The next election that will provide midterm clues: From the Politics Desk

As noncitizens face an increased risk of deportation from the United States, many immigrants are being targeted by scammers who pretend to be lawyers without providing any services. The number of immigration-related scams in New York City increased by 27 percent last year, highlighting the vulnerability of immigrant communities amid heightened enforcement actions.

Amtrak has reported a significant increase in ridership this holiday season as more Americans choose train travel. This surge follows federally mandated flight reductions that caused numerous delays and cancellations at major airports across the country. NBC News' Emilie Ikeda highlights this trend, which caps off a record year for both ridership and revenue for Amtrak.

NBC News' Peter Nicholas visited Georgia to gather opinions from voters in Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's district regarding her recent conflict with former President Donald Trump. The discussions highlighted the varying levels of support for both political figures among constituents.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has approached GOP megadonor Ken Griffin for financial support to back a challenger against Republican Rep. in the upcoming Florida governor's race. However, Griffin has reportedly rebuffed DeSantis' requests, indicating a lack of support for the governor's campaign efforts.

Not all members of the grand jury that indicted former FBI Director James Comey were privy to the final indictment details. This development raises questions about the indictment process and the transparency of the proceedings.

Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding has been charged with the murder of a federal witness in a case against him. Authorities allege that Wedding, who is linked to a violent drug-trafficking organization, ordered the hit on the witness, who was shot in a restaurant after Wedding allegedly shared their photographs.

During a recent hearing, Justice Department attorneys revealed that not all grand jury members involved in the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey had seen the final version of the indictment. This admission raises significant concerns regarding the legal process and the potential for the case to be dismissed.

A former United Nations investigator expressed her shock and anger at President Donald Trump's defense of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman regarding the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The investigator criticized Trump's dismissal of intelligence that indicated the Crown Prince's involvement in the killing, highlighting the ongoing controversy surrounding the case.