Democrats make final attempt to block Kavanaugh confirmation to US Supreme Court – The Denver Post

The Denver Post Democrats make final attempt to block Kavanaugh confirmation to US Supreme CourtThe Denver PostWASHINGTON — Senate Democrats mounted a last, ferocious attempt Thursday to paint Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh as a foe of abortion rights and a likely defender of President Donald Trump if he makes it to the high court. But their chances of …'Not normal': How Minnesota's US senators are approaching a monumental Supreme Court battleMinnPost Supreme Court nominee steers clear of Trump criticismReutersBrett Kavanaugh hearings day 3: Booker's "Spartacus moment"; same-sex marriage questionsCBS NewsCNN –Minnesota…

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Republicans block $250 million to beef up election security – USA TODAY

USA TODAY Republicans block $ 250 million to beef up election securityUSA TODAYCongress had allocated $ 380 million in election security grants in March after intelligence assessments detailed a coordinated and continued effort by Russia to interfere in U.S. elections. The blocked $ 250 million would have covered the fiscal year …Senate Republicans Shot Down an Extra $ 250 Million in Funding to Protect US ElectionsAlterNet Senate Republicans shoot down extra funds for election securityWashington PostRussians are already targeting Democrats again, and Congress says Trump and Republicans aren't doing enoughBusiness…

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Impossible for US President to block publication of critical book – The Australian Financial Review

The Australian Financial Review Impossible for US President to block publication of critical bookThe Australian Financial ReviewHe was referring to the current movie The Post, which concerns attempts to halt the New York Times and The Washington Post from publishing the Pentagon Papers, a history of the U.S. government's efforts in Vietnam. The difference there, of course, was …Donald Trump on Fire and Fury: US President unleashes Twitter tirade over 'phony' tell-all Michael Wolff bookEvening Standard Fire and Fury: US president Trump's lawyer tries to stop publication of controversial bookStuff.co.nzDonald…

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