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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified Thursday that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her at a party when they were teenagers. Kavanaugh denied the claims. CBS News chief congressional correspondent Nancy Cordes reports on a dramatic, emotional day on Capitol Hill.
After Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Arizona, announced plans to vote for Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court, he was stopped by protesters in a Capitol Hill elevator. "You're telling all women that they don't matter, that they should just stay quiet," one woman cried. "You're telling me that my assault doesn't matter ... and that you're going to let people who do these things into power."
Trump's Supreme Court nominee repeatedly cited the group's previous vetting of his past during heated testimony before senators -- now ABA says nomination should wait
White House officials say they're pleased with Brett Kavanaugh's tone during testimony Thursday. He denies accusations that he sexually assaulted Dr. Christine Blasey Ford when they were teenagers. CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang reports.
Supreme Court nominee denied all allegations of sexual assault and lashed out at Senate Democrats over the nomination process
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."
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."
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!"
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.
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."
At a Senate hearing Thursday, Christine Blasey Ford testified about what happened at the party in high school where she says Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her. He denies the allegations.
Ford, offering measured testimony that was at times emotional -- her voice cracked as she detailed the allegations and how the assault affected her afterward
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Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was asked about the details she hasn't forgotten about the night of her alleged assault by Brett Kavanaugh. Ford listed several things, including the boys' "uproarious laughter" and "the multiple attempts to escape."
During Thursday's testimony, Dr. Christine Blasey Ford was asked about the possibility that someone other than Brett Kavanaugh assaulted her at a party in the 1980s. She said she was "100 percent" certain it was Kavanaugh.
Hundreds of thousands of sexual assault survivors are sharing their stories on social media about why they didn’t initially report their attack. Chessy Prout and her mother Susan became advocates for survivors after Chessy was sexually assaulted by a classmate. Susan Prout joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss the toll it takes on a family when a survivor of assault comes forward with their story, and what her daughter went through after she spoke out about her experience.
Today the Senate Judiciary Committee will hear testimony from Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who claims Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party 36 years ago. Nancy Cordes reports on the nomination battle.
Samantha Guerry has been friends with Christine Blasey Ford for 40 years and went to high school with her. Ford was the first woman to publicly accuse Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault. Guerry joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss Blasey Ford's character.
CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford, who has reported on most of the major judicial appointments and confirmation hearings of the past 25 years, discusses the questions Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, will have to answer before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Ford alleges Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school.
Arizona prosecutor Rachel Mitchell will play a significant part in today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and his accuser, Christine Blasey Ford. Senate Republicans asked Mitchell to question Ford and Kavanaugh. She's head of the sex crimes unit for the fourth most populated county in America. Ed O'Keefe reports.
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.
Almost 30 years after testifying against Clarence Thomas, Hill says Kavanaugh's accusers should get thorough, neutral investigation
A judge sentenced Bill Cosby to three to 10 years in prison on Tuesday for drugging and sexually assaulting Andrea Constand at his home nearly 15 years ago. More than 60 women have accused Cosby of assaulting them. CBS News' Jericka Duncan spoke with one of the prosecutors, Kristen Feden, who traveled to Toronto three years ago to interview Constand when the district attorney was considering re-opening the case. Early on in the investigation, she pressed the district attorney's office to charge Cosby and if not for her, the DA said his team would not have gotten the conviction.
Bill Cosby has begun serving 3 to 10 years in prison for sexually assaulting Andrew Constand in 2004. Boston Globe columnist and associate editor Renee Graham joined CBSN to discuss why she thinks he did not deserve leniency and how the #MeToo movement impacted the Cosby case.
Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet and one crew member was rescued by American forces as a search continues for a 2nd crew member, U.S. officials say.
U.S. officials confirmed that an F-15E fighter jet went down over Iran.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
A key senator is demanding the TSA reverse its decision to let travelers keep their shoes on while passing through airport screening, a controversial policy at the center of a classified security warning.
The executive order is expected to increase the NCAA's control over college sports and threaten to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
Alan Hayward James, 51, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud, bribery, and conspiracy to rig bids.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
Customs and Border Patrol agents were helping rescue two boaters whose vessel capsized when they themselves were put in danger.
U.S. consumers are starting to feel the financial impact of the Iran war. Here's how the conflict is seeping into the economy.
The eye drops — sold under multiple brands — have been recalled over concerns about sterility, according to the FDA.
Hiring was much stronger than expected in March, with employers adding roughly three times the number of jobs economists predicted.
United did not say why it was raising its prices, but the move follows JetBlue also hiking its checked bag fees earlier this week, citing "rising operating costs."
Interest rates for a typical home loan jumped Thursday to 6.46%, the highest level since September 2025. House-hunters aren't pleased.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
Officials from 23 states and the District of Columbia filed a lawsuit seeking to block President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail voting.
