Confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh - Page 57

September 20, 2018

Inconsistencies emerge in Kavanaugh accusations, with hearing in doubt

Christine Blasey Ford's allegation that Brett Kavanaugh tried to force himself on her when they were teens has thrown his Supreme Court nomination into doubt. But as senators spar over the terms for a new hearing which may or may not happen, inconsistencies in the story have emerged that could embolden Kavanaugh's defenders.

September 20, 2018

Democratic Senate candidate backs vote on Kavanaugh if accuser refuses to testify

As Democrats come under pressure over their handling of the sexual assault accusation made against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, at least one Democrat is peeling away from the escalating calls for delay.

September 20, 2018

Democratic lawmaker sorry for 'stupid' tweet mocking threats made to female GOP senator

Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., apologized and deleted a social media post that seemed to make light of threats made to a female senator regarding Brett Kavanaugh’s contentious Supreme Court confirmation.

September 20, 2018

Why did Christine Blasey Ford wait so long? I'll tell you ...

The nomination of Judge Brett Kavanaugh seemed all but certain a few days ago, until a woman named Christine Blasey Ford came forward accusing him of sexual assault from when they were in high school. The alleged crime being decades ago, prompted many to ask: Why did she wait so long?

September 20, 2018

Booker's push for Kavanaugh vote delay called out over his 1992 column detailing teenage groping

New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker is facing accusations of hypocrisy over his calls to delay the confirmation vote of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh amid sexual misconduct allegations, as he once admitted groping a friend without her consent in high school.

September 20, 2018

Grassley sets Friday deadline for Kavanaugh accuser to say if she will testify

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley is giving Christine Blasey Ford until Friday morning to say whether she will take lawmakers up on their offer to testify about her allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

September 20, 2018

Kavanaugh opposition loses steam as his accuser balks at testifying

After the nation was riveted by the Senate testimony of Anita Hill and Clarence Thomas, the Supreme Court nomination came to a vote.

September 19, 2018

Why status of Kavanaugh confirmation process could become more clear on Friday

There is a stasis on Capitol Hill as to how things may unfold for a potential hearing on Monday for Supreme Court pick Judge Brett Kavanaugh and the allegations leveled by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.

September 19, 2018

Grassley demands Feinstein turn over letter from Kavanaugh accuser: 'I cannot overstate how disappointed I am'

Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley on Wednesday unloaded a torrent of criticism on Sen. Dianne Feinstein for her handling of the sexual assault accusations against Brett Kavanaugh, telling the ranking Democrat on the committee, "I cannot overstate how disappointed I am."

September 19, 2018

Kavanaugh classmate has no recollection of party where alleged sexual assault occurred

Another former classmate of Judge Brett Kavanaugh has denied having any knowledge of a high school party where the future Supreme Court nominee allegedly sexually assaulted Christine Blasey Ford.