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
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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
McConnell: Senate won't be "intimidated" by "mob-like tactics" of protesters
"It was really quite a display of aggressiveness far beyond what I'd consider peaceful protesting," said McConnell of demonstrations
Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice
Kavanaugh was confirmed by a narrow margin Saturday
Pence and Murkowski have "lovely interaction" after her no vote on Kavanaugh
Republicans on the floor treated Murkowski with kindness, even as President Trump predicted Alaskans would "never forgive her"
Murkowski: "I will be a no today and a no tomorrow"
Key senators have decided ahead of crucial vote on whether to advance Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to Supreme Court
Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski make different decisions in Kavanaugh confirmation
The two moderate Republicans were instrumental in stopping the repeal of the Affordable Care Act
Sen. Susan Collins: “I will vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh”
Collins announced her decision Friday afternoon on the Senate floor
Steve Daines will leave daughter's wedding in private jet to return for Kavanaugh vote, if needed
The Republican senator is attending his daughter's wedding in Montana on Saturday, the same day as the final vote on Brett Kavanaugh
Amid tensions over Kavanaugh vote, Senate overwhelmingly passes sweeping opioids legislation
A package addressing the opioid crisis now awaits a signature from President Trump
Kavanaugh writes op-ed in Wall Street Journal
Members from both sides have been reviewing the FBI report on Kavanaugh in one-hour increments in a secure room at the Capitol
Trump blasts Democrats for "rage-fueled resistance" to Kavanaugh nomination
Senate will hold a procedural vote Friday on Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh
Sen. Graham says Klobuchar should apologize to Kavanaugh over "smear campaign"
Republican senator has been a vocal supporter of Brett Kavanaugh as he faces allegations of sexual misconduct by multiple women
Anti-Kavanaugh protesters arrested after taking over Senate building
The Senate will hold a procedural vote on Kavanaugh's nomination on Friday, setting in motion a possible final vote on Saturday
Kavanaugh fight rallies GOP ahead of midterms: "It's like pouring gasoline on the base"
"It's like pouring gasoline on the Republican base," says one GOP strategist.
Former Senate staffer arrested for allegedly doxing senator
Jackson Cosko, 27, worked for Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire from January 2017 to May 2018 as a legislative correspondent/systems administrator
New York Times claims Trump evaded taxes
President Trump is defending himself against allegations by The New York Times he dodged nearly half a billion dollars in taxes during the 1990s. Chris Cadelago, White House reporter for Politico, joins CBSN's "Red and Blue" to discuss the claims.
Kavanaugh, Ford hearing spurs more division - CBS News Poll
Strong partisanship defines the public's views on Kavanaugh's confirmation to be Supreme Court justice lafter last week's hearing
Commentary: Kavanaugh's confirmation process is not supposed to work this way
If we're going confirm or reject judges over feelings instead of their records, then the point of the courts is lost already
FBI launches Kavanaugh investigation
The FBI has began investigating sexual assault allegations against Judge Brett Kavanaugh. Also within the past week, the House of Representatives has passed a tax bill and Sen. Elizabeth Warren said she will consider running for president in 2020. Kevin Cirilli, chief Washington correspondent for Bloomberg, joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano to discuss the latest headlines in politics.
Trump orders FBI to conduct "supplemental investigation" into Kavanaugh
The president granted the Senate Judiciary Committee's request for FBI involvement, but "must be limited in scope and completed in less than one week"
Sen. Flake confronted by protesters
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."
Top takeaways from Christine Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh hearing
The hearings on Thursday exposed the cultural divide in the country about handling allegations of sexual assault
Graham: "God help anybody else who gets nominated"
Senator Lindsey Graham slammed the way Democrats handled Christine Blasey Ford's allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and said there's no evidence to corroborate her account.
Ford questioned about fear of flying
At Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, prosecutor Rachel Mitchell asked Christine Blasey Ford about her fear of flying and places she has traveled. Ford said she developed anxiety and "PTSD-like symptoms" after she was sexually assaulted by Brett Kavanaugh in high school. He denies the allegations.
Hegseth to announce 20% cut to generals and admirals
Trump and major AI executives sign "morally binding" voluntary controls
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Transcript shows campus police interview with Jane Doe in Cornell rape case
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Iran says it is considering U.S. counterproposal to 7-day ceasefire plan
Flight to Israel diverts to Saudi Arabia after violent cockpit altercation
U.S. military declares end of anti-ISIS Operation Inherent Resolve in Iraq
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Sen. Josh Hawley introduces bill aimed at stopping abuse of Flock cameras
Treasury to auto-enroll up to 60 million children in Trump Accounts
