Political feuding families long predate Trump
When politicians campaign for office, it's common to find family members by their side. These days, office-seekers might be advised to watch their backs.
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However it turns out, the Kavanaugh controversy is a victory…
Ever since murmurings began to emerge that a woman had accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school, Kavanaugh's confirmation has been viewed as a referendum on the #MeToo movement. If Kavanaugh, who denies the accusation, is confirmed to the Supreme Court, this will - or so we're told - prove the movement has failed.
Kavanaugh makes defense in Fox News interview
Two women have accused Kavanaugh of inappropriate sexual behavior. He's now calling it "character assassination" and vowing to clear his name.
6 Siblings of Arizona Congressman Paul Gosar Urge Voters to Back Opponent in Wild Political Ad
Siblings of Arizona Republican Congressman Paul Gosar have launched a very public, very powerful ad advising voters in the upcoming midterm election to choose their brother's opponent, Democrat David Brill. Six of the incumbent's siblings are seen in a new TV ad, appearing one after one to declare "Paul" is bad for Arizona.
Indicted congressman makes court appearance before midterms
U.S. Rep. Duncan Hunter, center, leaves court Monday, Sept. 24, 2018, in San Diego.
GOP senators defend Kavanaugh as exasperation mounts: ‘We’re in the Twilight Zone,’ Graham says
Supreme Court nominee is denying the sexual harassment allegations forcefully and his supporters are branding the new stories as purely political. Peter Doocy reports for 'Special Report.' Shortly after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell delivered a forceful defense of embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on the Senate floor, top Judiciary Committee Republicans on Monday sounded notes of both exasperation and defiance in the face of what they have characterized as last-minute "smears."
Still employed, Rod Rosenstein to meet with Trump Thursday
After several reports of his impending firing or resignation, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein will meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday, the White House said. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said that Rosenstein and the president "had an extended conversation to discuss the recent news stories" at Rosenstein's request.
Congressman’s siblings slam him in opponent’s commercial
Rep. Paul Gosar, R-AZ, is firing back against his critics, and some of his most vocal opponents are members of his own family. They criticized their brother's job performance, claiming he's failing his district on a number of issues, including healthcare and jobs.
Cadre of GOP insiders getting big salaries at Illinois tollway
The Illinois tollway has hired a number of politically connected Republicans to work at the agency in important positions. While that is troubling to some government watchdogs who say they're concerned about favoritism, tollway officials say the agency is staffed with well-qualfied professionals.
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Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will receive an up-or-down vote in the Senate "in the near future." McConnell on Monday angrily denounced Democrats, accusing them of waging a "smear campaign" against Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's nominee for the Supreme Court.
Amid Reports of Rosenstein Firing, Democrats Want Vote to Protect Mueller
Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein arrives in the Capitol for a meeting with a bipartisan group of lawmakers on the Russia investigation in May 24. As news broke Monday morning that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein was resigning or expecting to be fired , Democrats were quick to call for congressional action to protect the special counsel investigation that Rosenstein has managed. "With Rosenstein's departure there is one less barrier protecting the Mueller investigation from President [Donald] Trump's interference," Florida Rep. Val Demings said in a statement.
Florence: Evacuations continue as North Carolina rivers rise Source: AP
Hurricane Florence is by no means done with the Carolinas, where some rivers are still rising and thousands of people were told to plan to leave their homes on Monday before rivers reach their crest. About 6,000 to 8,000 people in Georgetown County, South Carolina, were alerted to be prepared to evacuate potential flood zones ahead of a "record event" of up to 10 feet of flooding, which is expected to begin Tuesday near parts of the Pee Dee and Waccamaw rivers, county spokeswoman Jackie Broach-Akers said.
Congress Returns To Washington Ahead Of Midterm Elections
Congress returns to Washington this week for the final legislative sprint before the midterm elections. Lawmakers are trying to avoid a government shutdown and will review explosive sexual assault claims against President Trump's second Supreme Court nominee.
The Ugly Attacks on Ford Were Inevitable
Although many of the Supreme Court's decisions have been contested and even condemned, its justices have been remarkably successful in performing the role Alexander Hamilton assigned them in Federalist No. 78: to be "an essential safeguard against the effects of occasional ill humors in the society."
Trump Backs Supreme Court Nominee Despite New Sexual Assault Claim
President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, for the third day of his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy, Sept. 6, 2018.
Family Matters
Arizona Republican Congressional District 1 candidate Paul Gosar talks to the crowd as he attends a Western Pinal Republican Club event where local Republicans and supporters gathered at Eva's Fine Mexican Restaurant Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, in Casa Grande, Ariz.
Meet Noel Francisco, the Conservative Supreme Court Litigator Who…
From left to right, Justice Department nominees Noel Francisco to be solicitor general, Makan Delrahim to be an assistant attorney general in the Antitrust Division, and Steven Engel to be an assistant attorney general in the Office of Legal Counsel, raise their right hands as they are sworn in during their Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, on May 10, 2017. If Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein is ousted Monday, oversight of the special counsel investigation of Russian activity will most likely fall to Solicitor General Noel J. Francisco.
Debate displays dull but dedicated candidates for governor
The gubernatorial debate held last week in Dayton was theater, but instructive theater. It showed us two low-key professional politicians in battle mode.
Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke gets firsthand look at why Zion and…
The Salt Lake Tribune) Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke, left, listens to Zion National Park visitor Vince Boling of Graton, Calif., during a tour of the park's dilapidated South Campground on Monday, Sept. 24, 2018.
Pence sets Georgia visit as Biden postpones one
Vice President Mike Pence has rescheduled a stop in Georgia with Republican gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp that was pushed back by Hurricane Florence. Meanwhile former vice president Joe Biden has postponed a stop with Democratic candidate Stacey Abrams set for Sept.