President Donald Trump speaks during a rally in Las Vegas on Sept. 20, 2018.

President Donald Trump expressed public confidence in Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Thursday, calling him "a great gentleman" with an "impeccable reputation" as the judge's fate remained unclear in his Senate confirmation process. At a campaign rally here, Trump took care not to mention Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her at a party when they were in high school more than three decades ago.

Trump’s self-serving declassification

In announcing that President Donald Trump had ordered the declassification of several documents related to the investigation of possible ties between his 2016 campaign and Russia, White House press secretary Sarah Sanders made it sound like there was no politics involved. The disclosures were designed, Sanders said, "for reasons of transparency" and to accommodate requests from Congress.

Committee gives Kavanaugh accuser more time

4, 2018, file photo Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh is surrounded by photographers as he stands with Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley R-Iowa, during his confirmatio... . U.S. Sen. Susan Collins , speaks to the media on Friday, Sept.

Donald Trump may have to wait to see public release of FBI documents on the Russia case

Intelligence officials are reviewing documents ordered declassified by President Donald Trump; no one knows how long the review will take. Donald Trump may have to wait to see public release of FBI documents on the Russia case Intelligence officials are reviewing documents ordered declassified by President Donald Trump; no one knows how long the review will take.

Trumpa s tariffs put GOP candidates in a bind in rural areas

In the aptly named Harvester Restaurant, wheat farmer Roy Dube makes clear he's no fan of President Donald Trump's trade policy. "We get him elected into office and he pulls us out of trade agreements," Dube said last week as local farmers gathered to hear Democratic House candidate Lisa Brown.

Trump says ‘hard to imagine’ Kavanaugh guilty of allegation

President Donald Trump on Wednesday bluntly questioned the allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a fellow high school student over 30 years ago, and Republicans warned the accuser the window was closing to tell her story before a confirmation vote. Trump's skepticism, the most explicit challenge top Republicans have so far mounted to Christine Blasey Ford's credibility, came as GOP Senate leaders tried to firm up support for Kavanaugh.

Trump group increasing its support for Texas Rep Sessions

President Donald Trump's biggest super PAC plans to pump another $1 million into a Dallas congressional race where it has already announced spending $1.5 million. America First Action said Wednesday that it would use the funding to help longtime Republican Rep. Pete Sessions in his race against former NFL linebacker Colin Allred.

The Latest: Trump assures South Carolina as flooding lingers

The Latest on President Donald Trump's visit to the Carolinas to review Hurricane Florence damage : President Donald Trump says South Carolina is in for a "rough few days" in the aftermath of Florence, but assures the state that the federal government "is behind you." He noted that he visited North Carolina earlier in the day to survey other damage caused by Florence.

Trump says it’s ‘hard to imagine’ Kavanaugh assault; Grassley makes new offer to accuser

President Donald Trump on Wednesday bluntly questioned the allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted a fellow high school student over 30 years ago, and Republicans warned the accuser the window was closing to tell her story before a confirmation vote. Trump's skepticism, the most explicit challenge top Republicans have so far mounted to Christine Blasey Ford's credibility, came as GOP Senate leaders tried to firm up support for Kavanaugh.

Trump’s tariffs could sow trouble for GOP in farm districts

In the aptly named Harvester Restaurant, wheat farmer Roy Dube makes clear he's no fan of President Donald Trump's trade policy. "We get him elected into office and he pulls us out of trade agreements," Dube said last week as local farmers gathered to hear Democratic House candidate Lisa Brown.

Trump’s tariffs could sow trouble for GOP in farm districts Source: AP

In the aptly named Harvester Restaurant, wheat farmer Roy Dube makes clear he's no fan of President Donald Trump's trade policy. "We get him elected into office and he pulls us out of trade agreements," Dube said last week as local farmers gathered to hear Democratic House candidate Lisa Brown.

Trump to nominate economist Nellie Liang for Fed board seat Source: AP

President Donald Trump is set to nominate former Federal Reserve economist Nellie Liang to the central bank's board of governors, tapping an official who played a key role at the Fed in dealing with the aftermath of the 2008 financial crisis. White House spokeswoman Lindsay Walters confirmed the president's intention, which was first reported Wednesday by The Wall Street Journal.

Rep. Hultgren talks Trump, tariffs and the upcoming election

U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Plano, listens to a question from the Northwest Herald Editorial Board on Wednesday at the newspaper's office in Crystal Lake. U.S. Rep. Randy Hultgren, R-Plano, voiced his thoughts on taxes, President Donald Trump's "2 a.m. tweets" and the key differences between himself and opponent Lauren Underwood on Wednesday.

FBI, DOJ said to plan redactions despite Trump’s document order

President Donald Trump has demanded the "immediate declassification" of sensitive materials about the Russia investigation, but the agencies responsible are expected to propose redactions that would keep some information secret, according to three people familiar with the matter. The Justice Department, FBI and Office of the Director of National Intelligence are going through a methodical review and can't offer a timeline for finishing, said the people, who weren't authorized to speak publicly about the sensitive matter.

Trump says ‘hard to imagine’ Kavanaugh assaulted woman Source: AP

President Donald Trump said Wednesday the White House and Republican supporters of Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination would have to "make a decision" on going forward if the woman accusing him of a long-ago sexual assault delivers a compelling account to senators considering confirmation. But amid uncertainty over Kavanaugh's fate and even whether next Monday's scheduled hearing would occur, Trump cast fresh doubt on whether the alleged 1980s attack even happened.

Trump’s Kavanaugh comments cause fury

U.S. President Donald Trump on Tuesday said "I feel terribly" for embattled Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his family after allegations of sexual misconduct were leveled against him, delaying and possibly derailing, the confirmation process. US President Donald Trump speaks to the press, saying it would be "unfortunate" if the woman who has accused his nominee for the Supreme Court of a sexual assault failed to show up at a Senate hearing into the allegations.

Donald Trump heads to Carolinas to look at Hurricane Florence damage

WASHINGTON His disaster response operation under scrutiny, President Donald Trump pledged complete federal assistance Wednesday to areas of the Carolinas hit hard by floods after Hurricane Florence. "The money will come as fast as you need it," Trump told officials during a briefing at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point in the southeastern part of North Carolina.