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House Judiciary Chair Nadler says impeachment articles will 'presumably' be introduced this week

Nadler's comments come as the House inquiry shifts into a new gear after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi publicly directed committee chairmen last week to move forward.

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Trump chucks Clinton's impeachment playbook

Analysis: It's become clear the current president, who expects the same impeachment outcome as his predecessor, isn't embracing the strategies that helped him weather that storm.

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'Weary' retiring rep says growing number in Congress no longer 'believe in compromise'

Rep. Denny Heck also said he will "go to my grave not understanding how some of my colleagues could simply turn the other way and overlook the president's behavior and his misdeeds."

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Why moderates are keeping their powder dry on impeachment

Analysis: Some Democrats say they don't want to commit to articles they haven't seen.

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Congress nearing deal on paid parental leave for government workers

If passed, it would mark the first time the federal government has guaranteed civilian employees access to paid parental leave.

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Rep. Duncan Hunter says he will resign after the holidays following guilty plea

The embattled Republican congressman from California pleaded guilty on Tuesday to misusing campaign funds.

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Nikki Haley defends comments about the Confederate flag

As governor of South Carolina, Haley had signed a measure removing the flag from flying over the Capitol.

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White House rejects House Judiciary's invitation to participate in impeachment hearings

In a brief letter to the committee chairman, the White House counsel sharply attacked the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

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Trump asks Supreme Court to block House subpoenas to banks for financial records

A lower court ruled earlier this week that the banks must comply with congressional subpoenas for Trump's financial records.

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Amid mounting pressure, Buttigieg calls on McKinsey consulting firm to release his past client list

The 2020 hopeful has faced growing calls to be more transparent about his time at the global consulting company.

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Joe Biden's eventful week leaves him looking more durable than before

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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Warren goes after Buttigieg, Bloomberg in change of tactics

Warren criticized the South Bend, Indiana, mayor for raising money in private and accused the former New York mayor of buying his way into the campaign.

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GOP senator, at White House's request, blocks Armenian genocide resolution

It was the third time the resolution, which passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, was blocked by a Republican senator.

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How a conspiracy theory about George Soros is fueling allegations of Ukraine collusion

The billionaire philanthropist has long been the target of conspiracy theorists about Jews controlling the world.

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John Kerry endorses Joe Biden for president

The former Secretary of State and 2004 Democratic presidential nominee said Biden is "the president our country desperately needs."

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Read: Full text of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's impeachment inquiry update

In brief remarks, Pelosi announced the chamber was moving ahead with articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump.

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Pelosi announces full speed ahead with articles of impeachment against Trump

The speaker's comments come the day after the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing.

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With 60 days to go, the Dem race in Iowa is wide open

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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Pelosi to make statement on impeachment

The House speaker's comments come the day after the House Judiciary Committee held its first hearing.

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Maine senator demands fairness for wild blueberry farmers after NBC News investigation

"If you're a wild blueberry farmer with a 100-acre farm, you get zip," said Angus King. "If you're a cranberry farmer you get $61,000. How is that fair?"