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Sep 20

Watch 5:34
Former Kavanaugh law clerk says allegation is ‘the opposite of everything that I know’

Jennifer Mascott has known Brett Kavanaugh for more than a decade, after serving as his clerk during his first year on the U.S. Court of Appeals in 2006. Mascott, now a professor at George Mason University Law School, talks with…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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,…

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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…

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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…

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Sep 14

Watch 5:27
What we know about the letter detailing Brett Kavanaugh allegations

President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh strongly denied on Friday an allegation of sexual misconduct from his high school years. The New Yorker reported that a woman has accused him of trying to "force himself on her" at a…

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Dec 20

Sen. Al Franken to officially leave Senate seat on Jan. 2

By Associated Press

The announcement today from a Franken spokesman should put to rest questions surrounding the timing of the Minnesota Democrat's departure and concern that he might reverse his planned resignation.

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Dec 12

Turbulent Senate race now in hands of Alabama voters

By Bill Barrow and Kim Chandler, Associated Press

Depending on who is making the case, Alabama's special Senate election Tuesday is about either continuing the "Trump miracle" in Washington or allowing "decency" to prevail back home.

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