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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.

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Trump lashes out at Rex Tillerson for saying Putin out-prepared him

Trump claimed Tillerson "made up" the story.

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After infrastructure blowup, Trump owns Washington gridlock

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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Senate Dem. warns Trump could push through Saudi bomb deal without congressional approval

Congress approves arms sales to foreign governments. But Trump could bypass lawmakers by declaring a national security emergency to sell weapons to Riyadh.

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Wells Fargo, TD Bank have already given Trump-related financial documents to Congress

The disclosures come as a federal judge ruled Wednesday that two other banks — Deutsche Bank and Capitol One — can give financial documents to Congress.

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'My neighbors don't watch anything else': Democrats debate whether they need Fox News more than it needs them

Unlike Sen. Elizabeth Warren, many Democratic candidates are eager to reach out to potentially skeptical voters.

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In letter, 'American Taliban' John Walker Lindh said ISIS 'doing a spectacular job'

Lindh is set to be released from prison Thursday amid concerns among U.S. authorities that he remains a potentially violent Islamic extremist.

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House proposes $25 million fund for CO detectors and other health upgrades in public housing

The program would allow local public housing authorities to apply for federal grants to install carbon monoxide detectors, combat mold and remove asbestos.