Politics

Mary Curtis: President Trump's U.N. Speech

World leaders laugh as Trump boasts about accomplishments

Laughter Erupts During Trump's Speech At UN, President To Meet With Other World Leaders

President Donald Trump continues meeting with other world leaders at the United Nations.

Kavanaugh Says He Won’t Let ‘False Accusations’ Push Him Out

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh declared in a televised interview Monday that he never sexually assaulted anyone in high school or at any other time in his life.

Rosenstein Expecting To Be Fired, Heads To White House

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein headed to the White House on Monday expecting to be fired by President Donald Trump, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press.

Memory’s Frailty May Be Playing Role In Kavanaugh Matter

She says he sexually assaulted her; he denies it. Is somebody deliberately lying? Not necessarily.

Lawyer: Kavanaugh Accuser May Testify With Right Conditions

Christine Blasey Ford would testify next week to the Senate about her accusation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her when both were high school students if agreement can be reached to “terms that are fair and which ensure her safety,” a Ford attorney told the Judiciary Committee on Thursday.

Florence Shows How Storm Coverage Is Politicized

Donald Trump Jr.’s attack tweet this week showing CNN’s Anderson Cooper waist-deep in flood waters has driven home the point that politics — not just weather — was an important subtext of the media’s coverage of Hurricane Florence.

What Is The FBI’s Role In The Kavanaugh Allegations?

A woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a long-ago sexual assault wants the FBI to get involved — but the request is not so simple.

Trump To Visit North Carolina Tuesday To Survey Florence Impact

President Donald Trump will travel to North Carolina on Wednesday to survey the impact of Hurricane Florence.

Trump Feels ‘Terribly’ For Kavanaugh; Dems Want FBI Probe

President Donald Trump showered sympathy Tuesday on Brett Kavanaugh, his embattled Supreme Court nominee who is accused of sexual assault, as Senate Republicans and Democrats fought determinedly over who should testify at a high-stakes hearing on the allegation just six weeks before major congressional elections.

The Latest: Paul Manafort Has 'Cooperation Agreement'

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort has cut a “cooperation agreement” with prosecutors and intends to plead guilty to charges related to his Ukrainian consulting work.

Gaston Co. Board of Commissioners Will Ask Grant to Resign

A Gaston County Commissioner pleads guilt to assault on a female, and has said he will not step down from his elected position. Now, his victim speaks out, and so do his fellow commissioners.

Facebook, Twitter Pledge To Defend Against Foreign Intrusion

Facebook and Twitter executives assured Congress on Wednesday that they are aggressively working to root out foreign attempts to sow discord in America, and they pledged to better protect their social networks against manipulation during the 2018 midterm elections and beyond.

Dozens Gathered In Charlotte To Protest The Supreme Court Nominee

Protesters say they want to lift up their voices to get the attention of lawmakers in Raleigh and Washington, but Mecklenburg County GOP leaders say they need to leave the chanting at home.

Singer Kneels While Performing National Anthem at Charlotte Independence Game

Lots of reaction after a Charlotte man took a knee while performing the National Anthem at Saturday night's Charlotte Independence game.

Chaos Marks Start Of Kavanaugh Confirmation Hearing

Quarreling and confusion marked the start of the Senate’s confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday, with Democrats trying to block the proceedings because of documents being withheld by the White House. Protesters also disrupted the proceedings.

McCain Tributes Echo With Criticism Of Trump

John McCain’s daughter opened his memorial service by posing her father’s legacy as a direct challenge to President Donald Trump, setting a tone that echoed the senator’s own fighting spirit as former Presidents Barack Obama and George W. Bush eulogized him Saturday at the Washington National Cathedral.