Sep 22 Opinion: Sen. Grassley should give Kavanaugh's accuser the investigation he says #metoo victims deserve By Ally Coll Steele Yesterday I joined six former Hill staffers—who all, like me, experienced sexual misconduct while working in Congress—in urging federal lawmakers to finalize sexual harassment reform legislation. It's now been almost a year since… Continue reading
Sep 20 Watch 6:25 Here's how the FBI could probe the Kavanaugh allegations Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who is accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, now says she might be willing to testify next week, but not on Monday as Senate Republicans want. Amna Nawaz reports,… Continue watching
Sep 20 Christine Blasey Ford willing to testify next week if the terms are fair, lawyer says By Associated Press Panel chairman Chuck Grassley and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell have said Monday would be her chance to testify. 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 17 Watch 4:50 Sen. Leahy on Brett Kavanaugh allegations: 'Let's get the facts' Sen. Patrick Leahy of Vermont, one of the 10 Democrats on the Judiciary Committee calling for chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley to postpone this week's committee vote on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination, joins Judy Woodruff to discuss the sexual assault allegations, and… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 7:09 Kellyanne Conway: Kavanaugh ready to 'clear his name' Counselor to the President Kellyanne Conway says Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation to the Supreme Court has not been thrown off track by decades-old allegations of sexual assault that emerged over the last week. Conway joins Judy Woodruff to share her reaction… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 5:48 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Kavanaugh allegations fallout NPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter from The Cook Political Report join Amna Nawaz to discuss the political significance of a Senate hearing to air sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, plus a new poll showing whether… Continue watching
Sep 13 WATCH: Senate Judiciary Committee meets, delays vote on Kavanaugh confirmation By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Senate Judiciary Committee is meeting today at 10 a.m. ET. Watch it live here. Continue reading