correctional Institution Schuylkill in Minersville, Pennsylvania.