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Accusations against Brett Kavanaugh are building. Plus, Rod Rosenstein’s fate and the future of Mueller’s Russia investigation, our new home for books coverage, and more
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What We’re Following

Tales of Uncertainty: Several new allegations of sexual misconduct have emerged against the Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The GOP’s apparent haste to confirm Kavanaugh is tearing an already ugly confirmation process apart at the seams. Meanwhile, Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, who as of Monday evening is still holding on to his job, will meet with President Donald Trump later this week. If he leaves the administration, what will happen with

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