Sep 20 GOP warns time running out for Kavanaugh’s accuser to talk By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press With Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination dangling in the balance, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee said his panel still planned a Monday morning hearing that Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford were invited to attend. Continue reading
Sep 19 Watch 7:55 What people who knew Kavanaugh and his accuser are saying Christine Blasey Ford has said she wants the FBI to investigate her allegations that Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her more than 30 years ago ahead of a Senate hearing. So far, Republicans have balked at the demand, and Democrats have… Continue watching
Sep 19 Watch 9:06 Anita Hill on Kavanaugh: ‘Without an investigation, there cannot be an effective hearing’ By Judy Woodruff, Geoffrey Lou Guray With accusations against Brett Kavanaugh evoking memories of another Supreme Court confirmation battle, law professor and author Anita Hill says that a professional investigation is needed to ensure a fair hearing. Hill, who came forward publicly to accuse Clarence Thomas… Continue watching
Sep 19 Grassley sends new offer to Kavanaugh’s accuser By Associated Press The Republican chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee is offering in a letter to lawyers for Brett Kavanaugh's accuser to have his panel's investigators interview her wherever she wants. Continue reading
Sep 18 Christine Blasey Ford asks for FBI investigation on Kavanaugh before hearing, lawyers say By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press Her lawyers say in a letter Tuesday that Ford wants to cooperate with the panel. But they say that in the days since she went public with her allegation, she has been the target of "vicious harassment and even death… Continue reading
Sep 18 Watch 12:28 With Kavanaugh allegations, Democrats warn of repeating mistakes of Anita Hill hearings President Trump defended Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh again on Tuesday from allegations by psychology professor Christine Blasey Ford that he sexually assaulted her while drunk at a party 36 years ago. Meanwhile, senators jousted over a hearing set for… Continue watching
Sep 18 How the sexual assault accusation against Kavanaugh unfolded, in one timeline By Lisa Desjardins Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations have raised many questions -- including about how and when they were made public. Continue reading
Sep 18 Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo allegation against Brett Kavanaugh By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Anita Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations. Continue reading
Sep 18 Withdraw Kavanaugh nomination? ‘Ridiculous,’ says Trump By Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Time and again, Trump has defended powerful men against the claims of women. Continue reading
Sep 17 Watch 7:07 Kavanaugh accuser ‘struggled’ with decision to go public, Washington Post reporter says After having a confidential letter revealed in the press, Christine Blasey Ford came forward this weekend as the woman accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault more than 30 years ago. Kavanaugh has issued a strong denial. Lisa Desjardins reports,… Continue watching