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FBI investigating Kavanaugh allegations

The FBI has begun a weeklong investigation into sexual misconduct claims against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh after some senators called to delay a confirmation vote last week. President Trump is reportedly limiting the scope of the investigation, but the president says the FBI has free rein to interview whoever it deems appropriate. CBS News chief White House correspondent Major Garrett joined CBSN to discuss the state of the investigation and the confirmation process.

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Dem rep. fighting Ted Cruz in Senate race

Democrat Beto O'Rourke declined to hold a previously canceled debate with Sen. Ted Cruz this weekend. Cruz thought he would have to remain in Washington for votes related to Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation, which has been delayed as the FBI investigates a sexual assault allegation made against the judge. O'Rourke instead recorded a campaign ad from his kitchen while streaming it on Facebook. Republicans are attacking the congressman over what they see as his lack of substance. Aman Batheja, political editor for The Texas Tribune, joined CBSN to discuss the state of the race.

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The toll of speaking out about sexual assault

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.

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