The UK's take on the Kavanaugh proceedings.
Trump orders FBI probe of 'current, credible' sex crime allegations against Brett Kavanaugh in dramatic reversal after Jeff Flake threatens to block nomination - and key witness Mark Judge agrees to cooperate but REPEATS his denial
In a day of drama, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted 11-10 to advance Kavanaugh's nomination - after Jeff Flake, the key Republican moderate, said he would only vote 'yes' with a guarantee of an FBI probe
Leading Democrats agreed to the week-long time frame of a probe and the Senate Judiciary Committee has requested an investigation into 'current, credible' allegations
But request does not precisely define whose allegations are both current and credible - meaning it is unclear if they include Debbie Ramirez, who claims he exposed himself, and Julie Swetnick, who alleges gang rape
Flake negotiated with Democrats after getting dramatically confronted by activists and revealing he had the support of GOP moderate Lisa Murkowski (Alaska) and red state Democrat Joe Manchin (W. Virginia)
At the White House Trump signaled his backing, saying he would let the Senate handle the issue - and also called Kavanaugh's accuser Christine Ford's testimony 'very compelling' and 'credible'
Mark Judge, an alleged witness, said he is willing to cooperate with law enforcement
Kavanaugh needs 50 votes from Senate to gain nomination - the Senate has 51 Republicans, 49 Democrats
Moderate Democrat Doug Jones already revealed Thursday he believed Christine Ford and would vote no
Kavanaugh gave a furious defense on Thursday as he repeatedly complained of his tarnished reputation
Ford gave emotional testimony as she recounted vivid details of the night she said Kavanaugh assaulted her.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6218969/Jeff-Flake-says-vote-confirm-Kavanaugh.html