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In this Sept. 5, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Combat won out over caution. White House aides and congressional allies worked all week to keep President Donald Trump from unloading on the woman who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Trump leads aggressive, all-out GOP drive to save Kavanaugh

By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018, file photo, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., the ranking member on the Senate Judiciary Committee, responds to reporters' questions on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh amid scrutiny of a woman's claim he sexually assaulted her at a party when they were in high school, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Inside Democrats’ struggle with the Kavanaugh accusation

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, for the third day of his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers has come forward to The Washington Post. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Leland Keyser doesn’t recall party, know Brett Kavanaugh despite Christine Blasey Ford claim: lawyer

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President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, answers a question about guns from Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., during a third round of questioning on the third day of his Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing, Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018, on Capitol Hill in Washington, to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

An open letter on why I support Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination

By Rebecca Hagelin

FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2018, file photo, after more than an hour of delay over procedural questions, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh waits to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee for the third day of his confirmation hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Christine Blasey Ford, the woman accusing Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers has come forward to The Washington Post. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite, File)

Christine Blasey Ford, Brett Kavanaugh accuser, reaches tentative deal to testify Thursday

By Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick and Jonathan Lemire - Associated Press

Senate Minority Whip Richard Durbin, Illinois Democrat, speaks during a new conference on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 5, 2015. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Brett Kavanaugh FBI probe needed despite witnesses discrediting Christine Blasey Ford, Democrats say

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Sept. 5, 2018, file photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, for the second day of his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta, File)

As Senate hearing set for Kavanaugh, new accuser emerges

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK - Associated Press

The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Latest: Committee to look into second woman’s accusation

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Sen. Mazie Hirono, D-Hawaii, questions Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen during a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana) ** FILE **

Mazie Hirono to question Brett Kavanaugh on high school environment

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks at a spending bill signing ceremony at VA Southern Nevada Healthcare System, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Analysis: Trump tries a different strategy on assault claim

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

Demonstrators hold signs outside Saint Anselm College, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Manchester, N.H., where U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, considered one of the few possible Republican "no" votes on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, is scheduled to speak. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

Kavanaugh accuser’s attorney says she will testify; doesn’t commit to Wednesday

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the 2018 Values Voter Summit in Washington, Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Vice President Mike Pence: Brett Kavanaugh is ‘man of integrity’

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

The office of Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

The Latest: Lawyer says woman doesn’t recall attending party

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Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, departs after speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2018, in Washington. Christine Blasey Ford wants the FBI to investigate her allegation that she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh before she testifies at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing next week. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Kavanaugh accuser faces Saturday deadline to confirm testimony

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 5, 2018, photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington. Combat won out over caution. White House aides and congressional allies worked all week to keep President Donald Trump from unloading on the woman who has accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. (Associated Press) **FILE**

Trump picks combat over caution in court fight

By JONATHAN LEMIRE and CATHERINE LUCEY and ZEKE MILLER - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Springfield, Mo. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

AP source: Kavanaugh, Ford agree to testify on Thursday

By LISA MASCARO and MARY CLARE JALONICK and JONATHAN LEMIRE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 file photo made with a slow shutter speed and a zoom lens, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, for the third day of his confirmation hearing. On Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018, an attorney for Christine Blasey Ford said she would testify to the Senate next week about her accusation that Kavanaugh assaulted her when both were high school students if agreement can be reached to &quot;terms that are fair and which ensure her safety.” (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Memory’s frailty may be playing role in Kavanaugh matter

By MALCOLM RITTER - Associated Press

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson speaks to the 2018 Values Voter Summit in Washington, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Ben Carson calls Kavanaugh’s opponents ‘desperate’

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FILE - In this Sept. 6, 2018 file photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington for the third day of his confirmation hearing to replace retired Justice Anthony Kennedy. Abandoning his previous restraint, Trump challenged the credibility of the woman accusing his Supreme Court nominee of sexual assault on Friday, Sept. 21 declaring that if the alleged attack was so terrible she would have reported it to law enforcement. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon, File)

Christine Blasey Ford wants another day to consider testifying

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Demonstrators hold signs outside Saint Anselm College, Friday, Sept. 21, 2018, in Manchester, N.H., where U.S. Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, considered one of the few possible Republican &quot;no&quot; votes on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, is scheduled to speak. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

The Latest: Collins mostly OK with Ford’s testimony requests

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