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October 4, 2018

Cops probe doxxing of GOP senators, as left-wing escalates confrontational tactics

The arrest of a Democratic congressional intern this week for allegedly publishing the private information of three Republican lawmakers, with police investigating more possible incidents, underscores what has become an increasingly confrontational approach by the anti-Trump 'resistance.' 

October 4, 2018

Pressure mounts on 4 swing senators to decide Kavanaugh's fate, on heels of FBI report

The prospects for Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation now rest on four swing senators who are carefully reviewing the FBI background report on sexual assault allegations against the Supreme Court nominee, as GOP leaders close ranks behind the embattled judge and one previously undecided Democrat comes out in opposition. 

October 4, 2018

Sen. Sasse says he 'urged' Trump not to pick Kavanaugh, slams president for mocking Ford

During a passionate speech to his Senate colleagues, Republican Sen. Ben Sasse told lawmakers he "urged" President Trump earlier this summer to consider choosing another Supreme Court nominee after discovering Judge Brett Kavanaugh was his top pick.

October 4, 2018

Senate Judiciary Committee receives FBI report on sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh

Senators will get their first look Thursday at the FBI's background investigation on sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, with a tense series of votes looming and likely to play out into the weekend. 

October 4, 2018

Media assault on Kavanaugh descends to bar fights and Beach Weeks

October 4, 2018

White House receives FBI report on Kavanaugh, 'fully confident' he'll be confirmed

The White House — after reviewing interview reports from the FBI’s probe into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh — found no corroboration of the allegations of sexual misconduct leveled against the federal judge, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing sources.

October 4, 2018

McConnell designs gambit to handle other issues in Senate, while advancing Kavanaugh nomination

There’s a lot which could go wrong for Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., as he tries to usher the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court to confirmation.

October 4, 2018

Graham says Kavanaugh underwent 'background check from hell' to get Bush admin job

Sen. Lindsey Graham doubled down on his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh during a Wednesday appearance on the Fox News at Night and criticized some Democrats who are questioning the credibility of previous FBI background checks into the judge.

October 4, 2018

Judge Andrew Napolitano: In Kavanaugh fight, Capitol Hill shamelessly treats Supreme Court as political branch

Harsh winds are blowing on Capitol Hill. The hoped-for and feared clash between Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh and his principal accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, has come and gone, with all of its calculated and spontaneous outbursts, as well as gut-wrenching emotion.

October 3, 2018

Ford's lawyers slam FBI investigation after McConnell signals Kavanaugh vote later this week

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell late Wednesday night filed for cloture to end debate on Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, setting up a key procedural vote for Friday -- and a possible confirmation vote on Saturday.