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.
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...