Once a week, David Hawkings, editor-in-chief of The Fulcrum, walks us through the biggest stories out of Washington, D.C. Top of mind right now: How are politicians reacting to a new allegation of sexual misconduct against now-Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh?
Washington Roundup: 2020 Candidates Weigh In On Kavanaugh Allegations
Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh is back in the headlines amid a new allegation of sexual assault.
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Posted: 5:55 p.m. EDT Sep 16, 2019
Trump loses bid to halt lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
The suits brought by lawmakers and police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seek damages for harm they say they suffered that day.
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Trump more agitated as hush money jury selection continues
Former President Trump expressed dismay that he is not on the campaign trail and complained the courtroom was "freezing" during jury selection.
Isra Hirsi, Rep. Ilhan Omar's daughter, is suspended from Barnard
In a message on X, Hirsi wrote she is a Columbia Students for Justice in Palestine member and said she was suspended from Barnard College on Thursday.
3 arrested after malnourished 5-year-old girl dies from neglect
Police said Kinsleigh Welty was kept in a closet that had small handprints of what appeared to be feces on the door.
Trump loses bid to halt lawsuits over Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection
The suits brought by lawmakers and police officers who defended the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, seek damages for harm they say they suffered that day.
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Virginia fisherman hears gunshot, then finds body in the water
The man had been fishing in the Appomattox River when he heard the gunfire, and then saw a set of headlights pull away from the water.