All eyes are on Congress as the vote on Brett Kavanaugh’s nomination to the Supreme Court draws near. The FBI report is almost complete, and senators will have a chance to review the findings on Thursday. Mitch McConnell has filed cloture, setting up Senate Republicans for a Friday vote to end debate on the nomination, with a final vote expected on Saturday.
In the midst of this, there are various headlines causing a stir. The White House has denied accusations that President Trump mocked Kavanaugh’s accuser, despite video evidence suggesting otherwise. The FBI’s investigation into the allegations against Kavanaugh has also come under fire for not interviewing key witnesses. Furthermore, Kavanaugh’s Yale roommate has accused him of lying under oath about his drinking habits and yearbook entries.
Anti-Kavanaugh protests are set to take place in DC and other locations, while Justice Stephen Breyer and President Trump have their own scheduled events. The controversy surrounding Kavanaugh’s nomination has sparked a conversation about the lasting impact of Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony. Broadcast news legend Connie Chung recently penned a powerful letter to Ford, sharing her own experience with sexual assault and expressing solidarity.
In other news, there are concerns about missing Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who has not been heard from since entering the Saudi Consulate in Istanbul. Nicaragua has deported a reporter covering anti-government protests, and Facebook’s new advertising policy has angered LGBT groups. On a lighter note, two Fox News personalities have books on Amazon’s top ten list, and Bob Woodward’s “Fear” continues to top the NYT bestseller list.
In the world of retail, Barnes & Noble is considering selling itself after years of declining sales. The company has struggled to implement new strategies to attract customers, such as smaller store formats and a kitchen concept. Meanwhile, Bianna Golodryga has joined “CBS This Morning” as a co-host, bringing the show’s total co-host count to four.
As the vote on Kavanaugh approaches, the nation waits with bated breath to see how Congress will respond to the mounting controversy surrounding his nomination. The outcome of this vote could have far-reaching implications for the future of the Supreme Court and the country as a whole.
