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For most of U.S. history, senators deferred to the president in the process, but that changed in 1987
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What to watch for during Brett Kavanaugh, Christine Blasey Ford hearing
The Supreme Court nominee and his accuser appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday
In Kavanaugh hearing, echoes of Anita Hill
Christine Blasey Ford's testimony recalls that of Anita Hill, who spoke to 60 Minutes months after her own very public hearing
Sen. Durbin: "Politics" partly behind prosecutor pick for Kavanaugh hearing
Senator says it's "naive" to believe that "politics are not part of the equation" after a sex-crimes prosecutor was tapped to question Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser
"No one should underestimate" Christine Blasey Ford, says longtime friend
"There's no question about his identity," says Samantha Guerry ahead of Ford's and Brett Kavanaugh's highly anticipated hearing
Trump on being accused of sexual misconduct
Questions about Thursday's Brett Kavanaugh hearing dominated the news conference President Trump held after wrapping up meetings at the United Nations General Assembly. The president insisted the allegations against Kavanaugh are political, but also said he'll be watching Christine Blasey Ford's testimony. Weijia Jiang reports.
Kavanaugh accuser breaks silence: "I don't think he belongs on the Supreme Court"
Julie Swetnick makes her first public appearance since accusing Brett Kavanaugh of excessive drinking and inappropriate treatment of women in the 1980s
President Trump holds news conference
President Trump addressed the controversy surrounding Brett Kavanaugh and a range of other issues at a news conference in New York on Wednesday. He said he would withdraw Kavanaugh's nomination if he thought he was guilty of sexual misconduct, but he believes the allegations are a "big fat con job." Watch the full news conference here.
Senate investigators asked Kavanaugh about 2 new claims of sexual assault
Both claims stem from complaints sent to senators and describe separate incidents that allegedly occurred in 1998 and 1985
Anita Hill: Kavanaugh hearing "a disservice to the American people"
Almost 30 years after testifying against Clarence Thomas, Hill says Kavanaugh's accusers should get thorough, neutral investigation
Third Kavanaugh accuser
A third woman is now making explosive accusations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. This comes as the Senate Judiciary Committee announced the name of the Arizona-based prosecutor who will question Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford at Friday's hearing. Scott Wong, senior staff writer for the Hill joined CBSN to discuss the Kavanaugh controversies.
Why women don't report
Several women have accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. National co-chair of the Women's March Tamika Mallory joins CBSN to discuss the allegations within the lens of the #MeToo movement.
Trump doubles down defense of Kavanaugh
President Trump spoke to reporters at a press conference in New York for over an hour Wednesday as allegations mount against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. CBS News Washington correspondent Weijia Jiang was at the press conference and had a notable exchange with the president.
Kavanaugh hearing preview
Christine Blasey Ford says she believed Brett Kavanaugh was going to rape her in a written testimony that was released Wednesday by the Senate Judiciary Committee. Former federal prosecutor Joseph Moreno joined CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the legal ramifications.
GOP responds to Kavanaugh allegations
As Republicans reeled from the latest allegations against Brett Kavanaugh, Democrats called on the Supreme Court nominee to withdraw. They'll be able to question Christine Blasey Ford and Kavanaugh on Thursday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump on Kavanaugh
President Trump is reacting to the latest sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. He said Wednesday he could withdraw his nomination if he decides the accusations are true. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Prosecutor to question Christine Blasey Ford
On Thursday, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and a woman accusing him of misconduct, Christine Blasey Ford, will testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Republicans are bringing in a female prosecutor to conduct questioning. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford and CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman discuss what challenges the prosecutor will face.
New Kavanaugh accusations
A third woman has made sexual misconduct accusations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. She claims he was at a party where she was "gang raped," and said he was among boys who spiked drinks at parties in the early 1980s. CBS News Washington correspondent Paula Reid reports.
Analysis: Challenges ahead for female prosecutor hired to question Ford
The Senate Judiciary Committee will question Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accused him of sexual assault
Sen. Flake speaks on Kavanaugh accusations
In a speech on the Senate floor, the Arizona Republican urged his colleagues to keep an open mind ahead of Thursday's hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford.
Trump declares Kavanaugh accusations "false"
The president took questions for nearly an hour and a half, calling accusations against his Supreme Court pick "a big, fat con job"
Trump says he's faced false allegations
At a news conference in New York, CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang asked President Trump about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and the sexual misconduct allegations the president has faced himself. Watch the president's response.
The latest on Brett Kavanaugh: Trump blasts "low-life" Avenatti after latest claims — live updates
Another claim about the Supreme Court nominee's conduct comes less than 24 hours before a Senate hearing
Christine Blasey Ford's attorneys release polygraph results on Kavanaugh allegations
The results were sent to the Senate Judiciary Committee by Ford's attorneys as part of a request for documents from both parties in advance of Thursday's hearing
Rights group calls for halt to Kavanaugh vote
"This nomination process has been flawed from the start," said the U.S. program director at Human Rights Watch
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