Sep 17 Public hearing scheduled for Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh, woman accusing him of sexual assault By Associated Press Republicans say plans are in the works for a public session for both Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the college professor who is accusing him of sexual assault when they were high-school age. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 5:48 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Kavanaugh allegations fallout NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the political significance of a Senate hearing to air sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, plus a new poll showing whether… Continue watching
Sep 17 Trump to declassify documents related to Russia investigation By Associated Press The trove of documents are related to the early days of the FBI's Russia investigation, including portions of a secret surveillance warrant and former FBI Director James Comey's text messages. Continue reading
Sep 17 U.S. slashes number of refugees to 30,000 for next year By Susannah George, Associated Press The announcement comes despite calls from global humanitarian groups that this year's cap of 45,000 was too low. Continue reading
Sep 17 Mueller asks judge to set date for Michael Flynn sentencing in Russia probe By Associated Press The move would bring Flynn's involvement in the Russia investigation to a close nearly a year after he pleaded guilty and agreed to cooperate with Mueller's team. Continue reading
Sep 17 The quiet evangelical campaign to help Republicans hold onto the House and Senate By Tess Conciatori With control of Congress up for grabs and Republicans trying to fight off a “blue wave,” evangelical groups in recent months have quietly stepped up their political activity to help the GOP hold onto the House and Senate. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Hispanic Heritage Month celebration By Erica R. Hendry The event is expected to begin at 5 p.m. ET Monday. Watch live here. Continue reading
Sep 17 WATCH: Trump says ‘a little delay’ may be needed on Kavanaugh vote amid sexual assault allegations By Associated Press Trump says he wants a "full process" to investigate sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the president predicts the nomination is "on track. I think he's very much on track."… Continue reading
Sep 17 GOP Rep. Chris Collins, indicted for insider trading, to stay on ballot in New York By Associated Press The surprise decision by Collins, who pleaded not guilty to insider trading charges in August, throws the race for the western New York seat further into turmoil. Continue reading
Sep 17 Is Barack Obama’s return good or bad for Democrats? By Juana Summers, Marc Levy, Associated Press Barack Obama's return poses challenges for both the former president and his party. Continue reading