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Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein departs the U.S. Capitol through a basement corridor after House and Senate lawmakers from both parties met in a secure room for a classified briefing about the federal investigation into President Trump's 2016 campaign, in May.

The Russia Investigations: Rosenstein Reprieved — For Now

The Justice Department's embattled second in command — who is in primary command of the Russia investigation — went to the White House on Monday expecting to be terminated. But that didn't happen.

Judge Brett Kavanaugh scowls as he testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill Thursday. Afterward, many observers felt he had revealed a partisan side never before seen from a Supreme Court nominee.

Republicans Push Kavanaugh Nomination Forward, But At What Cost?

With the midterms looming and women — especially Democratic women — already fired up, Republicans are taking a risk in continuing to back Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has agreed to step down as chairman of the electric-car company as part of a settlement to resolve a securities fraud charge lobbed by the SEC on Thursday.

Elon Musk Settles With SEC, Agrees To Step Down As Tesla Chairman

The Tesla CEO reached a deal with the Securities and Exchange Commission to resolve a securities fraud case. As part of the deal, Tesla and Musk agreed to pay $40 million in penalties.

John Flannery is being replaced as head of General Electric. GE's status fell sharply over the past decade. The company has resorted to selling off divisions and laying off employees, a process that accelerated under Flannery.

GE Chief Out After Barely A Year On The Job

General Electric has booted out its CEO, John Flannery, amid declining profits and cash-flow problems. He will be replaced by H. Lawrence Culp, a current GE board member and former Danaher Corp. CEO.

Debate Over How The U.K. Should Leave The EU Continues 2 Years After Vote

British Prime Minister Theresa May will address her Conservative Party conference Wednesday. There's no sign of an agreement between the U.K. and the EU over Brexit, with the deadline two weeks away.

Steven Dillingham, President Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Census Bureau, shakes hands with Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., as he prepares to testify during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee on Wednesday in Washington, D.C.

Census Bureau Nominee Offers No Opinion On Census Citizenship Question

"I have no plans to voice an opinion" on the controversial 2020 census question about citizenship status, President Trump's nominee Steven Dillingham testified during his Senate confirmation hearing.

Can a sexual assault increase your risk of high blood pressure, even years later? Recent research suggests yes.

Sexual Assault And Harassment May Have Lasting Health Repercussions For Women

In a small study of middle-aged women, a history of sexual assault and workplace harassment was linked to health problems like hypertension, sleeplessness and depression.

Christine Blasey Ford testifies before the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 27. Ford's lawyers say she was not interviewed by the FBI for its supplemental investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct against Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

Who Talked To The FBI In The Kavanaugh Case — And Who Didn't?

The FBI spoke with nine people as it looked into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. He and Christine Blasey Ford apparently weren't among them.

Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., walks to the Senate floor for a cloture vote on the nomination of Supreme Court Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday.

Kavanaugh Has The Votes To Be Confirmed To The Supreme Court

A final vote on the nomination is now expected Saturday. Barring an unforeseen development, Kavanaugh's confirmation seems all but certain, after two key senators announced their support.

Two demonstrators console each other while standing outside the office of Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.

Protesters Make Final Push To Derail Kavanaugh's Bid Before Confirmation Vote

As the Senate advanced Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, demonstrators remained determined in their opposition, showing support for the women who have accused the judge of sexual misconduct.

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