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As Democrats begin to decide how many articles of impeachment they want to bring against the president, Republicans are doubling down on what they call a "sham" investigation. House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler (D-N.Y.) joins Chuck Todd to talk about how this probe could have implications in the 2020 elections. Also, exclusive to Meet the Press, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) explains why Democratic plans to impeach the president are unfounded. And Rep. Denny Heck (D-Wash.) gives an exclusive interview to discuss why a divided Washington has taken a toll on him. Kristen Welker, Robert Costa, Stephanie Cutter and Carlos Curbelo join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Republicans are waging a social media war urging newly elected Democrats in vulnerable swing districts to vote against impeachment. Democratic presidential nominee, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) discusses why her campaign won’t get distracted by the ongoing hearings. And exclusive to Meet the Press, Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) says why he’s not concerned about Russian talking points on Ukraine’s involvement in the 2016 election while former Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Calif.) and former Secretary of State John Kerry discuss their new initiative to tackle climate change in America. Al Cardenas, Maria Teresa Kumar, David Brooks and Betsy Woodruff Swan join the Meet the Press round table.

As the cloud of impeachment hangs over the Trump White House, Democrats mull over what’s next. House Intelligence Committee Chair Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) discusses the shifting Republican attitude toward impeachment. Co-chair to the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.) and the men behind the Steele Dossier, Glenn Simpson and Peter Fritsch come exclusive to Meet the Press. Also, Neal Katyal says why his new book, "Impeach: The Case Against Donald Trump," provides more details as to why President Trump must be impeached. NBC News correspondent Katy Tur, former Gov. Pat McCrory (R-N.C.), Eliana Johnson, and Michael Eric Dyson join the Meet the Press roundtable.

Cory Booker, Tulsi Gabbard, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Kamala Harris, Andrew Yang, and Tom Steyer engage in the fifth 2020 Democratic primary debate for the presidential nomination.

As testimonies begin in the impeachment hearing, Republicans are arguing that this inquiry will only harm the nation. Homeland Security Committee Chair Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) says that this will damage the country and erode executive privilege. Foreign Relations Committee member Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) explains why these hearings are necessary. Also, former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick talks about why his late entrance in the crowded Democratic field makes sense. Peggy Noonan, Eugene Robinson, Jeff Mason and Danielle Pletka join the Meet the Press round table.