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Trump ally Roger Stone's trial to start this week

Stone was charged with misleading the House Intelligence Committee about his efforts to find out when WikiLeaks would be releasing hacked Democratic Party and Clinton campaign emails.

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Trump wants whistleblower to do what he wouldn't: answer questions in person

"He must be brought forward to testify," Trump tweeted. "Written answers not acceptable!"

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Trump might end up surviving impeachment but can he survive the 2020 election?

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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Ukrainian lawmakers are still advancing Trump's goal of probes into Bidens, 2016 election

Those working in common cause with the president's and Giuliani's campaign to get Ukraine to investigate Trump's political opponents are moving ahead.

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Impeachment haunts the campaign trail as candidates compete against the bigger story

The all-consuming and intensifying drama in Congress is the X-factor for Democrats vying to replace Trump.

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Maryland governor slams official who banned 'divisive' pro-police flag

A county executive blocked a police department from displaying a flag embraced by the Blue Lives Matter movement.

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Trump threatens to pull federal aid for California wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom responded by saying, "You don't believe in climate change. You are excused from this conversation."

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Dem Rep. says impeachment transcripts likely coming 'within the next five days'

"I think you're going to see all of the transcripts that are going to be released probably within the next five days," Rep. Jackie Speier told CBS.

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Kellyanne Conway says she doesn't know if Ukraine aid was held up over Biden probe

"I feel confident that Ukraine has that aid and is using it right now," Conway said, adding, "I don't know whether aid was being held up."

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NBC/WSJ poll: 49 percent now back Trump's impeachment and removal

But the president's support among Republicans remains strong one year out from Election Day

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Trump booed, cheered at UFC fight in New York City

His appearance at Madison Square Garden was the first in his hometown since announcing he was changing his permanent residence to Florida.

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Trump booed, cheered at UFC fight in New York City

His appearance at Madison Square Garden was the first in his hometown since announcing he was changing his permanent residence to Florida.

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A year after Floridians gave ex-felons the right to vote, obstacles remain

A legal battle over whether the state can block people with outstanding fines and fees from voting has yet to be fully resolved.

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At Iowa dinner, 13 Democrat hopefuls try to find a breakout moment

The Liberty and Justice Celebration dinner is the biggest gathering of Iowa Democrats before next year's caucuses.

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New Homeland Security chief could be a temp

President Donald Trump still has his eye on Ken Cuccinelli and Mark Morgan as possibilities to fill the role, NBC News has learned.

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Beto O'Rourke ends 2020 campaign after bid for Democratic nomination failed to take off

"Though today we are suspending this campaign, let us each continue our commitment to the country in whatever capacity we can," O'Rourke said in an email to supporters.

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Halloween's over. The Federal Election Commission? Still a zombie.

The agency hasn't enforced campaign finance laws in two months. Here's what's being lost while three seats on the six-member commission sit empty.

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Washington Nationals to visit White House Monday

While champion team visits have been standard practice for most administrations, President Donald Trump has disinvited several teams after members criticized him or his policies.

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Trump trolled after announcing Florida move: 'Next stop Moscow'

"Our deepest condolences to the good people of Florida as Trump attempts to outrun his past (and near future)," New York Mayor Bill de Blasio tweeted Friday.

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In the Trump Era, almost no politics is local

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.