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Jimmy Carter recovering from fractured pelvis after fall

Carter is the oldest living former president and turned 95 earlier this month.

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Manhattan D.A., Trump lawyers strike deal to speed fight over Trump tax returns to Supreme Court

Eight years of financial records are being sought in a criminal investigation into the Trump Organization about hush money payments made to two women.

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Biggest public pension fund in U.S. divests from firms that run ICE migrant detention centers

The California state workers' pension fund known as CalPERS is the latest pension fund or business to pull financial backing from GEO Group and CoreCivic.

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Democrats zero in on 'abuse of power' in impeachment inquiry

Pelosi is said to favor one sweeping charge related to Ukraine, but there's some debate about the need for additional charges.

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Which candidates have qualified for the next Democratic debate?

There's still time left to make the stage, but so far eight candidates appear to be set for the face off in Georgia.

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House Republicans told Trump of their concerns about hosting the G-7 at Doral

The message from the GOP came hours before the president reversed himself and announced that he was dropping the plans.

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Republicans seek to censure Adam Schiff

Trump tweeted Monday, "Censure (at least) Corrupt Adam Schiff! After what he got caught doing, any pol who does not so vote cannot be honest....are you listening Dems?"

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The impeachment fight is forcing the White House into damage-control mode

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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Romney confirms he is behind anonymous 'Pierre Delecto' Twitter account

Through the account, now private, Romney defended himself and liked tweets critical of President Donald Trump.

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Lawyer? Lobbyist? Fixer? Rudy Giuliani's overseas activities leave trail of questions

Giuliani's international activities have raised questions about whom he represents and sent mixed messages to foreign governments, experts say.

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Warren says she will soon release plan to fund 'Medicare for All'

The Democratic presidential candidate has come under fire from 2020 rivals for declining to get into specifics about how she'll pay for her plan.

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Mulvaney insists he didn't say Trump held up Ukraine aid for political reasons

Trump's acting chief of staff acknowledged a quid pro quo with Ukraine in a televised press conference at the White House Thursday, then walked it back.

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Mulvaney defends Doral selection: Trump 'still considers himself to be in the hospitality business'

After pushback, Trump reversed course, announcing that his private Miami resort would no longer host the G-7 summit of world leaders.

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NBA Hong Kong tweet a lesson for many firms

It's not just the NBA. There are hundreds of companies with ties and deep roots in China - everything from Amazon to Westinghouse.

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Health scare raises questions, and concern, for Sanders

Current and former aides acknowledge Elizabeth Warren has outpaced the Vermont independent.

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Andrew Yang's campaign is all about 'math.' But his numbers don't always add up.

On the debate stage Tuesday, wearing a "math" pin on his lapel, Yang reeled off numbers and data points about automation, the digital revolution, and a dying manufacturing industry.

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Trump says his Florida Doral resort will no longer host G7 summit

He reverses course after coming under fire for the choice because it could benefit him financially.

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'Moment of clarity' drove AOC's decision to endorse Sanders, she says

Filmmaker Michael Moore also spoke at the "Bernie's back" rally in New York City, where he pushed back against the notion that Sanders' age and health would be an issue.

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AG Barr expands controversial review into origin of Russia investigation

U.S. Attorney John Durham has expressed his intent to interview a number of current and former intelligence officials, including ex-CIA Director John Brennan.

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In ruling on Trump finances, court finds broad authority for impeachment inquiry

The late Elijah Cummings, as chairman of the House Oversight Committee, had a valid reason for seeking the president's financial records, the judges said.