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Trump defends Kavanaugh after new claim rocks nomination

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President Donald Trump staunchly defended his embattled Supreme Court nominee against a new allegation of sexual misconduct Monday, calling the accusations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh "totally political."

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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein had an extended phone conversation with President Trump, who was in New York Monday. — Evan Vucci, Associated Press

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President Donald Trump will meet later this week with Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, the White House said Monday amid indications that Rosenstein was about to lose his job.

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Minnesota Vikings receiver Stefon Diggs was disappointed after the game. So were his teammates after the Bills upset the Vikings, 27-6.

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