Donald Trump’s pick, who could shift the top decisively to the right, begins his confirmation hearing before the Senate judiciary committee 2.50pm BST Kavanaugh is here with his wife, Ashley, his two daughters, Margaret and Eliza, his parents and extended family. He is now being given an opportunity to introduce himself and his family.Here’s Kavanaugh arriving in the hearing room earlier this morning:Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has arrived for his first day of confirmation hearings before the Senate. https://t.co/zM9mcuhYvSWatch it live: https://t.co/om79ODyWih pic.twitter.com/A0KWBj7qwv 2.45pm BST This hearing is off to a turbulent start. Democrats interrupted Chairman Chuck Grassley, a Republican of Iowa, the moment he started his opening statement. They’re demanding a delay in the hearing until more documents are released and there is more time to review the documents that have been released. Another outcry: “If you vote for Brett Kavanaugh we will replace you.”Democrats meanwhile are trying to get the hearing postponed. https://t.co/w4C1C5Q2C7 Continue reading…
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