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Senate Democrats Investigate a New Allegation of Sexual Misconduct, from Brett Kavanaugh's College Years — As Senate Republicans press for a swift vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Senate Democrats are investigating a new allegation of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh.
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Kavanaugh to Give Senate Calendars From 1982 to Back Up Denial — WASHINGTON — Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh has calendars from the summer of 1982 that he plans to hand over to the Senate Judiciary Committee that do not show a party consistent with the description of his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford …
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Politico:
Kavanaugh confirmation in renewed peril after second assault claim — In a statement the nominee made to The New Yorker and released by the White House, he called the allegation a ‘smear’ that ‘did not happen.’ — Brett Kavanaugh's prospects of being confirmed Supreme Court suffered another major setback …
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Trump Stands by ‘Fantastic’ Kavanaugh as He Seeks G.O.P. Votes — WASHINGTON — President Trump called Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh a “fantastic, fantastic man” as he cast doubt on sexual misconduct allegations that have jeopardized the judge's nomination to the Supreme Court.
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Steven Hayward / Power Line:
I Told You So — I've been saying all week that you could expect another late hit on Brett Kavanaugh over the weekend, and right on schedule, we have the New Yorker story, which, as Paul and Scott have already noted, is pretty thin gruel. But it was absolutely necessary for the left to come …
Emily Birnbaum / The Hill:
Grassley: Dems ‘withheld information’ on new Kavanaugh allegation — A spokesperson for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Sunday night said the panel will “attempt to evaluate” new allegations of sexual assault regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
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Tamar Auber / Mediaite:
Drudge Says Ronan Farrow and Jane Meyer Set to Break Report on Kavanaugh: ‘Another Woman?’ — On Sunday, the Drudge Report ran this blaring headline at the top of their page: “Another Woman?” — The “another woman” appears to refer to a potential — yet still unconfirmed — second Kavanaugh accuser.
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Kate Feldman / New York Daily News:
Brett Kavanaugh and pals accused of gang rapes in high school, says lawyer Michael Avenatti — Lawyer Michael Avenatti told the Senate Judiciary Committee late Sunday that he has multiple witnesses who can say Brett Kavanaugh participated in gang rapes of drunken women during high school.
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Samuel Chamberlain / Fox News:
Kavanaugh denies 2nd accuser's sexual misconduct allegation as Avenatti claims ‘evidence’ of ‘targeting’ women for gang rape — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh faced a storm of new sexual misconduct allegations Sunday after attorney Michael Avenatti said he had knowledge that Kavanaugh …
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NBC News:
Second woman alleges sexual misconduct by Kavanaugh, this time in college — The news comes a few days before the Supreme Court nominee's scheduled testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in response to a previous allegation of sexual assault. — WASHINGTON — A second woman …
Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Big open questions to start this crazy week — DRIVING THE DAY — A FEW QUESTIONS TO PONDER as we begin this crazy week. — WHAT IS MITCH MCCONNELL THINKING? A congressional leader is supposed to shield their members from tough votes — and there is no one better …
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Alyssa Milano / Vox:
I was sexually assaulted as a teen. Here's why I didn't report.
I was sexually assaulted as a teen. Here's why I didn't report.
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Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
Christine Blasey Ford Reaches Deal to Testify at Kavanaugh Hearing
Christine Blasey Ford Reaches Deal to Testify at Kavanaugh Hearing
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Chris Perez / New York Post:
Avenatti says he represents woman with ‘credible information’ about Kavanaugh
Avenatti says he represents woman with ‘credible information’ about Kavanaugh
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United States Senator for California:
Feinstein Calls for Postponement of Kavanaugh Nomination, FBI Investigation
Feinstein Calls for Postponement of Kavanaugh Nomination, FBI Investigation
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Aidan McLaughlin / Mediaite:
Lindsey Graham Says Ford Testimony Won't Change His Vote
Hayley Miller / HuffPost:
GOP Rep. Says Brett Kavanaugh Allegations Amount To ‘Character Assassination’
GOP Rep. Says Brett Kavanaugh Allegations Amount To ‘Character Assassination’
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Washington Post:
Senate Judiciary panel's top Democrat calls for delay in Kavanaugh hearing after new allegation
Senate Judiciary panel's top Democrat calls for delay in Kavanaugh hearing after new allegation
John Hinderaker / Power Line:
NY Times Wants to Know About Your High School Sex Life
NY Times Wants to Know About Your High School Sex Life
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Jonathan Lemire / Associated Press:
Amid furor, Trump pushes pause on deciding Rosenstein's fate — BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — As Air Force One streaked across the desert sky and Las Vegas faded in the distance, President Donald Trump began seeking opinions. — The TVs on the plane, tuned as always to Fox News …
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Samuel Chamberlain / Fox News:
Trump points finger at Sessions for Rosenstein controversy
Trump points finger at Sessions for Rosenstein controversy
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Tom Hamburger / Washington Post:
Lindsey Graham: Appoint special counsel to investigate ‘bureaucratic coup’ against Trump
Lindsey Graham: Appoint special counsel to investigate ‘bureaucratic coup’ against Trump
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Chuck Ross / The Daily Caller:
Lindsey Graham: FBI And DOJ Waging ‘Bureaucratic Coup’ Against Trump
Lindsey Graham: FBI And DOJ Waging ‘Bureaucratic Coup’ Against Trump
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Tom Hamburger / Washington Post:
Obama White House counsel Gregory Craig under scrutiny by prosecutors in offshoot of Mueller probe — Federal prosecutors have stepped up their investigation of prominent Washington attorney Gregory Craig for work he conducted at his former law firm on behalf of the Ukrainian government in 2012 …
Eppc / Ethics & Public Policy Center:
Statement from EPPC's Board of Directors — The board of the Ethics and Public Policy Center convened a special telephonic meeting on Friday, September 21, 2018. After the meeting, Edward Whelan, who has led EPPC with integrity and excellence for many years, offered his resignation in light …
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Jane Mayer / New Yorker:
How Russia Helped Swing the Election for Trump — A meticulous analysis of online activity during the 2016 campaign makes a powerful case that targeted cyberattacks by hackers and trolls were decisive. — Donald Trump has adopted many contradictory positions since taking office …
Nellie Bowles / New York Times:
News Site to Investigate Big Tech, Helped by Craigslist Founder — The Markup, dedicated to investigating technology and its effect on society, will be led by two former ProPublica journalists. Craig Newmark gave $20 million to help fund the operation. — When the investigative journalist …
Associated Press:
At UN, unrepentant Trump set to rattle foes, friends alike — President Donald Trump is poised to redouble his commitment to “America First” on the most global of stages this week. — In the sequel to his stormy U.N. debut, Trump will stress his dedication to the primacy of U.S. interests …
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Nahal Toosi / Politico:
Bolton returns to a U.N. he made a career of blasting
Bolton returns to a U.N. he made a career of blasting
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