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Utah judge suspended for criticizing Trump

The court noted multiple times when Kwan had provided political comments that criticized Donald Trump, as a presidential candidate in 2016 and as president.

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New law ends use of restraints on pregnant inmates as advocates push for more

Data is hard to come by and standards of care vary greatly from state to state.

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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services director asked to resign

L. Francis Cissna oversaw the agency during the final iteration of the travel ban, attempts to repeal status for "Dreamers" and repeated attempts to limit undocumented immigrants crossing the southern border.

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Federal judge blocks Mississippi anti-abortion law

Federal judge blocks Mississippi anti-abortion law

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Trump sidesteps Congress to push through arms sales to Saudis, UAE

Lawmakers from both parties criticized the move, with Democrats calling it an abuse of presidential power.

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Trump turns the full force of the government on perceived political enemies

Analysis: The president is wielding power in ways not seen in the United States in generations — if ever.

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Supreme Court temporarily blocks rulings requiring new voting maps for Ohio and Michigan

Lower courts had invalidated the GOP-friendly maps as partisan gerrymanders and ordered them redrawn before the 2020 election.

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Senate Dem. calls for hearings after NBC report on solitary confinement at ICE facilities

"We must open an investigation, seek testimony from DHS whistleblowers and hold individuals responsible for these abhorrent conditions," Blumenthal said.

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Trump questions whether Pelosi is 'the same as she was,' apparently doubting her mental fitness

President Donald Trump on Friday raised questions about whether Speaker Nancy Pelosi is "the same as she was," apparently doubting her mental fitness.

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House fails to pass $19 billion disaster relief bill after GOP lawmaker objects

The Senate passed the measure, which President Trump has backed, Thursday evening in a 85-8 vote after a bipartisan deal was struck.

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Trump doesn't understand what 'treason' means

It doesn't mean being disloyal to the president, and it would not apply to any actions against a private citizen — which Donald Trump was as a candidate.

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As Trump rages, Democrats wonder how to harness the chaos

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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Iran's proxy forces pose elusive threat to U.S. and its Mideast allies

In a war with Iran, the United States would have to contend with Tehran-backed proxies spread across the region, armed with mines, missiles and drones.

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In another attack, Trump tweets video of Pelosi tripping over words

The video tweeted by the president was edited to highlight vocal stumbles. Pelosi's deputy chief of staff called it "doctored."

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Buttigieg tells Jewish leaders U.S. should guide Israel toward better policies

The Democratic presidential candidate also said fighting rising anti-Semitism "must be a bipartisan cause."

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Trump talks 'Crazy Nancy' Pelosi and treason at wild press conference

"When the 'extremely stable genius' starts acting more presidential, I'll be happy to work with him on infrastructure, trade and other issues," Pelosi shot back on Twitter.

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Trump announces $16 billion in aid to farmers as trade war continues

The bailout is the second aid package issued to help the agriculture industry as tensions with China remain high.

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Will 'prison gerrymandering' be the next big fight?

Many lawmakers say the way prisoners are counted in redistricting violates the constitutional principle of one person, one vote.

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Buttigieg, a military vet, says Trump pretended to be disabled to dodge the draft

The Democratic presidential hopeful said that the president's conduct resulted in someone else going to war in his place.

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Bank CEO charged with soliciting Manafort for Trump admin job

Calk, the president of the Federal Savings Bank, approved millions in "high-risk loans in an effort to secure a personal benefit" prosecutors said.