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ICE to launch mass raids targeting undocumented families on Sunday

The massive round-up, which President Donald Trump telegraphed in a Monday night Twitter post, will take place in several cities across the country.

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Trump choked on Iran strikes. That may have made the crisis more perilous.

Analysis: At a crucial moment, say analysts, the president's indecision emboldened Iran and left American allies uncertain.

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Democratic candidates forum at NALEO conference in Miami

Sen. Elizabeth Warren debuted a new policy proposal, while Mayor Pete Buttigieg touted an ID card program for undocumented immigrants in South Bend.

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Trump says he did not give final approval for Iran strikes, no planes were in the air

The president spoke about his decision-making in an exclusive interview with NBC's Chuck Todd for "Meet the Press."

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Buttigieg to skip Clyburn fish fry, attend march in South Bend related to fatal police shooting

The South Bend, Indiana mayor told NBC News he was leaving the trail and heading home "to promote healing."

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Black voters are gravitating toward Biden. S.C. will put that support to the test.

The former vice president will attend a key event in the state Friday amid criticism over his comments about having worked with segregationist Democrats.

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Supreme Court rules for black death row inmate over prosecutor's racial bias

The court sent the case back to Mississippi for further proceedings.

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Clyburn explains why Harris and Booker haven't caught on in S. Carolina

The third-ranking House Democrat talked to NBC News ahead of his famous 'Fish Fry' gathering Friday night, featuring more than 20 presidential contenders.

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Sen. Warren presses ICE for answers on treatment of detainees, use of solitary

Sen. Warren cited an NBC News investigation in a letter to ICE asking about the treatment of detainees and the use of solitary confinement.

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An unconventional president faces a conventional crisis

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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Document shows drug firm knew in 2008 it was shipping large amounts of opioids

A consultant told Cardinal Health it was violating federal rules by not cancelling or reporting large, "suspicious" orders, says an internal document.

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Biden calls Booker to smooth things over after racial flap

The exchange of fire between the two presidential contenders came after the former VP spoke of his work with segregationist lawmakers in the Senate.

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Democrats release 273-page transcript of closed-door interview with Hope Hicks

Lawmakers said that White House lawyers blocked Hicks from answering questions 155 times during congressional testimony on Wednesday.

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Roger Stone violated gag order in Mueller probe: prosecutors

In court papers, prosecutors cited several examples of Stone allegedly violating the terms of the order barring him from discussing the Russia probe.

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Roy Moore launches second run for Alabama Senate seat

A recent poll found that Moore has a net approval rating in the state, despite his previous campaign being derailed by allegations of sexual misconduct from several women.

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Trump admin keeps Saudi Arabia off of child soldiers blacklist

Mike Pompeo overruled the advice of State Department officials who wanted to include Saudi Arabia on the list, said 3 sources familiar with the matter.

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'It is an insult': Top Dems demand Trump admin reverse delay to Harriet Tubman $20 bill

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer sent a letter to the Treasury Department's IG requesting an investigation into the decision to delay the redesign.

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Trump: 'Iran made a very big mistake!'

The president tweeted the assessment ahead of a White House meeting following the downing of a U.S. military drone, amid escalating tensions between the two nations.

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Supreme Court allows huge cross to remain on public land

The ruling reverses a lower court decision on the 40-foot high war memorial in suburban Washington, D.C.

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Biden has long viewed a war in Iran without Congress' approval as impeachable

Joe Biden's presidential campaign says his views haven't changed, but his 2007 remarks also show a more cautious view of impeachment in general.