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Matt Dixon

Matt Dixon is a senior national politics reporter for NBC News, based in Florida.

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Matt Dixon is a senior national politics reporter for NBC News, based in Florida.

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Latest from Matt Dixon

Trump's tariffs rollout beset by confusion, uncertainty and mixed messages

Trump has fulfilled a campaign promise to unleash sweeping tariffs, which has sparked fears of a global trade war and prompted a question: What's his endgame?
2d ago

Republicans win special elections for two deep-red House seats in Florida

The Republican candidates prevailed in a pair of special congressional elections in Florida on Tuesday, NBC News projects, giving Republicans some more breathing room as they navigate a narrow House majority.
2d ago

Trump White House brushes off Wisconsin loss amid warning signs around Elon Musk's role

As Democrats celebrate a battleground-state win in the most expensive judicial campaign in U.S. history, President Donald Trump and the GOP are confronting a worrying early sign about what the intense spotlight on Elon Musk’s influence means for the party.

Trump privately vents his frustration about Michael Waltz

President Donald Trump expressed frustration with national security adviser Michael Waltz on Thursday in conversations about his decision to withdraw Rep.

'Somebody has to go down': Trump allies take aim at Michael Waltz

A growing number of Donald Trump’s allies are calling on the president to fire his national security adviser, Michael Waltz.

Trump's move to end an immigration program hits a powerful Republican base of voters

The Trump administration’s decision to revoke temporary legal status for thousands of Cuban immigrants is putting Cuban American Republicans in a tough spot.
9d ago

Musk's super PAC jumps into Florida's special elections

A super PAC tied to billionaire Elon Musk has started spending in two deeply Republican House seats in Florida ahead of next week’s special elections, according to a new campaign finance report.
10d ago

GOP leaders raise alarm bells over a Florida special election in a deep-red district

Republican are concerned about the lackluster fundraising from state Sen. Randy Fine, the party's candidate in next week's special election in Florida's 6th District.

Trump allies press the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews over his Social Security jabs

Trump allies have pressed the White House to dial back Elon Musk's media interviews, worried about his criticisms of Social Security.
16d ago

Ron DeSantis' team is urging Florida lobbyists not to back Rep. Byron Donalds for governor

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ political operation is making calls to state lobbyists, urging them not to support Rep. Byron Donalds for governor.