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FEMA chief Brock Long announces resignation

Deputy administrator Peter Gaynor will become acting head of the agency following Long's departure.

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Lawmakers move to end 'barbaric' dog experiments at the VA

The agency's inspector general will review the testing program after questions about whether it was properly authorized.

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'Whistleblower' seeks protection after sounding alarm over White House security clearances

Tricia Newbold says her supervisor "repeatedly mishandled security files and has approved unwarranted security clearances."

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Sen. Ted Cruz wants El Chapo to pay for border wall

"Fourteen billion dollars will go a long way to secure our southern border and hinder the illegal flow of drugs, weapons and individuals," the Texas Republican said.

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Former US Air Force sergeant passed secrets to Iran, prosecutors say

"Thanks for giving me the opportunity," Monica Witt told the Iranians, according to the indictment.

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American politics keeps getting better at the outrage, but worse at consequences

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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Trump likely to sign deal to keep government open that doesn't include wall funding

The president has left the door open to finding other ways to pay for the wall on the southern borer.

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First Read's Morning Clips: All signs point to Trump backing the border deal

A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day.

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Rebuffed on Iran diplomacy, Trump is getting more traction on Venezuela

Analysis: When it comes to rallying other nations behind standoffs with Iran and Venezuela, Trump is getting different results.

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Trump supporter accused of shoving journalists at El Paso rally

As the man was escorted out of the arena on Monday night, Trump asked, "You alright? Everything OK?"

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Holder to decide on 2020 plans in coming weeks

Holder said the choice is about "whether you have the vision, the experience, the ability to inspire others to deal with the issues of the day."

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McConnell plans vote on Green New Deal, putting 2020 Dems on the spot

The GOP sees a chance to go on offense against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's climate plan.

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Warren makes surprise appearance at luncheon honoring Native American women

Warren's appearance, where she introduced and praised a tribal leader, comes as she grapples with persistent controversy over her claims of Native American heritage.

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Hillary Clinton zings Trump for ripping off her 2016 campaign slogan

The president spoke about being "stronger together" at a 2020 campaign rally in El Paso.

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Woman in cot testifies to Congress on opioids, chronic pain

"The opioid crisis has only underscored our failure to provide adequate, safe, accessible treatment options for pain relief," Cindy Steinberg said.

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House Judiciary Committee hires two new outside counsels

The new attorneys will be tasked with reviewing issues that could be at the heart of an impeachment case against President Trump.

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Trump might consider other options to build wall even if he signs spending deal, White House official says

On Monday, a bipartisan group of lawmakers reached an agreement on border security to keep the government open past Friday.

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Senate has uncovered no direct evidence of conspiracy between Trump campaign and Russia

"We were never going find a contract signed in blood saying, 'Hey Vlad, we're going to collude," one Democratic aide said.

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Beto O'Rourke gets under Trump's skin in El Paso

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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First Read's Morning Clips: Negotiators reach border deal

A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day.