President Trump contended that Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett M. Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her when they were teenagers, would have reported the attack to law enforcement if it “was as bad as she says.”
The president lashed out at Congress for failing to deliver and has speculated that it’s worth causing a shutdown over the issue, but many Republicans say a wall is impractical and too costly.
Analysis
President Trump has repeatedly vowed to punish Canada with auto tariffs, saying that the trade is one-sided. But an analysis shows that the $4 trillion in goods exchanged between the United States and its northern neighbor is about evenly divided between imports and exports.
Critic’s Notebook
“I was always searching for myself, but I was always defined by these men,” the actress and activist said. And the fifth — but surely not final — act of Fonda’s life has been a bracing example of self-possession.
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The Finance 202
Analysis The strength of the economy — reflected in headlines — remains the GOP's best defense against a midterm wipeout.
Analysis
For the second time in a month, a Trump rally starts with a Fox News 'interview.'
The Trailer
Analysis In an upset that rattled Texas Democrats, Republicans won a state senate seat that had voted reliably Democratic since the 19th century.
The violent encounter between neighbors in Texas, allegedly over the dumping of a mattress, was captured on camera.
Wonkblog
Analysis When we reported on a comprehensive new dataset of life expectancy in neighborhoods nationwide, local readers pointed out a few neighborhoods in Maryland.
Perspective
Yes, the iPhone XS is the best iPhone ever. But if you wait a month, you could save $250.
