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Republicans and Democrats already don't trust each other on the Mueller report. Barr is making it worse

2 minutes ago | NBC News

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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Here's What We Know So Far About Russia's 2016 Meddling

48 minutes ago | Time

When Russia set out to interfere with the 2016 election, it went all out. Over the course of the election, a wide-ranging group of Russians probed state voter databases for...
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Warren, in Utah, pledges changes in national-monument policy

1 hour ago | Boston Herald

By LINDSAY WHITEHURST SALT LAKE CITY - Backed by dramatic mountain peaks, Elizabeth Warren stopped in Utah on Wednesday to discuss her public-lands plan, including a promise to...
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Baker tapped as UMass-Amherst commencement speaker

1 hour ago | Boston Herald

AMHERST, Mass. - Gov. Charlie Baker will deliver the keynote commencement speech next month at the University of Massachusetts' flagship campus in Amherst. UMass announced on...
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NeverTrump Republicans Should Back Biden in 2020

1 hour ago | Real Clear Politics

The best way for anti-Trump Republicans to protect their interests would be to form a temporary alliance with Joe Biden in 2020.
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Before Mueller Report Is Released, Republicans And Democrats Take Sides

2 hours ago | NPR

Steve Inskeep talks to conservative commentator Jonah Goldberg and Democratic pollster Margie Omero about what Republicans and Democrats have to gain from the release of the...
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Some Homeland Security officials are shaken by Trump's purge and pointing out their new office is built at a former government mental hospital

9 hours ago | Business Insider

Homeland Security officials viewed President Donald Trump's purge of the department's leadership with gallows humor, according to The Washington Post. Some concerned officials...
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Arizona mayor declares state of emergency over migrant surge

10 hours ago | New York Post

An Arizona mayor has declared a state of emergency because of the numbers of migrants the feds are dropping off in his close-to-the-border city. Yuma Mayor Doug Nicholls, a...
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Jews have strong grounds for a new exodus - from the Democratic Party

11 hours ago | New York Post

A PEW poll this week found that while Republicans are more likely to perceive anti-Christian discrimination, Democrats are more likely to see discrimination against Muslims...
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Florida House OKs bill requiring parental abortion consent

11 hours ago | National Post

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Legislation that would require consent from a parent or guardian before a girl under 18 could obtain an abortion has passed the Florida House. The GOP-led...
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Diver who helped save Thai soccer team is rescued from Tennessee cave

Josh Bratchley was found in an air pocket in the flooded cave. Read more ...

North Korea says it tested new weapon, wants Secretary of State Mike Pompeo...

North Korea wants U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo replaced in nuclear negotiations, according to reports. Read more ...

Justice Department to release two versions of redacted Mueller report

While one is being released to the public, another will eventually go to a limited number of members of Congress. Here's how they'll differ. Read more ...

Steelers announce 2019 regular season schedule

Steelers open regular season on road against the Super Bowl champion New England Patriots Read more ...

Man arrested with gas cans, lighters at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York

We have a winner! Gambler sets another 1-day winnings record on 'Jeopardy!'

Before James Holzhauer's run, the previous episode record was $77,000 Read more ...

Here is exactly how and when the Mueller report is going to be released

Special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia report, in redacted form, is due out on Thursday in a multi-stage process. Attorney General William Barr will give a press conference on... Read more ...

Bruins hold off Maple Leafs 6-4 to tie series

TORONTO - David Pastrnak scored twice in quick succession, Brad Marchand had a goal and two assists and the Boston Bruins held off the Toronto Maple Leafs 6-4 on Wednesday... Read more ...

Pelosi and Schumer demand public testimony from Mueller

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday called for special counsel Robert Mueller to testify publicly before Congress, ripping Attorney... Read more ...

Celtics beat Pacers 99-91 to take 2-0 series lead

BOSTON - Kyrie Irving scored 37 points and the Boston Celtics rallied late in the fourth quarter to beat the Indiana Pacers 99-91 on Wednesday night for a 2-0 lead in the... Read more ...