California Senator Kamala Harris Grills Brett Kavanaugh At SCOTUS Hearing
"I'm sure you've noticed your lack of a clear answer to a question I asked you last night has generated a lot of interest," Harris told Kavanaugh on Thursday.
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"I'm sure you've noticed your lack of a clear answer to a question I asked you last night has generated a lot of interest," Harris told Kavanaugh on Thursday.
Among the officials to speak out are Vice President Mike Pence, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats and Defense Secretary James Mattis.
"She may not be able to speak for herself, but I can and will. Please leave us out of your debate. Allow us to grieve in privacy and with dignity. At long last, show some decency," said Rob Tibbetts.
The simple, and some would say benign gesture, seemed to touch many for a spirit of cooperation and kindness often lacking in politics these days.
For a moment today, the nation saw what a president can do in times like these.
Bruce Ohr testified behind closed doors this week to the House Judiciary and Oversight committees.
In a letter to House and Senate leaders, Trump described the pay increase as "inappropriate."
Many in the crowd said they feared Brett Kavanaugh's extreme-right positions would lead to the end of Roe v. Wade.
In the hours since his death, many recalled the time in 2008 he set one of his own supporters straight.
People who knew him and stars that admired him took to social media to express their grief over his loss and their gratitude for his life.
Despite his repeated public criticism, Trump has told people he is wary of crossing a line with Robert Mueller by firing Sessions.
Democratic leaders know -- and worry about -- the power of Trump's politics of fear.
Andrew Cuomo also touched on Trump's attitude toward women, including former White House staffer Omarosa Manigault Newman, whom Trump has called a "dog" and a "lowlife" after she publicly criticized him.
"So I am going to do whatever I can personally to try to prevent these abuses in the future, and if it means going to court, I will do that," John Brennan said Sunday.
"Truth isn't truth?" Todd interjected. "Mr. Mayor, do you realize, what ... I think this is going to become a bad meme."