Senate panel advances Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for Supreme Court to the full Senate
After a flurry of last-minute negotiations, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court after agreeing to a late call from Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona for a one-week investigation into sexual assault allegations against the high court nominee.
After a flurry of last-minute negotiations, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court after agreeing to a late call from Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona for a one-week investigation into sexual assault allegations against the high court nominee.
Kavanaugh wrongly claims he could drink legally in Md.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has repeatedly said that he was legally allowed to consume beer as a prep school senior in Maryland. In fact, he was never legal in high school because the state's drinking age increased to 21 at the end of his junior year, while he was still 17.
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has repeatedly said that he was legally allowed to consume beer as a prep school senior in Maryland. In fact, he was never legal in high school because the state's drinking age increased to 21 at the end of his junior year, while he was still 17.
Mark Judge, Kavanaugh's friend, responds to Ford's testimony prior to key vote
Mark Judge, the high school friend of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, wrote in a letter Thursday that he does "not recall the events" described by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford during her testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Mark Judge, the high school friend of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, wrote in a letter Thursday that he does "not recall the events" described by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford during her testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
New Jersey officials limiting activities at microbreweries
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey has issued new rules limiting the amount of events microbreweries can host.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey has issued new rules limiting the amount of events microbreweries can host.
Analysis: Fox News' Chris Wallace calls Ford's testimony ‘a disaster for the Republicans'
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace said Thursday’s testimony of Christine Blasey Ford was a “disaster for the Republicans” and that Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination was in peril.
Fox News Sunday host Chris Wallace said Thursday’s testimony of Christine Blasey Ford was a “disaster for the Republicans” and that Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination was in peril.
Third woman comes forward with sexual misconduct allegation against 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.
Federal Reserve raises rates for 3rd time this year with 1 more expected
The Federal Reserve signaled its confidence Wednesday in the U.S. economy by raising a key interest rate for a third time this year, forecasting another rate hike before year's end and predicting that it will continue to tighten credit into 2020 to manage growth and inflation.
The Federal Reserve signaled its confidence Wednesday in the U.S. economy by raising a key interest rate for a third time this year, forecasting another rate hike before year's end and predicting that it will continue to tighten credit into 2020 to manage growth and inflation.
Pa. House votes for tougher gun rules in domestic violence cases
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A proposal to force people in Pennsylvania convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence or subject to protective orders to surrender their guns within 24 hours moved closer to becoming law Wednesday after approval by the state House.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A proposal to force people in Pennsylvania convicted of misdemeanor crimes of domestic violence or subject to protective orders to surrender their guns within 24 hours moved closer to becoming law Wednesday after approval by the state House.
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.
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 doubles down on support for Kavanaugh amid misconduct allegations
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.
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.
Panel urges funding for new voting machines in Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A group examining election security in Pennsylvania is ratcheting up pressure on Congress and state lawmakers to speed up replacement of voting machines, noting most lack a paper record needed to check for fraud and errors.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) -- A group examining election security in Pennsylvania is ratcheting up pressure on Congress and state lawmakers to speed up replacement of voting machines, noting most lack a paper record needed to check for fraud and errors.
Trump lauds Kim Jong Un in UN return
President Donald Trump raised hopes at the United Nations on Monday that a second meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could occur "quite soon," striking a conciliatory tone one year after he used his debut at the U.N. to deride the autocrat as "Little Rocket Man" and threaten to "totally destroy North Korea."
President Donald Trump raised hopes at the United Nations on Monday that a second meeting with North Korea's Kim Jong Un could occur "quite soon," striking a conciliatory tone one year after he used his debut at the U.N. to deride the autocrat as "Little Rocket Man" and threaten to "totally destroy North Korea."
2-year window for child sex abuse suits advances in House
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A proposal to give victims of child sexual abuse a two-year window to sue over allegations that would otherwise be too old to pursue was overwhelmingly approved by the state House on Monday, as supporters cheered from the gallery.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A proposal to give victims of child sexual abuse a two-year window to sue over allegations that would otherwise be too old to pursue was overwhelmingly approved by the state House on Monday, as supporters cheered from the gallery.
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.
Delaware dedicates interstate welcome center to Biden family
NEWARK, Del. (AP) -- Less than 10 miles into Delaware on the interstate that serves most major East Coast cities, a large glass-walled hut offers travelers tax-free shopping, fast food and information on the First State. And as of Monday, it bears the name of one of the state's most prominent families.
NEWARK, Del. (AP) -- Less than 10 miles into Delaware on the interstate that serves most major East Coast cities, a large glass-walled hut offers travelers tax-free shopping, fast food and information on the First State. And as of Monday, it bears the name of one of the state's most prominent families.
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.
Trump administration targets immigrants who receive public benefits
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The Trump administration on Saturday proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance.
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The Trump administration on Saturday proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance.