Saudi consulate ‘searched’ by Turkey

AS GLOBAL tensions escalate over missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi, Turkish diplomats have demanded an investigative search of the Saudi Arabian Consulate to find answers. Republican U.S. Senator Marco Rubio said the United States must confront Saudi Arabia or risk losing credibility on human rights, if allegations are proven true that the Saudi government orchestrated the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

Trump to visit Fla., Ga. and tour Hurricane Michael damage

Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida's Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction left by Hurricane Michael some of the worst he's ever seen. On Monday, President Donald Trump plans to visit Florida and Georgia and see the recovery effort for himself.

Individuals and businesses are distancing themselves from Saudi…

Several individuals and entities have begun distancing themselves from Saudi Arabia following the disappearance of journalist and prominent Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi . Khashoggi was last seen on October 2 , when he entered into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul to secure official documents for his upcoming wedding to his Turkish fiance Hatice Cengiz.

Turkish and Saudi Leaders Discuss Khashoggi Disappearance

Human rights activists hold pictures of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest outside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 9, 2018. The leaders of Turkey and Saudi Arabia have discussed forming a joint working group to look into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing October 2 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

At Ohio rally, Trump touts ‘historic week for America’

President Donald Trump took a victory lap in Ohio on Friday, touting a that began with the installation of his second Supreme Court justice and concluded with the release of an American detained in Turkey. Jocular and boastful, Trump barnstormed - in what was a barn on a rural fairgrounds - for Ohio's gubernatorial and congressional candidates, but, as he often does, spent much of the hour-plus speech touting his own track record.

Cleanup begins after Hurricane Michael leaves behind damage in Georgia

Gov. Nathan Deal has invited President Donald Trump to take a tour of hurricane damage in Georgia as cleanup begins after Hurricane Michael barreled into the state as a Category 3 storm. Channel 2's Richard Elliot spoke to Deal and various state officials, who said their top priority is to clear the roads so power crews can get in and restore electricity.

AZ GOPers don’t seem to care about Flake demanding Kavanaugh probe, but still glad he’s going

Sen. Jeff Flake earned national attention when he helped demand a delay in Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process to allow for an FBI investigation. In his home state of Arizona, Republicans that would make up his base of supporters don't seem very bothered by his role in the week-long delay, but more disappointed with him in general.

The Latest: More executives pulling out of Saudi conference

The Latest on the disappearance of a Saudi writer who Turkish officials fear was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul : More major players in international finance and industry are pulling out of a high-profile business conference in Saudi Arabia in the wake of reports that a Saudi writer critical of the government disappeared and is ... (more)

Arizona elections: CD6 contender Malik ‘in this to win this’ despite family health crisis

Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District. Arizona elections: CD6 contender Malik 'in this to win this' despite family health crisis Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District.

Senator grabs student’s phone when asked about voter suppression

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., arrives to view the FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 in Washington. Perdue is accused of taking a student's phone Saturday, when the student approached the senator with questions about voter suppression in Georgia.

‘SNL’ skewered presidents for years, all reacted the same way

FILE -- Pictured: Jay Pharoah as President Obama and Taran Killam as Senator Mitch McConnell during the "A Drink at the White House" skit on November 15, 2014. FILE -- This Oct. 20, 2012 photo released by NBC shows Jason Sudeikis portraying Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, left, and Jay Pharoah as President Barack Obama in a skit from "Saturday Night Live," in New York.

President Trump to see hurricane damage in Florida, Georgia Source: Cox Media Group

With a number of communities and thousands of people still reeling from the severe damage done by Hurricane Michael, President Donald Trump on Monday will see some of the destruction himself, as he tours areas in both Florida and Georgia, getting an up close view of a recovery effort that's also tinged with high-stakes politics, just over three weeks from key mid-term elections. "The destruction caused by Hurricane Michael is really incredible," the President said in a video released by the White House, as he proclaimed his support for those who might not have the ability to even hear or see him, because of damage to the power and communications grid.

Senator snatches student’s phone while being asked about…

Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., arrives to view the FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, on Capitol Hill, Thursday, Oct. 4, 2018 in Washington. Perdue is accused of taking a student's phone Saturday, when the student approached the senator with questions about voter suppression in Georgia.