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Rudy Giuliani invited to testify about Ukraine to Senate committee

By Associated Press

Senate Judiciary Committee Lindsey Graham said he wants testimony about the firing of a former Ukrainian prosecutor who was widely seen by the West as corrupt.

WATCH: FBI Director Wray declines to answer Mueller questions in Senate hearing

FBI Director Christopher Wray offered a lesson Tuesday in how to dodge questions about the special counsel's Russia investigation, a possible preview of what lawmakers can expect when Robert Mueller testifies to Congress.

Republicans accept Barr's word on the Mueller report. Democrats demand more accountability

By Daniel Bush

Throughout the tense, roughly five-hour hearing, Attorney General William Barr defended his handling of the report. But his performance raised new questions about his actions, and Democrats’ concerns about his independence from President Donald Trump.

WATCH: William Barr testifies on Mueller report to Senate committee

By Lisa Desjardins

The attorney general's appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee is expected to highlight the partisan schism around Robert Mueller's report and the Justice Department's handling of it. Watch live starting at 10 a.m. ET in our player.

Senate Judiciary Committee approves nomination of William Barr to be next attorney general

By Associated Press

Barr's nomination will now be considered by the full Senate.

WATCH: Senate panel approves William Barr, Trump's attorney general nominee

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Senate Judiciary Committee approved William Barr's nomination for attorney general along party lines Thursday, with Republicans praising his credentials and Democrats questioning how transparent he'll be once special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation concludes.

Kavanaugh exhibited troubling 'partisanship' last week, says Sen. Coons

With only a few more days before the Senate is expected to vote on Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation to the Supreme Court, Judy Woodruff talks with Senator Chris Coons, D-Del., of the Senate Judiciary Committee, about the progress of the FBI…

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FBI contacts Kavanaugh Yale classmate in its investigation

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

The FBI has contacted Deborah Ramirez, who's accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when he was a Yale student, as part of the bureau's investigation of the Supreme Court nominee.

#MeToo and narrow definitions of sexual assault can isolate survivors, says Yale Law professor

By Kamala Kelkar

For a Yale Law School professor pioneering research on the #MeToo movement, the Kavanaugh hearings are indicative of larger issues with how we think about sexual assault.

Republicans fear political fallout from Kavanaugh turmoil

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Whether or not Republicans ultimately confirm Kavanaugh, some on the front lines of the GOP's midterm battlefield fear the party may have already lost.