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  • 'I don't have an attorney general,' Trump says about Sessions

    The president made the comment to The Hill.

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  • Meet Anita Hill, whose accusations upended a Supreme Court confirmation

    She became a flash point during Justice Clarence Thomas' 1991 hearing.

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  • American sentenced to 15 years in prison overseas asks Trump for help

    The 53-year-old diabetic is on hunger strike to raise attention for his case.

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  • Hard to imagine Kavanaugh allegation is true: Trump

    President Trump says he wants to hear from Christine Blasey Ford.

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• Sep 19

  • SCOTUS nom Brett Kavanaugh being treated 'very tough': Trump

    President Trump again says SCOTUS matter should be handled by the Senate.

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• Sep 19

  • Trump calls Florence 'one of the wettest ever'

    President Donald Trump thanked first responders in a Twitter video where he described Florence as "tough" one of the "wettest" hurricanes ever.

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• Sep 19

  • Anita Hill urges Senate to 'push the pause button' on Trump's Supreme Court nominee

    She appeared on "Good Morning America" Wednesday.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • Trump calls storm 'one of the wettest we've ever seen from the standpoint of water'

    President Trump thanked Hurricane Florence responders before his N.C. visit.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • Sen. Mazie Hirono's message to American men: 'Just shut up and step up'

    On Tuesday, reporters asked Sen. Mazie Hirono if having women on it now will shape the way the recent allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett...

    Sep 19

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• Sep 19

  • The Note: Uncertainties cloud Kavanaugh fight

    “There shouldn’t even be a little doubt,” President Trump declared Tuesday.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • As Trump directs release of declassified surveillance warrant, what happens now?

    FISA warrants are among the most closely held secrets in the U.S. government.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • Kavanaugh accuser wants FBI investigation before testifying: Lawyer

    Her lawyers Ford has been the target of death threats.

    Sep 19

• Sep 18

  • Congresswoman, first to talk to Kavanaugh accuser, calls her 'honest person'

    “She really is your next door neighbor," Rep. Anna Eshoo said.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Sen. Mazie Hirono's message to American men: 'Just shut up and step up'

    "Do the right thing, for a change," the senator said.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump 'dossier' stuck in New York, didn't trigger Russia investigation, sources say

    Despite what Trump claims, sources say the Russia probe began before "dossier."

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump on Kavanaugh allegation: There 'shouldn’t even be a little doubt'

    Trump says the FBI shouldn't get involved any further in Kavanaugh claims.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Cruz says Democrats will 'ban barbecue' in Texas if elected

    Ted Cruz is facing an aggressive challenge from Democrat Beto O'Rourke.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • The Briefing Room: Trump: 'I don't think the FBI really should be involved'

    Trumps says he doesn't think the FBI should be involved in investigating Kavanaugh.

    Sep 18

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• Sep 18

  • Senators united that Kavanaugh accuser should be heard; divided on how and where

    Democrats want the FBI to open a full investigation into alleged events.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • President Trump holds a joint news conference with Poland's president

    The president delivered a statement with President Andrzej Duda at the White House.

    Sep 18

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• Sep 18

  • Trump says Russia probe documents need to be declassified for 'total transparency'

    Trump directed the release of new portions of a classified surveillance warrant.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump says he doesn't think FBI should be involved in investigating Kavanaugh claim

    Trump argued that the FBI should not be getting involved any further.

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• Sep 18

  • The Note: Kavanaugh fight raises stakes for midterms

    The storylines have converged to set up a defining couple of days.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump loses 'last ace in the hole' with Kavanaugh assault claims, comedian says

    Trump's Supreme Court nominee was his "ace in the hole," according to Meyers.

    Sep 18

• Sep 17

  • Partisan sparring over handling of Kavanaugh sexual assault allegation

    A Senate Judiciary Committee vote set for Thursday has been delayed.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Kavanaugh, accuser called to testify at public hearing Monday

    The expectation is that both would appear the same day but not side-by-side.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Trump's legal team accuses Summer Zervos of trying to 'harass' president

    The president's legal team is claiming a Trump accuser is harassing him.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • The political stakes and risks in the Kavanaugh controversy: ANALYSIS

    With midterm elections fast approaching, the political risks are high.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Trump admin proposes lowest cap ever for refugee admissions amid historic global need

    A historically low number of refugees were admitted in fiscal year 2018.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • The Briefing Room: Allegations could derail Kavanaugh SCOTUS confirmation

    Kavanaugh denies sexual assault accusation.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Partisan sparring over handling of Kavanaugh allegation

    Senators Collins and Corker both want additional information about the alleged sexual misconduct.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Sen. McConnell urges Senate to keep Kavanaugh vote on schedule

    Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faces an allegation of sexual assault from high school.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Outside groups dig in as allegation roils Kavanaugh nomination

    A conservative group backing Kavanaugh is planning a $1.5 million ad blitz.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Flynn ready to be sentenced in Russia probe, lawyer and special counsel tell court

    Trump's former national security adviser has been cooperating in Russia probe.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • The sometimes rocky road to the Supreme Court

    Getting a Supreme Court nominee confirmed has often proved challenging.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • DeVos: Americans should stop 'hiding behind screens and Twitter handles'

    Education Secretary Betsy DeVos on Monday lamented what she said was an unwillingness by universities and colleges to seek "truth."

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• Sep 17

  • This day in history: Sept. 21, 1981

    Sandra Day O'Connor becomes the first female Supreme Court justice.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Congressional investigators ask FEMA head to detail use of government vehicles

    He faces accusations that he used the vehicles for personal trips.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • This day in history: Sept. 17, 1978

    Sadat, Begin and Carter sign the Camp David Accords.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • DeVos: Americans should stop ‘hiding behind screens and Twitter handles’

    Education Secretary Betsy DeVos wants Americans to be nicer on social media.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Supreme Court nominee denies allegations

    Sexual misconduct accusations could derail Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation vote.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Oct. 27, 2005: Harriet Miers withdraws her nomination to the Supreme Court

    Miers had been nominated by President George W. Bush.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Judge Kavanaugh talks about his high school experience

    Sen. John Kennedy asked Kavanaugh if he was more of a "John Boy Walton type or a Ferris Bueller type."

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Chuck Schumer doubles down on call to postpone Kavanaugh confirmation vote

    Chuck Schumer visited The View Monday and discussed the Kavanaugh allegations

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • 5 states will vote without paper ballots; experts want that to change

    "We take every security precaution that there is."

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Top White House aide: Kavanaugh accuser should be heard, 'should testify under oath'

    Kellyanne Conway said Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, should be heard and that the White House is open to her...

    Sep 17

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