Republicans to Push Ahead on Kavanaugh Confirmation

Senate Republicans said they would push forward with their efforts to confirm Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh--who has been accused of sexual assault—and a White House spokesman said the administration was going “full steam ahead�? to support him.

Church to Establish New Policy for Sexual Abuse by Bishops

Church to Establish New Policy for Sexual Abuse by Bishops

Roman Catholic bishops in the U.S. announced a series of new policies Wednesday for dealing with sexual-abuse accusations, the first concrete change they have publicly made since a series of new allegations this year plunged the church into crisis.

House Oversight Chief Seeks Copy of Investigation of FEMA Head

House Oversight Chief Seeks Copy of Investigation of FEMA Head

House Oversight Committee Chairman Trey Gowdy (R., S.C.) on Wednesday requested a copy of an internal investigation of President Trump’s top emergency management official, who is facing possible criminal charges over allegations of abusing government resources.