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Kushner cut me, other top diplomats out of the loop in talks with Saudis, Tillerson says

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said he told Kushner his end-run around diplomats was a problem, but that Trump's son-in-law didn't change his approach.

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Supreme Court tosses citizenship question from 2020 census forms, a victory for Democratic states

The court found that while the department of commerce has a right to reinstate the question, it did not provide an adequate justification for doing so.

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Supreme Court allows gerrymandering in North Carolina, Maryland

The justices found that the "partisan gerrymandering claims present political questions beyond the reach of the federal courts."

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Supreme Court rules cops can draw blood from unconscious drivers

"There is clearly a 'compelling need' for a blood test of drunk driving suspects whose condition deprives officials of a reasonable opportunity to conduct a breath test," the decision states.

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Warren ran away with the Democratic debate, survey by progressive group shows

A flash poll conducted by Indivisible offers a window into the party's base after last night's face off.

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What to watch for at tonight's second debate

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.

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Trump hotel in Washington charged Secret Service $200,000 in president's first year

The hotel five blocks from the White House has been used by Trump and his supporters for events that require the agency's protection.

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Preparing for debate Night Two: Cramming, stand-ins and marathon practice

Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders, front-runners in the polls, are preparing for attacks as other candidates look to make their marks.

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Trump spoiling for a deal as leaders gather in Japan

As leaders gather for the Group of 20 Summit, the president is eager to show he's a man of action who gets things done on the world stage.

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The winner of the first Democratic debate: Donald Trump

Analysis: The Republican commander-in-chief emerged from the scrap largely unscathed, while several of his would-be rivals took aim at each other instead.

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Top candidate lines on the first Democratic debate night

Some of the most memorable lines from each of the 10 candidates at Wednesday night's faceoff.

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Hard-hitting highlights from the first night of the Democratic debate

A few of the most notable showdowns at the party's first primary season faceoff.

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Who won the first Democratic presidential debate?

Analysis: In a crowded field, candidates need big moments like debates to stand out. Here's who seized the opportunity and who missed it.

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Trump slams Democratic debate

The president tweeted that he was bored as candidates on the debate stage in Miami were asked about the crisis at the southern U.S. border involving migrant children.

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Warren, other candidates at debate rip 'rigged' Trump economy for boosting the wealthy

The first night of the first 2020 Democratic presidential primary debate kicked off in Miami, showcasing the sprawling field.

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Fact checking the first Democratic debate: What's true and false

While the first 10 Democratic candidates hit the debate stage, here are the claims that hold up and the ones that don't.

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How often the Democratic candidates mention Trump during the debate (live updates)

They're running to replace him, but how many times will they bring him up?

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Senate passes its version of emergency border funding bill

House and Senate head toward reconciliation of different bills to provide funding for humanitarian crisis on the border.

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Booker calls for hearings on ICE's use of solitary confinement

Cory Booker is the third senator to publicly raise concerns, and the second Democratic presidential candidate to question ICE about the use of solitary.

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Federal funds for legal help to child migrants at border are running out

Federal funds that guarantee child migrants the right to free legal representation — their best shot at staying in the U.S. — are close to running dry.