In a public meltdown that many found nearly impossibly to comprehend,Brett Kavanaugh’s opening statement and early responses before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday offered a stark contrast to Dr. Christine Ford’s morning appearance, as the Supreme Court nominee launched into an angry, tear-streaked tirade against the Democratic Party and those who have alleged that he sexual assaulted them. The reaction by those watching was a mix of disbelief and shock that Kavanaugh would try to win confirmation with his remarks and attitude before the committee: Click Here: st kilda saints guernsey 2019 Kavanaugh called the allegations brought by Ford, Deborah Ramirez, and Julie Swetnick a “calculated and orchestrated political…

In a speech before the Turkish Parliament Tuesday, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan called journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s murder “a political murder” that was planned in advanced and demanded to know the whereabouts of his body, laying out a number of urgent questions three weeks after the writer was killed at the Saudi consulate in Istanbul. “Why was the 15-man Saudi team in Istanbul on the day of the murder?” he asked. “On whose orders? We are seeking answers. Why was the consulate not opened to investigators immediately? When the murder was so clear, why were there so many different statements given by Saudis? Why has the body of someone, the killing…

In its latest attempt to sabotage the law that 20 million Americans rely on for health coverage, the Trump administration is planning to shut down Healthcare.gov for large stretches of time during the upcoming enrollment period, during hours when many are likely to try to sign up for insurance plans. The website will be taken offline for maintenance nearly every Sunday during the enrollment period, which lasts from November 1 until December 15, from 12:00am to 12:00pm. The move could affect Americans’ ability to sign up for coverage, critics said Wednesday. “I could see this really impacting the ability of people to complete an application sign-up in a single sitting,…

After facing fiery backlash from Texas Democrats and civil rights advocates over an “appalling” crowd control exercise that U.S. Border Patrol had planned to hold Tuesday morning near a Hispanic neighborhood of El Paso—the hometown of Democratic Congressman Beto O’Rourke, who is running to unseat incumbent Republican Sen. Ted Cruz—the federal government postponed the event. Announced by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) on Monday, the “mobile field force demonstration” had been scheduled to start at 10am local time near the Paso Del Norte Port of Entry, while local voters headed to the polls for the midterm elections. As the Texas Monthly noted, the location is within half a mile…

Following confirmation that the U.S. Department of Justice does have a sealed complaint against Wikileaks publisher Julian Assange—seemingly based on his work exposing the classified secrets of high-level U.S. government institutions and officials—NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden on Friday afternoon spoke out against any arrest or prosecution of the journalist, saying that one “cannot support the prosecution of a publisher for publishing without narrowing the basic rights every newspaper relies on.” Snowden’s comments echoed those of other defenders of press freedoms, but carries special weight as someone, like Assange, who has sacrificed his freedom in the name of exposing the secrets of the world’s powerful. Acknowledging that many people have come…

The Extinction Rebellion movement kicked off a week of marches, demonstrations, and peaceful civil disobedience across the U.S. and around the world on Monday to demand “systemic changes to stop global warming while there’s still time left.” “Those who are most vulnerable and least responsible for this crisis are the ones who are suffering the most. People are dying. Species are disappearing. Everything is at stake.” —Bea Ruiz, Extinction Rebellion U.S. In Scotland, climate campaigners plan to shut down Edinburgh’s North Bridge to get their government’s attention. Similar disruptions are planned in dozens of cities across the U.S. and the United Kingdom. According to Extinction Rebellion—which several climate activists in…

Menswear colour gains new depth and variety this season as influences from womenswear infiltrate the masculine palette. Working in striking combination, the referencing of vintage and retro tints and tones soften the effect, increasing the fashion colour options for men while retaining their accessibility. Trendstop brings FashionUnited readers the essential colour stories emerging from the Men’s Spring Summer 2021 Fashion Weeks. Feminine Vintage Combos As the vintage revival gathers pace and gender lines continue to blur, Spring Summer 2021 sees the emergence of feminine tones in the menswear palette. Taking inspiration from the past, vibrant shades become subtly muted via retro references while still making an impact in unexpected combinations.…

Rep. Kevin CramerKevin John CramerRepublicans prepare to punt on next COVID-19 relief bill GOP senators introduce resolution opposing calls to defund the police Trump tweets spark fresh headache for Republicans MORE (R-N.D.) is highlighting his economic record in a new ad set to launch on Monday, as he faces an onslaught of attacks from Sen. Heidi HeitkampMary (Heidi) Kathryn Heitkamp70 former senators propose bipartisan caucus for incumbents Susan Collins set to play pivotal role in impeachment drama Pro-trade group launches media buy as Trump and Democrats near deal on new NAFTA MORE (D-N.D.) over President TrumpDonald John TrumpSenate advances public lands bill in late-night vote Warren, Democrats urge Trump to…

The Cook Political Report, a nonpartisan election forecaster, shifted seven congressional races on Wednesday toward Democrats less than five weeks before the midterm elections. Cook moved two races that were previously considered “toss-ups” to “lean Democrat.”  One is the race in Kansas’s 3rd Congressional District, where Rep. Kevin YoderKevin Wayne YoderSharice Davids to vote for Trump impeachment articles: ‘The facts are uncontested’ Feehery: How Republicans can win back the suburbs K Street giants scoop up coveted ex-lawmakers MORE (R) is facing a tough race. The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has canceled more than $1 million in advertising in the coming weeks that had been aimed at bolstering Yoder’s campaign. ADVERTISEMENT Cook also…

Dozens of vulnerable House Republicans have recently signed on to bills or resolutions in support of pre-existing conditions protections, part of an eleventh-hour attempt to demonstrate their affinity for one of ObamaCare’s most popular provisions. Thirty-two of the 49 GOP incumbents in races deemed competitive by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report have backed congressional measures on pre-existing conditions in the past six weeks, according to an analysis by The Hill. The moves, coming in the final weeks of the midterm campaign cycle, mark a course reversal for members of a party that for years railed against ObamaCare, also known as the Affordable Care Act (ACA), and called for its repeal. Now,…