Flake, Kyl join razor-thin majority to put Kavanaugh on Supreme Court
WASHINGTON - Arizona Sens. Jeff Flake and Jon Kyl fell in line with other Senate Republicans Saturday to confirm Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court by the narrowest of margins as protests continued inside and outsde the Capitol and at the court..
Flake ends weeks of wavering, is expected to vote to confirm Kavanaugh
WASHINGTON - After weeks of "lingering doubt," Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake indicated Friday that he expects to join fellow Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl and vote for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, who is now likely to be confirmed by a one-vote margin Saturday.
After angry Kavanaugh hearing, Flake, Coons renew bipartisanship call
WASHINGTON - Four days after brokering a deal to investigate Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, GOP Sen. Jeff Flake and Democratic Sen. Chris Coons said they fear the partisanship seen at the Kavanaugh hearings will poison not just Congress but the Court - and U.S. democracy.
Flake votes to approve Kavanaugh – for now – demands an FBI probe
WASHINGTON - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake provided a key vote Friday to advance Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, but warned that he will not give final approval until the FBI investigates sexual assault allegations against the nominee.
Maricopa County prosecutor takes center stage in questioning of Ford
WASHINGTON - Maricopa County prosecutor Rachel Mitchell took center stage at the Senate Judiciary Committee, gently probing a "terrified" Christine Blasey Ford about her charge that she was sexually assaulted by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh when they were both teens.
Protesters for, against Kavanaugh stage spirited, largely civil rallies
WASHINGTON - While senators heard the conflicting stories of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and accuser Christine Blasey Ford, hundreds of anti-Kavanaugh protesters and a smaller number of supporters rallied outside the hearing for hours of spirited, but mostly civil, debate.
Flake calls for civility, open minds at hearing for Kavanaugh, Ford
WASHINGTON - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said he has not made up his mind on allegations of sexual assault by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, and he urged fellow senators to keep open minds when Kavanaugh and one of his accusers testify Thursday.
Arizona prosecutor assisting with Kavanaugh hearing faces enormous political pressure
PHOENIX – Maricopa County prosecutor Rachel Mitchell will help question Dr. Christine Blasey Ford and Judge Brett Kavanaugh in a Thursday hearing in Washington.
Flake joins other senators, wins delay on Kavanaugh after allegation
WASHINGTON - Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake and a handful of other Republican senators broke with leadership Monday and won a delay of a scheduled vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, after allegations of a decades-old sexual assault surfaced.
