Evening Edition: Partisan rage over Kavanaugh accusations roils midterm campaigns

Fox News's Jeanine Pirro calls the Kavanaugh saga a 'crucifixion' of a former altar boy; White House says it's not limiting FBI probe, but is against 'fishing expedition'

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Partisan rage over Kavanaugh accusations roils midterm campaigns The emotional battle over sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh threatens to further erode support for House Republicans already struggling to survive in centrist suburban districts, while in Senate races it is giving GOP challengers in pro-Trump states a chance to inspire previously unenthusiastic conservatives. By Amy Gardner and Mike DeBonis  •  Read more » Fox News's Jeanine Pirro calls the Kavanaugh saga a 'crucifixion' of a former altar boy "I believe something happened to her. But she's in over her head, and she is being used," the TV host said of Christine Blasey Ford. By Kristine Phillips  •  Read more »   White House says it's not limiting FBI probe, but is against 'fishing expedition' The statements followed reports that investigators are not pursuing allegations made by Julie Swetnick, who signed a sworn affidavit accusing Kavanaugh of sexually aggressive behavior and being present at parties where gang rapes occurred. By Mike DeBonis  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Kellyanne Conway: 'I'm a victim of sexual assault' During an appearance on CNN, the White House adviser suggested conservatives have become targets for political score settling. By Alex Horton  •  Read more »   Museum Preview The goal for D.C.'s newest museum experience: An altered state of mind To describe Glenstone as a museum of contemporary art doesn't quite do it justice. The expanded campus offers a new way to interact with art — contemplative, communing with nature, away from crowds. Here, we take you on a multimedia tour of the new, immersive experience. By Sebastian Smee and Adrian Higgins | Video and photography by Jayne Orenstein, Breanna Muir and Goran Kosanovic  •  Read more »   Faced with migration 'crisis,' U.S. border chief finds no easy fix in Central America Kevin McAleenan, the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, traveled last week to Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador to seek their governments' help. But instead of quick solutions, his trip mostly highlighted the deep structural forces threatening to send even more migrants north. By Nick Miroff  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Amid fight over Kavanaugh, annual Red Mass for Supreme Court skips the politics Washington's Catholic cathedral held its annual Red Mass honoring Supreme Court justices and the judiciary — with nary a word about the debate over President Trump's pick. By Julie Zauzmer  •  Read more »   Opponent of U.S. military bases wins Okinawa gubernatorial election Denny Tamaki wants a major reduction in the U.S. military presence on the strategically vital Japanese island, which houses the largest U.S. air base in the Asia-Pacific region. By Simon Denyer  •  Read more »   Two police officers killed in shootout in small Mississippi town The deaths rocked Brookhaven, Miss., a town of about 12,000 people, where police often answer calls about gunshots, but "nothing ever happens," Police Chief Kenneth Collins said at a news conference Saturday. By Kristine Phillips  •  Read more »   Europe reclaims Ryder Cup as U.S. comeback falls short Tiger Woods remained winless during his three days in Paris as Europe won its sixth straight Ryder Cup on European soil. By Cindy Boren  •  Read more »   NFL Week 4 Mitchell Trubisky has 6 TD passes, as Jameis Winston comes in for Bucs; Josh Gordon debuts New England's new wide receiver is active for the game against the Dolphins, who are hoping to go 4-0 for the first time since 1995. By Cindy Boren and Desmond Bieler  •  Read more »   Kanye West praised Trump in a meandering speech on SNL. Here's what didn't air. Comedian Chris Rock recorded parts of West's speech that didn't air and posted them to Instagram after the show. By Amy Wang  •  Read more »

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