Trump says he has no plans to fire Rosenstein
President Donald Trump said Monday he has no plans to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, delivering a reprieve for the Justice Department official whose future has been the source of intense speculation for two weeks.
President Donald Trump said Monday he has no plans to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, delivering a reprieve for the Justice Department official whose future has been the source of intense speculation for two weeks.
McConnell says he's open to Supreme Court nomination in 2020
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate's majority leader, insisting his chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the bitter fight over new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, is signaling he's willing to take up another high court nomination in the 2020 presidential election season should another vacancy arise. "We'll see if there is a vacancy in 2020," said Sen. Mitch...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate's majority leader, insisting his chamber won't be irreparably damaged by the bitter fight over new Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, is signaling he's willing to take up another high court nomination in the 2020 presidential election season should another vacancy arise. "We'll see if there is a vacancy in 2020," said Sen. Mitch...
Bitter fight over Kavanaugh shadows a conservative court
WASHINGTON (AP) - The moment conservatives have dreamed about for decades has arrived with Brett Kavanaugh joining the Supreme Court. But with it comes the shadow of a bitter confirmation fight that is likely to hang over the court as it takes on divisive issues, especially those dealing with politics and women's rights.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The moment conservatives have dreamed about for decades has arrived with Brett Kavanaugh joining the Supreme Court. But with it comes the shadow of a bitter confirmation fight that is likely to hang over the court as it takes on divisive issues, especially those dealing with politics and women's rights.
Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as 114th Supreme Court Justice
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice Saturday night after the bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed him. The Senate vote delivered an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country's cultural, gender and political divides.
Brett Kavanaugh was sworn in as a Supreme Court justice Saturday night after the bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed him. The Senate vote delivered an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country's cultural, gender and political divides.
The Kavanaugh confirmation and Cruz vs O'Rourke
Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers shares her political insight on the impact of the Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation on the midterms. She also looks at how voter turnout will impact the Senate race between Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
Dr. Victoria Farrar-Myers shares her political insight on the impact of the Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation on the midterms. She also looks at how voter turnout will impact the Senate race between Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz and his Democratic challenger U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
Kavanaugh confirmation all but sure after long, bitter fight
After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation, all but guaranteeing the deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court on Saturday.
After weeks of shocking accusations, hardball politics and rowdy Capitol protests, a pair of wavering senators declared Friday they will back Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation, all but guaranteeing the deeply riven Senate will elevate the conservative jurist to the nation's highest court on Saturday.
Minnesota TV reporter fired for wearing Trump hat at rally
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A southern Minnesota television reporter who wore a "Make America Great Again" hat to a Trump rally that he was covering has been fired.
ROCHESTER, Minn. (AP) - A southern Minnesota television reporter who wore a "Make America Great Again" hat to a Trump rally that he was covering has been fired.
Kavanaugh says he 'might have been too emotional' at hearing
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged Thursday he "might have been too emotional" when testifying about sexual misconduct allegations as he made a final bid to win over wavering GOP senators on the eve of a crucial vote to advance his confirmation.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh acknowledged Thursday he "might have been too emotional" when testifying about sexual misconduct allegations as he made a final bid to win over wavering GOP senators on the eve of a crucial vote to advance his confirmation.
Retired Justice John Paul Stevens says don't confirm Kavanaugh
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is quoted as saying that Brett Kavanaugh shouldn't be confirmed to the high court because of Kavanaugh's potential political bias.
Retired Supreme Court Justice John Paul Stevens is quoted as saying that Brett Kavanaugh shouldn't be confirmed to the high court because of Kavanaugh's potential political bias.
Texas congresswoman's intern arrested for doxxing
A Democratic congressional intern was arrested Wednesday and accused of posting the personal information of at least one Republican senator during last week's hearing about sexual assault claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, authorities said.
A Democratic congressional intern was arrested Wednesday and accused of posting the personal information of at least one Republican senator during last week's hearing about sexual assault claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, authorities said.
Lupe Valdez takes a stand on campaign issues
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez stopped by Good Day Thursday morning to share her take on the issues.
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Lupe Valdez stopped by Good Day Thursday morning to share her take on the issues.
Mark Davis: Kavanaugh, Beto & Cruz
Radio host Mark Davis talks about the political impact of the Kavanaugh vote plus Donald Trump Jr.'s support for Senator Ted Cruz. And does Beto O'Rourke have a chance?
Radio host Mark Davis talks about the political impact of the Kavanaugh vote plus Donald Trump Jr.'s support for Senator Ted Cruz. And does Beto O'Rourke have a chance?
Senators start reading crucial new FBI file on Kavanaugh
Senators began reviewing the new FBI background file on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Thursday and will use the confidential material about the judge's background to help decide how they'll vote on his precarious nomination.
Senators began reviewing the new FBI background file on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh Thursday and will use the confidential material about the judge's background to help decide how they'll vote on his precarious nomination.
Cruz, Trump Jr. campaign together while O'Rourke kicks off college tour
A big campaign push to win one of Texas' Senate seats is underway.
A big campaign push to win one of Texas' Senate seats is underway.
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser he had called credible witness
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (AP) -- President Donald Trump ignited a crowd at a campaign rally in Mississippi by mocking a woman who has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh decades ago.
SOUTHAVEN, Miss. (AP) -- President Donald Trump ignited a crowd at a campaign rally in Mississippi by mocking a woman who has claimed she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh decades ago.
Lawyers for Kavanaugh accusers question FBI work so far
Lawyers for two women who accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct say they fear the FBI is not conducting a thorough investigation, as Republican leaders steer toward a decisive vote on the nomination this week.
Lawyers for two women who accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct say they fear the FBI is not conducting a thorough investigation, as Republican leaders steer toward a decisive vote on the nomination this week.
Senators pivotal in Kavanaugh vote criticize Trump's ridiculing comments on Ford
Two wavering Republican senators lambasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday for mocking a woman who has claimed Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the 1980s, underscoring the risks of assailing Kavanaugh's three accusers as Senate support teeters for the Supreme Court nominee.
Two wavering Republican senators lambasted President Donald Trump on Wednesday for mocking a woman who has claimed Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the 1980s, underscoring the risks of assailing Kavanaugh's three accusers as Senate support teeters for the Supreme Court nominee.
Pete Sessions introduces resolution protecting people with pre-existing conditions
Congressman Pete Sessions introduced a resolution Tuesday that he says will protect people with pre-existing conditions.
Congressman Pete Sessions introduced a resolution Tuesday that he says will protect people with pre-existing conditions.
Lawyers for Kavanaugh accusers question FBI's thoroughness
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for two women who accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct say they fear the FBI is not conducting a thorough investigation, as Republican leaders steer toward a decisive vote on the nomination this week.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Lawyers for two women who accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct say they fear the FBI is not conducting a thorough investigation, as Republican leaders steer toward a decisive vote on the nomination this week.
NY Times: Trump got $413M from his dad, much from tax dodges
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud. The 15,000-word Times report contradicts Trump's portrayal of himself as a self-made billionaire who started with just a $1 million loan from his father.
NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Times reported Tuesday that President Donald Trump received at least $413 million from his father over the decades, much of that through dubious tax dodges, including outright fraud. The 15,000-word Times report contradicts Trump's portrayal of himself as a self-made billionaire who started with just a $1 million loan from his father.