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The first Muslim nominee for best actor eschewed the reductive roles that were readily on offer post-Sept. 11, making his achievement all the more remarkable.

After the president tweeted on Monday about the possible locations for his acceptance speech at the Republican National Convention, Donald Trump confirmed to reporters later that day that he is considering hosting the event at Gettysburg.

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved William Barr’s nomination for attorney general along party lines Thursday, with Republicans praising his credentials and Democrats questioning how transparent he’ll be once special counsel Robert Mueller’s Russia investigation concludes. The vote now heads to the full Senate, where Barr is expected to be confirmed in a vote as soon as next...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday mocked allegations made by Christine Blasey Ford that Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party more than 30 years ago.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh explains the meaning behind “Ralph Club” in his high school yearbook.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh on the legal drinking age in his high school years.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh on when he found out about the Deborah Ramirez allegations.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh claims the term “Devil’s Triangle” refers to a drinking game and not a sexual act.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh on whether or not he ever blacked out from drinking too much.

President Donald Trump said he was supportive of FBI agents questioning who they have to in the agency’s expanded background check on allegations of sexual misconduct by Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh testified before a Senate committee Thursday to answer an allegation that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford during a high school party 36 years ago. Here are key moments from his testimony.

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said the nomination process for Judge Brett Kavanaugh has been “the most unethical sham since I’ve been in politics,” in an explosive attack on Democrats of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh forcefully denied the allegations against him Thursday in his opening statement during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.

Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) on Thursday asked Judge Brett Kavanaugh if he would be open to having the FBI investigate the allegation that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford in high school. Kavanaugh said he would be willing to do whatever it takes to clear his name.

Christine Blasey Ford testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her allegation that Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her during a high school party 36 years ago.

Christine Blasey Ford said the person who administered her polygraph met her at a hotel instead of his office because she was on a tight schedule after having attended her grandmother’s funeral. While she said she was unsure of who paid for the test, her lawyer later said that Ford’s attorneys paid for it and were working pro...

Sen. Richard Blumnethal, D-Conn., told Christine Blasey Ford, “I believe you,” in regards to her testimony that she was sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh during a high school party. He said that President Donald Trump’s failure to ask for an FBI probe into Ford’s claims is “tantamount to a cover up.”

Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., asked how certain Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was that Judge Brett Kavanaugh was the one who assaulted her in high school. Ford replied she was “100 percent” certain.

Dr. Christine Blasey Ford gave her opening statement Thursday, recounting her allegation that Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her during a high school party.

President Trump picked Brett Kavanaugh as his Supreme Court nominee Monday night. If confirmed, Brett Kavanaugh will replace Justice Anthony Kennedy.