John Micek: Kavanaugh not on trial; interviewing to work for us

Time and again last week, as the excruciating drama surrounding the Supreme Court nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh unfolded before the Senate Judiciary Committee, the phrase "due process" was batted around so much, and with such abandon, that it was in danger of looking like the remnants of pinata after a Beltway prep school's Cinco de Mayo bash. Yes, Kavanaugh deserved to have his say after Dr. Christine Blasey Ford levied an accusation of sexual assault at a high school drinking party in suburban Washington D.C. more than three decades ago.

Trump: ‘Democrats are willing to do anything and hurt anyone’ for power

President Trump on Monday labeled Democrats the "party of crime" and urged voters to stop them in next month's midterm elections. He tore into Democrats for supporting higher taxes, open borders and lawlessness, singling out Senate Democrats for their staunch opposition to Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh.

Jeff Flake calls for ending ‘destructive partisan tribalism’ in New Hampshire

Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake traveled to the first-in-the-nation primary state of New Hampshire on Monday to call for a new kind of politics that rejects the "destructive partisan tribalism" that has infected Washington and prevented elected leaders from tackling the nation's biggest problems. The visit came several days after Mr. Flake played a central role in the kerfuffle over Brett M. Kavanaugh 's nomination to the Supreme Court, making him a target of criticism from activists on the right and the left.

Democratsa new tack: Go hard after Kavanaugha s credibility

Democrats are raising new questions about the truthfulness of Brett Kavanaugh's sworn testimony to the Senate, shifting tactics against President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee as they await the results of the FBI's background investigation into sexual misconduct allegations. Chuck Schumer, the Senate Democrats' leader from New York, accused Kavanaugh of delivering a "partisan screed" during the Judiciary Committee hearing last week.

2 new polls split on U.S. House race between Rep. Mike Coffman and Democratic challenger Jason Crow

Who is leading the race for Colorado's most competitive seat in the U.S. House of Representatives depends on whom you ask. Democrat Jason Crow is either significantly ahead or in a dead heat with Republican Rep. Mike Coffman of Aurora, according to two new polls of voters conducted in mid-September in the 6th Congressional District.

Trump Rallies in Tennessee to Boost Senate Hopeful Blackburn

President Donald Trump is back in Tennessee, trying to push U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn's Senate bid over the finish line. Trump headlined a high-dollar, closed-door fundraiser for Blackburn in Johnson City before appearing at a packed rally at the Freedom Hall Civic Center.

GOP calls for investigation of Feinstein over Ford letter. But there’s a big problem.

Republicans are eagerly calling for an investigation who leaked Christine Blasey Ford's letter that accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, focusing particularly on Sen. Dianne Feinstein. But there's a big problem - regardless of who leaked the letter, it isn't a crime, or even a violation of Senate rules.

Trump decries ‘trauma’ done to Kavanaugh, calls for ‘comprehensive’ investigation

Decrying the "trauma" inflicted upon his Supreme Court nominee by allegations of sexual assault, President Donald Trump stressed on Monday an FBI investigation into the accusations should be thorough but swift. "We don't want to go on a witch hunt, do we?" Trump asked toward the end of a lengthy and free-wheeling press availability in the Rose Garden that revealed his frustrations at the drawn-out process.

An hour after net neutrality bill is signed, feds sue California

California now has the strongest net neutrality rules in the nation, after Gov. Jerry Brown signed the bill during a last-minute flurry of bill signings and vetoes Sunday. A little over an hour after the announcement, the Department of Justice sued the state.

Misleading title hamstrings gas-tax repeal measure

California neglected maintenance of its highway and road network for decades. But last year, the Legislature and Gov. Jerry Brown finally enacted a stiff increase in gas taxes and automotive fees to catch up, even though polls indicated that most Californians didn't want to pay more.

North Dakota officials tell tribes of election requirements Source: AP

North Dakota is going ahead with requiring residents to provide a street address in order to vote on Election Day, even though some American Indian tribes have argued in federal court that they sometimes aren't assigned on reservations. Secretary of State Al Jaeger's office notified the state's five tribes by email late Friday of North Dakota voter ID requirements.

