Now playing Next USA Meet the pets: The dogs of the presidential contenders. And Beto's turtle. The fur is going to be flying — more than half the Democrats in the crowded presidential field have a four-legged friend. 04/05/2019
Now playing Next USA 'Ground-shaking' explosion rocks Illinois town Officials were working to fight the blaze and determine what caused the blast in the industrial complex outside Chicago. 04/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Florida on verge of blocking some ex-felons from voting. Critics call it a poll tax. The legislation is on its way to the GOP governor's desk and has drawn opposition from Ocasio-Cortez and presidential candidates. 03/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Trump's economy is roaring. Will it carry him in 2020? Analysis: Republicans say the president should focus more on the economy as he campaigns for a second term. 03/05/2019
Now playing Next world news More than 500 EU candidates pledge to protect animals More than 500 EU candidates pledged to protect wildlife by signing onto the Vote for Animals 2019 campaign 03/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Another dysfunctional and combative week in the Trump Era 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. 03/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Biden's comments downplaying China threat to U.S. fire up pols on both sides "China is going to eat our lunch? Come on, man," the former vice president said in Iowa, drawing the ire of lawmakers like Bernie Sanders and Mitt Romney. 02/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Begging for $1: Some Dem candidates trying to game system to get on debate stage The rules say one way to qualify is by having at least 65,000 donors — and contenders have found creative ways to reach that threshold. 02/05/2019
Now playing Next USA After Barr's testimony, what will Democrats do next? 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. 02/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Colorado Sen. Bennet enters presidential race after prostate cancer treatment The lawmaker is probably best known for a tirade against Ted Cruz on the Senate floor that went viral. 02/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Barr and Mueller, longtime friends, have very different views of the Russia probe Analysis: Barr's Senate appearance makes clear he and Mueller are at odds about Mueller's role, his findings, and even how unhappy Mueller is with Barr. 01/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Here's what Barr left out in his summary of Mueller's findings 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. 01/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Trump fires off dozens of retweets over firefighters union supporting Biden Early Wednesday, the president retweeted 59 people in rapid succession who replied to a tweet from conservative media personality Dan Bongino. 01/05/2019
Now playing Next USA 'Democracy Dollars': Gillibrand's plan to give every voter $600 to donate to campaigns The Democratic presidential hopeful wants to use a voucher system to clean up politics — but it's got strings attached. 01/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Biden's the king of the hill. Can Bernie Sanders knock him off? Analysis: The former vice president is off to a stronger-than-expected start and that may spell trouble for his Democratic rivals. 01/05/2019
Now playing Next USA Battle for the Senate in 2020 is critical for presidential candidates' plans 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. 30/04/2019
Now playing Next USA 'Truth over lies': Biden takes aim at Trump at kickoff campaign rally The former vice president stumped in Pittsburgh and ignored the other Democrats running for president. 29/04/2019