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8:55 AM ET, September 24, 2018

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New Yorker:
Senate Democrats Investigate a New Allegation of Sexual Misconduct, from Brett Kavanaugh's College Years  —  As Senate Republicans press for a swift vote to confirm Brett Kavanaugh, President Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court, Senate Democrats are investigating a new allegation of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh.
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Peter Baker / New York Times:
Kavanaugh to Give Senate Calendars From 1982 to Back Up Denial  —  WASHINGTON — Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh has calendars from the summer of 1982 that he plans to hand over to the Senate Judiciary Committee that do not show a party consistent with the description of his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford …
Politico:
Kavanaugh confirmation in renewed peril after second assault claim  —  In a statement the nominee made to The New Yorker and released by the White House, he called the allegation a ‘smear’ that ‘did not happen.’  —  Brett Kavanaugh's prospects of being confirmed Supreme Court suffered another major setback …
Peter Baker / New York Times:
Trump Stands by ‘Fantastic’ Kavanaugh as He Seeks G.O.P. Votes  —  WASHINGTON — President Trump called Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh a “fantastic, fantastic man” as he cast doubt on sexual misconduct allegations that have jeopardized the judge's nomination to the Supreme Court.
Steven Hayward / Power Line:
I Told You So  —  I've been saying all week that you could expect another late hit on Brett Kavanaugh over the weekend, and right on schedule, we have the New Yorker story, which, as Paul and Scott have already noted, is pretty thin gruel.  But it was absolutely necessary for the left to come …
Emily Birnbaum / The Hill:
Grassley: Dems ‘withheld information’ on new Kavanaugh allegation  —  A spokesperson for Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) on Sunday night said the panel will “attempt to evaluate” new allegations of sexual assault regarding Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Discussion: Townhall
Axios:
The GOP plan to fight “foggy memories” around Kavanaugh  —  Brett Kavanaugh's allies plan to aggressively contest what they call the “foggy memories” of his accusers — an approach that's likely to lead to nasty confrontations at Thursday's showdown hearing on his confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Tamar Auber / Mediaite:
Drudge Says Ronan Farrow and Jane Meyer Set to Break Report on Kavanaugh: ‘Another Woman?’  —  On Sunday, the Drudge Report ran this blaring headline at the top of their page: “Another Woman?”  —  The “another woman” appears to refer to a potential — yet still unconfirmed — second Kavanaugh accuser.
Discussion: The Gateway Pundit, Deadline and Axios
Kate Feldman / New York Daily News:
Brett Kavanaugh and pals accused of gang rapes in high school, says lawyer Michael Avenatti  —  Lawyer Michael Avenatti told the Senate Judiciary Committee late Sunday that he has multiple witnesses who can say Brett Kavanaugh participated in gang rapes of drunken women during high school.
Politico:
POLITICO Playbook: Big open questions to start this crazy week  —  DRIVING THE DAY  —  A FEW QUESTIONS TO PONDER as we begin this crazy week.  — WHAT IS MITCH MCCONNELL THINKING?  A congressional leader is supposed to shield their members from tough votes — and there is no one better …
Discussion: Washington Post, Townhall and The Week
Sheryl Gay Stolberg / New York Times:
Christine Blasey Ford Reaches Deal to Testify at Kavanaugh Hearing
National Review:   Fight for Kavanaugh  —  The cynics — or, perhaps more precisely …
Aidan McLaughlin / Mediaite:   Lindsey Graham Says Ford Testimony Won't Change His Vote
Jane Mayer / New Yorker:
How Russia Helped Swing the Election for Trump  —  A meticulous analysis of online activity during the 2016 campaign makes a powerful case that targeted cyberattacks by hackers and trolls were decisive.  —  Donald Trump has adopted many contradictory positions since taking office …
NBC News:
Rob Goldstone wishes he'd never set up that Trump Tower meeting with the Russians  —  Goldstone, who arranged the Trump Tower meeting at the request of a pop star, says Mueller's team wanted to know about links between Trump and Russia.  —  The British-born music publicist who helped arrange …
Discussion: Political Wire
Tom Hamburger / Washington Post:
Washington lawyer, a former White House counsel, under scrutiny by prosecutors in offshoot of Mueller probe  —  Federal prosecutors have stepped up their investigation of prominent Washington attorney Gregory Craig for work he conducted at his former law firm on behalf of the Ukrainian government in 2012 …
Discussion: Splinter
New York Times:
Trump at the U.N.: Undiplomatic?  This Time, Aides Fear the Opposite  —  WASHINGTON — When President Trump made his first visit to the United Nations last year, he ridiculed North Korea's leader, Kim Jong-un, as a suicidal “rocket man” and threatened to “totally destroy” his country.
Discussion: Bloomberg, UN Dispatch and ABC News
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Associated Press:
At UN, unrepentant Trump set to rattle foes, friends alike
Amie Ferris-Rotman / Washington Post:
Why Russia is wooing South Africa's white farmers  —  KOSYAKOVO, Russia — Leon du Toit slowly inhales the late summer breeze off fields belonging to a dairy farm not far from Moscow.  “Smells just like home,” the 72-year-old South African said.  —  That's just what one Russian political figure hopes to hear.
Luz Moreno-Lozano / mystatesman:
3D gun advocate Cody Wilson posts $150,000 bail, released in Houston  —  6:30 p.m. update: The Austin man at the center of the national debate around 3D-printed guns has been released from the Harris County jail on bail, jail records show.  —  Cody Wilson was brought back to the country …
Eppc / Ethics & Public Policy Center:
Statement from EPPC's Board of Directors  —  The board of the Ethics and Public Policy Center convened a special telephonic meeting on Friday, September 21, 2018.  After the meeting, Edward Whelan, who has led EPPC with integrity and excellence for many years, offered his resignation in light …
Nellie Bowles / New York Times:
News Site to Investigate Big Tech, Helped by Craigslist Founder  —  The Markup, dedicated to investigating technology and its effect on society, will be led by two former ProPublica journalists.  Craig Newmark gave $20 million to help fund the operation.  —  When the investigative journalist …
Marc Caputo / Politico:
UNF poll: Gillum edging DeSantis, Nelson and Scott tied  —  Democrat Andrew Gillum is maintaining a slight lead over Republican Ron DeSantis in Florida's race for governor, while the U.S. Senate contest between Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican Gov. Rick Scott is tied …
Ali Dukakis / ABC News:
Roger Stone sought contact with WikiLeaks' Julian Assange, email suggests  —  As the special counsel's office appears to be focusing in on President Donald Trump's longtime political ally Roger Stone, an email recently obtained by ABC News suggests Stone sought contact with WikiLeaks publisher …
Discussion: Political Wire
Caitlin Owens / Axios:
GOP's midterm health care strategy: Rally the base  —  With the midterm elections fast approaching and Democrats riding a clear advantage on health care, many Republicans are nevertheless doubling down on largely unpopular ideas like repealing the Affordable Care Act and cutting Medicare.
 
 
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Sam J. / twitchy.com:
Is THIS why Dems won't hand the letter over?!  Even the WAY Ford ‘submitted’ her letter to Feinstein is shady AF
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