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Read Brett Kavanaugh’s prepared testimony defending against allegations of sexual misconduct

By Associated Press

"I am innocent of this charge," Kavanaugh says.

Kavanaugh denies new sexual misconduct charges, says they’re from the ‘Twilight Zone’

By Associated Press

The Senate Judiciary Committee said Wednesday it is reviewing new allegations after attorney Michael Avenatti provided a statement from his client to the committee.

GOP picks female prosecutor to question Kavanaugh and his accuser

By Associated Press

Senate Republicans are bringing in Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell to handle questioning about allegations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, describing her as tough, experienced and, above all, objective.

Senate panel receives new Kavanaugh allegations

By Associated Press

The Senate Judiciary Committee says it is reviewing new allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

Here’s what the 4 affidavits supporting Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford say

By Laurie Kellman, Associated Press

Here's a look at the statements, signed this week, that are certain to play a key role in Thursday's committee hearing where Ford and Kavanaugh are expected to testify separately.

Trump says he would prefer faster Kavanaugh confirmation

By Associated Press

Speaking to reporters at the United Nations Wednesday, Trump says Senate Republicans "could not be nicer" in their treatment of the woman who claims Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school.

Anita Hill says Kavanaugh hearing isn’t a referendum on #MeToo movement

By Jocelyn Noveck, Associated Press

"Remember, #MeToo is about raising awareness. Just because the Senate's awareness hasn't been raised, doesn't mean that the rest of us haven't evolved and learned," Hill told The Associated Press in a telephone interview.

Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford has 4 affidavits backing claim

By Associated Press

The four sworn affidavits are among the information the Senate Judiciary Committee is considering on the eve of Ford and Kavanaugh's testimony Thursday.

Majority of Americans oppose Kavanaugh nomination if Ford’s allegation is true, poll says

By Daniel Bush

A new poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist Poll shows that 42 percent of Americans are not sure who is telling the truth -- Brett Kavanaugh or Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who alleges he sexually assaulted her…

Senate committee schedules Friday vote on Kavanaugh

By Associated Press

The committee vote is being set for the day after Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford are to testify about her allegation he sexually assaulted her when they were teens. That public hearing is set for Thursday.