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Flashback: 20 years ago, Bill Clinton faced a new GOP Congress

Luke Russert takes us back in time through the NBC archives to the start of the 104th Congress in January, 1995 when President Bill Clinton faced off against Newt Gingrich and Bob Dole in the new Republican conference. ... more Duration: {{video.duration.momentjs}}

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Flashback to Clinton facing a new GOP...

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Flashback to Clinton facing a new GOP...

Luke Russert takes us back in time through the NBC archives to the start of the 104th Congress in January, 1995 when President Bill Clinton faced off against Newt Gingrich and Bob Dole in the new Republican conference.

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01/16/15

Duration: 1:52

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Bresnahan:Newt Gingrich was most important...

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Bresnahan:Newt Gingrich was most important...

Politico’s John Bresnahan shares insight into the direction of congress and why he thinks Newt Gingrich was the most important member of congress in the last 20 years.

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01/15/16

Duration: 9:08

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Inside Paul Ryan’s media plan

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Inside Paul Ryan’s media plan

Brendan Buck, Chief Communications Advisor for the Speaker of the House, makes remarks on media strategy for Speaker Paul Ryan after his ascension to the speaker role at the Republican congressional retreat in Baltimore, Maryland.

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01/15/16

Duration: 8:43

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GOP Whip on Obama’s ISIS strategy

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GOP Whip on Obama’s ISIS strategy

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, R-LA, comments on President Obama’s agenda at the Republican congressional retreat in Baltimore, Maryland.

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01/15/16

Duration: 4:21

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Rep. McCaull on terror threats facing U.S.

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Rep. McCaull on terror threats facing U.S.

Chairman of the House Committee on Homeland Security Rep. Michael McCaull, R-TX, discusses national security threats facing the United States.

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01/15/16

Duration: 7:57

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GOP plans next move at congressional retreat

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GOP plans next move at congressional retreat

Politico’s Jake Sherman and National Review’s Elaina Plott discuss relationship dynamics within the GOP at the Republican congressional retreat in Baltimore, Maryland.

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01/15/16

Duration: 7:58

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Infighting grows among GOP candidates

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Infighting grows among GOP candidates

Just weeks away from the Iowa and New Hampshire caucuses, Donald Trump is gliding through the polls as the other Republican presidential candidates continue their infighting. NBC’s Mark Murray, Carrie Dann, and Leigh Ann Caldwell discuss the attacks...

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01/08/16

Duration: 13:38

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‘Boot-gate’ gives Rubio unexpected attention

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‘Boot-gate’ gives Rubio unexpected attention

This week the 2016 election took a turn for the worse as presidential candidates were judged by their fashion faux pas, most notably Florida Senator Marco Rubio. It started with a Twitter post showing Rubio wearing a high-heeled black boot. New York...

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01/08/16

Duration: 4:48

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Criminal justice reform efforts on the rise

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Criminal justice reform efforts on the rise

Holly Harris, the Executive Director for the U.S. Justice Network, joins Luke Russert to explain various nationwide reform efforts to reducing prison populations and the statistics that support the efficacy of these changes.

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01/08/16

Duration: 7:36

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South Carolina proving to be a toss-up caucus

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South Carolina proving to be a toss-up caucus

No presidential candidate in modern history has earned the nomination without winning either Iowa or New Hampshire. But there's another contest on the horizon, one that could be a tossup now that its native son Lindsey Graham is no longer in the...

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01/08/16

Duration: 7:11

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How the ‘paid patriotism’ scandal began

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How the ‘paid patriotism’ scandal began

Luke Russert speaks with Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ), who, along with Senator John McCain (R-AZ), exposed in a recent report that the Department of Defense had been spending millions of dollars to professional sports teams in order to honor veterans and...

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11/13/15

Duration: 7:18

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Public support & veterans affairs policy

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Public support & veterans affairs policy

Bill Rausch, Political Director for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA), comments on the current state of veterans affairs and how recent and future initiatives can be used to address the continued challenges relating to mental health and...

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11/13/15

Duration: 9:04

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Addressing PTSD among veterans on death row

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Addressing PTSD among veterans on death row

300 veterans are currently on death row in the U.S., many of them suffering from PTSD. Should these cases be re-examined and provided with further psychological evaluation? Richard Dieter, Senior Program Director at the Death Penalty Information Center...

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11/13/15

Duration: 6:54

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Bipartisan bill to improve vets’ healthcare

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Bipartisan bill to improve vets’ healthcare

Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) explains to Luke Russert the goals of the 21st Century Veterans Benefits Delivery Act, including its aim to improve healthcare access and speed up claims processing for veterans.

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11/13/15

Duration: 6:21

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2nd GOP debate recap: Winners and losers

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2nd GOP debate recap: Winners and losers

NBC News Political Editor Carrie Dann and Luke Russert break down all the candidates’ performances from the second Republican presidential debate and discuss the potential winners and losers.

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09/18/15

Duration: 14:46

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Jon Stewart lobbies for Zadroga Act

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Jon Stewart lobbies for Zadroga Act

Former “Daily Show” host Jon Stewart rallied on Capitol Hill with New York lawmakers for the James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act, which is facing expiration this month. The Act supports the healthcare of first responders who are still...

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09/18/15

Duration: 4:28

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Rumors of Speaker Boehner’s demise

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Rumors of Speaker Boehner’s demise

Recently, Speaker of the House John Boehner has been in danger of losing his speakership because of his plan to defund Planned Parenthood at all costs. Politico’s Congressional Reporter Lauren French discusses what this means for Boehner’s future.

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09/18/15

Duration: 7:58

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GOP candidates rally in South Carolina

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GOP candidates rally in South Carolina

MSNBC Political MSNBC Political Reporter Benjy Sarlin joins The Briefing to discuss the Republican candidates’ upcoming appearances at South Carolina’s Heritage Action Forum. This visit will give the candidates the opportunity to make their case in the...

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09/18/15

Duration: 4:46

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Your weekly political Briefing

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Your weekly political Briefing

Luke Russert talks about what makes his Shift show "The Briefing" a must-see.

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07/11/15

Duration: 1:31

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Previewing a crammed Congressional session

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Previewing a crammed Congressional session

With the Iran agreement vote and the Pope’s upcoming visit, will Congress find time to fund the government? Politico's Jake Sherman and The National Journal's Lauren Fox join Luke Russert to review Capitol Hill’s packed September agenda.

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09/04/15

Duration: 8:54

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