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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.

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.

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.

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.

House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., says he is confident the president will sign the legislation. The Senate passed the bill earlier this month.

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.

A college classmate of Kavanaugh's says he acted inappropriately during a drunken party 35 years ago. Kavanaugh, who is currently a federal appeals judge, denies the allegations.

The Senate Judiciary Committee plans to hold a hearing Thursday to hear from Christine Blasey Ford, who's accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault when they were in high school.

Attorneys for Ford reached an agreement with committee staff on Sunday after days of negotiations over the conditions and details of her appearance.

Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who alleges Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh sexually assaulted her at a high school party in the 1980s, is open to appearing before a Senate panel next week.

Attorneys for Christine Blasey Ford said that an investigation was necessary before the committee held a hearing or made a decision. But the panel's chairman is moving forward with Monday's hearing.

A bipartisan spending deal postpones a fight over money for a border wall before the election. The bill funds about 75 percent of the government, with a stopgap measure for the rest through Dec. 7.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing grew contentious on Thursday. NPR's Audie Cornish speaks with Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., about his decision to release Kavanaugh's emails.

Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh told the Senate Judiciary Committee he believes in judicial independence. Members questioned him on topics including abortion rights, executive power and guns.

Senate Democrats launched a campaign to derail Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court. But their multiple messages — fighting about documents and raising multiple issues — are not sticking.

The Senate Judiciary Committee began confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh on Tuesday. Kavanaugh is President Trump's pick to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy.

Sen. John McCain was eulogized by two former presidents, George W. Bush and Barack Obama, who were his political rivals. The speakers at his memorial service symbolized his career of reaching across the aisle.

NPR's Scott Simon, Kelsey Snell and Ron Elving host coverage of Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama speaking at the funeral for John McCain.

A service for Sen. John McCain in Washington caps days of tributes and poignant bipartisan displays — with eulogies from two former presidents.

The Justice Department has backed a lawsuit alleging that Harvard University illegally discriminates against Asian-Americans. And mourners are paying tribute to John McCain and Aretha Franklin.