APNewsBreak: Attorney: Ellison abuse claim unsubstantiated

An ex-girlfriend's allegation that Minnesota Rep. Keith Ellison once physically abused her could not be substantiated because she refused to provide video she said she had of the incident, an attorney hired to investigate the claims concluded in a draft report obtained Monday by The Associated Press. The report was compiled by Susan Ellingstad, a lawyer hired by Minnesota's Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party to investigate the allegation against the Democratic congressman.

An FBI investigation won’t matter for Brett Kavanaugh | Opinion

As the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced the nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Senate floor, it seems that Democrats and left-wing pundits may very well get what they've been asking for: an investigation by the FBI into the accusations of sexual assault against the nominee. But recent history casts doubt on whether a finding in Kavanaugh's favor would make a difference in the minds of Democrats who decided - long before there was any mention of the allegation - that Kavanaugh was unfit to serve on the Supreme Court.

Yo-yo dieting more than DOUBLES your risk of an early death

Trump unleashes four-letter rant at Mitch McConnell over Brett Kavanaugh delay and said Republican leader should have FORCED a vote on Friday even if Jeff Flake and the moderates had voted him down Trump to hold five rallies in eight days as he fires up the base in bid to force Republican senators to confirm Kavanaugh at end of this week First 'social network of brains' lets three players solve a Tetris-style puzzle by staring at different lights to transmit silent instructions into each other's minds Cardi B 'will hand herself in to the police and face court' over claims she ordered a brutal assault against two barmaids at a New York strip club 'There was ten feet of blood': Kayaker who helped rescue teen attacked by an 11-foot shark while diving for lobster describes the horrific wounds to his shoulder and back Yo-yo dieting more than DOUBLES your risk of an early death and 'makes you ... (more)

Kavanaugh’s former classmates say FBI investigation is a sham

"I thought it was going to be an investigation, but instead it seems it's just an alibi for Republicans to vote for Kavanaugh." Former classmates of Brett Kavanaugh's have said the FBI probe into the sexual misconduct accusations against him is too restrictive.

Tories must challenge the idea that young people are a ‘bunch of Corbynistas’

Trump unleashes four-letter rant at Mitch McConnell over Brett Kavanaugh delay and said Republican leader should have FORCED a vote on Friday even if Jeff Flake and the moderates had voted him down Trump to hold five rallies in eight days as he fires up the base in bid to force Republican senators to confirm Kavanaugh at end of this week First 'social network of brains' lets three players solve a Tetris-style puzzle by staring at different lights to transmit silent instructions into each other's minds Cardi B 'will hand herself in to the police and face court' over claims she ordered a brutal assault against two barmaids at a New York strip club 'There was ten feet of blood': Kayaker who helped rescue teen attacked by an 11-foot shark while diving for lobster describes the horrific wounds to his shoulder and back The Tories must challenge the idea that young people are a 'bunch of ... (more)

Editorial: Before voting on Brett Kavanaugh, there is time to listen to the women

The battle over Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the U.S. Supreme Court is no longer only about Kavanaugh's fitness to hold a lifetime appointment to the highest court. Credit to Arizona Republican Jeff Flake, who at the Senate Judicial Committee hearing Friday morning agreed that an investigation is warranted into the allegations.

Queen regards the 1982 Hyde Park bombings as the ‘most ghastly’ day

Trump unleashes four-letter rant at Mitch McConnell over Brett Kavanaugh delay and said Republican leader should have FORCED a vote on Friday even if Jeff Flake and the moderates had voted him down Trump to hold five rallies in eight days as he fires up the base in bid to force Republican senators to confirm Kavanaugh at end of this week First 'social network of brains' lets three players solve a Tetris-style puzzle by staring at different lights to transmit silent instructions into each other's minds Cardi B 'will hand herself in to the police and face court' over claims she ordered a brutal assault against two barmaids at a New York strip club 'There was ten feet of blood': Kayaker who helped rescue teen attacked by an 11-foot shark while diving for lobster describes the horrific wounds to his shoulder and back Her Majesty's darkest moment: Queen regards the 1982 Hyde Park bombings as ... (more)