Kavanaugh accuser commits to hearing
Attorneys for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, and the Senate Judiciary Committee have reached agreement for a public hearing Thursday, as talks continued Sunday to resolve potentially make-or-break details, such as potential witnesses who could corroborate her decades-old sexual assault claim.
Attorneys for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, and the Senate Judiciary Committee have reached agreement for a public hearing Thursday, as talks continued Sunday to resolve potentially make-or-break details, such as potential witnesses who could corroborate her decades-old sexual assault claim.
Report: Kavanaugh accuser Blasey Ford, Senate committee agree to Thursday testimony
Negotiators reached a tentative agreement Saturday for the Senate Judiciary Committee to hear testimony Thursday from Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault from decades ago, according to two people briefed on the matter.
Negotiators reached a tentative agreement Saturday for the Senate Judiciary Committee to hear testimony Thursday from Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault from decades ago, according to two people briefed on the matter.
Siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar endorse his opponent, Gosar responds
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate.
Six siblings of U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar have urged voters to cast their ballots against the Arizona Republican in November in an unusual political ad sponsored by the rival candidate.
Philadelphia names street after former mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia's first black mayor says he was responsible for dropping a bomb on a home full of people 33 years ago.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Philadelphia's first black mayor says he was responsible for dropping a bomb on a home full of people 33 years ago.
Pa. ban on gambling contributions struck down
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a Pennsylvania law that bars casino owners and others with a stake in the gambling industry from donating to political campaigns in the state, saying it is drawn so broadly that it is unconstitutional.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - A federal judge on Wednesday struck down a Pennsylvania law that bars casino owners and others with a stake in the gambling industry from donating to political campaigns in the state, saying it is drawn so broadly that it is unconstitutional.
NJ Assembly updates harassment policy to include training
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has unveiled a revamped harassment policy for state legislators and legislative employees.
TRENTON, N.J. (AP) - New Jersey Assembly Speaker Craig Coughlin has unveiled a revamped harassment policy for state legislators and legislative employees.
Protesters condemn Goode's MOVE legacy as Philly names street for former mayor
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Former Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr., who led the city in 1985 when police dropped a bomb on a rowhouse and caused an inferno that killed 11 people and destroyed more than 60 homes, defended his legacy against shouting protesters Friday as the city named a street in his honor.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Former Philadelphia Mayor W. Wilson Goode Sr., who led the city in 1985 when police dropped a bomb on a rowhouse and caused an inferno that killed 11 people and destroyed more than 60 homes, defended his legacy against shouting protesters Friday as the city named a street in his honor.
Obama turns focus on Pa., hopes to boost Democrats
Barack Obama was turning his political attention Friday to a state that Donald Trump won as the former president prepared to campaign Friday in Philadelphia with two leading Pennsylvania Democrats running for re-election, Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
Barack Obama was turning his political attention Friday to a state that Donald Trump won as the former president prepared to campaign Friday in Philadelphia with two leading Pennsylvania Democrats running for re-election, Gov. Tom Wolf and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey.
Pa. troopers making schools visits part of daily routine
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania State Police troopers are now under orders to visit schools and colleges every shift in areas where they are the primary police force.
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) - Pennsylvania State Police troopers are now under orders to visit schools and colleges every shift in areas where they are the primary police force.
Brett Kavanaugh accuser's colleagues point to her integrity
Her studies first brought her West, but for Christine Margaret Blasey Ford, the move to California proved a way to leave behind what had gone wrong in her teenage years in the patrician suburbs of Washington, D.C.
Her studies first brought her West, but for Christine Margaret Blasey Ford, the move to California proved a way to leave behind what had gone wrong in her teenage years in the patrician suburbs of Washington, D.C.
North and South Korea to plan bid for 2032 Olympics
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in a statement Wednesday that the countries planned to jointly bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in said in a statement Wednesday that the countries planned to jointly bid for the 2032 Summer Olympics.
Philadelphia agrees to overhaul property seizure law
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia has agreed to overhaul its civil forfeiture laws, limiting what law enforcement officers can seize and how it can use the proceeds as part of a proposed lawsuit settlement announced Tuesday.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) -- Philadelphia has agreed to overhaul its civil forfeiture laws, limiting what law enforcement officers can seize and how it can use the proceeds as part of a proposed lawsuit settlement announced Tuesday.
SCOTUS nominee Kavanaugh, accuser due to testify next week
Republicans are forging ahead with plans for a Senate hearing they had hoped to avoid on a woman's claims that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when were high schoolers, hoping to salvage the judge's endangered Supreme Court nomination with a risky, nationally televised showdown between him and his accuser.
Republicans are forging ahead with plans for a Senate hearing they had hoped to avoid on a woman's claims that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when were high schoolers, hoping to salvage the judge's endangered Supreme Court nomination with a risky, nationally televised showdown between him and his accuser.
GOP plans Senate hearing next week for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, accuser
Republicans on Monday abruptly called Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault decades ago to testify publicly next week, grudgingly setting up a dramatic showdown they hoped would prevent the allegation from sinking his nomination to the Supreme Court.
Republicans on Monday abruptly called Brett Kavanaugh and the woman accusing him of sexual assault decades ago to testify publicly next week, grudgingly setting up a dramatic showdown they hoped would prevent the allegation from sinking his nomination to the Supreme Court.
US again slashing number of refugees it will accept
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. will slash the number of refugees it will accept for a second straight year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, insisting amid criticism from human rights groups that the country is still committed to providing sanctuary to people fleeing the world's danger zones.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The U.S. will slash the number of refugees it will accept for a second straight year, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said, insisting amid criticism from human rights groups that the country is still committed to providing sanctuary to people fleeing the world's danger zones.
John Kerry: Trump has 'maturity of an 8-year-old boy with the insecurity of a teenage girl'
Former Secretary of State John Kerry ripped President Donald Trump during an interview Friday night with "Real Time" host Bill Maher.
Former Secretary of State John Kerry ripped President Donald Trump during an interview Friday night with "Real Time" host Bill Maher.
DeVos tells students differing viewpoints key to free speech
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says free speech on college campuses is being threatened and told students in Philadelphia that listening to people with differing views is an important part of education.
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Education Secretary Betsy DeVos says free speech on college campuses is being threatened and told students in Philadelphia that listening to people with differing views is an important part of education.
FEMA to test 'Presidential Alert' system next week
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is postponing a test of its national Wireless Emergency Alert system, according to the agency.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is postponing a test of its national Wireless Emergency Alert system, according to the agency.
Kavanaugh's accuser willing to talk to Congress, lawyer says
The woman accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her is willing to tell her story in public to a Senate panel considering his nomination to the Supreme Court, her lawyer said Monday.
The woman accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her is willing to tell her story in public to a Senate panel considering his nomination to the Supreme Court, her lawyer said Monday.
Woman comes forward on sex misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh, Dems call for vote delay
Democrats immediately called for a delay in a key committee vote set for this later week and a Republican on the closely divided panel said he's "not comfortable" voting on the nomination without first hearing from the accuser.
Democrats immediately called for a delay in a key committee vote set for this later week and a Republican on the closely divided panel said he's "not comfortable" voting on the nomination without first hearing from the accuser.