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Caucus chaos again? Experts fear vote-counting problems in Nevada

"It makes me queasy," one political science professor told NBC News, calling the system "incredibly complex."

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Las Vegas Democratic debate live updates: Six candidates face off in Nevada

Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg will take the stage for the first time.

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Barr suggests big tech 'titans' no longer need legal shield

Companies like Google, Facebook, and Twitter are facing growing calls from both parties to take more responsibility for the content on their platforms.

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Rod Blagojevich says he's a 'freed political prisoner' after Trump commutes sentence

As he spoke outside his Chicago home, Blagojevich's repeatedly dabbed blood from a cut on his chin from shaving. "Sorry about the blood," he said.

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Sanders enters Wednesday's debate as the Democratic front-runner

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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Bloomberg should apologize for comments about transgender people, LGBTQ rights group says

"Words matter and Mayor Bloomberg should apologize for using language that demoralizes and dehumanizes members of our community," the group said.

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Las Vegas debate: Buttigieg, Klobuchar sharpen attacks as battle for moderate lane heats up

The former South Bend mayor and the senator from Minnesota are competing for the same voters, and the fight is getting nasty.

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Bloomberg and Obama: A more 'complicated' relationship than the ads suggest

The ex-New York mayor is spending millions on TV to tie himself to the popular former president. Here's the rest of the story.

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Large majority of nonvoters plan to cast ballots in November, new report finds

Both pro- and anti-Trump attitudes were motivating factors to vote in 2020, with 19 percent supporting the president and 22 against.

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Barr said to have considered resigning over Trump tweets

But a Justice Department spokeswoman said Tuesday night that "the attorney general has no plans" to leave the job.

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'I'm a Trump-ocrat': Blagojevich thanks president for setting him free

After his release from prison, Blagojevich, who was a Democrat, said that he's "profoundly grateful" to President Donald Trump.

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Bloomberg would sell company if elected, campaign says

Bloomberg's company is worth an estimated $40 billion.

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Bloomberg is making his debate debut. His past face-offs may shed light on how he'll fare.

A campaign official said Bloomberg has been preparing for the spotlight, and he's readying to take plenty of "incoming fire."

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NBC News/WSJ poll: Sanders opens up double-digit lead nationally in Democratic race

The Vermont senator's lead in the Democratic race comes as former Vice President Joe Biden's standing has dropped by 11 points since January.

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5 things to watch for at the Democratic debate in Nevada

Mike Bloomberg joins the stage, Bernie Sanders leaps into front-runner status, and others fight to stay afloat at what's shaping up to be a lively faceoff.

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Trump expected to grant clemency to former Ill. Gov. Blagojevich, ex-NYPD Commissioner Kerik

Blagojevich was sentenced in 2011 to 14 years in federal prison on corruption charges related to his solicitation of bribes in an attempt to "sell" Barack Obama's open Senate seat.

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Nevada Democratic presidential debate: Everything you need to know

The Las Vegas debate, featuring six candidates, is the last before the Nevada caucuses

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Mike Bloomberg bets on zigging while other presidential candidates are zagging

A late entrant into the Democratic presidential race, the former New York City mayor is making a billion-dollar bet that the old rules no longer apply.

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Trump grants clemency to former 49ers owner Eddie DeBartolo Jr.

The football icon pleaded guilty to a felony charge in 1998 related to a payment to former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards to help secure a casino license.

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Here's what Michael Bloomberg joining the debate stage means for Wednesday night

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