Puerto Rico is facing a water crisis so severe that the National Guard has been mobilized. Tens of thousands of residents have been impacted by recent pipe ruptures. “I’ve been without water service for about two weeks,” says David Ramos, a longtime resident. “I’ve known of people who have gone close to over 40 days without water service.”

A number of factors, including drought and the island’s crumbling aqueduct system, have fueled the crisis.

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“I want them to see a loving representation of a Black couple.”

Former first lady Michelle Obama opens up about the new official portrait of her and President Obama at the Obama Presidential Center — painted by artist Njideka Akunyili Crosby — in an exclusive interview with MS NOW’s Michele Norris.

Tune in tonight at 9 p.m. ET for a special behind-the-scenes look at the center, featuring exclusive interviews with the former president, first lady, and members of their inner circle.

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President Trump is facing heat for forcing the delay of a critical hearing for his nominee to be director of national intelligence. MS NOW’s Melissa Murray reports and is joined by The New York Times’ Molly Jong Fast and Political Analyst Jason Johnson. (The Beat’s YouTube: https://ms.now/ari)

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Hearing Stevie Wonder perform “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” today at the Obama Presidential Center grand opening gave Symone Sanders-Townsend flashbacks to Obama’s historic campaigns and the legacy he helped create.

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Nicolle Wallace calls out the companies who sponsored Trump’s garish UFC event at the White House for their capitulation to the president and silence in the wake of racist, derogatory comments made by one of the fighters about former First Lady Michelle Obama.

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