Alexandra Marquez
Breaking Politics Reporter
I am a politics reporter at NBC News, primarily covering campaigns and elections but also reporting on state legislatures, Congress, the White House, reproductive rights and any other breaking political news.
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I am a politics reporter at NBC News, primarily covering campaigns and elections but also reporting on state legislatures, Congress, the White House, reproductive rights and any other breaking political news.
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Latest from Alexandra Marquez
A 'disaster': Gretchen Whitmer's talk on tariffs and meeting with Trump anger fellow Democrats
Gretchen Whitmer became governor after promising to “fix the damn roads” in Michigan.
Gretchen Whitmer goes to Washington with a call for bipartisanship to grow the economy
The Democratic governor of Michigan, a potential 2028 presidential contender, traveled to Washington for the event as well as a meeting with President Trump.
Trump voters are prepared to trust him on tariffs — but there are signs of cracks in the coalition
As President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plans sent stocks tumbling and economists warning of a broader economic slowdown, many of Trump’s supporters say they support the move as part of a broader vision for the U.S. economy, even if prices rise.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Americans ready to retire aren’t worried about ‘day-to-day’ market fluctuations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed concerns Americans might be having about a potential impending recession and the status of their retirement plans.
Demonstrators rally in 'Hands Off' protests against Trump policies and Musk-led government cuts
Coast-to-coast opposition to upheaval in President Donald Trump's second term took shape Saturday at more than 1,200 events organized by Democratic activists.
Elon Musk says he wants a 'zero-tariff situation' and a 'free trade zone' for Europe amid Trump's trade war
Elon Musk broke with the president's decision to impose expansive tariffs on most foreign nations, saying that he hopes to see a 'zero tariff situation' with Europe.
Trump fires at least 3 national security aides following a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer
Loomer met with Trump and other top White House officials in the Oval Office on Wednesday, two sources familiar with the meeting told NBC News.
Pentagon inspector general to investigate Pete Hegseth's role in Signal chat leak
The Pentagon's internal watchdog notified the defense secretary of a probe into whether he shared classified information last month in a Signal group chat that included a journalist.
Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if foreign automakers raise prices due to tariffs
In a wide-ranging interview with NBC News on Saturday, Trump said he "couldn't care less" if automakers raise prices on foreign cars following his imposed auto tariffs.
Sen. Michael Bennet says the Democratic Party's brand is 'problematic'
Sen. Michael Bennet said that the Democratic Party's brand is "problematic" and that the party "is associated with the educated elites" and "not anymore with working people in this country."
U.S. Institute of Peace lays off most staff members
All but a small group of U.S. Institute of Peace employees received formal termination notices Friday evening, effective immediately, current and former employees told NBC News.
