Sep 19 Watch 7:55 What people who knew Kavanaugh and his accuser are saying Christine Blasey Ford has said she wants the FBI to investigate her allegations that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her more than 30 years ago ahead of a Senate hearing. So far, Republicans have balked at the demand, and Democrats have… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 9:06 Anita Hill on Kavanaugh: 'Without an investigation, there cannot be an effective hearing' By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray With accusations against Brett Kavanaugh evoking memories of another Supreme Court confirmation battle, law professor and author Anita Hill says that a professional investigation is needed to ensure a fair hearing. Hill, who came forward publicly to accuse Clarence Thomas… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 10:53 Is new North and South Korea deal a significant step toward denuclearization? A new joint agreement signed by leaders of North and South Korea marked their most significant progress toward peace to date. Kim Jong Un and Moon Jae-in pledged a "new era," with Kim agreeing to dismantle his main missile testing… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 9:20 GOP faces identity crisis as some candidates stoke racial divide By Lisa Desjardins This year, a handful of GOP congressional candidates have openly expressed or supported racist views, opening up a divide in the party over how to address the issue and who Republicans want to be. Lisa Desjardins takes us inside a… Continue watching
Sep 19 US Senate staff targeted by state-backed hackers, senator says By Frank Bajak, Raphael Satter, Associated Press Senator Ron Wyden says in a letter to Senate leaders that "at least one major technology company" has warned an unspecified number of senators and aides that their personal accounts were targeted by foreign government hackers. Continue reading
Sep 19 Controversial GOP candidate questions whether white nationalist movement exists By Lisa Desjardins Virginia Republican Senate candidate Corey Stewart expresses views on race that are rarely said publicly by congressional candidates. Continue reading
Sep 19 Grassley sends new offer to Kavanaugh's accuser By Associated Press The Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is offering in a letter to lawyers for Brett Kavanaugh's accuser to have his panel's investigators interview her wherever she wants. Continue reading
Sep 19 Trump rips Sessions: 'I don't have an attorney general' By Associated Press Trump says in a Hill.TV interview released Wednesday he’s “so sad over Jeff Sessions,” whom he has repeatedly denounced for recusing himself from the Russia investigation. Continue reading
Sep 18 Christine Blasey Ford asks for FBI investigation on Kavanaugh before hearing, lawyers say By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Her lawyers say in a letter Tuesday that Ford wants to cooperate with the panel. But they say that in the days since she went public with her allegation, she has been the target of "vicious harassment and even death… Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 12:28 With Kavanaugh allegations, Democrats warn of repeating mistakes of Anita Hill hearings President Trump defended Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh again on Tuesday from allegations by psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford that he sexually assaulted her while drunk at a party 36 years ago. Meanwhile, senators jousted over a hearing set for… Continue watching