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9:20 PM ET, September 22, 2018

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Heidi Przybyla / NBC News:
Spokesman for GOP on Kavanaugh nomination resigns; has been accused of harassment in the past  —  An adviser for the Senate Judiciary Committee has resigned amid questions from NBC News about a previous sexual harassment complaint.  —  WASHINGTON — A press adviser helping lead …
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Washington Post:
‘Incredibly frustrated’: Inside the GOP effort to save Kavanaugh amid assault allegation  —  Just as he did several weeks ago to prepare for his confirmation hearings for the Supreme Court, Brett M. Kavanaugh was back inside a room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building …
Jessica Contrera / Washington Post:
Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford moved 3,000 miles to reinvent her life.  It wasn't far enough.  —  When Donald Trump won his upset presidential victory in 2016, Christine Blasey Ford's thoughts quickly turned to a name most Americans had never heard of but one that had unsettled her for years: Brett M. Kavanaugh.
Javier E. David / CNBC:
Christine Blasey Ford, accuser of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, agrees to Senate testimony about sexual assault claim  — Christine Blasey Ford, a California professor at the center of a sexual assault accusation against U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh …
Bret Stephens / New York Times:
G.O.P. Leaders Can't Even Fake Respect for Christine Blasey Ford  —  They are struggling to pretend they will fairly weigh her accusations against Brett Kavanaugh.  —  The editorial board represents the opinions of the board, its editor and the publisher.  It is separate from the newsroom and the Op-Ed section.
Wall Street Journal:
The Presumption of Guilt  —  The new liberal standard turns American due process upside down.  —  The Editorial Board  —  “As Judge Kavanaugh stands to gain the lifetime privilege of serving on the country's highest court, he has the burden of persuasion.  And that is only fair.”
Seung Min Kim / Washington Post:
Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford say she has accepted Senate Judiciary Committee's request to testify against Kavanaugh
Bret Stephens / New York Times:
This I Believe About Blasey v. Kavanaugh
Washington Post:
Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford say she has accepted Senate Judiciary Committee request to testify against Kavanaugh
Discussion: Daily Kos and Political Wire
Deirdre Shesgreen / USA Today:
Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford agrees to testify about sexual assault allegation
Discussion: RedState
Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Senate's seniority rules raise questions when presidential succession is at stake
Discussion: Outside the Beltway
Harry Enten / CNN:
Brett Kavanaugh is the least popular Supreme Court nominee in 30 years
Discussion: The Guardian and The Week
Isaac Chotiner / Slate:
The New York Times Stands By Its Rod Rosenstein Scoop  —  In a blockbuster story in Friday's New York Times, Adam Goldman and Michael S. Schmidt reported that Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein suggested covertly recording President Donald Trump's conversations in 2017.
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Colin Kalmbacher / Law & Crime:
If Rosenstein Is Fired, This Is Who Will Be in Charge of Robert Mueller  —  Solicitor General Noel Francisco is next in line if President Donald Trump decides to fire Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein.  Eyebrows were raised on Friday when the New York Times published …
Discussion: Mediaite
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Talk of the 25th Amendment Underscores a Volatile Presidency
Politico:
Trumpworld divided on Rosenstein — not whether to fire him, but when
Discussion: The Daily Caller
Washington Post:
Former top White House official revises statement to special counsel about Flynn's calls with Russian ambassador  —  A former top White House official has revised her statement to investigators about a key event in the probe of Russian interference in the 2016 election, after her initial claim …
New York Times:
Trump Administration Aims to Sharply Restrict New Green Cards for Those on Public Aid  —  WASHINGTON — Trump administration officials announced Saturday that immigrants who legally use public benefits like food assistance and Section 8 housing vouchers could be denied green cards under …
Discussion: Politico
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Nick Miroff / Washington Post:
Trump administration seeks to limit access to U.S. for immigrants who use or are likely to use public assistance  —  The Trump administration will make it much more difficult for immigrants to come to the United States or remain in the country if they use or are likely to use housing vouchers …
Julia Ainsley / NBC News:
Trump admin rule would deny visas, green cards to immigrants who took public benefits  —  Proposed disqualifying benefits would also include the Medicare Part D Low Income Subsidy and vouchers for Section 8 Housing.  —  WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced a proposed rule Saturday …
Alexandra Hutzler / Newsweek:
Former Trump Aide Jason Miller Accused of Secretly Administering Abortion Pill  —  Former Donald Trump aide Jason Miller has been accused of secretly administering an “abortion pill” to a woman he got pregnant during an affair, new court documents show.  —  The court filing …
Hot Air:
New Cruz Ad: Can You Believe O'Rourke Is Siding With The Guy Who Got Shot By A Cop In His Own Home For No Reason?  —  He's getting creamed for this, justifiably, and not only by liberals.  The best part is the presented-without-comment framing, as though O'Rourke had been caught denying …
Ben Brody / BloombergQuint:
White House Considers Draft Order to Look Into Google, Facebook  —  (Bloomberg) — The White House is considering a draft executive order for President Donald Trump that would instruct federal antitrust and law enforcement agencies to open probes into the practices of Alphabet Inc.'s Google …
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Washington Post:
White House distances itself from reports that Trump could target Facebook, Google and Twitter …
Wall Street Journal:
No Sex Please, We're Apple: iPhone Giant Seeks TV Success on Its Own Terms  —  The tech giant wants to make scripted shows for streaming, only without violence, politics and risqué story lines  —  Tim Cook sat down more than a year ago to watch Apple Inc.'s AAPL -1.08% first scripted drama …
 
 
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Brianne Pfannenstiel / Des Moines Register:
Iowa Poll: Democrat Fred Hubbell narrowly leads Republican Kim Reynolds in governor's race
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Ricochet Audio Network / Q & A, Hosted:
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Discussion: National Review
Jeff Burlew / USA Today:
8 prisoners released, 263 cases under review after Florida deputy accused of planting drugs
Discussion: ThinkProgress
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Sharky's loses liquor license after agents buy drugs, lap dances with food stamps
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Jerry Zremski / The Buffalo News:
Collins ad attacks - and distorts - McMurray's Korean ties
Julia Manchester / The Hill:
Clinton would beat Trump in landslide in 2016 re-run, says Hill.TV poll
Discussion: POLITICUSUSA and The Daily Caller
Eli Rosenberg / Washington Post:
These six — yes, six — siblings of a Republican congressman just endorsed his opponent
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Lukas Mikelionis / Fox News:
Keith Ellison says his accuser fabricated domestic violence abuse story, can't be sure others …
 

 
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