James R. Copland:
On Thursday, American eyes were fixated on a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Christine Blasey Ford gave a heartfelt accounting of what she recalled as an attempted sexual assault in the summer of 1982.
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The F.B.I. Can Do This - Despite limitations and partisan attacks, the bureau can find out a lot about the Kavanaugh accusations in a week. - Mr. Comey is the former F.B.I. director.
Predictions of a ‘Kavanaugh wave’ in November. But for Democrats or GOP?
The F.B.I. Can Do This - Despite limitations and partisan attacks, the bureau can find out a lot about the Kavanaugh accusations in a week. - Mr. Comey is the former F.B.I. director.
Mike DeBonis & Josh Dawsey:
The FBI investigation meant to defuse the explosive conflict over Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sparked a new round of partisan combat Sunday, as the White House appeared to retain sharp limits on the probe even as President Donald Trump and Republican officials publicly suggested otherwise. Two Trump administration officials said Sunday that White House had not placed any limits on the FBI investigation into claims of sexual assault leveled against Kavanaugh but was also opposed to a "fishing expedition" that could take a broader look at Kavanaugh's credibility and behavior.
White House aide Conway: I’m a victim of sexual assault
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said she was once a victim of sexual assault, but said women's shared outrage over such misconduct should not affect Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. "I feel very empathetic, frankly, for victims of sexual assault, sexual harassment and rape.
White House aide Conway says she was sexual assault victim
White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said she was once a victim of sexual assault on Sunday, but said women's shared outrage over such misconduct shouldn't affect Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination. Conway made the comments on CNN's "State of the Union" while defending Kavanaugh against sexual misconduct allegations.
Trump adviser Kellyanne Conway: ‘I’m a victim of sexual assault’
Washington: Kellyanne Conway, counsellor to US President Donald Trump, says she was the victim of sexual assault and that women who survive such experiences should be heard. "I feel very empathetic, frankly, for victims of sexual assault and sexual harassment and rape," Conway told the CNN's State of the Union presenter Jake Tapper while defending the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh, who has been accused of sexual assault by one woman and sexual misconduct by two other women.
Oh no, a rich frat boy is crying! … Are we supposed to feel sorry for Brett Kavanaugh?
Cry me a river for Brett Kavanaugh, who is, by all indications, a jerk, another rich frat boy who was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple. Oh no, a rich frat boy is crying! ... Are we supposed to feel sorry for Brett Kavanaugh? Cry me a river for Brett Kavanaugh, who is, by all indications, a jerk, another rich frat boy who was born on third base and thinks he hit a triple.
Graham defends Kavanaugh temperament at hearing as ‘innocent’ man being ‘destroyed’
Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham defended Judge Brett Kavanaugh against some Democrats' criticism that his Senate testimony last week shows he lacks a judicial temperament. Add Supreme Court as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Supreme Court news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Ford has not been contacted by FBI yet in Kavanaugh investigation: Source
Christine Blasey Ford's legal team said Sunday they have not yet been contacted by the FBI despite the narrowing time frame for the investigation President Donald Trump ordered Friday. Add Supreme Court as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Supreme Court news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Officials: White House not ‘micromanaging’ Kavanaugh probe
Senior Trump administration officials insisted Sunday that the White House was not "micromanaging" a new FBI background check of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, claiming the probe was a Senate process and that lawmakers were the only ones dictating its parameters. President Donald Trump initially opposed such an investigation in the face of sexual misconduct claims against Kavanaugh, but the president and Senate Republican leaders agreed to an inquiry after GOP Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona made clear he would not vote to confirm Kavanaugh without one.
Sen. Klobuchar: WH Shouldn’t ‘Micromanage” FBI Probe of Kavanaugh
Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., said Sunday the White House shouldn't be allowed to "micromanage" the FBI's investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. In interviews on both CNN's "State of the Union" and CBS News' "Face The Nation," the former prosecutor said it was important for the FBI to get to the bottom of the evidence before the Senate Judiciary Committee takes a vote on Kavanaugh's high court nomination.
