Kavanaugh accuser struggled with decision to come forward, friends say
Several former colleagues said that, as a biostatistician and psychologist, Ford was known for her scrupulous and meticulous professional conduct
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Senate reactions mixed on Kavanaugh accuser; Winners & upsets at Monday's Emmy Awards
Kavanaugh accuser calls for FBI investigation before she testifies
Nomination process for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has been complicated by Christine Blasey Ford, who accuses him of sexual assault when they were teens at a party decades ago
Kavanaugh accuser wants FBI probe before hearing
Lawyers for Christine Blasey Ford say she wants an FBI investigation of her allegation of being sexually assaulted decades ago by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before a Judiciary Committee hearing set for Monday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero with the latest developments.
Major Garrett on "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride"
CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joins Elaine Quijano on CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss his new book, "Mr. Trump's Wild Ride," which documents the first year of the Trump administration.
Kavanaugh accusations stir up memories of Anita Hill's testimony
In 1991, Anita Hill testified that then-Supreme Court nominee Clarence Thomas subjected her to sexual harassment
Christine Blasey Ford's defenders say Republicans are "smearing" her
Ford has alleged that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were both teenagers
Trump says he feels "so badly" for Kavanaugh
President Trump says he fees "terribly" for Judge Brett Kavanaugh and his family as Kavanaugh faces allegations of sexual misconduct during his Supreme Court confirmation process. Mr. Trump spoke about it at a White House press event alongside the president of Poland.
What can Senate learn from Anita Hill hearings?
The Senate's push to hear from Judge Brett Kavanaugh's accuser about allegations of sexual misconduct has brought back memories of the 1991 hearings for the confirmation of Justice Clarence Thomas. Washington Post reporter Eugene Scott has more on the parallels.
Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle emerges as key election issue
"They understand the politics of ramming the guy through and that silencing this woman would blemish the whole thing"
"Mr. Trump's Wild Ride": Major Garrett talks new book, SCOTUS drama
In his new book, Garrett likens covering the day-to-day of the Trump White House to what he imagines it would be like to see Cirque du Soleil on acid
Trump says Kavanaugh anxious to speak to Senate
President Trump said he'll accept a delay in the confirmation process of Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court to allow testimony from a woman accusing him of sexual assault when they were in high school. "We want everybody to be able to speak up and speak out," Mr. Trump said in the Oval Office on Tuesday.
How Brett Kavanaugh's supporters are reacting to the allegations against him
Kavanaugh and the woman who has accused him of sexual misconduct are expected to testify before a Senate panel Monday
Kavanaugh, accuser to testify
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh will testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee Monday along with Christine Blasey Ford, who says Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her when they were both teenagers in the 1980s. Kavanaugh has denied the allegation. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes with more on how members of both parties are navigating the controversy.
Sen. Harris: "I believe" Kavanaugh accuser
Democratic Sen. Kamala Harris, member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, joins "CBS This Morning" from Capitol Hill to discuss Monday's highly anticipated hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school.
Sen. Kamala Harris says Brett Kavanaugh accuser has "nothing to gain"
Top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee is currently in the throes of the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation process
Kavanaugh, accuser set for dramatic showdown but some Dems balk
Both slated to testify before Senate panel Monday, though some Democrats charge GOP is rushing the process
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Trump Jr. mocks sex assault allegations against Kavanaugh
"Oh boy...the Dems and their usual nonsense games really have him on the ropes now," Trump Jr. writes on social media
Kavanaugh, accuser to testify
President Trump broke his silence Monday on the sexual misconduct allegation against Brett Kavanaugh, his Supreme Court nominee. Mr. Trump said he believes the nomination is on track, but the vote has been delayed. Kavanaugh and his accuser will both testify in public on Monday. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports.
Trump comments on Kavanaugh allegation for the first time
The president expressed an openness to a "little delay" in Kavanaugh's confirmation process, if needed
White House stands by Kavanaugh
The White House is standing by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but counselor Kellyanne Conway said Monday that his accuser should be heard. Niall Stanage, White House columnist for The Hill, joins CBSN with more.
Trump defends Brett Kavanaugh amid misconduct allegations
President Trump spoke out publicly for the first time on the sexual misconduct allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, his pick to be the next Supreme Court justice. He called Kavanaugh "one of the finest people" and an "outstanding intellect."
Legal developments for Kavanaugh & Manafort
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is facing an accusation of sexual assault from when he was in high school. He denies the allegation. And former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is cooperating with the Mueller investigation. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joined CBSN to discuss both situations.
Kavanaugh nomination facing new questions
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is facing new questions as the woman accusing him of sexual misconduct has come forward. Christine Blasey Ford claims Kavanaugh pinned her to a bed and groped her at a party in the early 1980s, when they were both in high school. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes joins CBSN with the reaction from Capitol Hill.
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