FBI's interview with Brett Kavanaugh's high school friend Mark Judge completed, lawyer says
Mark Judge, a high school friend of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, has completed his interview with FBI agents.
Mark Judge, a high school friend of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, has completed his interview with FBI agents.
Beto O'Rourke apologizes for sexist comments he made in 1991
U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke apologized for sexist comments he made when he was 19 years old.
U.S. Senate candidate Beto O’Rourke apologized for sexist comments he made when he was 19 years old.
White House gives FBI freer rein in Kavanaugh investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House has given the FBI clearance to interview anyone it wants to by Friday in its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The new guidance, described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with it, was issued to the FBI over the weekend in response to Democratic and news media pushback that the scope of the...
WASHINGTON (AP) - The White House has given the FBI clearance to interview anyone it wants to by Friday in its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The new guidance, described to The Associated Press by a person familiar with it, was issued to the FBI over the weekend in response to Democratic and news media pushback that the scope of the...
Obama backs more than 200 Democrats ahead of midterms
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama is ramping up his involvement in politics ahead of November's elections. On Monday, he endorsed more than 200 Democrats running for offices ranging from local to national.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Former President Barack Obama is ramping up his involvement in politics ahead of November's elections. On Monday, he endorsed more than 200 Democrats running for offices ranging from local to national.
Trump says FBI has 'free rein' in Kavanaugh investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) - The woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when they were students at Yale has agreed to cooperate with an FBI investigation, her lawyer says, and President Donald Trump says the bureau has "free rein" to conduct the inquiry.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when they were students at Yale has agreed to cooperate with an FBI investigation, her lawyer says, and President Donald Trump says the bureau has "free rein" to conduct the inquiry.
Trump on Kim: Tough talk ... 'and then we fell in love'
WHEELING, W. Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a campaign rally that there was once tough talk "back and forth" between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "and then we fell in love."
WHEELING, W. Va. (AP) - President Donald Trump told a cheering crowd at a campaign rally that there was once tough talk "back and forth" between him and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un "and then we fell in love."
FBI interviews Kavanaugh accuser; Yale friend remembers heavy drinker
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI agents on Sunday interviewed one of the three women who have accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct as Republicans and Democrats quarreled over whether the bureau would have enough time and freedom to conduct a thorough investigation before a high-stakes vote on his nomination to the nation's highest court.
WASHINGTON (AP) - FBI agents on Sunday interviewed one of the three women who have accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct as Republicans and Democrats quarreled over whether the bureau would have enough time and freedom to conduct a thorough investigation before a high-stakes vote on his nomination to the nation's highest court.
Supreme Court term starts in shadow of Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court term starts Monday but is being overshadowed by the tumult over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. The high court nomination hearing of Kavanaugh last week was filled with disturbing allegations of sexual assault and Kavanaugh's angry, emotional denial. The FBI has reopened the background check for a week because of the assault claims.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court term starts Monday but is being overshadowed by the tumult over Judge Brett Kavanaugh's nomination. The high court nomination hearing of Kavanaugh last week was filled with disturbing allegations of sexual assault and Kavanaugh's angry, emotional denial. The FBI has reopened the background check for a week because of the assault claims.
Willie Nelson headlining rally for Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke
Music legend Willie Nelson is headlining a rally for U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke on September 29th in Austin. The event is first come first serve and is being held at Auditorium Shores.
Music legend Willie Nelson is headlining a rally for U.S. Senate Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke on September 29th in Austin. The event is first come first serve and is being held at Auditorium Shores.
Greg Abbott, Lupe Valdez face off in only debate of campaign
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday defended more security on the U.S.-Mexico border while Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez sought to breathe life into her flailing campaign at their only debate of a race overshadowed by the state's unexpectedly intense U.S. Senate contest at the top of the ballot.
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday defended more security on the U.S.-Mexico border while Democratic challenger Lupe Valdez sought to breathe life into her flailing campaign at their only debate of a race overshadowed by the state's unexpectedly intense U.S. Senate contest at the top of the ballot.
