President Donald Trump is directing the FBI to launch a supplemental investigation into his Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at the request of the Senate Judiciary Committee. Trump says in a statement that the updated investigation, which comes in response to sexual misconduct allegations, "must be limited in scope" and "completed in less than one week." The decision marks a reversal for the administration, which had argued that Kavanaugh had already been vetted. Kavanaugh has adamantly denied the allegations. Senate Republican leaders agreed Friday to delay a final vote on Kavanaugh to allow time for an investigation by the FBI at the request of Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake. Kavanaugh says he's done "everything" the Senate has asked of him and "will continue to cooperate." … [Read more...] about President Donald Trump asks FBI for updated Brett Kavanaugh probe
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Johnson City prepares for Monday’s Donald Trump rally and protests
Brittany Crocker Knoxville News Sentinel Published 4:11 PM EDT Sep 28, 2018 Schools are planning to close and city officials are planning roadblocks ahead of President Donald Trump's Monday visit to Johnson City. Trump will hold a 7 p.m. MAGA (Make America Great Again) rally at Freedom Hall, on Pactolas Road, and attend a fundraiser for Republican Senate candidate Marsha Blackburn. It's the second White House appearance in the state since a Sept. 6 poll showed Blackburn was lagging behind her Democratic opponent Phil Bredesen. It will be the sixth rally Trump has held in the Volunteer State and the first in Johnson City. Vice President Mike Pence visited Knoxville Friday, Sept. 21, to drum up support for Blackburn. Trump is expected to land on Air Force One at the Tri-Cities airport in Blountville early Monday evening and then motorcade to Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, where he will hold a rally scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. The … [Read more...] about Johnson City prepares for Monday’s Donald Trump rally and protests
Donald Trump leaves door open to FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh
David Jackson USA TODAY Published 2:59 PM EDT Sep 28, 2018 WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump left the door open Friday to a reopening of the FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, saying he wants Republican Senate leaders to do “whatever they think is necessary" to get to a decision on whether to confirm him. A day after an emotional hearing in which Christine Blasey Ford testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee about her allegations against Kavanaugh of sexual assault, Trump told reporters at the White House he thought her testimony was "compelling" and said "she looks like a very fine woman to me." However, he continued to stand by Kavanaugh. Asked if he had thought of replacing Kavanaugh, Trump said: "Not even a little bit." Trump, when pressed on his views about a potential FBI investigation, said he would rely on what Senate Judiciary Committee Chuck Grassley and other Republican leaders wanted to. "That’ll be a … [Read more...] about Donald Trump leaves door open to FBI probe of Brett Kavanaugh
‘Family Guy’ Episode to Show Donald Trump Going After Meg Griffin
Culture Leave it to Family Guy to stir up controversy, once again. In Season 17 of the long-running animated series, the show intends to feature a not-so-freaking-sweet story arc that will explore President Donald Trump crossing the line with Meg Griffin. This episode, which is an hour long, is slated to debut later this season. After Peter Griffin (voiced by Seth MacFarlane) realizes people respect him more upon his hair graying, he embarks upon a career as a political commentator—something that catches Trump's attention. Trump, as a result, recruits Peter to be his press secretary. Through this, Ivanka Trump and Meg (voiced by Mila Kunis) form a friendship that leads to the former businesswoman's animated persona giving her new pal a makeover, which sparks intrigue from Trump. Representatives for Fox didn't immediately return Newsweek's request for comment, but Entertainment Weekly reported how the Family Guy showrunners first revealed their intentions to work … [Read more...] about ‘Family Guy’ Episode to Show Donald Trump Going After Meg Griffin
Donald Trump Jr. Speech Moved to Classic Center
Photo Credit: Gage Skidmore So many people want to attend a speech by Donald Trump Jr. that a right-wing campus group has moved the event to the Classic Center. Six hundred free tickets were distributed in three hours, forcing organizer Turning Point USA to move it from the Ramsey Concert Hall in the Hugh Hodgson School of Music to a larger venue, said Erin Cooke, president of TPUSA's University of Georgia chapter. The event remains scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 9. Cooke advised attendees to arrive early, since there will be heightened security. It will be first come, first served. Doors open at 6 p.m. Cooke also said a “Georgia political candidate from Athens” may be in attendance, but they are waiting to announce until the campaign confirms he will be able to attend. (Our guess is it's Brian Kemp, the Republican nominee for governor.) TPUSA founder Charlie Kirk and Communication Director Candace Owens are expected to talk about current political hot … [Read more...] about Donald Trump Jr. Speech Moved to Classic Center