The executive order is expected to increase the NCAA's control over college sports and threaten to remove federal funding for colleges and universities that don't comply with NCAA rules.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito was treated for dehydration after falling ill at an event in Philadelphia on March 20, the court's public information office said.
A federal judge on Friday rejected efforts by the Justice Department to revive two subpoenas it served to the Federal Reserve.
The Environmental Protection Agency also added microplastics to its contaminant candidate list for the first time.
The FDA approved a new GLP-1 drug from Eli Lilly. Dr. Jon LaPook breaks it down.
The COVID-19 variant BA.3.2, nicknamed "Cicada," has been detected in at least 23 countries and half the states in the U.S.
North Carolina and other states have insurance plans for kids in foster care, but many doctors did not accept patients on the plans, leaving kids' guardians scrambling to find health care providers.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act will add red tape and restrictions for those seeking Medicaid and SNAP benefits. And the costs to update computer systems that determine eligibility for those programs will be steep.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Moore said President Trump has yet to articulate what the U.S. is doing in Iran.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
The following is the full transcript of the interview with Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services U.S.A. a portion of which will air on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on April 5, 2026. The interview was taped on April 2, 2026.
Iran shot down a U.S. fighter jet and one crew member was rescued by American forces as a search continues for a 2nd crew member, U.S. officials say.
Mumford & Sons' new record, "Prizefighter," recently debuted in the top 10 of the Billboard Hot 200. The band spoke to Anthony Mason about their journey through the music industry, how they got their confidence back and the major collaborations on their new music.
A federal judge dismissed actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims in the legal battle between her and "It Ends With Us" director and her former co-star Justin Baldoni. Jericka Duncan has more.
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
"CBS Mornings" sits down with Tristan Harris, co-founder and president of the Center for Humane Technology, who is featured in the 2026 documentary, "The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist."
CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the codependent relationship between Apple and China, a country that manufactures hundreds of millions of iPhones every year.
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
The JPMorgan Chase CEO said the bank may one day introduce prediction market features, but said "there's a bunch of stuff we won't do" in that space.
Many have dreamed of a future with flying cars, eliminating traffic on the morning commute. One company is trying to make that dream a reality. Itay Hod reports.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
Four astronauts are traveling around the moon on Artemis II, going further from Earth than anyone before. CBS News' Mark Strassmann and Peter King have more.
Former NASA astronaut Clayton Anderson joins CBS News to discuss what the Artemis II astronauts will do as they orbit the Earth after takeoff.
Members of the Artemis II crew will be the first people to sleep inside the Orion spacecraft. CBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more on how they'll do that.
The science and technology behind using the restroom in space continues to evolve. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave looks at the out-of-this-world facilities available to the Artemis II crew.
President Trump's firing of Attorney General Pam Bondi is raising questions about their dynamic in the months prior. CBS News' Weijia Jiang reports.
A mother and daughter are accused of killing a man by poisoning his root beer float. CBS News' Peter Van Sant reports.
Golf icon Tiger Woods told officers at the scene of a Florida car crash where he was arrested for DUI that he was "just talking to the president." It's unclear if Woods was referring to President Trump. CBS News' Nicole Valdes reports.
Nearly a year after her husband Harold Allen died, Marsha Allen's Indiana home was burglarized. The burglar alleged her daughter, Ashley Jones, was behind it all.
U.S. immigration authorities followed "clues" shared by China's narcotics control commission to repatriate the fugitive, Beijing's public security ministry said.
The photo shows the entire planet, as well as the Northern and Southern lights.
The engine firing provided a slingshot-like boost to the Orion capsule, speeding it to 24,500 mph, the velocity needed to break free of Earth's gravitational clasp for a trek to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts will spend about 24 hours orbiting the Earth and running checks on their spacecraft and life support systems before heading to the moon.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts launched on a nine-and-a-half-day mission around the moon and back.
Forecasters continue to predict an 80% chance of favorable weather on Wednesday for the launch of four astronauts on a flight to the moon.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
Iranian forces on Friday shot down a U.S. F-15E fighter jet. U.S. forces rescued one of the two crew members, and the search continues for the second. Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
It has been over a month since the war in Iran began, and President Trump is now threatening attacks on civilian infrastructure. This comes after strikes destroyed an Iranian bridge on Thursday. CBS News Middle East contributor Courtney Kealy reports.
The labor market rebounded in March as U.S. employers added 178,000 jobs. Lori Bettinger, president of BancAlliance, joins CBS News to weigh in on the jobs report.
U.S. forces rescued one crew member from the downed F-15E fighter jet over Iran, two U.S. officials said on Friday. The search continues for the second crew member. CBS News' Elizabeth Palmer and Olivia Rinaldi have the latest.
In an interview with CBS News' Ed O'Keefe, Maryland Gov. Wes Moore warned that the U.S. is "lurching again into another forever war," saying the war in Iran is "very similar" to the Afghanistan war he fought in. Watch more of the conversation this Sunday on "Face the Nation."