Christine Blasey Ford nominated for Profile in Courage Award
"She is an inspiration to us all," tweeted Congresswoman Jackie Speier
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4 historians discuss how 2018 will go down in the history books
Four historians discuss mounting polarization, President Trump's tumultuous tenure and the future of American politics
2018: The year in polling - CBS News
The Trump presidency, women in Congress, #MeToo, the Kavanaugh nomination, Catholic priest abuse, guns -- here's a snapshot of the year in CBS News polling
The biggest unsolved mysteries of 2018
As 2018 comes to an end, some stories that made the biggest headlines are still open questions
Chief Justice of California Supreme Court leaves Republican Party
California Chief Justice Tani Cantil-Sakauye has re-registered as a nonaffiliated voter, citing Brett Kavanaugh
Supreme Court won't hear states' appeal over Planned Parenthood
Kansas and Louisiana were appealing lower court rulings that blocked them from withholding money used for health services
Christine Blasey Ford closes GoFundMe account
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, released a statement on a GoFundMe page collecting donations for her. All unused donations "after completion of security expenditures will be donated to organizations that support trauma survivors," she wrote.
Ford speaks out in rare statement since Kavanaugh hearings
"Although coming forward was terrifying, and caused disruption to our lives, I am grateful to have had the opportunity to fulfill my civic duty," Ford wrote
Chuck Grassley to leave Judiciary Committee
Senate Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley is leaving to become chair of the Finance Committee
Trump suggests Kavanaugh accusers lied about their allegations
President Trump suggested at a rally in Montana that the women who had accused now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct were lying.
Supreme Court refuses Trump administration request to delay trial on 2020 census citizenship question
Supreme Court is allowing a trial over the decision to add a citizenship question to the 2020 census to go forward
Grassley refers Avenatti for second criminal investigation
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee alleges the lawyer submitted a fraudulent sworn statement to the committee about Brett Kavanaugh
Senate Judiciary chair seeks Avenatti probe
Attorney Michael Avenatti and one of his clients could face a criminal investigation stemming from the Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation. His client, Julie Swetnick, is one of several women who accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley claims Avenatti and Swetnick made false allegations. Paula Reid reports.
FBI fires back
Lawyer Michael Avenatti is responding to Sen. Chuck Grassley, who asked the FBI investigate whether he conspired with Julie Swetnick to make false statements concerning Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Swetnick claims Kavanaugh and his friends spiked drinks at high school parties. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Avenatti fires back at Senate Republicans over potential criminal probe
Sen. Chuck Grassley called for a probe over allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Grassley refers Avenatti, Swetnick for criminal investigation
The chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee accused Avenatti of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a Senate investigation
Who is George Soros and why is he blamed for everything?
An explosive device sent to Soros' New York home is the latest reminder that he is a perpetual focus of critics
Trump's rhetoric in midterm rallies reminiscent of 2016 campaign
The president has focused on immigration and the Supreme Court in campaign appearances before the midterm election
"Hex" put on Kavanaugh at Brooklyn protest
A group gathered in Brooklyn, New York on Saturday to put a "hex" on Justice Brett Kavanaugh. But for some, it wasn't about witchcraft, it was about protesting.
Modern-day witches put hex on Justice Kavanaugh
A group of modern-day witches gathered in Brooklyn, New York, on Saturday night to put a "hex" on Justice Brett Kavanaugh. Watch the ritual, which was met by protesters, here.
"Hex" put on Kavanaugh at Brooklyn bookstore, event met with counter-protesters
Dakota Bracciale, co-owner of Catland Books, said the ceremony was more than just witchcraft, it was a protest
Long Island man arrested for threatening GOP senators
Ronald DeRisi was arrested for threatening to kill two senators who voted to confirm Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh
Don McGahn departs White House
White House counsel Don McGahn has departed effective Wednesday evening, a senior White House official confirmed to CBS News. He oversaw Brett Kavanaugh's judicial selection process as well as the appointments of dozens of federal judges.
Trump bending over backwards for Saudis?
President Trump is calling Saudi Arabia a "great ally" and warning against a rush to judgment in the case of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi. The president compares the case to the sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, saying he doesn't like the idea of "guilty until proven innocent." Major Garrett reports.
Trump says allegations against Saudis are example of "guilty until proven innocent"
President compared allegations that Saudi government authorized killing of journalist to accusations of sexual misconduct against Kavanaugh
Passenger says co-pilot "tried to murder the pilot" and crash FlyDubai jet
FTC probing Anthropic and OpenAI over AI safety threats
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
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Court temporarily halts Tennessee's plan to execute first woman in 200 years
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
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