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Esper said he 'didn't see' intelligence backing up Trump claim Iran was preparing to attack 4 embassies

"I didn't see one with regard to four embassies," Esper said of evidence leading to Trump's conclusion. "What I'm saying is I shared the president's view."

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Putin outpaces in Trump in global trust poll

Most countries do not have a great deal of faith in Trump when it comes to managing international relations, particularly compared to other world leaders.

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Flushing '10 times': What's really behind Trump's tirades about toilets

Federal regulations on water use in bathrooms and kitchens have caught the president's ire. Some conservatives have long held a grudge about the restrictions.

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Bloomberg talks guns, student loan debt and who he sees as the Bloomberg voter

"The real extremists want revolutionary change rather than evolutionary change, and the vast bulk of the public does not want that," the Democratic presidential candidate said.

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Kerry defends Biden on Iraq War, says Bush administration 'broke their word'

John Kerry's defense of Joe Biden comes as Sen. Bernie Sanders has recently escalated his attacks on the former vice president over the Iraq War.

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The Equal Rights Amendment could soon hit a major milestone. It may be 40 years too late.

Opponents of the ERA say the deadline for states to ratify the 28th Amendment expired in 1982, and that advocates need to restart the process.

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Bernie Sanders takes narrow lead in Iowa poll, Buttigieg support slips

The Vermont senator has seen a comeback since his heart attack and pulled slightly ahead in what remains a tight race.

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Experts find nearly three dozen U.S. voting systems connected to internet

A team of election security experts used a "Google for servers" to challenge claims that voting machines do not connect to the internet and found some did.

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Blindsiding Trump, most Republican governors have agreed to accept refugees

Both backers and foes of the White House position attribute the unexpected support for refugees to the influence of religious groups, especially evangelical leaders.

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Trump weighs in on Harry and Meghan royal split, defends the queen: 'I think it's sad'

"I just have such respect for the queen. I don't think this should be happening to her," the president told Fox News.

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When will Trump's Senate trial start and how long will it last? The picture begins to take shape.

There's a chance the proceedings could be taking place at the same time Democrats in Iowa are voting on who they want to replace the president.

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Sen. Susan Collins working with 'small group' of Republicans to ensure witnesses at Trump's trial

Collins refused to say how many GOP senators she's working with, but said "I am hopeful that we can reach an agreement" to proceed with Trump's trial.

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Marianne Williamson drops out of 2020 presidential race

The self-help author struggled to be taken seriously in the crowded Democratic field, but her colorful debate performances went viral.

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Pelosi prepares to send articles of impeachment to Senate, will consult with Democrats on Tuesday

Pelosi has been facing pressure from within her party and Senate Republicans to send over the articles of impeachment to being the trial.

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Trump admin hits Iran with new sanctions, targets 8 officials involved in 'destabilizing activities'

"As long as Iran's outlaw ways continue, we will continue to impose sanctions," Secretary of Mike Pompeo said.

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For the upcoming Iowa contest, pay close attention to age and ideology

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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Sen. Bernie Sanders slams Trump as 'pathological liar'

In an exclusive interview with NBC's "Today," the 2020 candidate cast doubt on Trump's claims that a top Iranian general was planning imminent attacks.

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Bloomberg to fund sizable campaign effort through November even if he loses

Exclusive: The former New York City mayor plans to continue paying hundreds of staffers and funding his digital operation to defeat Trump even if he's not the nominee.

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Army won't reinstate elite status of soldier given clemency by Trump

Trump in November dismissed charges against Matt Golsteyn in November.

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Tom Steyer appears to qualify for next Democratic debate after new polls

New surveys in South Carolina and Nevada show that the billionaire philanthropist has met the polling threshold to appear in next week's debate in Iowa.