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Trump digs in on Central Park 5: 'They admitted their guilt'

The president, who once called for the five to get the death penalty, offered no apology even though the convictions were vacated.

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When migrants arrived in droves, this poor New Mexico city opened its arms

The city of Deming has marshaled all of its resources to cope with a steady influx of migrants bused in by the federal government.

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Trump administration cannot weaken Obama-era safety rule for miners, court says

The U.S. Court of Appeals found that the administration's justification for relaxing the safety rule was "arbitrary and capricious."

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How to watch the first Democratic debate

The debate is being hosted by NBC News, MSNBC and Telemundo, and will air live across all three networks starting at 9 p.m. ET.

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McConnell on slavery reparations: Not 'a good idea'

Countries such as Germany, Austria, Canada and France have atoned for past wrongs by paying reparations.

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Biden/Sanders, Warren/O'Rourke to be center stage at first debate

The candidates with the highest polling averages will stand side-by-side at the NBC-sponsored face off June 26 and 27.

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Biden hints at $19 million raised for his presidential campaign

The former vice president told supporters that 360,000 donors have contributed so far to his effort to win the White House.

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Shanahan steps down as acting Defense chief, withdraws from Cabinet consideration

Shanahan, Trump said, "has decided not to go forward with his confirmation process so that he can devote more time to his family."

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Ocasio-Cortez defends comparing migrant detention centers to 'concentration camps'

"This is not hyperbole. It is the conclusion of expert analysis," the New York lawmaker said in the tweet Tuesday.

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Schumer slams McConnell for blocking election security legislation

"McConnell just stands there and twiddles [his] thumbs and almost says, 'Come on Putin, let it happen," the Senate Minority Leader said on Tuesday..

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Paul Manafort expressed concern about going to a New York prison. Then the DOJ stepped in

A DOJ spokesperson said they "determined to err on the side of caution by keeping Mr. Manafort in federal custody" during his state trial instead of Rikers Island.

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Trump claims on eve of reelection launch that ICE will begin deporting 'millions'

Two Department of Homeland Security officials told NBC News that the "millions" figure the president used in his tweet was likely overblown.

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Under Trump, the GOP has struggled to win at the ballot box

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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Group that backed AOC's election looks for upset against Dem in neighboring district

Justice Democrats, which helped elect Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., is waging a primary against 30-year incumbent Eliot Engel.

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Trump's worst enemy as he kicks off his re-election bid may be himself

As his campaign seeks reinforcements for its formidable base, some Trump voters say the president's persona is the problem.

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Mitch McConnell isn't sure why Jon Stewart is 'all bent out of shape' over 9/11 funds

The Senate majority leader, who's been accused of slow-walking funds for 9/11 first responders in the past, told 'Fox & Friends" that "we will take care of" the victims.

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Supreme Court blocks suit over racially gerrymandered districts in Virginia

"It's unfortunate that House Republicans wasted millions of taxpayer dollars and months of litigation," the state's AG said.

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Supreme Court declines to change double jeopardy rule in a case with Manafort implications

The Supreme Court declined Monday to change the longstanding rule that says putting someone on trial more than once for the same crime does not violate the Constitution's protection against double jeopardy — a case that drew attention because of its possible implications for President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman, Paul Manafort.

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Buttigieg cancels campaign appearance following South Bend fatal police shooting

"One of the reasons we're communicating upfront right now is because of lessons learned from members of the community," Buttigieg said Sunday.

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Supreme Court sends gay wedding cake dispute back to state courts

The Oregon case raises the same issues as the Colorado baker a year ago who refused to provide a custom cake for the wedding of two men.