Thursday's Headlines: Trump aides hunt for author of op-ed who claims to be part of ‘resistance’ in administration
Top appointees are 'thwarting' Trump, opinion piece says; All the speculation that's fit to tweet: Who wrote that anonymous op-ed?; President livid, slams 'gutless' op-ed
Democracy Dies in Darkness
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The unsigned opinion column attributed to a senior official, published anonymously in the New York Times, surfaced one day after the first excerpts emerged from Bob Woodward's new book, in which President Trump's top advisers painted a devastating portrait of the president and described a "crazytown" atmosphere inside the White House.
By Philip Rucker, Ashley Parker and Josh Dawsey • Read more »
The New York Times said it took the unusual step of running the unnamed author's column, which is critical of the president, to "deliver an important perspective to our readers."
In a tweet, Trump said that if "the anonymous person does indeed exist, the New York Times must, for National Security purposes, turn him/her over to government at once!"
The forthcoming book by Bob Woodward describes a series of episodes involving the president and the defense secretary that could undermine the retired Marine general's role.
Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh presented himself during a marathon day of questioning as an independent judge with an open mind, refusing to be pinned down on legal questions involving abortion, guns and executive power.
By Robert Barnes, Ann Marimow, Seung Min Kim and Elise Viebeck • Read more »
Kavanaugh was already coming into this hearing with a difficult task: Convince Congress that he isn't a lackey Supreme Court pick for the president. Trump hasn't made that job any easier.
A group of hospitals have formed Civica Rx, a not-for-profit generic drug company, in response to shortages and price spikes. The goal is to force change in the marketplace overall.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who are set to meet Sept. 18, are pushing to improve relations, and the two countries agreed to set up a joint liaison office in the North, an official said.
Jeffrey Winder could have received up to 12 months in jail and $2,500 in fines from a jury after being convicted of assaulting Jason Kessler two days after the Unite the Right rally.
Florence became the first major hurricane, rated Category 3 or higher, to develop during the current Atlantic season. Its peak winds have climbed to more than 130 mph.
Lawford grew up in Hollywood and became an actor like his father, Rat Pack member Peter Lawford. "I was given wealth, power and fame when I drew my first breath," he wrote in his best-selling 2005 memoir, "Symptoms of Withdrawal."
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