High drama as Senate sees pivotal Kavanaugh-Ford showdown
Accuser and Supreme Court nominee give testimony in session that could make or break Republican hopes for control of highest judicial body
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White House insists it isn't 'micromanaging' investigation as Republicans and Democrats bicker over probe's scope
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The stern reactions from the Senators raise fresh doubts over the fate of the US Supreme Court nominee, as the FBI reviews allegations by three women of abusive sexual behavior
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Democrats argue snap investigation into Supreme Court nominee is incomplete, say White House may have limited agency's actions
View ArticleKavanaugh confirmation all but sure after long, bitter fight
Embattled Supreme Court nominee accused of sexual assault poised to be confirmed after two key lawmakers signal support; final vote expected Saturday
View ArticleUS Senate poised to confirm Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh
Afternoon vote will bring end to raucous nomination process defined by Christine Blasey Ford's testimony alleging sexual assault by the judge
View ArticlePolarized US Senate narrowly confirms Kavanaugh to Supreme Court
50-48 vote, a victory for Trump, is narrowest margin to confirm a justice since 1881; police remove protesters who interrupt climactic roll call several times
View ArticleThin ice for new acting AG? Trump says ‘I don’t know’ him
President's comments come as Matthew Whitaker's past business ties and remarks on special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation draw scrutiny
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As threats loom, Trump intel chief pick faces doubts over his lack of experience
John Ratcliffe comes to job with resumé long on vociferous support for president, but not much in way of national security, critics say
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Israeli-American activist says US must have better conversation on healthcare
Ady Barkan, an ALS sufferer name-checked by Elizabeth Warren at Democratic debate, says issue 'too important for 30-second sound bites shouted between ten different candidates'
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Democrats say they have the Senate votes to rein in Trump on Iran
Nonbinding statement affirming Congress role in declaring war passed the House last week; Republican leader McConnell urges Democrats not to 'screw up' US deterrence in Mideast
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Democrats say war powers measure has majority support in US Senate
Senator Tim Kaine says 4 Republicans are willing to back bill requiring Trump to seek authority from Congress if military hostilities with Iran last more than 30 days
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Trump trial could end soon, as chance of more witnesses slips away
Key Republican senator opposes fresh testimony; defense attorney Dershowitz causes controversy by suggesting president is immune if he believes he acted in national interest
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Republican senator says US election winner should pick Ginsburg successor
Susan Collins becomes first GOP member of the US Senate to call for decision on Supreme Court nominee to be put off until after November 3
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Democrats seek fast confirmation of new US Supreme Court seat, taking cue...
Majority Leader Schumer, Judiciary Committee Chairman Durbin plan to move fast when Biden makes his pick - whom he's said will be a Black woman - even before Justice Breyer retires
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