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Democrats find their answer to the Koch brothers
White House limits scope of the FBI's investigation into the allegations against Brett Kavanaugh - The FBI has not been permitted to investigate the claims of Julie Swetnick, a White House official confirmed to NBC News. - WASHINGTON - The White House is limiting the scope Trump: No limits on FBI's investigation into allegations against Brett Kavanaugh - The FBI has not been permitted to investigate the claims of Julie Swetnick, a White House official confirmed to NBC News.
The Latest: Sen. Hatch calls Ford ‘attractive,’ ‘pleasing’
A long-serving Republican on the Senate Judiciary Committee says the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault when they were teenagers is "attractive" and "pleasing." Utah's Orrin Hatch made the comments as the committee broke for lunch after hearing several hours of testimony from Christine Blasey Ford.
Iran fears plot by US and its Gulf allies as pressure grows
On Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018, Arab separat... . In this photo released by official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Hassan Rouhani, center, leaves for New York to attend the United Nations General Assembly, at Mehrabad Airport in Tehran, ... .
Mexican day laborer locked up on Rikers after cops mistook him for…
Francisco Morales, an undocumented immigrant erroneously picked up on sexual assault charges and detained at Rikers, talks to the Daily News next to his live-in partner Rosa Jimenez, Wednesday. A hard-working immigrant who was locked up on Rikers Island for at least two weeks on sexual abuse charges in a horrifying case of mistaken identity is now suing the city for $5 million.
Senate Democrats to meet with Kavanaugh after recess
Senate Democrats plan to meet with Supreme Court justice nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh and personally lobby him to hand over his entire record, a senior Democratic aide told ABC News Friday. Kavanaugh's lengthy paper trail has become a part of a tit-for-tat between Republicans and Democrats in an increasingly tense political battle over his confirmation.
Progressive Democrats introduce bill to abolish ICE
Progressive Democrats introduced a bill in the House Thursday that would shut down U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement within one year of enactment - part of a movement that has growing support but that's also getting criticized by moderate Democrats as well as Republicans. Add Immigration as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Immigration news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
President Trump Thinks He Is a King
Giuliani: Trump Could Have Shot Comey And Still Couldn't Be Indicted For It - Congress would have to impeach Trump first before any criminal prosecution could move forward, the president's lawyer says. - WASHINGTON Candidate Donald Trump bragged that he could shoot someone President Trump 'probably does' have the power to pardon himself: Giuliani - President Trump's lead attorney said the president "probably does" have the power to pardon himself.
Mattis warns of bumpy road to US, North Korea nuclear summit
President Trump 'probably does' have the power to pardon himself: Giuliani - President Trump's lead attorney said the president "probably does" have the power to pardon himself. - Rudy Giuliani was discussing with ABC News Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos on "This Week" Giuliani threatens legal battle with Mueller over subpoena - The president's lawyer Rudy Giuliani threatened a legal battle with special counsel Robert Mueller if he attempts to subpoena Donald Trump.
Letitia James avoids interim AG spot after Schneiderman firing
While the Legislature this week will consider candidates to fill out the remaining term of disgraced former Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, the bigger fight promises to be over which candidates will appear on the ballot. New York City Public Advocate Letitia James was believed to be the favorite of the Legislature for the interim appointment, but she ultimately didn't apply.
Best of Late Night: Jimmy Fallon Says Maybe Rudy Giuliani Should Be Paid Hush Money
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Trump reimbursed Cohen for $130K payment to Stormy Daniels: Giuliani
Former New York City Mayor and Donald Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani told Fox News on Wednesday night that the president has reimbursed his personal attorney, Michael Cohen, for the $130,000 paid to porn star Stormy Daniels shortly before the 2016 election. Add Donald Trump as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Donald Trump news, video, and analysis from ABC News.
Katy Tur: Why I’m nervous to be a journalist in Trump’s America
When Katy Tur was assigned to cover Donald Trump's presidential campaign in June 2015, she assumed it would be over in a matter of weeks. The property developer and reality TV star had announced his candidacy with a speech denouncing "morally corrupt losersa selling the country down the drain" and accusing Mexico of sending drug-dealers and rapists across the border.
Some Positive First-Quarter Fundraising News for Republicans
From left, Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., and House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, R-Texas, confer before a news conference on the Republicans' proposed rewrite of the tax code for individuals and corporations, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 27, 2017.
Trump Rage Tweets ‘No More Daca Deal’ After Watching Fearmongering Segment On Fox ‘News’
Border Patrol Agents are not allowed to properly do their job at the Border because of ridiculous liberal laws like Catch & Release. Getting more dangerous.
New York: Find your feet on Broadway
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Justice Department internal watchdog expected to fault former FBI deputy in press dealings
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Fact Check: Administration actions on Russia sometimes tougher than Trump’s words
Under heavy criticism for still not condemning Russia's interference in the 2016 presidential election, President Donald Trump is defending his record on Russia - and claiming he's been tougher than his predecessor, President Barack Obama. "I have been much tougher on Russia than Obama, just look at the facts.
Bannon out as chairman of Breitbart News, loses radio show
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon is stepping down as chairman of Breitbart News Network after a public break with President Donald Trump. Breitbart announced Tuesday that Bannon would step down as executive chairman of the conservative news site, less than a week after Bannon's explosive criticisms of Trump and his family were published in a new book.
Bannon tries to make amends as aides defend Trump’s fitness
Faced with a growing backlash, President Donald Trump's former chief strategist released a statement Sunday reaffirming his support for the commander in chief and praising Trump's eldest son as "both a patriot and a good man." Bannon infuriated Trump with comments to author Michael Wolff describing a June 2016 meeting at Trump Tower in New York between Donald Trump Jr., Trump campaign aides and a Russian lawyer as "treasonous" and "unpatriotic."