Tightening Texas race boosts Democrats’ hopes of taking Senate: Reuters poll
The Democratic congressman aiming to unseat Republican U.S. Senator Ted Cruz in Texas has pulled even in the race, a Reuters poll found, a spark of hope for a party seeking a Senate majority to curb President Donald Trump’s agenda.
China, asked about U.S. election interference, says does not interfere in other countries’ affairs
China’ foreign ministry said on Wednesday China does not interfere in the internal affairs of other countries, when asked about U.S. President Donald Trump’s tweet accusing China of trying to sway the U.S. election.
Kavanaugh accuser wants FBI investigation before she will testify
A woman who has accused President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, of sexual assault decades ago wants her allegations to be investigated by the FBI before she appears at a U.S. Senate hearing, her lawyers said on Tuesday.
Trump on Twitter (Sept. 18) – Hurricane Florence, China, Poland
The following statements were posted to the verified personal Twitter account of U.S. President Donald Trump (@realDonaldTrump)
Judiciary Committee chairman says ‘no reason to delay’ Ford testimony
Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley said on Tuesday there is no reason to delay the testimony of Christine Bassley Ford, and an invitation for her to appear before the committee on Monday stands.
Kavanaugh accuser wants FBI investigation before she will testify: lawyer
A woman who has accused President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, of sexual assault decades ago wants her allegations to be investigated by the FBI before she appears at a U.S. Senate hearing, one of her lawyers said on Tuesday.
Kavanaugh’s accuser wants FBI to probe allegations before testifying: CNN
The woman accusing U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault decades ago says she wants the FBI to probe the allegations before she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee, CNN reported on Tuesday.
Mattis dismisses reports he may be leaving Trump administration
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday flatly dismissed reports suggesting he may be leaving President Donald Trump’s administration in the coming months, saying flatly: “I wouldn’t take it seriously at all.”
Poland suggests ‘Fort Trump’ as U.S. weighs military base
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the United States is considering a request from Poland for a permanent U.S. military presence in the fellow NATO country, acknowledging that he shares Poland’s concerns about possible Russian aggression.
Friend of U.S. high court nominee asks not to speak publicly on alleged assault
Mark Judge, a man identified as a witness to an alleged sexual assault by U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, said on Tuesday he does not want to speak publicly on the matter.