Trump agrees to FBI probe of Kavanaugh, bows to Flake, Dems
WASHINGTON (AP) - Reversing course, President Donald Trump bowed to Democrats' demands Friday for a deeper FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after Republican Sen. Jeff Flake balked at voting for confirmation without it - a sudden turn that left Senate approval newly uncertain amid allegations of sexual assault.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Reversing course, President Donald Trump bowed to Democrats' demands Friday for a deeper FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after Republican Sen. Jeff Flake balked at voting for confirmation without it - a sudden turn that left Senate approval newly uncertain amid allegations of sexual assault.
Senate panel to ask for reopened probe of Brett Kavanaugh
The Senate Judiciary Committee says it will ask President Donald Trump to open a supplemental background investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
The Senate Judiciary Committee says it will ask President Donald Trump to open a supplemental background investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
AP FACT CHECK: Witnesses do not exonerate Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his Senate supporters misrepresented the record when they stated that three witnesses refuted Christine Blasey Ford's allegation that he sexually assaulted her at a party more than 30 years ago. The three swore they had no recollection of the party - providing no support for Ford's accusations laid out to the Senate Judiciary...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his Senate supporters misrepresented the record when they stated that three witnesses refuted Christine Blasey Ford's allegation that he sexually assaulted her at a party more than 30 years ago. The three swore they had no recollection of the party - providing no support for Ford's accusations laid out to the Senate Judiciary...
2nd Cruz-O'Rouke debate postponed due to Kavanaugh drama in Senate
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The second debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has been postponed because the Senate may be in session this weekend to vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Organizers announced Friday that Sunday night's event at the University of Houston was off while they work with both sides to possibly...
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - The second debate between Democratic U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has been postponed because the Senate may be in session this weekend to vote on Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court. Organizers announced Friday that Sunday night's event at the University of Houston was off while they work with both sides to possibly...
Kavanaugh fights back after accuser testifies to Senate Judiciary Committee about alleged sex attack
In a defiant and emotional bid to rescue his Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford when both were high school students and angrily told Congress that Democrats were engaged in 'a calculated and orchestrated political hit.'
In a defiant and emotional bid to rescue his Supreme Court nomination, Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday denied allegations that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford when both were high school students and angrily told Congress that Democrats were engaged in 'a calculated and orchestrated political hit.'
'I believed he was going to rape me:' Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford testifies
Christine Blasey Ford told the Senate Judiciary Committee and a riveted nation Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in a locked room at a 1980s high school gathering, as the panel began an extraordinary hearing at which Kavanaugh hoped to salvage his Supreme Court nomination.
Christine Blasey Ford told the Senate Judiciary Committee and a riveted nation Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in a locked room at a 1980s high school gathering, as the panel began an extraordinary hearing at which Kavanaugh hoped to salvage his Supreme Court nomination.
Fox News host Chris Wallace says daughters revealed new stories in wake of Kavanaugh hearings
On live television, moments before the Kavanaugh-Ford testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Fox News Channel anchor Chris Wallace said his own daughters revealed details about incidents they had faced during their adolescence.
On live television, moments before the Kavanaugh-Ford testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Fox News Channel anchor Chris Wallace said his own daughters revealed details about incidents they had faced during their adolescence.
Analysis: Fox News' Chris Wallace calls Ford's testimony ‘a disaster for the Republicans'
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace said Thursday’s testimony of Christine Blasey Ford was a “disaster for the Republicans” and that Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination was in peril.
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace said Thursday’s testimony of Christine Blasey Ford was a “disaster for the Republicans” and that Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination was in peril.
Viewer's Guide: Ford, Kavanaugh and a Senate hearing
WASHINGTON (AP) - It'll be a snapshot of the state of the union. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday turns on the credibility of its two star witnesses, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who says he sexually assaulted her.
WASHINGTON (AP) - It'll be a snapshot of the state of the union. The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Thursday turns on the credibility of its two star witnesses, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who says he sexually assaulted her.
Included in House FAA bill: Minimum size for airline seats
The House voted Wednesday to direct the federal government to set a minimum size for airline seats, bar passengers from being kicked off overbooked planes, and consider whether to restrict animals on planes. Those and other passenger-related provisions were included in a bill to authorize Federal Aviation Administration programs for five years. The House approved the measure by a 398-23 vote,...
The House voted Wednesday to direct the federal government to set a minimum size for airline seats, bar passengers from being kicked off overbooked planes, and consider whether to restrict animals on planes. Those and other passenger-related provisions were included in a bill to authorize Federal Aviation Administration programs for five years. The House approved the measure by a 398-23 vote,...