Jonathan Allen
Senior National Politics Reporter
I am an award-winning reporter and New York Times-bestselling author covering national politics for NBC News. I am currently focused on the 2024 presidential campaign and also contribute coverage of the White House, Congress and national political issues.
I am an award-winning reporter and New York Times-bestselling author covering national politics for NBC News. I am currently focused on the 2024 presidential campaign and also contribute coverage of the White House, Congress and national political issues.
Latest from Jonathan Allen
Mayors ask Biden to pardon Jesse Jackson Jr.
Nine Chicago-area mayors sent a letter to President Joe Biden Friday seeking a pardon for former Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr.
With coat drives and concerts, Harris and Trump tackle winning over swing voters
Both the Kamala Harris and Donald Trump campaigns are spending money on the difficult task of persuading the small part of the electorate that remains undecided.
Trump campaign says the former president believes 'anyone convicted of a crime' should be jailed
Trump was convicted this year in his New York hush money case. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 18.
Army says a Trump aide 'abruptly pushed aside' an Arlington National Cemetery employee
An aide to Donald Trump pushed an Arlington National Cemetery employee when the former president visited the site with family members of U.S. service members killed in the Kabul airport attack during the withdrawal from Afghanistan, two Defense Department officials said.
Trump team downplays Arlington 'incident' in an effort to minimize political fallout
Trump's campaign is playing down reports of an altercation during his visit to Arlington National Cemetery on Monday, a move that signals its concern about potential political fallout from the incident.
Harris gives Democrats new hope in the ultracompetitive state of Georgia
Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are launching a bus tour this week in Georgia.
Democrats hopeful Harris can reignite the magic of Obama's 2008 run
Packed arenas, bonkers fundraising and new volunteers all point to Barack Obama-like momentum with the Kamala Harris campaign. But some remain skeptical.
The Democratic convention's surprise guest: Covid
Positive Covid results are rolling in — including among Kamala Harris' staff — after last week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Harris weaves her life story into a vision for America as she accepts Democratic nomination
Amid a cacophony of cheering Democrats and a canopy of red, white and blue balloons, Vice President Kamala Harris made history accepting her party's presidential nomination.
Pink and The Chicks perform on the final night of the Democratic National Convention
Pop singer Pink and country trio The Chicks are expected to perform on the fourth and final night of the Democratic National Convention on Thursday, two sources familiar with the planning told NBC News.
Nancy Pelosi is a villain in Biden's inner circle — and a hero to the rest of the Democratic Party
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi spoke to the Democratic National Convention Wednesday night, where she was greeted by loud cheers from the crowd.
