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McConnell Warns Of 'Scary Prospect' If GOP Loses Senate Control In Midterms
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell discusses the confirmation of Justice Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court and the upcoming midterm elections.
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Republican Sen. Susan Collins Announces She Will Support Brett Kavanaugh
Maine GOP Sen. Susan Collins announced on Friday her support for Brett Kavanaugh, increasing the chances that he will be confirmed to the U.S. Supreme Court in a final Senate vote.
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WATCH LIVE: Senate To Take Decisive Vote On Kavanaugh
It's still not clear whether Republicans have enough support to confirm Judge Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court, with a handful of senators undecided heading into the Friday morning vote.
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Decisive Vote On Kavanaugh Expected After Senators Review FBI Report
On Thursday, Senators had access to the FBI supplemental background check into accusations of sexual assault against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. A decisive vote is set for Friday.
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Fallout From Brett Kavanaugh Investigation Roils The Senate
The partisan bickering about Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination is increasing tensions on Capitol Hill. Senators from both parties say it could have an impact on the chamber's ability to function.
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Sen. Jeff Flake Calls For 1 Week Delay On Kavanaugh Vote For An FBI Investigation
The Senate Judiciary Committee favorably reported out Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination, but Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake paused action on the final floor vote calling for a one week delay for an FBI probe.
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Christine Blasey Ford Begins Testifying Before Senate Judiciary Panel
Christine Blasey Ford, who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault, is testifying on Capitol Hill. NPR's congressional reporter Kelsey Snell offers the latest.
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Senate Hearing With Brett Kavanaugh And Christine Blasey Ford Begins
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, who is accusing him of sexual misconduct, are testifying on Capitol Hill. NPR congressional reporter Kelsey Snell discusses the latest.
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News Brief: Kavanaugh And Ford Hearings Preview, Iran Sanctions
We preview the testimony of Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford in front of a Senate committee Thursday. Also, the U.S. is reimposing sanctions on Iran, despite European opposition.
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Hearing With Kavanaugh And Accuser Alleging Sexual Assault In Turmoil
The Senate Judiciary committee plans to hold a hearing on Christine Blasey Ford's claim that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in the 1980s - even without her testimony.