

Politics Oct 03

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said in a letter Wednesday to Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer that he believes Democrats would only use such a briefing to delay Kavanaugh's confirmation.
By Associated Press
Nation Oct 02

Ford's lawyers say it is "inconceivable" that the FBI could conclude its investigation without interviewing either her, Kavanaugh or all of the other witnesses whose names she has provided.
By Erica R. Hendry and Associated Press
Nation Oct 02

An attorney for the woman who alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh exposed himself to her at a party in the 1980s says he's concerned the FBI "is not conducting — or not being permitted to conduct — a serious…
By Associated Press
Nation Oct 01

Judge is one of multiple people the FBI has already interviewed as part of its reopened background investigation into Kavanaugh.
By Associated Press
This week’s dramatic events in the Senate reflect a much larger debate across the country, about how we view gender and power amidst a profusion of high-profile sex abuse scandals. Amna Nawaz speaks with Marcia Coyle and Deborah Tannen about…
Fallout from sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh threw American politics into upheaval this week. Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruff to discuss the testimonies of Dr. Christine Blasey…
Democrats for days have been demanding an FBI investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations against Kavanaugh, but Republicans had refused to seek one. That changed Friday.
Sep 28

By Colleen Long, Laurie Kellman, Associated Press
Moments after pivotal Sen. Jeff Flake announced his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the Arizona Republican was confronted with the consequences.
Sep 28

By Associated Press
Heather Gerken said in a statement that proceeding with the confirmation process without more review is not in the best interest of the Supreme Court or the legal profession.
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