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Sen. Jeff Flake, R-Ariz. participates in an interview at the The Atlantic's 'The Constitution in Crisis' forum in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

The Latest: Ford’s lawyers criticize scope of FBI probe

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Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh testifies during the Senate Judiciary Committee, Thursday, Sept. 27, 2018 on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Tom Williams/Pool Image via AP)

McConnell sets Friday test vote on Kavanaugh nomination

By ALAN FRAM and LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

President Donald Trump speaks about Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Accusers’ lawyers question FBI investigation

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In this Sept. 4, 2018 photo, Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, listens to Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J. speak during a Senate Judiciary Committee nominations hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington. (Associated Press) ** FILE **

Mitch McConnell says Senate to vote on Kavanaugh ‘this week’

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

The motorcade transporting President Donald Trump drives down Pennsylvania Avenue heading towards the Trump Hotel in Washington on Thursday, Aug. 27, 2018. Trump is having a private meeting and dinner with supports (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Biden hails Ford’s ‘courageous’ testimony

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In this image from Senate Television, Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., speaks on the floor of the U.S. Senate in September 2018. The Senate on Nov. 20, 2019, confirmed President Trump's appointment of Adrian Zuckerman to be ambassador to Romania. (Senate Television via AP) **FILE**

McConnell suggests Dems went ‘looking for’ Kavanaugh accusers

By Alex Swoyer and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

A sign requesting privacy and stating she has no comment is posted outside the home of Deborah Ramirez in Boulder, Colo., Monday Sept. 24, 2018. Judge Brett Kavanaugh says he will &quot;not be intimidated into withdrawing&quot; his nomination for the Supreme Court after allegations of sexual misconduct. Kavanaugh and his first accuser, Christine Blasey Ford, will testify to the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. A second woman, Deborah Ramirez, has told The New Yorker that Kavanaugh exposed himself to her in college. Kavanaugh denies both allegations. (AP Photo/Brian Skoloff)

The Latest: GOP bringing in Arizona prosecutor for hearing

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Evangelicals push Senate Republicans to confirm Kavanaugh

By KEN THOMAS - Associated Press

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., pauses as he speaks with reporters about Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh following their weekly policy meetings, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

Mitch McConnell: Brett Kavanaugh will be confirmed to Supreme Court

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

2 more weeks for whitewater rafting at Breaks park this year

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Ann Coulter arrives at the 2016 TV Land Icon Awards at Barker Hangar on Sunday, April 10, 2016, in Santa Monica, Calif. (Photo by Rich Fury/Invision/AP) **FILE**

Ann Coulter stands up for Jeff Sessions

By Jeff Mordock - The Washington Times

**FILE** Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican lawmakers in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Mitch McConnell forecasts ‘very challenging election on the Senate side’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., right, Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., center left, speak with reporters after the Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, in Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2018. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

McConnell says GOP in ‘knife fight’ to hold Senate majority

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In this photo from Monday, May 6, 2013, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., laughs as he and Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., left, cross paths in the Russell Senate Office Building, on Capitol Hill in Washington. Schumer of New York said in a statement he plans to introduce a resolution to rename that Senate office building after the war hero. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) **FILE**

McConnell calls for study of McCain tributes

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., boards an elevator as he and other members of the Senate head to a closed-door briefing by FBI director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Neilsen to update lawmakers on cyber attacks on the U.S. election system, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

McConnell: Senate will stay until 12 Trump judges approved

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., boards an elevator as he and other members of the Senate head to a closed-door briefing by FBI director Christopher Wray and Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Neilsen to update lawmakers on cyber attacks on the U.S. election system, at the Capitol in Washington, Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Mitch McConnell lines up Trump judicial picks, no vacation

By Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

After stumbles, Trump and McConnell forge bond for midterms

By LISA MASCARO - Associated Press

McConnell praises Trump’s tough trade stance toward China

By BRUCE SCHREINER - Associated Press

In this Aug. 7, 2018, file photo, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Judge Brett Kavanaugh, officiates at the swearing-in of Judge Britt Grant to take a seat on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit at the U.S. District Courthouse in Washington. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite) ** FILE **

McConnell still sees speedy confirms for Kavanaugh

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks with reporters at the Graves County Republican breakfast on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Mayfield, Ky. McConnell formally announced his re-election campaign for 2020. (AP Photo/Adam Beam)

McConnell announces re-elect campaign at Fancy Farm picnic

By ADAM BEAM - Associated Press