Senate Judiciary Committee To Vote On Supreme Court Nominee Kavanaugh Friday
Senate Republicans are plowing forward with a committee vote Friday on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Trump Shaken By Ford, But Backs Kavanaugh After Hearing
Glued to high-stakes testimony on his Supreme Court nominee, President Donald Trump and his allies were shaken by Christine Blasey Fordβs emotional appearance on Capitol Hill Thursday, but heartened by Judge Brett Kavanaughβs forceful pushback against the woman who accused him of sexual misconduct.
Fiery Kavanaugh Denies Quiet Accuser Ford In Senate Showdown
In an extraordinary and highly emotional day of Senate testimony, California psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford quietly recounted her β100 percentβ certainty Thursday that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers.
What Would A Reopened FBI Investigation Into Kavanaugh Do?
It was a steady demand of Democrats at Thursdayβs Senate hearing on sexual assault claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh: that an FBI background investigation into Kavanaugh should be reopened.
Angry Kavanaugh Denies Ford Accusation, Sees βDisgraceβ
Emotionally battling to rescue his Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday denied allegations that heβd sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford when both were high school students and told Congress the accusations and biting criticism by Democrats had βtotally and permanently destroyedβ his family and reputation.
Ford Recounts βLaughterβ In Alleged Kavanaugh Sexual Attack
Christine Blasey Ford declared Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her as he and a friend shared βuproarious laughterβ in a locked room at a 1980s high school gathering, recounting her allegations to Congress and a riveted nation in a drama that threatens to derail Kavanaughβs Supreme Court nomination.
U.S. Economy Grew At Robust 4.2 Percent Rate In Q2
The U.S. economy grew at a robust annual rate of 4.2 percent in the second quarter, the best performance in nearly four years, though economists believe growth has slowed in the current quarter partly because of a drag from trade.
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 Wonβt Let βFalse Accusationsβ 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.
Memoryβs 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 βterms that are fair and which ensure her safety,β a Ford attorney told the Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
Florence Shows How Storm Coverage Is Politicized
Donald Trump Jr.βs attack tweet this week showing CNNβs Anderson Cooper waist-deep in flood waters has driven home the point that politics β not just weather β was an important subtext of the mediaβs coverage of Hurricane Florence.
What Is The FBIβs 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 β 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 βTerriblyβ 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 βcooperation agreementβ 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.
