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Ariane de Vogue / CNN:
FBI expands inquiry into Ford allegations  —  (CNN)The FBI is expanding its inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh beyond the initial four interviews that the White House directed to be conducted.  —  The efforts come as anticipation builds …
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Sean Davis / The Federalist:
CHRISTINE BLASEY FORD'S EX-BOYFRIEND TOLD SENATE JUDICIARY HE WITNESSED HER COACH A FRIEND ON POLYGRAPHS  —  An ex-boyfriend of Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford told Senate investigators he witnessed her coach a friend on how to take a polygraph, contradicting her sworn testimony …
Fox News:
Christine Blasey Ford ex-boyfriend says she helped friend prep for potential polygraph; Grassley sounds alarm  —  In a letter released Tuesday and obtained by Fox News, an ex-boyfriend of Christine Blasey Ford, the California professor accusing Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault …
Brian Ries / CNN:
Trump mocks Christine Blasey Ford's sexual assault testimony at Mississippi rally  —  President Donald Trump for the first time directly mocked Christine Blasey Ford's testimony before the Senate Judicary Committee at a rally in Mississippi, casting doubt on her testimony about her alleged sexual assault.
Wall Street Journal:
FBI Probe of Kavanaugh Is Expected to Wrap Up Very Soon  —  People familiar with the process said Tuesday that the FBI investigation into the allegations of sexual misconduct against Judge Kavanaugh could wrap up very soon, well ahead of the end-of week deadline.
Burgess Everett / Politico:
GOP senators use Kavanaugh to beat back primary challengers in 2020  —  The lawmakers know that one way to fend off a Trump-fueled primary challenge is to back the Supreme Court nominee.  —  Senate Republicans are making an aggressive play to ward off primary challenges in 2020 …
Elise Viebeck / Washington Post:
Republicans on Senate panel release explicit statement about Kavanaugh accuser's sex life  —  In an unprecedented move, Republicans on the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday released an explicit statement that purports to describe the sexual preferences of a woman who has accused Supreme …
Discussion: The Week, Breitbart and Politico
Margot Cleveland / USA Today:
Christine Blasey Ford's changing Kavanaugh assault story leaves her short on credibility  —  Put aside Christine Blasey Ford's emotional performance.  Her testimony revealed her as a witness whose memories change at her convenience.  —  CONNECT  —  When Christine Blasey Ford testified …
RealClearInvestigations:
Renovation Records Undercut Ford's Exit-Door Account  —  Real estate and other records undercut a key part of Christine Blasey Ford's account of why she finally came forward with charges of attempted rape against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after some 30 years.
Jennifer Bendery / HuffPost:
2 Of Brett Kavanaugh's Former Classmates Withdraw Support For Him
Discussion: Talking Points Memo and The Week
Scott Thistle / Press Herald:   Collins walks a political tightrope with Kavanaugh decision
NBC News:
FBI could wrap up Kavanaugh probe as early as Tuesday night
Kate Riga / Talking Points Memo:   Flake Reacts To Trump's Mockery Of Blasey Ford: 'It's Kind Of Appalling'
Aryssa Damron / Washington Free Beacon:   Booker: Whether Kavanaugh Is ‘Innocent or Guilty,’ Let's ‘Move Onto Another Candidate’
wctv.tv:   New poll: Florida Gov., Senate races too close to call
New York Times:
Trump Engaged in Suspect Tax Schemes as He Reaped Riches From His Father  —  The president has long sold himself as a self-made billionaire, but a Times investigation found that he received at least $413 million in today's dollars from his father's real estate empire, much of it through tax dodges in the 1990s.
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New York Times:
11 Takeaways From The Times's Investigation Into Trump's Wealth  —  Donald J. Trump built a business empire and won the presidency proclaiming himself a self-made billionaire, and he has long insisted that his father, the legendary New York City builder Fred C. Trump, provided almost no financial help.
Washington Post:
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford  —  SOUTHAVEN, Miss. — President Trump mocked the account of a woman who accused Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh of assault and told a Mississippi crowd that the #MeToo movement was unfairly hurting men.
Daily Mail:
YOU'RE HIRED! Trump earned $200,000 a year at age three, and was a millionaire by eight
Discussion: Chicks On The Right
Politico:
White House slams NYT report on Trump tax schemes
Discussion: Axios and The Daily Caller
New York Times:
Kavanaugh's 1983 Letter Offers Inside Look at High School Clique  —  The beachfront property was rented, the guests were invited and an ever-organized Brett M. Kavanaugh had some advice for the seven Georgetown Preparatory School classmates who would be joining him for the weeklong escapade.
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Mollie Hemingway / The Federalist:
THE NEW YORK TIMES PREPARING HIT PIECE ON BRETT KAVANAUGH FOR PARTY PLANNING
Adam Liptak / New York Times:
Bar Association Questioned Kavanaugh's Temperament and Honesty in 2006  —  WASHINGTON — When Brett M. Kavanaugh was preparing for his second confirmation hearing for a seat on a federal appeals court in 2006, he got some unwelcome news.  The American Bar Association, which had earlier given him its highest rating, had reconsidered.
Discussion: Daily Kos
Jason Kander:
I Suffer From Depression and Have PTSD Symptoms  —  After 11 years, I'm finally ready to do something about it  —  About four months ago, I contacted the VA to get help.  It had been about 11 years since I left Afghanistan as an Army Intelligence Officer, and my tour over there still impacted me every day.
Benjamin Wittes / The Atlantic:
I Know Brett Kavanaugh, but I Wouldn't Confirm Him  —  If I were a senator, I would not vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh.  —  These are words I write with no pleasure, but with deep sadness.  Unlike many people who will read them with glee—as validating preexisting political, philosophical …
Jonah Goldberg / National Review:
You Idiot Reporters Are Making It Worse  —  Every 15 seconds, you're demonstrating why millions of people love it when Trump calls you the fake news.  —  Before I get started, let me clarify something.  Groupthink, mob behavior, panic, etc. have a powerful capacity to make smart people dumb.
Devlin Barrett / Washington Post:
FBI navigates political minefield and deadline in Kavanaugh inquiry  —  FBI leaders are warily trying to navigate their way through the politically charged background-check investigation into Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh, as the bureau seeks to protect itself now …
Associated Press:
Mueller shedding more attorneys in Russia investigation  —  WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Robert Mueller is shedding more attorneys, another sign that his team of prosecutors has begun winding down parts of their investigation.  —  Two prosecutors detailed to the Russia investigation …
Matthew Choi / Politico:
U.N. court orders U.S. to lift sanctions on Iran tied to humanitarian efforts  —  The United Nations' highest court ordered the United States on Wednesday not to tamper with humanitarian and aid efforts in Iran with its sanctions, which are scheduled to increase dramatically next month, Reuters reported.
Axios:
Trump's 2020 dreams  —  President Trump is increasingly fantasizing in public and private about his 2020 campaign, using midterm rallies to talk as excitedly about his own re-election in 2020 as he does about the 2018 races that are just 34 days away.  —  What he's saying: Last night in Mississippi …
Robert Costa / Washington Post:
Michael Bloomberg jolts Senate battle with $20 million for Democrats  —  Michael R. Bloomberg, the billionaire former mayor of New York City who is considering a 2020 presidential campaign, will give $20 million to the main Democratic Senate super PAC this week — jolting the national battle …
 
 
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