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Man who plotted to blow up NYC subway may soon walk free

Prosecutors in Brooklyn said Najibullah Zazi provided "full, complete cooperation" and "extraordinary" assistance.

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Biden's comments downplaying China threat to U.S. fire up pols on both sides

"China is going to eat our lunch? Come on, man," the former vice president said in Iowa, drawing the ire of lawmakers like Bernie Sanders and Mitt Romney.

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The way we vote: The future of voting is in Los Angeles County

For 2020, the nation's biggest voting district decided to grow its own voting machines and change the meaning of "Election Day." The reviews are glowing.

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Stephen Moore withdraws from consideration for Fed job, Trump says

The economic commentator had come under fire for past writings about women as well as recent remarks about gender.

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Pelosi says AG Barr committed a 'crime' by lying to Congress

Pelosi was referring to testimony the attorney general gave to Congress in April in which he denied knowledge of the Mueller team's concerns.

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Begging for $1: Some Dem candidates trying to game system to get on debate stage

The rules say one way to qualify is by having at least 65,000 donors — and contenders have found creative ways to reach that threshold.

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Democrat brings bucket of fried chicken to House hearing to mock Barr

Barr opted against testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

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House Judiciary Committee to move forward with hearing, sans Barr

The attorney general and House Democrats had battled over the format of the hearing.

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After Barr's testimony, what will Democrats do next?

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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Colorado Sen. Bennet enters presidential race after prostate cancer treatment

The lawmaker is probably best known for a tirade against Ted Cruz on the Senate floor that went viral.

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Hillary Clinton: 'I'm living rent free inside of Donald Trump's brain'

The former secretary of state and 2016 presidential contender appeared on "The Rachel Maddow Show" to discuss Trump, Barr, the Mueller report and more.

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Emails show Trump admin had 'no way to link' separated migrant kids to parents

"What you are requesting," said a top ICE official, "is not something that we are going to be able to complete in a rapid fashion."

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House Democrats not satisfied with Kline answers on security clearances

House Oversight and Reform Committee is considering issuing subpoenas after White House refused to provide documents.

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Barr declines to testify before House Judiciary Committee, setting stage for legal battle

House Democrats have threatened to subpoena the attorney general if he did not voluntarily appear before the panel.

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Florida lawmakers pass bill that allows teachers to arm themselves

GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, who previously expressed support for the legislation, is likely to sign it into law.

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College admissions scandal mystery solved: Chinese family paid $6.5 million

The student's parents, who have not been charged, were connected to the scheme's ringleader by an employee at Morgan Stanley.

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Barr explains his view on Trump and obstruction, but does it hold water?

Analysis: The attorney general fell far short in testimony to the Senate of saying the president didn't impede the special counsel investigation.

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Barr and Mueller, longtime friends, have very different views of the Russia probe

Analysis: Barr's Senate appearance makes clear he and Mueller are at odds about Mueller's role, his findings, and even how unhappy Mueller is with Barr.

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Trump seeks billions in emergency border funds — but not for his wall

A senior administration official said the money would be for "the immediate humanitarian crisis."

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Read Mueller's letter to Attorney General William Barr

The special counsel's letter raised objections to Barr's summary of his report.