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September 30, 2020

Live Updates: Supreme Court fight continues after first debate

The Supreme Court nomination fight -- a partisan political battle -- continues to rage following the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

September 29, 2020

Live updates: First 2020 presidential debate sees Trump, Biden spar, moderated by Chris Wallace

President Trump and Democratic nominee Joe Biden are set to face off for the first time today in a highly anticipated debate at Case Western University in Cleveland, Ohio.

September 29, 2020

Obama admin briefed on claims Hillary Clinton drummed up Russia controversy to vilify Trump, distract from emails

The Director of National Intelligence (DNI) has declassified information indicating that former President Obama's administration knew of allegations that former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton was attempting to tie Trump to Russia and distract from her email scandal in 2016 -- raising additional questions about a special counsel investigation that spanned several years and cost taxpayers $30 million.

September 29, 2020

Flynn lawyer in fiery hearing tells judge to recuse self over 'abject bias,' says she asked Trump not to pardon

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn's attorney admitted in court Tuesday that she has spoken to President Trump about Flynn's criminal case, but that she requested that Trump not grant him a pardon.

September 29, 2020

Ohio Republican pushes to end coronavirus-era closures, in split with DeWine

Ohio Republicans are splitting on how to handle the ongoing coronavirus pandemic in the state.

September 29, 2020

Live Updates: California wildfires rage, at least 3 dead in Zogg Fire

Fires in Northern California killed three people, destroyed homes, and prompted thousands to evacuate in a state already battered by wildfires in recent months.

September 29, 2020

McCabe, lawyers call for inspector general investigation into DOJ, FBI over withholding documents

Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe and his legal team are calling for the Justice Department inspector general to launch an investigation into the agency over what they say is the FBI’s refusal to provide McCabe documents they say he needs to prepare for upcoming congressional testimony.

September 29, 2020

David Shulkin: VA needs to secure relief for burn pit veterans

A former secretary who ran the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) says the organization is not doing enough to provide vital benefits to service members returning from war-- especially those made sick from prolonged exposure to burn pits.

September 29, 2020

Live Updates: 2020 Presidential Election

The campaign trail is starting to heat up between President Trump and Joe Biden, as the first presidential debate is scheduled to take place in Cleveland on Tuesday -- and just five weeks before Election Day.

September 29, 2020

McDonald's fan with HMBRGLR license plate spotted in restaurant's drive-thru, much to the internet's delight

For someone who burgles hams, she sure isn’t being discreet about it.