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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.

WATCH: Trump claims China ‘attempting to interfere’ in U.S. midterm elections

He's offering few details, but says at a meeting of the U.N. Security Council: "Regrettably, we found that China has been attempting to interfere in our upcoming 2018 election."…

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.

Young people feel anxious about election, poll finds

By Juana Summers, Associated Press

With weeks to go until the November midterm elections, more young Americans are interested but, according to a new poll, they're also feeling more anxious about the results.

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.

WATCH LIVE: Trump chairs U.N. Security Council meeting

By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press

Wednesday will be Trump's first time in the Security Council, where the U.S. holds the rotating presidency this month. Watch live here.

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.