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Hundreds of thousands of people occupied San Juan’s biggest highway on Monday demanding the resignation of Gov. Ricardo Rosselló, in the island’s largest protest in recent history. The “March of the People,” as it’s being called, is meant to address…

Puerto Rico's Ricardo Rossello addresses scandal, says he won't seek re-election but won't immediately resign in first interview since 'Rickygate' scandal broke. #ShepSmith #FoxNews FOX News operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Radio, FOX…

The RUNDOWN with MaryAlice Parks Democrats have a point when they say there's a lot more Republican senators could do to drill down on the details of professor Christine Blasey Ford’s sexual assault allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Scott’s office says he’ll be visiting Puerto Rico at the invitation of officials including Gov. Last week, the President questioned the study and tweeted "3000 people did not die in the two hurricanes that hit Puerto Rico." Thursday morning's episode features ABC News Senior Congressional Correspondent Mary Bruce and ABC News Deputy Political Director MaryAlice Parks – the two discuss what senators are saying about the scheduled Brett Kavanaugh hearing, and why Christine Blasey Ford has not yet agreed to testify. https://bit.ly/2w091jE "She said she wanted to appear but if she changes her mind and refuses to appear, there's not much we can do," the number two Republican in the Senate, John Cornyn of Texas, said of the California professor who alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they both were in high school. (Cheyenne Haslett) https://abcn.ws/2ODXspx Trump says hard for him to imagine Christine Blasey Ford's allegation against Brett Kavanaugh is true. The president said he wants to hear from the accuser of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but said it's hard for him to "imagine that anything happened," referring to the sexual assault allegation brought by professor Christine Blasey Ford. After five years in prison, an American citizen jailed on trumped up charges in Egypt is pleading for his life to President Donald Trump and Vice President Mike Pence. https://bit.ly/2OAvo6l Sen. Claire McCaskill will vote "no" on the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, largely because of his position on "dark money" in politics, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.

Gov. Ricardo Rossello joins Morning Joe to discuss Puerto Rico one year after Hurricane Maria, including the George Washington University report on the death toll from the storm and why he's calling for statehood for Puerto Rico. » Subscribe to…

The politics of natural disasters can be tricky for a president. Trump is not known for shows of empathy and relishes fights he thinks will resonate with his core supporters. That includes a bitter and lasting brawl with Puerto Rico in the year since the U.S. territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria. Trump’s first post-Harvey trip to Texas generated blowback for his failure to meet with victims of the storm. “People went out in their boats to watch the hurricane. Even as Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas this week, Trump rejected that count and griped that it’s the product of Democrats trying to make him “look bad.” He also tweeted that San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, a frequent Trump critic, is “incompetent.” “The victims of Puerto Rico and the people of Puerto Rico in general do not deserve to be questioned about their pain,” said Gov. At one point, as the two shook hands, Obama put his left hand on Christie’s right shoulder. The storm is blamed for 182 deaths and cost about $70 billion in New Jersey and New York. The moment was preserved in photographs and generated criticism that he didn’t come in person. The storm left 1,800 people dead and caused $151 billion in damage.

WASHINGTON (AP) — The politics of natural disasters can be tricky for a president. As Trump heads to North Carolina on Wednesday to survey damage from Hurricane Florence, a look back at how presidents have grappled with the challenges and opportunities of disaster politics: Trump is not known for shows of empathy and relishes fights he thinks will resonate with his core supporters. That includes a bitter and lasting brawl with Puerto Rico in the year since the U.S. territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria. Trump’s first post-Harvey trip to Texas generated blowback for his failure to meet with victims of the storm. “People went out in their boats to watch the hurricane. Even as Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas this week, Trump rejected that count and griped that it’s the product of Democrats trying to make him “look bad.” He also tweeted that San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, a frequent Trump critic, is “incompetent.” “The victims of Puerto Rico and the people of Puerto Rico in general do not deserve to be questioned about their pain,” said Gov. At one point, as the two shook hands, Obama put his left hand on Christie’s right shoulder. The storm is blamed for 182 deaths and cost about $70 billion in New Jersey and New York. The storm left 1,800 people dead and caused $151 billion in damage.

WASHINGTON — The politics of natural disasters can be tricky for a president. A look at how presidents have grappled with the challenges and opportunities of disaster politics: ___ Trump is not known for shows of empathy and relishes fights he thinks will resonate with his core supporters. That includes a bitter and lasting brawl with Puerto Rico in the year since the U.S. territory was devastated by Hurricane Maria. Trump’s first post-Harvey trip to Texas generated blowback for his failure to meet with victims of the storm. “People went out in their boats to watch the hurricane. Even as Hurricane Florence approached the Carolinas this week, Trump rejected that count and griped that it’s the product of Democrats trying to make him “look bad.” He also tweeted that San Juan Mayor Carmen Yulin Cruz, a frequent Trump critic, is “incompetent.” “The victims of Puerto Rico and the people of Puerto Rico in general do not deserve to be questioned about their pain,” said Gov. At one point, as the two shook hands, Obama put his left hand on Christie’s right shoulder. The storm is blamed for 182 deaths and cost about $70 billion in New Jersey and New York. The moment was preserved in photographs and generated criticism that he didn’t come in person.

Governor Ricardo Rossello tells Chuck that those running for midterms and for president should take a "clear position" on statehood for Puerto Rico. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About: MSNBC is the premier destination for in-depth analysis of daily headlines,…

Written by Elaine Godfrey (@elainejgodfrey), Madeleine Carlisle (@maddiecarlisle2), and Olivia Paschal (@oliviacpaschal) Today in 5 Lines White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said the Trump administration is “taking a look” at imposing regulations on Google after the president accused the company of rigging its results. Google said in a statement its search engine is “not used to set a political agenda.” Puerto Rico Governor Ricardo Rossello raised the official death toll from Hurricane Maria from 64 to 2,975, following a new study by researchers at George Washington University’s Milken Institute School of Public Health. During a speech on the Senate floor, South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham paid tribute to late Arizona Senator John McCain and encouraged Americans to “be more like” him. Officials from Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. met in Washington, D.C., for NAFTA talks. Roy Oliver, a white former Texas police officer, was found guilty in the death of Jordan Edwards, an unarmed black teenager. The Races We’re Watching Voters in Arizona and Florida are heading to the polls to pick nominees for Senate and gubernatorial races. In Arizona, Republican Representative Martha McSally—the establishment favorite running against two Trump-like candidates, Kelli Ward and former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio—is currently favored to win the GOP nomination in the primary to replace Senator Jeff Flake. Meanwhile, Democrats expect Representative Kyrsten Sinema will win their party’s nomination, and prove a formidable challenger to the Republican pick.

Governor of Puerto Rico Ricardo Rossello talks about the recovery process after Hurricane Maria. "The storm hit every part" of Puerto Rico, he said, leaving many without power and access to food and water. » Subscribe to MSNBC: http://on.msnbc.com/SubscribeTomsnbc About:…