Feinstein says she and her staff did not leak Ford's story
The Intercept Washington bureau chief Ryan Grim tweeted: "Feinstein's staff did not leak the letter to The Intercept"
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Kavanaugh, Ford testify at Senate hearings
Brett Kavanaugh angrily defends himself in extraordinary testimony
Supreme Court nominee denied all allegations of sexual assault and lashed out at Senate Democrats over the nomination process
Ford and Kavanaugh make their cases in dramatic, wrenching testimony
Thursday marked one of the most dramatic days on Capitol Hill, as Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Brett Kavanaugh testified about accusations of sexual assault
Judiciary Committee to hold Kavanaugh vote Friday, senators say
The Judiciary Committee is still expected to vote Friday on his nomination, and if it does, the full Senate could vote as early as Monday
Brett Kavanaugh's yearbook jokes explained
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Kavanaugh on whether accuser is political
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., asked Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh if he thinks his accuser, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, is a political operative. After Kavanaugh answered, "My family has no ill will toward Dr. Ford," Booker said, "She is not a political pawn ... she is not part of the Clintons' efforts to get some kind of revenge."
Kavanaugh questioned about his yearbook
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh answered questions about his high school yearbook at Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. Kavanaugh explained terms like "Ralph Club," "Devil's Triangle," "Renate Alumnius" and other comments he called "inside jokes" on his yearbook page.
Kavanaugh: "You'll never get me to quit"
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee and forcefully denied the sexual assault allegations against him. He also unleashed anger against his detractors, saying their "coordinated and well-funded effort to destroy my good name and destroy my family will not drive me out."
Kavanaugh questioned on high school drinking and sex
At Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, prosecutor Rachel Mitchell questioned Brett Kavanaugh about how much he drank in high school and whether he ever had any physical contact with Christine Blasey Ford.
Kavanaugh calls Swetnick accusation "a farce"
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh emphatically denied allegations of sexual assault leveled by Christine Blasey Ford, Deborah Ramirez and Julie Swetnick. At Thursday's Senate hearing he said, "The Swetnick thing is a joke. That is a farce!"
Graham: "This is the most unethical sham"
During a hearing Thursday, Sen. Lindsey Graham slammed Democrats for the handling of sexual assault accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. He called the situation "the must unethical sham" of his time in politics, and said, "The American people will see through this charade."
Kavanaugh: My name is "permanently destroyed"
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who is accused by three women of sexual assault, testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. He said the delay of "10 long days" for a hearing has been harmful to his family, the Supreme Court and to the country.
Graham unleashes his fury on Democrats
"What you want to do is destroy this guy's life, hold this seat open, and hope you win in 2020. You've said that, not me," Graham said
Brett Kavanaugh's opening statement
Watch the opening statement by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh at Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing into Christine Blasey Ford's accusation of sexual assault. He furiously denied the allegations and called the confirmation process "a disgrace."
Graham: "God help anybody else who gets nominated"
Senator Lindsey Graham slammed the way Democrats handled Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and said there's no evidence to corroborate her account.
Ford questioned about fear of flying
At Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, prosecutor Rachel Mitchell asked Christine Blasey Ford about her fear of flying and places she has traveled. Ford said she developed anxiety and "PTSD-like symptoms" after she was sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh in high school. He denies the allegations.
Christine Blasey Ford's opening statement
Watch the opening statement by Christine Blasey Ford at Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing into her accusation of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. He denies the allegations.
Kavanaugh on FBI investigation
Three women accusing Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct have asked for an FBI investigation. During testimony Thursday, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., asked Kavanaugh whether he wants an FBI investigation to clear his name.
Kavanaugh calls process a "disgrace"
At Thursday's Senate hearing, President Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh angrily denied allegations of sexual assault as a teen. He called the confirmation process "a national disgrace" and said members of the Senate Judiciary Committee "have replaced advice and consent with search and destroy."
Kavanaugh gets emotional about daughter
Holding back tears, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denied sexually assaulting Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and described how his 10-year-old daughter told his wife, "We should pray for the woman" who accused him.
Blasey Ford: "Absolutely not" mistaken identity
Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Ford, "How are you so sure that it was [Kavanaugh]?"
Blasey Ford coping with "PTSD-like symptoms"
Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault in high school, testified Thursday before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein asked Ford about the impact the incident had on her life.
Ford calls polygraph test "extremely stressful"
At Thursday's Senate hearing, Christine Blasey Ford detailed her experience taking a polygraph test about her allegations of sexual assault against Brett Kavanaugh. She said the process was stressful and recounted crying during the exam.
Sen. Coons asks about "boys will be boys" excuse
Democratic Sen. Chris Coons asked Christine Blasey Ford about the impact the alleged assault had on her life and then asked her to weigh in on critics who say it was just an example of typical high school boys' behavior. He called that "far too low a standard for the conduct of boys and men in our country."
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Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed governor, clearing path to become chair
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Putin says Russia test launches "most powerful missile in the world"
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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UFO files reveal astronauts saw mysterious objects and lights in 1972
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Pentagon begins releasing UFO files: "It's time the American people see"
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