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Kavanaugh Says 'I'm Not Going Anywhere' Following 2nd Accusation

9:08pm September 24, 2018

by Brian Naylor

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh denied allegations of sexual misconduct against him. "I'm not going to let false accusations drive us out of this process," Kavanaugh said in a TV interview.

Activists chant during a protest outside the office of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley of Iowa.

A Timeline Of Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill Controversy As Kavanaugh To Face Accuser

3:00pm September 23, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

As another Supreme Court nominee faces allegations of sexual misconduct, what can be learned from the handling of the Clarence Thomas-Anita Hill controversy?

Senate Judiciary Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, has requested a response from Christine Blasey Ford about whether she will testify before the committee.

Kavanaugh Accuser Rejects 'Arbitrary' Ultimatum Regarding Testimony

10:31pm September 21, 2018

Christine Blasey Ford has asked for more time to consider testifying about her allegation against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Sen. Chuck Grassley had set a Friday deadline.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh waits to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6 for the third day of his confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill.

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Kavanaugh Accuser's Classmate: 'That It Happened Or Not, I Have No Idea'

12:44pm September 20, 2018

by Domenico Montanaro

After saying on social media that the incident "did happen," a former classmate of Christine Blasey Ford tells NPR she does not have firsthand knowledge of it.

President Trump says Brett Kavanaugh has an "unblemished" record, but says he wants to hear from Kavanaugh's accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, who says Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her.

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Trump Says He Wants To Hear From Kavanaugh's Accuser

6:10pm September 19, 2018

by Brian Naylor

The president told reporters "we'll have to make a decision" if Christine Blasey Ford "makes a credible showing."

Chief Justice John G. Roberts had blocked a lower court order that would have required politically active nonprofits to disclose their donors. But on Tuesday the full Supreme Court overturned his stay.

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Supreme Court Orders Disclosure For Dark Money, As New Report Unveils Some Donors

4:21pm September 19, 2018

by Peter Overby

Groups such as the NRA and Chamber of Commerce must disclose who paid for campaign ads they run this fall. A new report says such groups pumped about $600 million into elections between 2010 and 2016.

Democratic Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Patrick Leahy (seated) with Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley.

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Democrats Want FBI To Investigate Kavanaugh Allegations. It Likely Won't

1:52pm September 18, 2018

by Tamara Keith

The Justice Department says, "The allegation does not involve any potential federal crime." That's ahead of high-stakes testimony scheduled Monday from Kavanaugh and his accuser.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee during his confirmation hearing Sept. 6.

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Kavanaugh And Accuser To Testify Publicly Before Senators Next Week

6:39pm September 17, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Christine Blasey Ford went public on Sunday with an allegation that Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her in high school, which he denies. They will both testify next Monday.

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6, 2018.

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Calls Grow To Delay Kavanaugh Vote After Accuser Goes Public

9:42pm September 16, 2018

Senators from both parties called for a delay shortly after The Washington Post published a story naming the woman who says that Kavanaugh tried to sexually assault her when they were both teenagers.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 6, the third day of his confirmation hearing.

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Democrats Refer Kavanaugh Allegations To FBI, Deepening Divide Over His Nomination

7:21pm September 13, 2018

by Nina Totenberg

Sen. Dianne Feinstein sent a letter to federal authorities dealing with allegations that Democratic sources say were made by a California woman about conduct that allegedly occurred in high school.