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Trump would support witnesses testifying in Senate trial if Bidens were called

Trump told reporters he'd also want to hear testimony from House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff and the anonymous whistleblower.

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Appeals court frees up Pentagon money for Trump's border wall

President Donald Trump celebrated the ruling on Twitter Thursday morning.

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The 2020 calendar squeeze is about to get real

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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Top House Democrat: 'Time to send' articles of impeachment to Senate

"I think it is time to send the impeachment to the Senate and let Mitch McConnell be responsible for the fairness of the trial," Smith said.

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White House counsel Cipollone expected to lead Trump impeachment defense, Dershowitz still in the mix

Giuliani likely won't be part of the team. His name came up often in the House testimony against the president.

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Pelosi announces vote to limit Trump's war powers on Iran

Members of Congress "have serious, urgent concerns about the administration's decision to engage in hostilities against Iran and about its lack of strategy moving forward," Pelosi said.

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Graham to submit resolution calling on Pelosi to 'immediately' send articles of impeachment

A draft of Graham's resolution obtained by NBC News says Pelosi's delay "is a flagrant violation of" the Constitutional impeachment process.

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Read the full transcript of Trump's Iran speech

The president vowed new sanctions on Iran the morning after Iran attacked an Iraqi base that hosts U.S. forces.

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Some Democratic senators say it's time for Pelosi to submit Trump impeachment articles

"We are reaching a point where the articles of impeachment should be sent," Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., told reporters Wednesday.

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Trump to address nation after Iran's retaliation in Iraq

His remarks will come the morning after Iran launched more than two dozen missiles that targeted Iraqi military bases hosting U.S. and coalition forces.

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Iran leaves Trump an off-ramp, but will he take it?

Analysis: There are signs that the Iranian response to Soleimani's killing may present an opportunity for pause in Middle East tensions.

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Pelosi not ready to send articles of impeachment, but could be 'soon'

Pelosi told Democrats that "Soon, the Senate will have the opportunity to honor its oath to 'do impartial justice according to the Constitution and laws.'"

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Congress reacts to Iran attack on U.S. forces. Pelosi says 'world cannot afford war.'

Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer were briefed on the attack on the facilities housing U.S. troops by Vice President Mike Pence, according to their spokesmen.

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Trump plans Iowa rally in days before Democratic caucuses

The president's campaign is also planning to send several prominent surrogates to the state in the coming weeks.

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If he builds it, will they come? Inside Michael Bloomberg's unconventional presidential campaign

No one has won the nomination this way, but no major candidate has really tried either.

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McConnell says he has enough Republican votes to begin Trump's trial without witnesses

The process cannot get started until Pelosi sends the House-passed articles to the Senate.

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Bloomberg campaign buys $10 million Super Bowl ad to target Trump

The game is set for Feb. 2, the day before the Iowa caucuses, and could be watched by 100 million people in the U.S.

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Justice Dept. changes tune, says ex-Trump aide Michael Flynn should serve up to six months in prison

Michael Flynn pleaded guilty two years ago, admitting he lied about his conversations with Russia's ambassador to the U.S. during the Trump transition.

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Which candidates have qualified for the January Democratic debate?

Five candidates have qualified so far for the January Democratic debate in Des Moines, Iowa, sponsored by CNN and The Des Moines Register.

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Pompeo calls ayatollah 'the real risk' to Iran's culture

The administration will work within international law, which forbids attacks on cultural sites, when responding to any attack from Iran, Pompeo said.