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  • Trump calls Kavanaugh 'an absolute gem'

    The president continued to defend his Supreme Court nominee.

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  • Trump accuses Democrats of 'con game'

    Senate Republicans are bringing in a sex crimes prosecutor to question Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser on Thursday. ABC News'...

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• Sep 26

  • The Note: Kavanaugh’s fate rests on vanishing middle

    Of the 100 senators, easily 90 – perhaps upwards of 95 – know how they'll vote.

    Sep 26

• Sep 26

  • Trump turns ire toward Iran, alienating allies at UN

    The president is expected to discuss Iran in a speech Wednesday at the U.N.

    Sep 26

• Sep 26

  • Senator announces prosecutor set to question Kavanaugh accuser on behalf of GOP

    Rachel Mitchell will question Dr. Christine Blasey Ford in Thursday's hearing.

    Sep 26

• Sep 26

  • The real reason United Nations laughed at Trump, according to Stephen Colbert

    Colbert claims to know exactly why the awkward moment occurred.

    Sep 26

• Sep 25

  • GOP sets Friday committee vote on Kavanaugh; Trump accuses Democrats of 'con game'

    Trump said Kavanaugh's second accuser "has nothing."

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • House Republicans push for Rosenstein testimony, subpoena for McCabe memos

    House Republicans are pushing for Rosenstein testimony, McCabe memos.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • Avenatti claims to represent another Kavanaugh accuser

    Avenatti has yet to reveal the identity of the client or any evidence.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • Roger Stone sought contact with WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, email suggests

    The email was sent days before WikiLeaks published stolen DNC documents.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • The Briefing Room: President Trump gets laughed at while speaking at the UN

    Kavanaugh denies sexual assault allegations in new interview.

    Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • 'They were mostly all dirty': Hill report alleges sexual harassment, cover-ups at TSA

    Bad Bosses: GOP report alleges sexual harassment, misconduct at TSA

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • Kavanaugh allegations put GOP candidates in an untenable bind as midterms approach

    The accusations against the nominee have complicated the midterm calculus.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • On Kavanaugh allegations, Murkowski sends message to GOP: 'Take them seriously'

    Claims against Brett Kavanaugh, should be taken "seriously" Rep. Murkowski said.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • US-China military relations sour days after Trump administration imposes sanctions

    Beijing was sanctioned for buying Russian weapons.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • O'Rourke comes to Cruz's defense after restaurant confrontation with protesters

    Cruz faced heckles over the controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • Joe Scarborough calls Kavanaugh's response on race question troubling

    Joe Scarborough was troubled by Kavanaugh’s responses to questions on race.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • Midterm races that could reshape Washington

    Democrats are eager to send a message to Trump in November's elections.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • Senators call for hearing on health, education in Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands

    Elizabeth Warren and 7 other senators are calling for a hearing on the problems.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • Protesters disrupt Sen. Cruz's dinner

    The Republican senator and his wife were dining in Washington, D.C.

    Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • Trump slams OPEC nations for 'ripping off the rest of the world'

    The president went on to say that the U.S. defends many oil-exporting countries for "nothing."

    Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • Trump 'didn't expect' to get laughed at while speaking at the UN

    The president on Tuesday addressed the General Assembly for the second time.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • President Trump's full address to the UN

    The president delivered his speech at the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly.

    Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • Trump greeted with laughter while touting his administration's accomplishments at UN

    "In less than two years, my administration has accomplished almost more than any other administration in the history of our country," Trump said which...

    Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • No assurances for future of Mueller probe if Rosenstein goes

    The White House press secretary appeared on "Good Morning America."

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

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• Sep 25

  • 'I'm not going anywhere': Kavanaugh in emotional Fox interview

    The SCOTUS nominee gave an extraordinary interview ahead of Thursday's hearing.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • The Note: GOP fears what Trump can’t control -- and what he can

    What can Trump control? What can he not?

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • The 2018 primaries by the numbers

    The 2018 primaries are officially in the books, here's who won (and lost).

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • What to expect from President Trump at the UN General Assembly

    President Trump is attending the United Nations General Assembly.

    Sep 25

• Sep 25

  • Kavanaugh mocked by late-night hosts over virginity, social calendar

    Comedians mocked the president's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

    Sep 25

• Sep 24

  • Trump preparing for 2nd summit with Kim despite little nuclear progress

    Location and date are to be determined, but both leaders are eager to meet.

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • Kavanaugh protests escalate, over 120 arrested on Capitol Hill

    Protests on Capitol Hill and around the country escalated on Monday

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • 'My fear will not hold me back from testifying' to panel: Kavanaugh accuser

    Christine Blasey Ford: "fear will not hold me back from testifying."

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • Deputy AG Rosenstein, who oversees Mueller probe, to meet with Trump on Thursday

    Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein expected to be fired, remains in post.

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • Trump's lawyer calls for 'a time out' in Mueller probe if Rosenstein leaves post

    Sekulow called for a “a time out on this inquiry” if Rosenstein goes.

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • The Briefing Room: Deputy AG to meet with Trump Thursday

    Sources: Rod Rosenstein, the president's embattled deputy attorney general, expects to be fired.

    Sep 24

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• Sep 24

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• Sep 24

  • Who is Noel Francisco?

    The 48th solicitor general was raised in Oswego, NY.

    Sep 24

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• Sep 24

  • Allegations against Brett Kavanaugh are 'totally political,' Trump says

    President Trump on Monday offered a full-throated defense of his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh in the face of new allegations of sexual...

    Sep 24

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• Sep 24

  • Michelle Obama calls out 'nastiness of our politics' during voting rally

    Michelle Obama said she hoped to get Nevada residents "fired up" to vote.

    Sep 24

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• Sep 24

  • What lawmakers are tackling before midterms

    Congress is wrapping up its work before the final midterm campaign stretch.

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • Michelle Obama calls out 'nastiness of our politics' during voting rally

    Michelle Obama said she hoped to get Nevada residents "fired up" to vote.

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • The Note: Defense of Kavanaugh could backfire on GOP

    Standing behind Brett Kavanaugh is carrying costs that grow by the hour.

    Sep 24

• Sep 24

  • Siblings try to oust brother from Congress

    Arizona Republican Rep. Paul Gosar's six siblings attacked him in an ad supporting his Democratic opponent.

    Sep 24

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• Sep 23

  • 2nd woman accuses Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct: Report

    The alleged incident took place at Yale University.

    Sep 23

• Sep 23

  • Kavanaugh accuser, panel agree on timing of hearing; unclear who will question her

    Christine Blasey Ford has agreed to testify at an open hearing early Thursday.

    Sep 23

• Sep 23

  • How Donald Trump upended a myth about sports and politics

    Donald Trump has publicly feuded with athletes in a way no president has before.

    Sep 23