O.C. woman explains why she withdrew sexual misconduct allegation against Democrat Gil Cisneros

A Democratic activist has withdrawn her allegation of sexual misconduct against Democratic hopeful Gil Cisneros, who is running to represent California’s 39th District in Congress.

White House gives FBI free rein in Kavanaugh investigation

The White House has given the FBI clearance to interview anyone it wants to by Friday in its investigation of sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Trump: Trade deal returns US to 'manufacturing powerhouse'

President Donald Trump hailed his revamped North American trade agreement with Canada and Mexico as a breakthrough for U.S. workers on Monday, vowing to sign it by late November. But it still faces a lengthy path to congressional approval after serving for two decades as a political football for American manufacturing woes.

Trump orders FBI probe into Kavanaugh accusations after GOP agrees to delay vote in Senate

Reversing course, President Donald Trump bowed to Democrats' demands Friday for a deeper FBI investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after Republican Sen. Jeff Flake balked at voting for confirmation without it — a sudden turn that left Senate approval newly uncertain amid allegations of sexual assault.

Senate panel advances Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for Supreme Court to the full Senate

After a flurry of last-minute negotiations, the Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh's nomination for the Supreme Court after agreeing to a late call from Republican Sen. Jeff Flake of Arizona for a one-week investigation into sexual assault allegations against the high court nominee.

'I believed he was going to rape me:' Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford testifies

Christine Blasey Ford told the Senate Judiciary Committee and a riveted nation Thursday that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in a locked room at a 1980s high school gathering, as the panel began an extraordinary hearing at which Kavanaugh hoped to salvage his Supreme Court nomination.

Kavanaugh gains key GOP senator ahead of crucial vote

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh gained the support of a key Republican senator Friday, virtually ensuring his nomination will advance to the full Senate a day after he adamantly denied the high-school-years sexual assault of a woman who testified she was "100 percent" he was guilty.

Senate panel to ask for reopened probe of Brett Kavanaugh

The Senate Judiciary Committee says it will ask President Donald Trump to open a supplemental background investigation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Kavanaugh friend rejects gang rape allegations; says nobody knows who accuser is

A lifelong friend of Brett Kavanaugh told FOX 11 on Wednesday that nobody in their social circle has ever met or heard of the woman accusing him of being involved in the gang raping of girls during parties in high school, and that the allegations are “laughable” and false.

Senate Judiciary Committee vote on Kavanaugh scheduled for Friday

President Donald Trump denounced Democratic efforts to block Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation as a cynical "con job" on Tuesday and launched a dismissive attack on a second woman accusing the nominee of sexual misconduct in the 1980s, asserting she "has nothing."

Omarosa: Pres. Trump N-word tape release likely in October

Omarosa Manigault Newman said she’s heard a tape recording where President Donald Trump uses the N-word.

Trump leads aggressive, all-out GOP drive to save Kavanaugh

Republicans mounted a combative, coordinated drive Monday to salvage Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination as they fought to keep a second woman's allegation of long-ago sexual misconduct from derailing his confirmation. President Donald Trump leapt to his defense, the Senate's top Republican accused Democrats of a "smear campaign" and an emotional Kavanaugh declared,...

Trump administration targets immigrants who receive public benefits

SAN DIEGO (AP) -- The Trump administration on Saturday proposed rules that could deny green cards to immigrants if they use Medicaid, food stamps, housing vouchers and other forms of public assistance.

Rod Rosenstein to meet President Trump Thursday as deputy attorney general job hangs in balance

President Donald Trump will meet later this week with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the White House said Monday amid indications that Rosenstein was about to lose his job.

Exclusive with USC Interim President
video

USC's Interim President Dr. Wanda Austin gives her first interview since taking the job to "The Issue Is:"

Exclusive: USC Interim President: "We're Learning"

In her first television interview since taking over as Interim USC President, Dr. Wanda Austin said the university is “making some course corrections.”

'He's been there': Trump stumps for Sen. Heller in Vegas

His own political fortunes intrinsically linked to his party holding control of Congress, President Donald Trump on Thursday offered full-throated support for the most vulnerable incumbent Republican senator, while unleashing a torrent of grievances against Democrats and the news media and claiming they are sabotaging his administration.

Mira Sorvino to Gov. Jerry Brown: 'Do the Right Thing!'

Actress and activist Mira Sorvino has a simple message for California Governor Jerry Brown regarding a series of bills that tackle sexual harassment.