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Kavanaugh SCOTUS Nomination
Pelosi: If Kavanaugh’s Lying, ‘He’s Not Fit’ To Serve On Appeals Court
By Matt Shuham
09.29.18 | 1:17 pm
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is sworn in by chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland. (Photo By Tom Williams-Pool/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is sworn in by chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland. (Photo By Tom Williams-Pool/Getty Images)
Blasey Ford Friend ‘Does Not Refute Dr. Ford’s Account’ Of Assault, Lawyer Says
By Matt Shuham
09.29.18 | 1:02 pm
On Twitter, Trump Marks Start Of Renewed Kavanaugh FBI Background Check
By Matt Shuham
09.29.18 | 12:37 pm
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Professor Christine Blasey Ford, who accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault in 1982, is sworn in to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland. (Photo by Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27: Professor Christine Blasey Ford, who accused U.S. Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of a sexual assault in 1982, is sworn in to testify before a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland. (Photo by Jim Bourg-Pool/Getty Images)
A Look At What The FBI’s Kavanaugh Investigation Will Entail
By MICHAEL BALSAMO
09.29.18 | 12:24 pm
Sen. Lindsey Graham Is Our Duke Of The Week
By John Light
09.29.18 | 6:00 am
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28:  U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) speaks to members of the media after a meeting in the office of Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) September 28, 2018 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump has ordered a one-week-long supplemental FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh after Sen. Flake requested to delay the full Senate vote for the investigation.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeff Flake WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 28:  U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-AZ) speaks to members of the media after a meeting in the office of Senate Majority Leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) September 28, 2018 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump has ordered a one-week-long supplemental FBI background investigation into sexual assault allegations made against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh after Sen. Flake requested to delay the full Senate vote for the investigation.  (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Jeff Flake
Flake Explains Why He Sought A Delay In The Kavanaugh Confirmation Vote
By Tierney Sneed
09.28.18 | 6:08 pm
WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27:  Attorney Debra Katz (L) helps her client Christine Blasey Ford as she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - SEPTEMBER 27:  Attorney Debra Katz (L) helps her client Christine Blasey Ford as she testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill September 27, 2018 in Washington, DC. A professor at Palo Alto University and a research psychologist at the Stanford University School of Medicine, Ford has accused Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexually assaulting her during a party in 1982 when they were high school students in suburban Maryland.  (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Blasey Ford Lawyer: We ‘Welcome’ FBI Investigation Into Kavanaugh
By Allegra Kirkland
09.28.18 | 5:16 pm
Trump Agrees To Reopen FBI Background Check Into Kavanaugh
By David Taintor
09.28.18 | 5:07 pm
Kavanaugh Pledges To ‘Continue To Cooperate’
By David Taintor
09.28.18 | 5:01 pm
Susan Collins Supports Kavanaugh Delay, Calls Deal ‘Sensible Agreement’
By David Taintor
09.28.18 | 4:17 pm
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