Third allegation of sexual misconduct brought against Brett Kavanaugh
The lawyer for Stormy Daniels came forward with a new allegation on Wednesday, tweeting a formal declaration from a woman who is accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of more sexual misconduct in the 1980s, specifically saying he was present during a "gang rape" where she was a victim.
The lawyer for Stormy Daniels came forward with a new allegation on Wednesday, tweeting a formal declaration from a woman who is accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of more sexual misconduct in the 1980s, specifically saying he was present during a "gang rape" where she was a victim.
Trump says his past accusers influence thinking on Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON (AP) - An agitated President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that past accusations of sexual misconduct against him have influenced the way he views similar allegations against other men, including his Supreme Court nominee.
WASHINGTON (AP) - An agitated President Donald Trump acknowledged Wednesday that past accusations of sexual misconduct against him have influenced the way he views similar allegations against other men, including his Supreme Court nominee.
What's in Kavanaugh's '82 calendar: sports, movies, parties
In detailed calendar pages provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh listed in green-and-white squares the activities that filled his summer when he was 17 years old - exams, movies, sports and plenty of parties.
In detailed calendar pages provided to the Senate Judiciary Committee, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh listed in green-and-white squares the activities that filled his summer when he was 17 years old - exams, movies, sports and plenty of parties.
Ford's lawyers submit 4 affidavits backing up assault story
Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers said Wednesday they have given the Senate sworn affidavits from four people who say she told them well before Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination that she had been sexually assaulted when she was much younger.
Christine Blasey Ford's lawyers said Wednesday they have given the Senate sworn affidavits from four people who say she told them well before Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination that she had been sexually assaulted when she was much younger.
Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Kavanaugh scheduled for Friday
President Donald Trump denounced Democratic efforts to block Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation as a cynical "con job" on Tuesday and launched a dismissive attack on a second woman accusing the nominee of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, asserting she "has nothing."
President Donald Trump denounced Democratic efforts to block Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation as a cynical "con job" on Tuesday and launched a dismissive attack on a second woman accusing the nominee of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, asserting she "has nothing."
Former roommate says Kavanaugh was 'belligerent when he was very drunk'
Brett Kavanaugh's ex-freshman roommate at Yale issued a written statement on Tuesday, after a woman in a New Yorker article accused the Supreme Court nominee of pulling down his pants 35 years ago and thrusting himself in her face.
Brett Kavanaugh's ex-freshman roommate at Yale issued a written statement on Tuesday, after a woman in a New Yorker article accused the Supreme Court nominee of pulling down his pants 35 years ago and thrusting himself in her face.
Trump challenges UN, boasting of America's go-it-alone might
President Donald Trump poured scorn on the "ideology of globalism" and heaped praise on his own administration's achievements Tuesday in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly that drew headshakes and even mocking laughter from his audience of fellow world leaders.
President Donald Trump poured scorn on the "ideology of globalism" and heaped praise on his own administration's achievements Tuesday in a speech to the U.N. General Assembly that drew headshakes and even mocking laughter from his audience of fellow world leaders.
Trump says Dems using 'con game' to sink Kavanaugh's bid
President Donald Trump accused Democrats on Tuesday of using a "con game" to scuttle Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, forcefully dismissing allegations against the judge as Republicans began preparations for a pivotal hearing Thursday with Christine Blasey Ford, a woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
President Donald Trump accused Democrats on Tuesday of using a "con game" to scuttle Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, forcefully dismissing allegations against the judge as Republicans began preparations for a pivotal hearing Thursday with Christine Blasey Ford, a woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual assault.
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.
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.
Sen. Ted Cruz chased out of DC restaurant by anti-Kavanaugh protesters
A group of activists chased out Sen. Ted Cruz from a Washington D.C. restaurant Monday night.
A group of activists chased out Sen. Ted Cruz from a Washington D.C. restaurant Monday night.
