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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Vance visits Rome for Good Friday celebration, next stop India

5 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Samantha Bilitz

Vice President JD Vance will meet with the Italian Prime Minister and the Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal during his visit to Rome ahead of Easter.
Maryland senator's meeting in El Salvador sparks tattoo speculation

6 days ago | thenationaldesk.com | Samantha Loren

Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen recently met with Kilmar Abrego Garcia in El Salvador, a meeting that has sparked unexpected attention on social media. Van Hollen plans to pass "along the message of love" to Abrego Garcia's wife, according to his statement on social media. However, the focus quickly shifted to Abrego Garcia's knuckle tattoos, which users on X, were quick to notice.
More drivers going without insurance or not enough, creating greater risk on the roads

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Angie Moreschi |Nathan Aaron

It's happening more often. The likelihood of being hit by an uninsured or underinsured driver is growing, putting everyone on our nation’s roads at greater risk. It means if you get into an accident with one of those drivers, even if it’s not your fault, you could be on the hook for all the bills. Spotlight on America takes a closer look at this troubling trend and why it’s happening.
White House Instagram trolls Chris Van Hollen over El Salvador trip: 'just tap accept'

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

TND Story Infinite Scroll - News3 v1.0.0 (thenationaldesk)69c80f1ee7655405ad92e63c4577173aeef8f823Fallback Presentation. Using deprecated PresentationRouter. Breaking NewsOfficials have confirmed two people were killed and another five were injured in a shooting at Florida State University. WATCHREAD MORETOPICS:White HouseChris Van HollenEl SalvadorTrump administrationMS-13Kilmar Abrego GarciaRachel MorinInstagramThe White House on Wednesday used its Instagram profile to troll Sen.
Supreme Court says it will hear Trump admin's case to end birthright citizenship

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

The Supreme Court on Thursday said it would hear arguments in the Trump administration’s case to end birthright citizenship in the United States. President Donald Trump on Inauguration Day signed an executive order which effectively ended the ability for someone born in the United States to be considered a citizen of the nation.
WWE star and registered Democrat Roman Reigns declares support for Trump

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

WWE star Joe Anoa’i, also known as Roman Reigns, said in a Vanity Fair profile piece Thursday that he voted for President Donald Trump despite being a registered member of the Democratic Party. During the interview, Anoa’i expressed his belief that the world “seems to be more like wrestling than any other form of entertainment.” Wrestling, he argued “has been held up as a Rosetta stone for understanding modern politics” in the Trump era due to the president’s support of WWE and MMA.
‘grounds for being fired’

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparked outrage this week over his bizarre claims about the impact of autism in American youth. During an address Thursday, Kennedy claimed autistic children are severely limited in their capabilities and cannot perform basic tasks.
House Democrat calls to impeach Trump for defying Supreme Court

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Rep. Shri Thanedar, D-Mich., on Wednesday called to impeach President Donald Trump over his administration’s failure to adhere to the Supreme Court. The high court ruled last week the Trump administration must return Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who was deported to El Salvador from Maryland. Despite this ruling, the Supreme Court has no enforcement power, meaning the Trump administration can choose to ignore that demand. U.S. District Judge James E.
Town halls erupt in chaos in Georgia, Iowa; as political violence continues to grow

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Geoff Harris

From heated exchanges to handcuffs and tasers, town halls across the nation featured both this week. In Georgia, multiple protestors were tased at a town hall where Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) was speaking. Just minutes into the event, audience members began interrupting Greene, with a few people dragged out and tased by police officers. Greene told reporters after the town hall, she's glad they were thrown out. "This is not a political rally.
Marsha Blackburn accuses Vanderbilt of refusing Trump's orders on DEI

1 week ago | thenationaldesk.com | Jackson Walker

Sen. Marsh Blackburn, R-Tenn., on Tuesday sent a letter to Vanderbilt University accusing it of defying President Donald Trump’s executive order regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Trump has signed a slew of executive orders since beginning his second term targeting DEI at federally funded institutions. The senator wrote via X the Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) may be in violation of this order due to its support of DEI.