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Former Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson alleges Rudy Giuliani groped her on Jan. 6

In excerpts of her book set to be released next week, Hutchinson said the alleged incident occurred backstage at an event on Jan. 6 when Trump was speaking to supporters.
Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testifies during the sixth hearing by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol on June 28, 2022.
Cassidy Hutchinson, a top aide to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, testifies during the sixth hearing by the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol on June 28, 2022.
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Did Sen. Bob Menendez and wife improperly take gold bars from corrupt bank exec?

Investigators want to know if the New Jersey Democrat offered to contact the Justice Department to try to help a man who was accused of banking crimes.
Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The fight over who bears the blame for the recent US bank failures will turn ever more political today when lawmakers grill the lenders' former senior managers and top regulators. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
Senator Bob Menendez, a Democrat from New Jersey, during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. The fight over who bears the blame for the recent US bank failures will turn ever more political today when lawmakers grill the lenders' former senior managers and top regulators. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
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Senate confirms first military nominee in months amid broader blockade by Tommy Tuberville

Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr. was confirmed as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. President Joe Biden nominated him four months ago.
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill July 11, 2023.
Air Force Gen. Charles Q. Brown, Jr., nominee to be Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill July 11, 2023.

Harris rallies for Biden's abortion rights and immigration priorities at Hispanic conference

Vice President Kamala Harris pledges Biden would sign a reinstatement of Roe v. Wade and warns, "elections matter."
Image: UJohn Leguizamo looks on as Vice President Kamala Harris waves to attendees during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Leadership Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sept. 20, 2023.
Image: UJohn Leguizamo looks on as Vice President Kamala Harris waves to attendees during the Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute Leadership Conference at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center on Sept. 20, 2023.
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Los Angeles councilman involved in racism scandal is running for re-election

A recording leaked last year exposed racist, anti-Black comments from Latino lawmakers and led to the resignation of then-Los Angeles City Council President Nury Martinez.
Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de Leon.
Los Angeles City Council member Kevin de Leon.

Pentagon to begin 'proactive review' of 'don't ask, don't tell' military records

The new initiative will affect gays and lesbians who were discharged from the military under the now-defunct policy.
Lt. Dan Choi, a gay Army officer honorably discharged under "don't ask, don't tell," receives a hug before President Barack Obama signs the act lifting the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the U.S. armed forces at the Department of the Interior on Dec. 22, 2010.
Lt. Dan Choi, a gay Army officer honorably discharged under "don't ask, don't tell," receives a hug before President Barack Obama signs the act lifting the ban on homosexuals serving openly in the U.S. armed forces at the Department of the Interior on Dec. 22, 2010.

Hunter Biden ordered to appear in person for arraignment on gun charges next month

Biden's attorneys had requested an arraignment by video, but the judge said in Wednesday's order that the president's son should not receive special treatment.
Hunter Biden leaves the  courthouse in Wilmington, Del., on July 26, 2023.
Hunter Biden leaves the  courthouse in Wilmington, Del., on July 26, 2023.

Ray Epps, Jan. 6 rioter who was subject of conspiracy theories, pleads guilty

The Donald Trump supporter, who believed the former president's lies about the 2020 election, was accused of being a federal operative. He is suing Fox News.
Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, at the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
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Sen. John Fetterman says he'll 'save democracy' by wearing a suit if House GOP avoids a shutdown

The Pennsylvania Democrat issued the statement after Republicans expressed outrage about the Senate dress code being loosened.
Sen. John Fetterman at the Capitol
Sen. John Fetterman at the Capitol

Trump gets hit from all sides for testing a softer abortion message 'in order to win'

The Republican candidate faces heavy criticism from GOP rivals and conservative activists for bashing six-week abortion laws. Democrats say he's lying and would sign federal bans.
Photo illustration of former President Donald Trump and an abortion rights protest in Washington in 1992.
Photo illustration of former President Donald Trump and an abortion rights protest in Washington in 1992.

Sen. Tommy Tuberville tries to flip political pressure of his anti-abortion crusade

Tuberville, R-Ala., tried force a vote on Gen. Eric Smith’s promotion to Marine Corps commandant — but Majority Leader Schumer appeared to beat him to the punch.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talks to reporters as he and other senators arrive at the chamber for votes, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul said on CNN's “State of the Union” on Sunday, Sept. 10, that Tuberville “is paralyzing the Department of Defense,” as Tuberville wages an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.
Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Ala., a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, talks to reporters as he and other senators arrive at the chamber for votes, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. Texas Republican Rep. Michael McCaul said on CNN's “State of the Union” on Sunday, Sept. 10, that Tuberville “is paralyzing the Department of Defense,” as Tuberville wages an unprecedented attempt to change Pentagon abortion policy by holding up hundreds of military nominations and promotions.

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