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The Latest: Accuser’s lawyer questions depth of FBI probe

An attorney for a woman who alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh exposed himself to her at a party in the 1980s says he's concerned the FBI "is not conducting - or not being permitted to conduct - a serious investigation." Deborah Ramirez's lawyer, John Clune, says he provided the FBI with the names and contact numbers of 20 additional witnesses who may be able to corroborate her account after she was interviewed Sunday.

Impeachment Trial Was About Justice

West Virginia legislators proved something important Tuesday when they voted against convicting state Supreme Court Justice Elizabeth Walker after an impeachment trial. There have been claims the whole episode - House of Delegates members impeaching four of the high court's five justices - was all about politics.

Brett Kavanaugh moves towards Supreme Court confirmation after Susan…

A bitterly divided Senate secured enough votes Friday to proceed to a final consideration of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Brett Kavanaugh moves towards Supreme Court confirmation after Susan Collins, Joe Manchin pledge support A bitterly divided Senate secured enough votes Friday to proceed to a final consideration of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

How Will The Battle Over Kavanaugh’s Nomination Impact The Other Justices?

The partisanship and bitterness of the last few weeks have also resonated across the street from the Capitol, at the Supreme Court. What will be the impact on the justices? At the heart of this fight, of course - the Supreme Court, one of the most respected institutions in the country.

Adam Price borrows Obama’s slogan ‘Yes, we can’ as he calls for…

Adam Price borrows Obama's slogan 'Yes, we can' as he calls for independence in his first Plaid conference speech as leader The newly-elected Plaid leader gave his party an optimistic message telling them independence for Wales was both possible and necessary Wales will never be able to solve its economic problems until it becomes an independent state in charge of its own destiny, Plaid Cymru leader Adam Price told delegates to his party's conference in Cardigan. During a passionate speech he called on everyone who cares about Wales to join Plaid and help build a new more prosperous nation.

Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh’s Bid Before Confirmation Vote

Inside the Senate chambers Friday, lawmakers gathered to consider Brett Kavanaugh's controversial nomination to Supreme Court. There, the federal judge earned just enough votes to advance to a final vote on his confirmation, with one Democrat and one Republican breaking with their party leadership.

Ohio Sens. Brown, Portman still split on Kavanaugh nomination

Sen. Rob Portman voted Friday to clear the way for a floor vote Saturday on whether to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, while Sen. Sherrod Brown voted to block the nomination. By a vote of 51-to-49, the Senate agreed to a procedural motion to continue floor debate on Kavanaugh.

New Franklin dad who lost son to overdose featured in Issue 1 ad

A father whose his son died from a drug overdose is featured in a new commercial aired by the campaign behind Issue 1 appearing on Ohioans' ballots in the Nov. 6 election. The 30-second spot from Vote Yes on 1 centers on Rich Hughes, of New Franklin, talking about the drug addiction that ultimately claimed his son, Garrett.

‘Thorough’ FBI report bolsters GOP hopes for Kavanaugh

A pair of undeclared Republican senators accepted a confidential new FBI report into sex-abuse allegations against Brett Kavanaugh Thursday as "thorough," bolstering GOP hopes for confirmation as the Senate plunged toward showdown votes on President Donald Trump's embattled Supreme Court nominee.

Indiana senators split on moving Kavanaugh’s confirmation forward

A deeply divided Senate pushed Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination past a key procedural hurdle Friday, setting up a likely final showdown this weekend in a battle that's seen claims of long-ago sexual assault by the nominee threaten President Donald Trump's effort to tip the court rightward for decades.

Matt Longjohn has uphill battle to take Fred Upton’s 6th District seat

Democrat Matt Longjohn has a lot working against his attempt to remove Republican Rep. Fred Upton from Michigan's 6th U.S. House District. Energized Democrats are hoping the so-called "blue wave" will wash Upton out of office, but the 16-term congressman has a long history of winning elections and is poised to outspend his opponent.

Deal says tax collections up across the board for September

Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday afternoon that Georgia's net tax collections for September totaled $2.23 billion, for an increase of $153.1 million, or 7.4 percent, compared to last year when net tax collections totaled nearly $2.08 billion. Deal said year-to-date, net tax revenue collections totaled $5.81 billion, for an increase of $329.9 million, or 6 percent, compared to September 2017.

Brett Kavanaugh bump? GOP fights for new energy as vote nears

On the brink of a political gender war, President Donald Trump's Republican Party is threatening to erode Democrats' enthusiasm advantage as the fiery debate over his Supreme Court nominee enters its final phase. Political strategists in both parties suggest the GOP's enthusiastic embrace of Brett Kavanaugh despite multiple allegations of sexual misconduct may have shifted the political landscape - at least temporarily - by injecting new energy into the most passionate Republican voters a month before the election.