On Politics: Kavanaugh’s Accuser Wants an Investigation

Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of sexual assault, said an investigation should be a “first step” before she agrees to testify. [Trouble seeing this email? View in browser]( [The New York Times]( [The New York Times]( September 19, 2018 | Morning Edition Good Wednesday morning. Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today. [Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, has said he will testify at a Senate hearing scheduled for Monday.] Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh, President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee, has said he will testify at a Senate hearing scheduled for Monday. Erin Schaff for The New York Times • Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Judge Brett M. Kavanaugh of sexual assault, said an F.B.I. investigation should be a “first step” before she agrees to testify. [[Read the story]( • A United States much changed since the 1980s is now deep into a debate over how allegations from that time involving teenagers and alcohol should be treated in Judge Kavanaugh’s confirmation process. [[Read the story]( • President Trump falsely charged that Democrats had sought to time the allegation against Judge Kavanaugh to obstruct his confirmation. [[Read the story]( ADVERTISEMENT • China said it would impose tariffs on an additional $60 billion of United States imports. But Beijing is running out of American goods to target. [[Read the story]( • As Mr. Trump again ratchets up trade tensions with China and Canada, he has the strong backing of Republican voters. But he risks putting his party’s congressional candidates in a bind. [[Read the story]( • “Because it’s spread over thousands and thousands of products, nobody’s going to actually notice it at the end of the day,” Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said when asked about the Trump administration’s latest round of tariffs on Chinese imports. [[Read the story]( • Mr. Trump’s legal team is expanding, and it has a problem: It is still partly in the dark about the extent of his legal exposure in two federal investigations. [[Read the story]( • The Trump administration is unable to account for the whereabouts of nearly 1,500 migrant children who illegally entered the United States alone this year and were placed with sponsors after leaving federal shelters, according to congressional findings. [[Read the story]( • The Trump administration effectively reversed a regulation designed to prevent methane, one of the most powerful greenhouse gases, from escaping into the atmosphere during oil and gas operations. [[Read the story]( • In a victory for advocates of campaign finance transparency, the Supreme Court refused to block [a trial judge’s ruling]( that required some nonprofit groups that place political advertisements to disclose the names of their contributors. [[Read the story]( • Senator Claire McCaskill of Missouri is playing to tough audiences these days as she faces the political fight of her life. With her Republican challenger, Josh Hawley, aligning with Mr. Trump’s agenda, the outcome of Missouri’s Senate election will also be a referendum on the president’s popularity. [[Read the story]( _____________________ Today’s On Politics briefing was compiled by Noah Weiland in Washington. Check back later for On Politics With Lisa Lerer, a nightly newsletter exploring the people, issues and ideas reshaping the political world. Is there anything you think we’re missing? Anything you want to see more of? We’d love to hear from you. Email us at [onpolitics@nytimes.com](mailto:onpolitics@nytimes.com?te=1&nl=politics&emc=edit_cn_2018091920180919). ADVERTISEMENT FOLLOW NYTimes [Facebook] [FACEBOOK]( [Twitter] [@nytimes]( Get more [NYTimes.com newsletters »]( | Get unlimited access to NYTimes.com and our NYTimes apps. [Subscribe »]( ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this message because you signed up for NYTimes.com's Politics newsletter. [Unsubscribe]( | [Manage Subscriptions]( | [Change Your Email]( | [Privacy Policy]( | [Contact]( | [Advertise]( Copyright 2018 The New York Times Company | 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018