The Hill Articles: September 23, 2018

Grassley: Dems ‘withheld information’ on new Kavanaugh allegation Gillibrand calls for Kavanaugh nomination to be withdrawn Avenatti says he has witnesses who can back sexual assault claims against Kavanaugh Dem senator calls on Kavanaugh to withdraw after second allegation Feinstein calls for hold on Kavanaugh consideration Health advocates decry funding transfer over migrant children Avenatti claims client has ‘credible information’ on Kavanaugh, ex-classmate Grassley releases letter detailing Kavanaugh sexual assault allegation Ex-college classmate accuses Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct Some Russian commentators are holding Putin and Assad responsible for plane downing Conservative strategist takes leave of absence after controversy over Kavanaugh tweets Groups plan mass walkout in support of Kavanaugh accuser Trump says he will dine with Japan’s Abe at Trump Tower GOP set to move $854B spending bill despite Trump criticisms 3D-printed gun creator jailed in Texas over sexual assault charge National security leaders: Trump’s Iran strategy could spark war James Woods locked out of Twitter for violating rules Trump calls Tiger Woods in golf championship ‘very exciting’ Trump distances himself from Rosenstein by saying Sessions hired him Alaska judge criticized for accepting plea with no jail time for man who assaulted woman Poll: Latino voters less likely to vote for politicians supporting border wall Kavanaugh to hand over calendars from 1982 that don’t show party of alleged incident: report Poll: Two-thirds of Latino voters view Obama positively AP: Trump polled staff on board Air Force One over whether to fire Rosenstein UK Labour leader calls accusations of anti-Semitism ‘hurtful,’ ‘offensive’ Tariff-exemption process raises serious cronyism concerns Alyssa Milano demands senators vote against Kavanaugh’s confirmation Senate panel postpones vote on Kavanaugh after deal with accuser GOP lawmaker on Kavanaugh: What man wouldn’t face such an allegation? Bannon: Italy’s coalition government ‘will change global politics’ House Judiciary chair threatens subpoena if DOJ doesn’t supply McCabe memos by Tuesday A Senator Gary Johnson could be good not just for Libertarians, but for the Senate too Michelle Obama officiated Chicago wedding: report Haley dismisses Iran’s accusations over military parade attack OPEC dismisses Trump demand for higher oil production Rosenstein report gives GOP new ammo against DOJ Comcast tops Fox with $40B bid for Sky Russia blames ‘misleading’ Israeli information for downing of plane Yellowstone’s recovery: Lessons for the West Poll: Slim majority wants FBI to investigate allegation against Kavanaugh Former Michigan governor: Kavanaugh accuser’s behavior ‘consistent’ with sexual assault victims GOP strategist: I never saw Kavanaugh drink excessively Pompeo rejects ‘good cop, bad cop’ characterization of Russia strategy Kavanaugh accuser set to testify Thursday Washington’s MbS dilemma Durbin: ‘No reason’ for people to remember Kavanaugh at party accuser describes Bloomberg sees ‘lack of civility and openness and honesty’ in Trump administration Giffords PAC features hypothetical texts during school lockdown in ad against Colorado rep Bloomberg to mull presidential bid after midterms Zinke must change direction and support conservation Graham: There’s a ‘bureaucratic coup’ taking place against Trump House Judiciary chair: Nellie Ohr is cooperating, will testify Fox News poll shows Dems with edge ahead of midterms Kavanaugh, Ford and the elusive nature of ‘truth’ Senate Dem: Republicans have ‘predetermined’ outcome of Kavanaugh hearing Poll: Democrats in position to retake the House Theresa May: Iran continues to uphold commitment to nuclear pact Haley: ‘Absurd’ to think Cabinet would use 25th Amendment against Trump Gowdy: Declassified documents unlikely to change anyone’s mind on Russia investigation We’re going to need a tobacco buyout for the developing world GOP senator: ‘Absolutely no rush to judgment’ in Kavanaugh hearing Pope warns against ‘new seeds’ of anti-Semitism Dem senator: Kavanaugh’s credibility is ‘already very questionable’ McConnell told Trump criticism of Kavanaugh accuser isn’t helpful: report Haley: ‘Way too much politics’ in handling of Kavanaugh allegations GOP plays defense on ObamaCare’s pre-existing conditions Pompeo: ‘Enormous mistake’ for Iran to blame US, allies for attack on military parade A decade after the crisis, our vigilance must not wane Pompeo: ‘We are determined to win’ trade war with China Haley contradicts Giuliani: US ‘not looking to do regime change in Iran’ Durbin: Kavanaugh’s accuser is not being treated respectfully Poll: Opposition to Kavanaugh confirmation rises Poll: Dems up 12 points ahead of midterms Haley after Trump raises questions: We shouldn’t ‘second-guess’ Kavanaugh’s accuser Forest Whitaker: Human rights and the challenge of peace in a changing world Graham: Kavanaugh allegation has to be looked at ‘in terms of our legal system’ Pompeo: Trump open to talks with Iran at UN Pompeo: We’re not ruling anything out in response to possible chemical attack in Syria Pompeo sees ‘long ways to go’ to get North Korea’s Kim to fully denuclearize Moon over Pyongyang, peddles peace Yale professor denies advising Kavanaugh’s potential hires to look certain way Kavanaugh refused to answer some personal mock interview questions: report Trump’s new cyber approach: The best defense is a good offense The catastrophic threat to national security: Exploding debt Democrats get early start in Iowa Rouhani: Iran ‘ready to confront America’ after attack on military parade Pompeo on Rosenstein bombshell: Maybe you just ought to find something else to do if you can’t be on the team Trump faces pivotal moment on North Korea at UN Spicer: Press have ‘a personal animus’ against Trump administration Former congressman: ‘Trump has completely destroyed the Republican Party’ Dems see Kavanaugh saga as playing to their advantage