Races to watch in U.S. midterms: ‘Kavanaugh effect’ could hold off ‘blue wave’

The U.S. midterm elections are only weeks away, and political prognosticators think the controversial confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court could have a negative impact on the Democrats. Democrats are salivating at the possibility that a political giant like Texas Republican Sen. Ted Cruz, left, could be slayeda by congressman Beto O'Rourke, right, although recent polls indicate that is unlikely to happen.

Democratic candidates focus on health care as midterms near

Marylea Evans recounted how, decades ago, her husband had been unable to get health insurance after developing cancer, forcing the couple to sell some of their Texas ranch to pay for his treatment. Now she was worried about Democratic ads saying McSally, currently a congresswoman, supported legislation removing the requirement that insurers cover people with pre-existing medical conditions.

Trump to visit Fla., Ga. and tour Hurricane Michael damage

Upon touring the damage in several towns along Florida's Panhandle, Federal Emergency Management Agency chief Brock Long called the destruction left by Hurricane Michael some of the worst he's ever seen. On Monday, President Donald Trump plans to visit Florida and Georgia and see the recovery effort for himself.

Individuals and businesses are distancing themselves from Saudi…

Several individuals and entities have begun distancing themselves from Saudi Arabia following the disappearance of journalist and prominent Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi . Khashoggi was last seen on October 2 , when he entered into the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul to secure official documents for his upcoming wedding to his Turkish fiance Hatice Cengiz.

Turkish and Saudi Leaders Discuss Khashoggi Disappearance

Human rights activists hold pictures of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a protest outside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, Oct. 9, 2018. The leaders of Turkey and Saudi Arabia have discussed forming a joint working group to look into the disappearance of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who went missing October 2 at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul.

At Ohio rally, Trump touts ‘historic week for America’

President Donald Trump took a victory lap in Ohio on Friday, touting a that began with the installation of his second Supreme Court justice and concluded with the release of an American detained in Turkey. Jocular and boastful, Trump barnstormed - in what was a barn on a rural fairgrounds - for Ohio's gubernatorial and congressional candidates, but, as he often does, spent much of the hour-plus speech touting his own track record.

NJ Senator Cory Booker Stumps in Akron for Cordray and Other Ohio Democrats

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker closed his half-hour speech in Akron on Saturday by taking a selfie with the Democratic gubernatorial ticket of Rich Cordray and Betty Sutton. One of the possible contenders in the 2020 presidential race was in Northeast Ohio over the weekend to drum up support for Rich Cordray in the race for governor.

Cleanup begins after Hurricane Michael leaves behind damage in Georgia

Gov. Nathan Deal has invited President Donald Trump to take a tour of hurricane damage in Georgia as cleanup begins after Hurricane Michael barreled into the state as a Category 3 storm. Channel 2's Richard Elliot spoke to Deal and various state officials, who said their top priority is to clear the roads so power crews can get in and restore electricity.

Calls for regulation mount as crash victims mourned

The day after a mourning community said last goodbyes to eight of 20 victims of a limousine crash - four sisters and four other relatives - the Senate's top Democrat called on federal regulators to formulate new safety standards for the vehicles. Sen. Chuck Schumer on Sunday pointed to glaring gaps in safety data and singled out the National Transportation Safety Board, which he said hasn't thoroughly investigated a limousine crash in three years.

FBI Has Evidence That ‘Directly Refutes’ Premise Of…

Reality Breaks Up a Prince Charming's Media Narrative - Just six months ago, American media outlets presented a sunny-side-up portrait of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia as he made a good-will tour of New York, Hollywood and Silicon Valley.

AZ GOPers don’t seem to care about Flake demanding Kavanaugh probe, but still glad he’s going

Sen. Jeff Flake earned national attention when he helped demand a delay in Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation process to allow for an FBI investigation. In his home state of Arizona, Republicans that would make up his base of supporters don't seem very bothered by his role in the week-long delay, but more disappointed with him in general.

CNN Poll: More see Trump win likely as Biden leads crowded Democratic field

Americans are becoming more likely to think President Donald Trump will win a second term in office, while Joe Biden stands atop a crowded field of Democrats perhaps looking to replace him, according to a new CNN Poll conducted by SSRS . The public is split over whether they think the President will win a second term -- 46% say he will and 47% say he won't.

The Latest: More executives pulling out of Saudi conference

The Latest on the disappearance of a Saudi writer who Turkish officials fear was killed inside the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul : More major players in international finance and industry are pulling out of a high-profile business conference in Saudi Arabia in the wake of reports that a Saudi writer critical of the government disappeared and is ... (more)

Washington Post endorses Tim Kaine, rips GOP rival’s ‘politics of resentment’

The post previously endorsed Kaine, a former Virginia governor and Hillary Clinton's vice presidential running mate in 2016, in 2012 for the U.S. Senate. he Washington Post endorsed Sen. Tim Kaine on Sunday, giving the Democrat a high-profile boost less than a month before he faces re-election in the 2016 midterm elections.

Arizona elections: CD6 contender Malik ‘in this to win this’ despite family health crisis

Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District. Arizona elections: CD6 contender Malik 'in this to win this' despite family health crisis Democrat Anita Malik disclosed new details about her husband's illness while reiterating her commitment to winning in the 6th Congressional District.