Sep 26 Watch 11:48 New Kavanaugh accusation raises 'doubt' on eve of hearing It’s the day before a crucial Senate hearing on allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and there’s a new claim of misconduct. Julie Swetnick submitted a sworn affidavit to the Senate Judiciary Committee, in which she… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 7:21 What's the most important thing Kavanaugh should answer? What can we expect from the Senate Judiciary Committee’s questioning of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford? Judy Woodruff talks with Julie Goldscheid of CUNY School of Law -- one of several law professors who wrote a letter urging the… Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 5:31 Trump says U.S. will increase Iran pressure, accuses China of U.S. election meddling By Nick Schifrin At the UN Security Council, President Trump said the U.S. would pursue additional sanctions against Iran, declared support for the first time for creating a Palestinian state and accused China of meddling in the 2016 election. Nick Schifrin reports. Continue watching
Sep 26 Watch 4:00 News Wrap: Fed raises interest rate, warns against drawn-out trade war In our news wrap Wednesday, the Federal Reserve raised a key short-term interest rate for the third time this year, to 2.25 percent. Fed chairman Jerome Powell also said that "widespread tariffs that remain in place for a long time"… Continue watching
Sep 26 WATCH: Trump says false allegations against him affect how he sees Kavanaugh accusers By Associated Press President Donald Trump says he's open to changing his mind on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh — if the evidence at Thursday's Senate committee hearing is compelling. Continue reading
Sep 26 WATCH: Trump says he may delay Rosenstein meeting By Erica R. Hendry President Donald Trump declined to directly answer Wednesday whether he would fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein during a planned meeting Thursday. "I would certainly prefer not doing that," Trump said during a news conference in New York. "My preference… Continue reading
Sep 26 Citing strong economy, Fed raises rates for third time this year By Martin Crutsinger, Associated Press Many economists worry, though, that Trump's combative trade policies could slow the economy. Continue reading
Sep 26 Case on fatal shooting of Australian woman by former Minneapolis cop back in court By Steve Karnowski, Associated Press The case involves a former Minneapolis police officer who fatally shot an unarmed Australian woman who had called 911 to report a possible sexual assault in the alley behind her home. Continue reading
Sep 26 A new allegation, Kavanaugh's high school calendar and other evidence that could impact Thursday's hearing By Erica R. Hendry A new allegation against Brett Kavanaugh and a call from Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee to suspend his nomination have raised questions on both sides of the aisle about what path to take forward. Continue reading
Sep 26 Read Brett Kavanaugh's prepared testimony defending against allegations of sexual misconduct By Associated Press "I am innocent of this charge," Kavanaugh says. Continue reading