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It's still Biden and Sanders jockeying for the heart and soul of the Democratic Party

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

07/01/2020

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Funeral of Iran's Soleimani postponed after dozens killed in stampede

The stampede broke out during the emotionally charged event in Kerman, according to emergency services in the city.

07/01/2020

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Australia races to strengthen fire defenses ahead of heat, wind later this week

Wildfires fueled by drought and the country's hottest and driest year on record have ravaged an area the size of South Korea in recent weeks.

07/01/2020

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Sanders shuttle: Trump trial could trap candidates in D.C. One senator has an escape plan.

The Vermont independent's big war chest gives him an edge over 2020 rivals — private jets to ferry him from Washington to early-voting states and back.

07/01/2020

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Why is China raising the prospect of same-sex marriage?

As recently as August, a representative had dismissed same-sex marriage as contrary to Chinese culture.

07/01/2020

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Pompeo tells McConnell he won't run for Senate

Many Republicans believed the secretary of state would have been the strongest candidate to win the Kansas seat being vacated by Pat Roberts.

07/01/2020

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U.S. to send some Mexican asylum seekers to Guatemala

The Department of Homeland Security confirms that certain Mexicans seeking humanitarian protections can be transferred to the Central American nation.

07/01/2020

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Trump's former pick to lead FEMA resigns from agency

Jeffrey Byard said that he "had the privilege of leading the finest workforce during the most impactful natural disaster period in our nation's history."

06/01/2020

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Fire clouds and ember attacks: How Australia's fires are creating rare weather phenomena

"Intense and voracious" fires are interacting with the atmosphere and creating their own weather, including lightning, which can cause new wildfires.

06/01/2020

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Supreme Court orders quick response in Obamacare challenge

Nineteen blue states, led by California, asked the Supreme Court last week for a quick decision on whether to take the case.

06/01/2020

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This e-Bike can ride on water

A New Zealand company has developed a new way to get moving on water, with the help of pedal power and an electric engine. On display at the CES tech show in Vegas, the Manta5 Hydrofoiler can reach speeds of 12 mph (20 kph).

06/01/2020

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Bolton willing to testify in Senate impeachment trial

"I have concluded that, if the Senate issues a subpoena for my testimony, I am prepared to testify," Bolton writes in a statement obtained by NBC News.

06/01/2020

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Donations pour in as Australian wildfires continue to burn

"Make no mistake, the tragedy unfolding in Australia is climate change-based," actor Russell Crowe wrote in a message relayed by Jennifer Aniston at Sunday night's Golden Globes.

06/01/2020

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European diplomats scramble to cool tensions in Iran-U.S. conflict

"The Trump administration stands alone, which explains why none of the E.U. governments were consulted about [Soleimani's] killing," one analyst said.

06/01/2020

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Iran pushes impeachment and the 2020 race off center stage — for now

First Read is your briefing from "Meet the Press" and the NBC Political Unit on the day's most important political stories and why they matter.

06/01/2020

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Pelosi announces war powers resolution as tensions with Iran escalate

Pelosi said "the Trump Administration conducted a provocative and disproportionate military airstrike targeting high-level Iranian military officials."

06/01/2020

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Bloomberg's campaign hires 500 staffers in over 30 states

The former New York mayor isn't competing in the four early-state voting contests, but he's going big on Super Tuesday in March and beyond.

06/01/2020

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Huge crowds in Iran for commander's funeral, daughter warns U.S. of 'dark day'

Iran has promised to avenge the killing of Soleimani, the architect of Iran's drive to extend its influence across the region.

06/01/2020

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'Soleimani had it coming': Israel cautiously welcomes U.S. strike on Iran general

Iran has vowed revenge and "harsh retaliation" after Soleimani's killing, leaving some fearing that Israel could face retribution as a close U.S. ally in the region.

06/01/2020

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What to expect from Congress in 2020

Impeachment is far from the only big item on the congressional agenda this election year: Here's a rundown of some of the other issues on deck to grab the spotlight.

06/01/2020

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Australia commits billions of dollars to wildfire recovery

Milder temperatures brought hope of relief from wildfires that have ravaged three states, claiming 24 lives and destroying almost 2,000 homes.

06/01/2020

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The unsinkable Joe Biden? Many months and many gaffes later, Biden is still ahead

Biden has held steady atop a crowded field when other candidates who have climbed quickly have found it difficult to maintain momentum.

05/01/2020

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Graham threatens to 'take matters in our own hands' if Pelosi doesn't send articles of impeachment to Senate

"My goal is to start this trial in the next coming days, not let [House Speaker] Nancy Pelosi take over the Senate," Graham said.

05/01/2020

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Democrats demand answers on Soleimani killing: 'This is not a game'

"That's what got us into the Iraq War," said Sen. Chris Van Hollen. "There was no WMD. I'm saying that they have an obligation to present the evidence."

05/01/2020

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Iran pulling out of nuclear deal following U.S. strike that killed Soleimani

State television reported Iran will no longer abide by the limits of the deal, which restricted nuclear development in exchange for easing economic sanctions

05/01/2020

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Dems say no rush to turn over articles of impeachment, but wait won't be 'indefinite'

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., told ABC that "the focus will be on four Republican senators" once the articles are transmitted.

05/01/2020