Thursday?s Judiciary Committee hearing comes on the heels of the news that a third woman has accused Brett Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct.
Expect the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to be the climax of a yearlong reality show that has been growing ever more cringe-worthy day by day.
When: 10 a.m.
Where: Dirksen Senate Office Building 226
Presiding: Chairman Chuck Grassley (R-IA)
Testimony: Christine Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh
Watch: Livestream
Join us at 10 a.m. for live analysis and updates.
Trump blasts Kavanaugh critics, but leaves open possibility of withdrawal President Trump said that he would make up his mind upon hearing the testimony of Christine Blasey Ford before the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.
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What?s missing from the agenda on today?s hearing: the truth If he is confirmed, Brett Kavanaugh will carry a lasting stain onto the high court from the specific, lurid allegations of sexual misconduct made against him.
How experts would prepare Christine Blasey Ford for Kavanaugh testimony Ordinary private citizens rarely testify in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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The world, the stage, the way ahead Lost and alone, Deb made a decision to reclaim the only home she?d ever had, whatever the risk.
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