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MTP: First Read Sunday

In this week's Meet the Press: New poll numbers show that President Trump's approval is already in negative territory. Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) pushes back against calls for a special prosecutor. New DNC Chair Tom Perez admits that Democrats have their work cut out for them. Gov. John Hickenlooper (D-Colo.) explains why his state's "sovereignty" is the key question in determining how to approach recreational marijuana.

Trump's Job Approval Stands at Just 44 Percent as Partisan Splits Reign

President Donald Trump's job approval rating stands at just 44 percent, a record low for a newly inaugurated commander-in-chief, according to a new poll from NBC News and the Wall Street Journal. Asked about early challenges in the first month of Trump's presidency, 52 percent called the issues 'real problems' that are specific to his administration, while 43 percent of Americans attributed them to typical 'growing pains' for any new president. Find out more on Sunday's 'Meet the Press' and NBCNews.com.

Cotton on Russia Inquiry: 'Getting Ahead of Ourselves' to Call for Special Prosecutor

Sen. Tom Cotton (R-Ark.) pushed back against calls for a special prosecutor to investigate allegations of Russian meddling in the election, saying that he felt colleagues were "getting ahead of ourselves."

New DNC Chair Perez: Trump's 'Greatest Nightmare' Is a United Democratic Party

New Democratic National Committee Chair Tom Perez said that he hasn't seen any actions from President Donald Trump his party could get behind.

On Recreational Marijuana, Colo. Gov. Says States Have 'Sovereignty'

Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper (D) tells Chuck Todd that his oath to support his state's constitution, but that it's never his "choice to be in conflict with federal law."

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