Sep 18 How the sexual assault accusation against Kavanaugh unfolded, in one timeline By Lisa Desjardins Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations have raised many questions -- including about how and when they were made public. Continue reading
Sep 18 WATCH: Trump says he feels ‘terribly’ for Kavanaugh amid sexual misconduct allegation By Associated Press Trump praised Kavanaugh at a news conference, saying he was "at a level that we rarely see," but said he supported a review process in the Senate. Continue reading
Sep 18 Echoes of Anita Hill in #MeToo allegation against Brett Kavanaugh By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh recall Anita Hill's accusations against Clarence Thomas in 1991, but there are important differences as well as cautions for senators considering how to deal with the allegations. Continue reading
Sep 18 Withdraw Kavanaugh nomination? ‘Ridiculous,’ says Trump By Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press Time and again, Trump has defended powerful men against the claims of women. Continue reading
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,… Continue watching
Sep 17 Watch 4:12 Kavanaugh allegations scramble confirmation outlook President Trump defended nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Monday from allegations by Christine Blasey Ford that he sexually assaulted her decades ago, but also said Ford should be heard out. Democrats have been quick to call for a delay, and a… Continue watching
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: Trump says ‘a little delay’ may be needed on Kavanaugh vote amid sexual assault allegations By Associated Press Trump says he wants a "full process" to investigate sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. But the president predicts the nomination is "on track. I think he's very much on track."… Continue reading
Sep 17 Kavanaugh’s accuser willing to talk to Congress, lawyer says By Darlene Superville, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The woman accusing Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her is willing to tell her story in public to a Senate panel considering his nomination to the Supreme Court, her lawyer said Monday. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 24:58 September 16, 2018 – PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, Sept. 16, a woman who says Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school speaks to the Washington Post, and a photographer documents the dangers of being a journalist in Mexico. Continue watching