Trump denies mocking Christine Blasey Ford at a rally

The president said it doesn’t matter anyway because “we won.” No Images? Click here   By Paul Vale     Monday, October 15 TRUMP DENIES MOCKING BLASEY FORD President Donald Trump denied mocking Brett Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford at a rally, telling “60 Minutes” that “it doesn’t matter” anyway because “we won.” In the same interview, he refused to say humans were causing climate change and left open the possibility of shutting down special counsel Robert Mueller’s probe into Russian interference in the 2016 election. [HuffPost] [Tweet | Share on Facebook] MATTIS ON HIS WAY OUT? During the CBS sit down interview, Trump also hinted that Secretary of Defense James Mattis could leave the administration at some point, saying he is “sort of a Democrat” but adding that the two still have a good relationship. [HuffPost] CONGRATULATIONS! Kensington Palace announced that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are expecting their first child together. The Duchess of Sussex is due in the spring of 2019. [HuffPost] KHASHOGGI FIANCEE WANTS CULPRIT PUNISHED Hatice Cengiz, the fiancée of missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, wrote an obituary-style op-ed calling for an investigation into his disappearance. She also urged that the responsible party for his rumored assassination be punished. Khashoggi disappeared after entering the Saudi consulate in Turkey on Oct. 2. Facing blowback over its widely suspected role in his disappearance, Riyadh has a likely playbook to push Trump and Congress to forget about what appears to be a brazen political killing. [HuffPost] RIYADH HITS BACK AT TRUMP THREAT Saudi Arabia warned that it will respond to any “threats” against it following Trump’s warning of “severe punishment” over Khashoggi’s disappearance. According to AFP, Turkey will search the Saudi embassy in Istanbul Monday afternoon. [HuffPost] DIMON BAILS ON THE SAUDIS JP Morgan Chase Chief Executive Jamie Dimon canceled plans to attend a Saudi Arabian investor conference later this month. He is the latest high-profile cancellation over the Khashoggi scandal. [Reuters]       MERKEL PARTNERS CRUSHED IN BAVARIAN ELECTIONS German Chancellor Angela Merkel’s Bavarian allies suffered their worst election result in decades, bleeding votes to the far-right in a setback that immediately raised questions about the viability of Merkel’s national government. [Reuters] SEARS FILES FOR CHAPTER 11 Sears has filed for bankruptcy and will close 142 stores. [Reuters] HILLARY CLINTON: LEWINSKY AFFAIR NOT ABUSE OF POWER Hillary Clinton — a champion of the Me Too movement — said her husband, former President Bill Clinton, was right not to resign over his affair with then-White House intern Monica Lewinsky because it was not an abuse of power. [HuffPost] HOPE FADING FOR MICHAEL SURVIVORS The death toll for Hurricane Michael has climbed to 18, with hopes dwindling that rescue workers will find any more survivors. [Reuters] RUBIO STOPS SHORT OF SAYING CLIMATE CHANGE CAUSED BY HUMANS Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) acknowledged Sunday that the planet is heating up, but said he didn’t know how much was caused by man. He added that he wouldn’t “destroy the economy” over the issue. [HuffPost] FORMER TRUMP LAWYER: GET OUT AND VOTE Michael Cohen, formerly Trump’s personal attorney, is urging Americans to get out and vote, calling the 2018 midterm elections “the most important vote in our lifetime.” [HuffPost] CHINA BAFFLED BY WHITE HOUSE DECISION-MAKING PROCESS The Chinese ambassador to the United States said diplomats are confused over who is the "final decision maker" in the Trump administration, complicating negotiations amid the escalating U.S.-China trade war. [CNN]       Ariana Grande and Pete Davidson’s whirlwind engagement has reportedly come to an end. Georgia Sen. David Perdue (R) reportedly grabbed a cellphone from a university student who was questioning him about potential voter suppression in the state. A father reflects on an experience that is becoming more common: finding out through a DNA test that his daughter is not his biological child. Dave Chappelle, the comedian who once urged the American public to give Trump “a chance,” excoriated the president during an interview with CNN’s Van Jones, saying, “I think the rhetoric of his presidency is repugnant. I just don’t like the way he talks.” Uber and Lyft will offer free and discounted rides on Election Day. Rep. Beto O’Rourke, the Democrat challenging Republican Sen. Ted Cruz in the Texas Senate election, raised $38.1 million for his campaign in the third quarter ― triple what Cruz’s team collected. The percentage of Americans who believe Trump will win a second term is increasing, according to a new CNN poll. Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank have released four official photos from their wedding day, including one of the bride in a stunning silk reception gown on the evening of the ceremony. Actor Alec Baldwin has called for the “overthrow” of the government — by voting. This year’s wildest Jack-O'-Lanterns are truly lit. Michael Bublé says he’s retiring from music following his son’s battle against cancer. If you think online dating is hard, try doing it in a wheelchair. White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders likely violated ethics regulations when she posted a photo on her official White House Twitter account of Kanye West wearing a MAGA hat. This women's college volleyball play is unbelievable.   "American Idol" alum Antonella Barba has been busted for allegedly dealing heroin. Tom Hardy’s “Venom” raked in $35.7 million to take top spot at the U.S. box office this weekend, followed by Lady Gaga’s “A Star Is Born” with $28 million. Ryan Gosling’s “First Man” launched in third place, taking a disappointing $16.6 million across North America. And love this newsletter? Share it with a friend!      HuffPost is now a part of Oath and a part of Verizon. On May 25, 2018 we introduced a new Oath Privacy Policy which will explain how your data is used and shared. Learn More. Start your workday the right way with the news that matters most — all with a dash of signature Morning Email snark. Does somebody keep forwarding you this email? Get your own copy. It's free! Sign up here. Check out HuffPost Politics for more of the good stuff. ©2018 HuffPost | 770 Broadway, New York, NY 10003 You are receiving this email because you signed up for updates from HuffPost Feedback | Privacy Policy | Unsubscribe     - - Preferences  |  Unsubscribe