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Saturday, September 22, 2018

The 10 essential reads you missed this week

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The 10 essential reads you missed this week
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is facing increased scrutiny as the GOP pushes to secure testimony from the woman accusing him of sexual assault — allegations which could have political ramifications for the president.

Here's more important news of the week:
 
GOP, White House start playing midterm blame game
The White House and congressional Republicans are blaming each another for a difficult political environment that has bolstered Democrats' chances of winning control of the House, and possibly the Senate, Jordan Fabian and Scott Wong report.
 

 
Fight looms over national privacy law
The tech industry and consumer groups are gearing up for a fight as lawmakers begin considering whether to draft a national privacy law, reports Harper Neidig.
 

 
One year later: Puerto Rico battles with bureaucracy after Maria
A year after Hurricane Maria devastated Puerto Rico, federal aid is starting to trickle into the island’s economy, Rafael Bernal reports from San Juan.
 

 
President Trump’s exclusive interview with Hill.TV
Trump covered a wide range of topics in an extensive Oval Office interview with Hill.TV's John Solomon and Buck Sexton, eviscerating his Attorney General Jeff Sessions and setting off speculation that Trump could accelerate Sessions's departure.
 

 
FBI stuck in yet another political controversy
The FBI is once again in the crosshairs of a political controversy gripping Washington, reports Morgan Chalfant.
 

 
Dems gain momentum 50 days before midterms
Democrats are widely seen as favored to retake the House majority and are increasingly seen as having a real chance at winning back the Senate in November if a series of close races break in their direction, Max Greenwood reports.
 

 
First votes already cast in volatile midterm elections
The first people to vote in this year’s midterm elections have already returned their ballots to state elections officials in North Carolina, seven weeks before much of the rest of the country gets to weigh in, reports Reid Wilson.
 

 
Midterms to shake up top posts on House finance panel
The midterms are poised to have a significant impact on how the House oversees the financial sector, regardless of which side wins in November, from Sylvan Lane.
 

 
Dems look to Gillum, Abrams for pathway to victory in tough states
After years of losing gubernatorial elections in Florida and Georgia with middle-of-road candidates, Democrats are trying a different tack, reports Max Greenwood.
 

 
US to prioritize attacks against foreign adversaries under new cyber strategy
The government is taking a more aggressive approach to cyber threats presented from across the globe, from Jacqueline Thomsen.
 
 
 
© Getty: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and Rep. Beto O'Rourke (D) went head to head in their first debate Friday.
 
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