Sep 25 Watch 5:55 Kavanaugh supporter: ‘We have all the information we need’ on Yale allegation Travis Lenkner, a former law clerk for Judge Brett Kavanaugh, says the Supreme Court nominee is expecting to go to the hearing into alleged sexual misconduct on Thursday to look the senators in the eye and clear his name. Lenkner… Continue watching
Sep 24 ‘I’ve never sexually assaulted anyone,’ Kavanaugh tells Fox News By Kevin Freking, Associated Press Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh told Fox News in an interview broadcast Monday night that he has "always treated women with dignity and respect."… Continue reading
Sep 24 McConnell accuses Democrats of ‘smear campaign’ against Kavanaugh By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Republicans launched an all-out campaign to save Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination Monday. Continue reading
Sep 24 ‘I will not be intimidated’: Read Brett Kavanaugh’s full letter defending against latest allegations By Associated Press Several Senate Republicans have called the allegations "smears" and urged a vote on Kavanaugh after Thursday's hearing. Continue reading
Sep 24 Trump says allegations against Kavanaugh are ‘totally political’ By Associated Press Trump, at the United Nations in New York, declared that Kavanaugh is "outstanding," and added, "I am with him all the way."… Continue reading
Sep 24 New sexual-misconduct accusation rocks Kavanaugh nomination By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press In a statement provided by the White House, Brett Kavanaugh said the event "did not happen" and that the allegation was "a smear, plain and simple."… Continue reading
Sep 22 Watch 6:16 Sexual assault survivors share stories with #WhyIDidntReport By PBS News Hour After Dr. Christine Blasey Ford accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her in high school, President Trump tweeted to ask for official filings. This sparked a movement on Twitter in which women shared stories of why they… Continue watching
Sep 21 Grassley extends deadline for Kavanaugh accuser to decide on testimony By Alan Fram, Lisa Mascaro, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Attorney Debra Katz calls Friday's deadline for a response "arbitrary." She says "its sole purpose is to bully" Christine Blasey Ford. Continue reading
Sep 21 Grassley to Kavanaugh accuser: Reach deal or Senate panel votes Monday By Associated Press "We are unwilling to accommodate your unreasonable demands," Grassley wrote to attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford. Continue reading
Sep 21 Watch 6:31 Trump challenges Kavanaugh accuser’s credibility, dividing Republicans After days of measured talk, President Trump fired off sharp words Friday about Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Trump tweeted that if the attack was “as bad as she says,” charges… Continue watching