Matt Damon Opens a SNLa Season As An Angry Kavanaugh
Matt Damon helped "Saturday Night Live" kick off its 44th season on NBC by portraying U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as a beer-obsessed bro during the show's cold open. Damon was grilled by cast members who played members of the Senate Judiciary Committee in a spoof of Thursday's hearing on sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh by former high school classmate Christine Blasey Ford.
Lindsay Shookus looks happy after working with ex-boyfriend Ben…
Lindsay Shookus looks elegant after working with ex-boyfriend Ben Affleck's best friend Matt Damon on Saturday Night Live But the blonde beauty clearly has no issues when it comes to working with his friends as on Saturday night the producer oversaw Matt Damon's appearance on Saturday Night Live where he played Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. All good: Lindsay Shookus looked elegant on Saturday in New York City when heading to an SNL after party; she is a producer on the show A long light pink pleated skirt made the most of her slender frame and light purple mules added even more color.
Krissy Marsh, 47, reveals the secret behind her age-defying figure
'I'm a victim of sexual assault': Kellyanne Conway chokes up as she makes shocking revelation on CNN while defending SCOTUS nominee Brett Kavanaugh and President Trump SNL tackles Kavanaugh with a furious Matt Damon as a bitter, beer guzzling SCOTUS pick and 'a keg half-full kind of guy', while Kate McKinnon steals the show as an unhinged Lindsey Graham 'It's time for women to go to Washington to fix our broken government': Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she'll take a 'hard look at running for president' 'We fell in love after beautiful letters': Trump reveals his growing closeness to North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un following their nuclear disarmament meeting in Singapore A thirst for notoriety, a mental breakdown and $1.6million gambling losses: One year after deadliest mass shooting in America, experts theorize WHY gunman Stephen Paddock killed 58 at Vegas concert Jury awards $35 million ... (more)
Kavanaugh case unfolds as DeVos readies sexual assault rule
The dramatic Senate testimony last week by Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh came as Education Secretary Betsy DeVos considers new guidelines that could drastically change the way allegations of sexual violence are investigated on college campuses. Brett Sokolow, a lawyer who heads an association of sexual harassment investigators on campuses, said his colleagues closely watched the hearing and may use it for future trainings.
Matt Damon Plays a Belligerent Brett Kavanaugh on Saturday Night Live Season Premiere Opener
Male anger was the primary target for ridicule in this week's Saturday Night Live cold open, as the show unsparingly mocked Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's Thursday testimony in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee. The first sketch of the show's 44th season premiere had fun with the hours-long committee hearing, choosing to focus more on Kavanaugh than his accuser Christine Blasey Ford.
OPED: The Republicans put on quite a show Give the Republicans…
OPED: The Republicans put on quite a show Give the Republicans credit: they worked hard to create the appearance of enlightened compassion.
White House says it Won’t ‘Mircomanage’ Kavanaugh Probe
Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on his nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 27, 2018.
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SNL tackles Kavanaugh with a furious Matt Damon as a bitter, beer guzzling SCOTUS pick and 'a keg half-full kind of guy' while Kate McKinnon steals the show as an unhinged Lindsey Graham Chuck Grassley refers a Kavanaugh accuser to the FBI for a criminal investigation after man from Rhode Island recanted claim Supreme Court nominee raped his female friend on a boat in 1985 Are YOU a genius? Quiz creator claims you need an IQ of 150 to score full marks on this general knowledge test 'It's time for women to go to Washington to fix our broken government': Sen. Elizabeth Warren says she'll take a 'hard look at running for president' 'He wrote me beautiful letters': Donald Trump says he and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un 'fell in love' while negotiating over nuclear disarmament Bride-to-be is furious with her mother-in-law for buying a gown styled like a wedding dress to wear on the big day ... (more)