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Bolton, Trump's former national security adviser, skips impeachment deposition

Bolton's lawyer previously made it clear that he would not appear voluntarily.

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Democrats demand Syria plan from Trump

The letter comes as Trump plans to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House next week.

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On Trump impeachment, Democrats try keep it simple

Analysis: Their challenge is to convince the public that the president acted corruptly — and that they are seeking the right remedy.

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Health care helped Democrats win in Kentucky but 2020 candidates are changing the playbook

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 attacks Democrats as 'totalitarian,' 'doing illegal acts'

The president continued his campaign efforts for off-cycle candidates with a Louisiana rally Wednesday night, a day after a tough loss for his favored gubernatorial candidate in Kentucky.

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Jeff Sessions to announce bid to win his old Senate seat back

It has been made clear to Sessions that President Donald Trump intends to campaign against him.

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Democrats' wins come with a warning sign: African-American voters

Analysis: Boosting black voters' enthusiasm in the post-Obama era is central to the party's chances of defeating Trump in 2020.

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Intel officials want CIA Director Gina Haspel to protect Ukraine whistleblower from Trump

As Trump allies denounce the whistleblower, pressure is building on CIA Director Gina Haspel to take a stand, say current and ex intelligence officials.

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Newly elected legislator, who flipped off Trump, says she's more than just a crude gesture

"I feel the same as I did in 2017, if not stronger, about what's going on in our country," she told NBC News.

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White House to add staff for impeachment response

Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi and ex-Treasury spokesman Tony Sayegh are being brought on board to help the White House.

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November Democratic debate to feature 'balanced' number of questions for candidates

The two-hour debate is being held at Tyler Perry Studios in Atlanta on Nov. 20.

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Top diplomat in Ukraine directly ties Trump to quid pro quo

"That was my clear understanding, that security assistance money would not come until the president [of Ukraine] committed to pursue" investigations, Bill Taylor told Congress.

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Read the full transcript of top diplomat Bill Taylor's impeachment testimony

Taylor testified behind closed doors last month as part of the Trump impeachment inquiry.

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Prosecutor says Roger Stone lied under oath because 'the truth looked bad for Donald Trump'

Longtime Trump pal Stone is on trial for allegedly lying to Congress and obstructing its investigation into his contact with Wikileaks

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Ayanna Pressley backs Warren for president, splitting with rest of 'the squad'

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Minnesota Rep. Ilhan Omar and Michigan Rep. Rashida Tlaib backed Warren's progressive rival, Bernie Sanders.

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Beshear calls for 'smooth transition' as GOP incumbent refuses to concede

The apparent Democratic winner of Kentucky's gubernatorial election said Wednesday it was time to move forward, and that he believed Republican Gov. Matt Bevin would "do the right thing."

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First public hearings in impeachment inquiry to begin next week, Schiff says

A House resolution formalizing procedures for the probe as it entered a new phase passed last week, largely along party lines.

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Trump impeachment witness breaks week's no-show pattern

Since Monday, six witnesses in the House impeachment inquiry have not appeared for their scheduled depositions.

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Here's what the GOP's rough election night in Virginia and Kentucky means for 2020

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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Showdown over Clean Water Act heads to Supreme Court

Environmental groups caution the case could open the door to unregulated pollution.