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How Democrats And Republicans Are Reacting To The FBI Report On Kavanaugh

Senate leaders from both parties speak out after viewing the FBI report on the expanded background check into Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, as protestors gather outside the Capitol.

Decisive Vote On Kavanaugh Expected After Senators Review FBI Report

On Thursday, Senators had access to the FBI supplemental background check into accusations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. A decisive vote is set for Friday.

Judge Blocks Trump’s Plan To End Temporary Protected Status For 300,000 Immigrants

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s plan to end Temporary Protected Status for people from four countries. The decision affects some 300,000 immigrants.

Building Strength And Resilience After A Sexual Assault: What Works

Sexual assault is still a highly stigmatized form of trauma, and that can complicate recovery for years, psychologists find. PTSD, depression and anxiety aren’t unusual, but treatment can help.

Senators Reviewing FBI Report On Kavanaugh Ahead Of Friday Vote

Only one copy of the report is being made available. Senators – and a limited amount of Republican and Democratic aides with security clearances — will be allowed to read the report in a secure room.

1 S.C. Law Enforcement Officer Killed, 6 Others Wounded

Authorities in Florence, S.C., are in mourning after a man shot seven law enforcement officers Wednesday. One officer, a 30-year police veteran, was killed.

Atlanta To Change Names Of Streets That Honored Confederacy

The city’s mayor signed a bill renaming three streets. Many local governments have taken similar measures in the wake of last year’s white supremacist riots in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Most Twitter Accounts Linked To 2016 Disinformation Are Still Active, Report Finds

Nearly 90 percent of accounts that spread disinformation during the presidential election continue to operate and spread or amplify false stories, a new study concludes.

Kavanaugh Nomination Battle Is Fought With Millions In Secret Cash

After Kavanaugh called attacks on him “a calculated and orchestrated political hit,” the advertising war escalated.

House Intern Arrested For Reportedly Doxing Senator During Kavanaugh Hearing

Jackson Cosko, who was working in the office of Democratic Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, has been charged with publishing restricted personal information, witness tampering and other crimes.

FBI Makes ‘Ricin Case’ Arrest After Man Sends Castor Seeds To Pentagon

The seeds, which are used to make ricin but are not dangerous by themselves, tested positive in a screening center for hazardous substances.

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