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Now playing Next USA Absentee ballots will be in the spotlight at hearing on North Carolina House race An NBC News analysis found that 3,510 people who requested absentee ballots in the ninth congressional district never turned them in. 18/02/2019
Now playing Next USA Legal experts say Trump's national emergency comments could undercut him in court "His statements will certainly become Exhibit 1," Harvard Law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz told NBC News. 17/02/2019
Now playing Next USA Why Sarah Sanders used the Notes app, just like everyone else Notes, a pre-downloaded iOS app, has become the go-to for quick statements from prominent people in PR crises. 17/02/2019
Now playing Next USA DNC chair Tom Perez faces blowback over convention city pick — no matter where he goes Perez is believed to prefer Milwaukee, but some DNC members say Houston would be a much better logistical choice. 16/02/2019
Now playing Next USA What is a national emergency? Here are eight things to know about the special and far-reaching powers that presidents have. 15/02/2019
Now playing Next USA It's not a national emergency for Trump, it's a political one 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. 15/02/2019
Now playing Next USA NBC News, MSNBC, Telemundo to host first Democratic presidential debate The debate will also stream online free on NBC News' digital platforms, including NBCNews.com, MSNBC.com and apps. 14/02/2019
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Now playing Next USA Playing nice: Senators running for president are friends first. Can it last? Democratic hopefuls have heaped praise on rivals entering the increasingly crowded field. Strategists say that's bound to change soon. 14/02/2019
Now playing Next USA First Read's Morning Clips: All signs point to Trump backing the border deal A roundup of the most important political news stories of the day. 13/02/2019
Now playing Next USA McConnell plans vote on Green New Deal, putting 2020 Dems on the spot The GOP sees a chance to go on offense against Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's climate plan. 12/02/2019
Now playing Next USA Beto O'Rourke gets under Trump's skin in El Paso 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. 12/02/2019
Now playing Next USA Big businesses promised wage hikes from Trump's tax cuts. What actually happened? Corporations are using savings from the 2017 tax law to continue to buy back billions in stock after trumpeting employee bonuses and benefits. 12/02/2019
Now playing Next USA Unite or fight? Dueling Democrats offer divergent messages 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. 11/02/2019