Should we ready into the order of the Twitter trends this morning?! Read More
A side of pork with fiscal deal
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While the House fails to vote on relief for Sandy victims, the fiscal cliff bill is packed with extraneous projects. Read More
NOW’s fiscal cliff winners and losers
On Wednesday's show, guest host Joy Reid and the NOW panel discussed the fiscal cliff deal's winners and losers. See who made both lists and who was the biggest winner (Hint: it wasn't Congress). Read More
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Musician John Forte on prison reform
Forte has had personal experience with prison sentencing. Read More
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Will Democrats go nuclear on filibuster reform?
We have ways to make you talk! Democrats need three more votes to force "talking" filibusters. Read More
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Weak tea?
Two new articles out this week portray the Tea Party as a weakened brand that no longer has the clout it did just two years ago, when it helped the Republicans take control of the House of Representatives. Read More
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The efficacy of torture: In movies and in practice
Why "Zero Dark Thirty" chose to make torture a key part of the manhunt for Osama bin Laden. Read More
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WATCH: NOW’s best moments of 2012
From angry attack muffins to fetching holiday sweaters and how to get your “wag’ on, this is a look back at a year on NOW. Read More
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If Hagel is toast, Obama’s in a jam
Given the negative reaction to Senator Hagel, should President Obama still nominate him as Secretary of Defense? Read More
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Thai food, chicken tenders and other campaign superstitions
Politico's Glenn Thrush dropped by the panel to share some juicy nuggets from his new e-book on the 2012 presidential campaign... Read More
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NOW Today: Time to pack the parachute?
We're 11 days out - and given the timetable, we're going to get much closer to the cliff before a possible deal is announced. Is it time to pack the parachute? Read More
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Sen. Boxer calls on NRA to come to the table
Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) joined NOW With Alex Wagner Wednesday to react to the President's announcement that Vice President Joe Biden will lead a task force aimed at fighting gun violence. Read More
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NOW Today: NRA wants to make sure ‘this never happens again’
Five days after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary, the National Rifle Association has broken its silence.
The NRA had avoided any public comment on the… Read More
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Trending NOW
The tragedy at Sandy Hook continues to dominate much of the discussion on Twitter. Read More
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Mental illness and gun violence
In the search to find a reason for the Newtown massacre, some Republicans are turning their focus to mental health--trying, perhaps, to drive the conversation away from tighter gun control. Read More
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John Kerry, now the GOP’s favorite Democrat
After being pilloried by Republicans eight years ago, Senator John Kerry is suddenly acceptable as he prepares to be nominated for Secretary of State. Read More
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Tackling gun control
President Obama has vowed to use the powers of his office to combat violence, but he may want to act sooner rather than later. Read More
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NOW Today: Republicans react to Rice’s withdrawal
U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Susan Rice hadn't been nominated to serve as Secretary of State, but the scrutiny she faced as President Obama's presumed top pick for the post was just as intense. Read More
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Trending NOW
Susan Rice continues to draw Twitter attention - and it's our lede story on NOW today. Read More
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GOP still in denial on social issues
Alex and her panel discuss the Republican Party's struggle to right the ship on issues like same-sex marriage, immigration and women's issues... Read More