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As Kavanaugh joins Court, Trump, GOP try to seize election momentum Source: Cox Media Group
Hours after the U.S. Senate confirmed Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, President Donald Trump implored his supporters to turn out in large numbers for the November mid-term elections, both to punish Democrats for their opposition to Kavanaugh, and to ensure that Republicans keep control of both the U.S. House and Senate. "We'll have a chance in just four weeks to render your verdict on the Democrats' conduct at the ballot box," the President said to loud cheers at a campaign rally in Topeka, Kansas.
Donald Trump’s pick Brett Kavanaugh confirmed to the US Supreme Court
Washington : Brett Kavanaugh has been sworn in as the 114th judge on the United States Supreme Court after a rancorous confirmation process that exposed the deep divisions within the country and the political establishment. The US Senate on Saturday confirmed Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, as Republicans dismissed sexual assault accusations against the conservative judge and delivered a major victory to President Donald Trump.
‘Tremendous victory’: Trump celebrates Kavanaugh win
President Donald Trump waves to supporters after speaking at a campaign rally at Kansas Expocentre, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018 in Topeka, Kan. President Donald Trump says goodbye to the crowd during a campaign rally Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Topeka, Kan.
Analysis: Kavanaugh fight sharpens the stakes for midterms
President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign rally Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Topeka, Kan. President Donald Trump addresses the crowd during a campaign rally Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018, in Topeka, Kan.
Trump’s 2nd Supreme Court pick Kavanaugh sworn in
Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's second Supreme Court nominee in two years, was officially sworn in on Saturday, shortly after the Senate narrowly confirmed him by a vote of 50 to 48 amid fierce partisan fights focusing on sexual misconduct allegations against him. The 53-year-old conservative was sworn in as 114th Supreme Court justice by Chief Justice John Roberts Jr. and retired Justice Anthony Kennedy in a private ceremony at the Supreme Court.
Trump says those who made ‘false statements’ about Kavanaugh ‘should be held liable’
Hours after his Supreme Court pick was sworn in Saturday, President Donald Trump said on Fox News that those who made up "false" stories about Brett Kavanaugh should be penalized. Trump, talking with Fox News' Jeanine Pirro, said he hated watching the slew of sexual assault allegations grow against Kavanaugh and dubbed all the accusations "fabrications" with "not a bit of truth."
Senate OKs Supreme Court nominee
The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday to join the Supreme Court, delivering an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country's cultural, gender and political divides.
Me Too movement reacts angrily to Brett Kavanaugh’s controversial confirmation
Members of the Me Too movement voiced outrage after Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed for the US's top court amid an allegation of sexual assault and fears over abortion rights. President Donald Trump's controversial Supreme Court pick was approved by senators on Saturday in highly unusual scenes where protesters heckled from the Senate's public gallery as politicians cast votes.
Facts Matter: No, Michelle Obama is not running for presidentAn image …
A photo posted on former President Barack Obama's POTUS44 Twitter account is a frequent fake news target, with the T-shirt altered to carry fake messages about ISIS, transgender rights, equality marches and President Donald Trump. An image making the rounds on social media appears to show Michelle Obama planning a run for office in 2020.
Kavanaugh confirmed: Senate OKs Supreme Court nominee
The bitterly polarized U.S. Senate narrowly confirmed Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday to join the Supreme Court, delivering an election-season triumph to President Donald Trump that could swing the court rightward for a generation after a battle that rubbed raw the country's cultural, gender and political divides.
How they did it: The Republicans’ campaign to save Kavanaugh
Mitch McConnell walked onto the Senate floor for the big vote to save Brett Kavanaugh 's nomination with a secret: He didn't know how it would turn out. It wasn't supposed to be like this.
Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as 114th Supreme Court justice in private ceremony at court
Retired Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, right, administers the Judicial Oath to Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the Justices' Conference Room of the Supreme Court Building. Ashley Kavanaugh holds the Bible.
Updated: Senate confirms Kavanaugh to high court
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber for the final vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, at the Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to the chamber for the final vote to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, at the Capitol in Washington, Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018.
Susan Dalgety: In the red state of Nebraska, Republicans disown Trump
Sixty per cent of those who voted in Nebraska backed Donald Trump, but his approval rating has now hit 50 per cent As 'Fearless Maids' flock to the Democrats in the US, Republican senator makes passionate anti-Trump speech, writes Susan Dalgety. Nebraska is the most scarlet of red states.
John Roughan: Creeps don’t change – Kavanaugh still the frat boy
About 3000 demonstrators have gathered outside the Supreme Court to protest Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the nation's highest court. A hospital emergency room is not the ideal place to watch one of the most important events of our time.
Man, 39, charged after poison letter sent to US president Donald Trump
A Navy veteran has been charged with threatening to use a biological toxin as a weapon by sending letters to US president Donald Trump and other leaders containing ground castor beans. William Clyde Allen III, 39, told investigators he wanted the letters to "send a message," though he did not elaborate, FBI investigators said in documents filed in US District Court of Utah.
Walker would welcome Trump during hardest gubernatorial race
Gov. Scott Walker, reiterating that he's in the toughest race for governor in his career, said Friday he would welcome a visit from President Donald Trump to help him out even as polls show most Wisconsin voters disapprove of the job Trump is doing. Walker told reporters after a stop at Automation Components Inc. that he's said "100 times" he would be glad if Trump visited, even while admitting that anger over politics in Washington is fueling his opponents.
Trump lashes out at Capitol Hill protesters
President Donald Trump lashed out Friday at female protesters who have confronted senators over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, labeling them "rude elevator screamers" and "paid professionals only looking to make Senators look bad." Trump's tweet Friday came before a crucial Senate vote on Kavanaugh, who stands accused of a high school-era sexual assault.
Trump campaigns in Minnesota as senators mull Kavanaugh fate
President Donald Trump aimed to boost Republican congressional candidates in Minnesota Thursday, as the GOP hopes to fend off a Democratic effort to recapture the House of Representatives. Trump landed in Minneapolis in the afternoon and headed to a fundraiser.