Luke Russert

the host and creative director of MSNBC Live

Luke Russert is the host and creative director of MSNBC Live. He first joined NBC News in August 2008 as a correspondent based in Washington, D.C.. Russert reported from Capitol Hill on the House of Representatives for “Nightly News with Brian Williams,” “TODAY,” MSNBC and NBCNews.com. He has also served as a guest host on various MSNBC programs.


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3mos ago
MS NOW Opinion

D.C. is more than Trump’s dystopian fantasy of tanks and fear

For decades my hometown has been unfairly stereotyped by a mix of provocative media pundits, politicians and outsiders — including, most recently, Donald Trump.

1year ago
MS NOW Opinion

My dad taught me to love conventions. Now I’m worried for their future.

No matter your political ideology, enjoy the DNC this week. But do not take it for granted.

9years ago
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Ryan: ‘I haven’t made a decision’ on a Trump endorsement

House Speaker Paul Ryan says that he has not made a decision about endorsing Donald Trump.

10years ago
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Speaker Ryan: Meeting with Trump an attempt to be ‘constructive’

Ryan insisted that his main goal in meeting with the presumptive GOP nominee is to unify the party after a bruising primary season.

10years ago
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Briefing GOP lawmakers, Priebus again rejects ‘rigged’ delegate charges

In a meeting with GOP members of Congress, RNC chairman Reince Priebus pushed back against implications that the delegate process is “rigged” by party bosses.

10years ago
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Paul Ryan: ‘Count me out’ of 2016 presidential run

House Speaker Paul Ryan in a press conference Tuesday afternoon put to rest speculation about a 2016 run for president.

10years ago
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Donald Trump holds surprise meeting with RNC in DC

Donald Trump held a private meeting with Republican National Committee officials at the party’s headquarters in Washington, D.C., Thursday.

10years ago
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Paul Ryan calls for respect amid divisive GOP primary

The House Speaker laid out his vision for a more respectful political discourse against the backdrop of a increasingly divisive Republican presidential primary.

10years ago
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Donald Trump huddles with Republicans at DC law firm

Donald Trump met behind closed doors with about two dozen congressional allies and GOP influencers at a Washington D.C. law firm Monday.

10years ago
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Paul Ryan calls Trump’s ‘riots’ comment ‘unacceptable’

Ryan declined to say that he would oppose Trump as the nominee even as he has scolded the GOP front-runner for his rhetoric.