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  • Senator laments Kavanaugh's 'horror' facing sexual assault allegations

    "I can't imagine the horror of being accused of something like this," Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said.

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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

  • Trump directs release of new portions of warrant tied to Russia probe

    Trump directs release of new portions of classified surveillance warrant.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Kavanaugh, accuser set 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

• Sep 17

  • Trump directs release of new portions of warrant tied to Russia probe

    Trump directs the release of some previously classified portions of warrant application for surveillance and text messages related to the Russia probe...

    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

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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."

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Trump calls Kavanaugh 'one of the finest people' he's ever known

    The Supreme Court nominee denies that he sexually assaulted a teen girl in the 1980s.

    Sep 17

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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

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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

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• Sep 17

  • The Note: Kavanaugh allegation tests Washington on #MeToo

    The politics of a smooth-sailing Supreme Court nomination have turned.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Former Trump aide, who has been laying low, makes rare public speech

    The president's former national security adviser admitted lying to the FBI.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • The 'lavish lifestyle' Paul Manafort gave up in deal with Robert Mueller

    Manafort will forfeit approximately $21.7 million in property and other assets.

    Sep 17

• Sep 16

  • 4 books that rocked the Trump White House

    Stormy Daniels has announced that she, too, will release a book about Trump.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • FEMA administrator defends President Trump's comments about Puerto Rico death toll

    Long said the new numbers included 'indirect' deaths.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • 'I understand' why still 'a lot of anger' over financial crisis: Bank CEO Jamie Dimon

    The head of the biggest U.S. bank said public thought bank bailout was "unfair."

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Manafort deal with Mueller 'really good for the country,' says Ken Starr

    Former Trump campaign chair Manafort agreed to fully cooperate with Mueller.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • 'This Week' Transcript 9-16-18: The Latest on Florence

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" on Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Democrats, hoping for House majority, plan barrage of investigations

    Democrats would regain subpoena power if they win control in midterm elections.

    Sep 16

• Sep 15

  • Sunday on 'This Week': The Latest on Florence

    Jonathan Karl will anchor "This Week" Sunday.

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • Meek Mill says he's 'always open to talking' to Trump about criminal justice reform

    Mill spoke in front of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation on Friday.

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • White House takes back seat on briefings during week of Hurricane Florence

    The approach is a departure from the 2017 hurricane season.

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • John Kerry slams Trump, Pompeo for criticizing his meetings with Iran

    The former secretary of state said he briefed Pompeo on his meetings.

    Sep 15

• Sep 14

  • Fact Check Friday: Hurricane hyperbole

    ABC News' weekly fact check on President Trump.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

  • Kavanaugh denies high school assault allegation

    The allegation was reported in The New Yorker.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

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• Sep 14

  • Manafort plea deal includes 'broad' cooperation with Mueller

    Paul Manafort offered investigators information they consider valuable.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

  • New York Gov. Cuomo triumphs in primary with Nixon

    New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo won his state's Democratic primary for governor over actress Cynthia Nixon Thursday.

    Sep 14

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• Sep 14

  • Bin Laden raid commander resigns from Pentagon board after criticizing Trump

    Retired Adm. William "Bill" McRaven led the mission to kill Bin Laden.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

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• Sep 14

  • The Note: Storm brews over Trump's death toll claims

    President Trump's tweet did fresh damage to his credibility.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

  • Colbert fact-checks Trump's 'sickening' Hurricane Maria comments

    Colbert said he was sickened after Trump disputed the Puerto Rico death toll.

    Sep 14