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Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser at Mississippi rally President Trump, in a riff that has been dreaded by White House and Senate aides, attacked the story of Christine Blasey Ford at length — drawing laughs. It was his strongest attack yet of the testimony of Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh of assault. By Josh Dawsey and Felicia Sonmez  •  Read more » The Fix • Analysis Brett Kavanaugh's anger may be backfiring He may still win confirmation, but it has become clear that the display last week didn't help. By Aaron Blake  •  Read more »   FBI navigates political minefield and deadline in Kavanaugh inquiry Officials are bracing for post-election scrutiny of the bureau's review of accusations against the Supreme Court nominee. By Devlin Barrett, Matt Zapotosky, Carol D. Leonnig and Tom Hamburger  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Republicans on Senate panel release explicit statement about Kavanaugh accuser's sex life The Judiciary Committee circulated the statement and posted it on the panel's website after allegations from Julie Swetnick about the Supreme Court nominee. By Elise Viebeck  •  Read more »   Kavanaugh likes beer — but Trump is a teetotaler: 'He doesn't like drinkers.' The president says he has never had alcohol, in part because of the tragic death of his older brother, Fred, of alcoholism. By Ashley Parker and Philip Rucker  •  Read more »   Fact Checker • Analysis President Trump's 90-second rant on Richard Blumenthal and Vietnam Both politicians avoided the Vietnam War, but only one has apologized for false claims. By Salvador Rizzo  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT N.Y. tax agency weighs probe after report that Trump family built wealth through tax-avoidance schemes and fraud An attorney for President Trump called the New York Times investigation "100 percent false, and highly defamatory." By David A. Fahrenthold  •  Read more »   The two pillars of Trump's origin myth dislodged by the Times's new investigation Trump is far less self-made than he insists — and the assistance he got was legally murky. By Philip Bump  •  Read more »   Analysis The Trailer: Democrats are breaking fundraising records. Republicans blame 'outsiders.' In this edition: Democrats piling up donations, single-payer future shock, Heidary Clintkamp, and the eternal search for the Democratic Party's future. By David Weigel  •  Read more »   'I'm done hiding this': Jason Kander pulls out of mayor's race, citing PTSD and depression The Kansas City mayoral candidate said he was done "trying to outrun depression and PTSD symptoms" that he had suffered in Afghanistan 11 years ago. By Eli Rosenberg  •  Read more »   WorldViews • Analysis Melania carries Trump's baggage in Africa The first lady's visit to Ghana, Malawi, Kenya and Egypt contrasts sharply to her husband's behavior toward African nations. By Adam Taylor  •  Read more »   Senate panel's Trump-Russia probe still faces its toughest test: The collusion question The Intelligence Committee, anticipating the need to conduct additional interviews, is unlikely to end its work this year. By Karoun Demirjian  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Trailer newsletter News and insight on political campaigns around the country, from David Weigel. 435 districts. 50 states. Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. Sign Up  »

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