Collins, Heitkamp explain Kavanaugh votes
One voted no and one voted yes, but both put their political futures in jeopardy. More on 60 Minutes, tonight at 7 p.m. ET/PT.
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Collins, Heitkamp explain Kavanaugh votes
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Heitkamp apologizes for naming sexual assault victims without permission in newspaper ad
North Dakota Sen. Heidi Heitkamp apologized for her campaign ad naming victims of sexual assault without their consent
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Sens. Collins, Heitkamp explain Kavanaugh votes
One voted no and one voted yes, but both put their political futures in jeopardy
Why Susan Collins voted "yes" on Brett Kavanaugh
Republican senator tells 60 Minutes she feels "very comfortable" with her decision — and what it may mean for women's reproductive rights
Why Sen. Heidi Heitkamp voted "no" on Brett Kavanaugh
North Dakota senator says conduct during Kavanaugh's confirmation process was disturbing — both the judge's and the president's
Heitkamp says she will vote no on Kavanaugh
The North Dakota Democrat is one of the most vulnerable senators up for re-election in November
Trump mocks Kavanaugh accuser ahead of vote
The FBI could soon wrap up its inquiry into sexual misconduct allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. In Mississippi, President Trump attacked the credibility of Christine Blasey Ford, who accused Kavanaugh of sexual assault in the 1980s. Mr. Trump said Ford could not remember key details about when Kavanaugh allegedly assaulted her. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the upcoming vote on Kavanaugh's nomination and its political effects.
Heidi Heitkamp releases new ad as Trump comes to North Dakota
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Trump blasts Heidi Heitkamp at N.D. rally
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Trump a factor in North Dakota primaries
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Colombia's Petro accuses Trump of intervening in his country's election
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