Trump leads aggressive, all-out GOP drive to save Kavanaugh
Republicans mounted a combative, coordinated drive Monday to salvage Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination as they fought to keep a second woman's allegation of long-ago sexual misconduct from derailing his confirmation. President Donald Trump leapt to his defense, the Senate's top Republican accused Democrats of a "smear campaign" and an emotional Kavanaugh declared,...
Republicans mounted a combative, coordinated drive Monday to salvage Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination as they fought to keep a second woman's allegation of long-ago sexual misconduct from derailing his confirmation. President Donald Trump leapt to his defense, the Senate's top Republican accused Democrats of a "smear campaign" and an emotional Kavanaugh declared,...
Rod Rosenstein to meet President Trump Thursday as deputy attorney general job hangs in balance
President Donald Trump will meet later this week with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the White House said Monday amid indications that Rosenstein was about to lose his job.
President Donald Trump will meet later this week with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the White House said Monday amid indications that Rosenstein was about to lose his job.
'Rocket Man' to 'Terrific': Trump lauds North Korea's Kim Jong Un in United Nations return
Confronting the dangers of North Korea's nuclear threat, President Donald Trump arrived at the United Nations on Monday striking a far less ominous tone than a year ago, announcing he likely will hold a second summit with Kim Jong Un 'quite soon.'
Confronting the dangers of North Korea's nuclear threat, President Donald Trump arrived at the United Nations on Monday striking a far less ominous tone than a year ago, announcing he likely will hold a second summit with Kim Jong Un 'quite soon.'
As date set for Kavanaugh, Blasey Ford hearing, new accuser emerges
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing Thursday for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, a woman who says he sexually assaulted her as a teenager, as a claim of sexual misconduct emerged from another woman.
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a hearing Thursday for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, a woman who says he sexually assaulted her as a teenager, as a claim of sexual misconduct emerged from another woman.
Deadline extended for Kavanaugh accuser extended
The woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct has been granted an extension until Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. CST to decide if she will testify before the Senate. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley honored the request from an attorney representing Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. The committee and Ford had been at odds over the terms of her...
The woman who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct has been granted an extension until Saturday afternoon at 1:30 p.m. CST to decide if she will testify before the Senate. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley honored the request from an attorney representing Dr. Christine Blasey Ford. The committee and Ford had been at odds over the terms of her...
Siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar endorse his opponent, Gosar responds
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate.
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate.
Spirited first debate between Ted Cruz, Beto O'Rourke in U.S. Senate race
The gloves came off several times during Friday night’s spirited debate between Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
The gloves came off several times during Friday night’s spirited debate between Republican Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic challenger Rep. Beto O'Rourke.
Obama turns focus on Pa., hopes to boost Democrats
Barack Obama was turning his political attention Friday to a state that Donald Trump won as the former president prepared to campaign Friday in Philadelphia with two leading Pennsylvania Democrats running for re-election, Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
Barack Obama was turning his political attention Friday to a state that Donald Trump won as the former president prepared to campaign Friday in Philadelphia with two leading Pennsylvania Democrats running for re-election, Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
GOP to Kavanaugh accuser: Reach deal or panel votes Monday
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman rejected key conditions Friday that Brett Kavanaugh's accuser wants if she is to testify about her claim of sexual assault, and said his panel would vote Monday on Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination without an agreement.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Senate Judiciary Committee chairman rejected key conditions Friday that Brett Kavanaugh's accuser wants if she is to testify about her claim of sexual assault, and said his panel would vote Monday on Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination without an agreement.
Evangelicals push Senate Republicans to confirm Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON (AP) - Evangelical activists want Republican leaders to act more forcefully to send Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, expressing skepticism about the decades-old allegations of sexual assault levied against the federal judge. The political flashpoint is playing out only weeks before midterm elections in which conservative voters will be critical to the GOP drive to maintain...
WASHINGTON (AP) - Evangelical activists want Republican leaders to act more forcefully to send Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, expressing skepticism about the decades-old allegations of sexual assault levied against the federal judge. The political flashpoint is playing out only weeks before midterm elections in which conservative voters will be critical to the GOP drive to maintain...