Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh - Page 43

September 27, 2018

Emotional Kavanaugh decries ‘circus’ and maintains innocence, as Ford testifies he ‘sexually assaulted me’

A visibly angry and emotional Brett Kavanaugh denied under oath that he sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford, telling senators Thursday his name has been “totally and permanently destroyed” by these “false” allegations – after his accuser testified she's "one-hundred percent" sure he tried to force himself on her 36 years ago.

September 27, 2018

Kavanaugh, Ford hearing live blog: Supreme Court nominee and professor testify on sexual assault accusations

Christine Blasey Ford and Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee on the California professor's sexual assault allegations against the judge on Thursday.

September 27, 2018

Lindsey Graham tears into Democrats over 'sham' Kavanaugh hearing

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., let loose on his Democratic colleagues Thursday over what he called the "sham" hearing to probe sexual assault allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, in a display that earned him praise from the White House and scorn from the left.

September 27, 2018

Kavanaugh in fiery exchange with Sen. Durbin over call for FBI probe

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh engaged in a fiery exchange with Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin over calls for an FBI investigation into the sexual misconduct allegations leveled against him by three women.

September 27, 2018

Alyssa Milano attends Kavanaugh, Ford hearing

Alyssa Milano attended Thursday’ hearing where Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, testified before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

September 27, 2018

Kavanaugh abandons script to deliver blistering opening statement on assault accusation

A visibly emotional Judge Brett Kavanaugh abandoned his prepared script and delivered a blistering opening statement denying the allegations of sexual assault leveled against him by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, calling it a “calculated and orchestrated political hit.”

September 27, 2018

Grassley quotes Anita Hill-era Biden to shoot down call for new FBI probe

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley quoted former Vice President Joe Biden Thursday in an effort to shoot down calls for a new FBI probe into the allegations brought against Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh.

September 27, 2018

Sen. Hirono's campaign apologizes for fundraising email sent during Ford testimony

A Democratic senator’s campaign apologized Thursday for sending out an email seeking donations in response to the allegations leveled against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh while one of his accusers, Christine Blasey Ford, testified to the Senate Judiciary Committee.

September 27, 2018

Kavanaugh chokes up while discussing family's response to sexual assault allegations

In his opening remarks during a hearing in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee, an angry and emotive Brett Kavanaugh became emotional describing how his daughter suggested they should pray for the woman who has accused him of sexual assault.

September 27, 2018

Kavanaugh, Ford hearing: In an awful process Democrats gain the advantage as Republicans walk on eggshells

Democrats understood they were in a hearing, not taking a deposition. Each of them was prepared to make two or three points in their five-minute rounds, and they led the witness right where they want her to go.