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Trump says NRA 'must get its act together quickly' amid internal strife, New York probe

Trump said the NRA "is under siege" by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Attorney General Letitia James as the state investigates the organization.

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Beto O'Rourke releases $5 trillion plan to combat climate crisis

The Democratic presidential candidate Monday released his first major policy proposal of the campaign, a four-pillar plan to battle climate change.

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Biden is the Democratic frontrunner, but a vulnerable one

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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New Netflix documentary goes behind the scenes with Ocasio-Cortez

From bartender to congresswoman: "Knock Down the House" tells the story of the New Yorker's stunning upset — with rare glimpses of her moments self-doubt.

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The making of 'Mayor Pete': How a data geek learned to govern with heart

NBC News interviewed Buttigieg and dozens of people who have worked with him to better understand the candidate who has shaken up the 2020 race.

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Dems face defining 2020 question: Does defeating Trump outweigh all?

Joe Biden's entry into the race reignites arguments within the party over what kind of candidate can beat Trump.

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Barr threatens to skip House Judiciary Committee hearing over proposed format

The threat marks the latest escalation between the Trump administration and House Democrats.

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Conway: Trump's Charlottesville remarks 'darn near perfection'

When mentioning "very fine people on both sides," Conway said Trump "was talking about the debate over removing statues."

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Trump's Fed pick Stephen Moore 'embarrassed' by past writings

"They were humor columns, but some of them weren't funny and so I am apologetic; I'm embarrassed by some of those things," Moore told ABC's "This Week."

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Democratic turnout looked presidential in '18

The real impact of the 2018 electorate can be seen when you compare turnout of particular groups of voters to the most recent midterm in 2014.

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Can a woman beat Trump? Some Democrats wonder if it's worth the risk

Voters across multiple states said that they recognize the "electability" question is often unfairly aimed at women running for office — but stressed what they said was a need to be realistic.

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Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign unveils app to increase its voter database

He says the online organizing tool called BERN will give him an edge in the crowded Democratic primary field.

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College admissions scandal has California lawmakers taking aim at 'side doors'

Other proposals include denying Cal Grants — the state's financial aid program — to schools that offer preferential decisions for donors, and phasing out standardized tests.

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Samantha Bee roasts Trump at second 'Not the White House Correspondents' Dinner'

The comedian mocked the president and journalists alike in her second counter-event in Washington on Friday night.

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FBI chief Wray: Russia works '365 days a year' to undermine American democracy

One of the nation's top law enforcement officials said Moscow's meddling in the past has been a 'dress rehearsal' for the 2020 presidential contest.

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Trump refers to Mueller probe as attempted 'coup,' says 'I didn't need a gun' to fend it off

Speaking at the annual NRA meeting on Friday, President Trump accused Democrats and U.S. intelligence of using the Mueller investigation as an attempted "overthrow"

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Object lands on stage as Trump approaches podium at NRA event

Object appears to be thrown at President Trump during speech

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Trump vs. Biden: The two 70-somethings go at it over age, energy

The former vice president only joined the 2020 contest Thursday, but already he and the current occupant of the White House are trading shots.

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Trump on measles vaccination: 'They have to get the shot'

The president spoke amid a big increase in the number of cases of the highly contagious virus.

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Rosenstein defends handling of Russia probe, rips Obama administration

The deputy attorney general, who oversaw the special counsel investigation, said he did not promise to release all the results to the public.