Michael Bowman

Sen Republican Majority Leader McConnell: SCOTUS nominee Kavanaugh has withstood a "feeding frenzy" of "ridiculous accusations" -- FBI probe does not corroborate any allegations against the nominee: "Many of the facts actually support Judge Kavanaugh's unequivocal denial."

Top Jud Cmte Dem Feinstein: The most notable part of this FBI report is what's not in it - FBI didn't interview Kavanaugh or accuser Ford, seems to be an incomplete report hampered by White House limitations: "We didn't agree that the White House should tie the FBI's hands."

Dem senators arriving to read FBI report on SCOTUS nominee Kavanaugh. https://t.co/oNpnUIu10j

Behind these doors, senators are reading FBI report on President Trump’s Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh ahead of procedural votes, then a final confirmation vote. Key Republican Collins among those reviewing report right now. https://t.co/ofjwdkgmG4

Brett Kavanaugh admits to "sometimes drinking too many beers" in high school but denies blacking out or not remembering what happened the night before.

Choked with emotion, Kavanaugh says he bears Ford no ill will.

Brett Kavanaugh: I have never assaulted anyone. Not in high school, not in college, not ever ... I have never done this to her or to anyone.

Kavanaugh: Dems held accusation back to deploy it when initial confirmation hearings failed to derail the nomination ... I will not be intimidated to withdraw form this process. Your effort to destroy my good name will not drive me out.

Brett Kavanaugh: I was not at the party described by Dr. Ford ... At the Senate, advise and consent has been replaced with search and destroy.

Brett Kavanaugh has begun testifying at Sen Jud Cmte hearing.

Dem Senator @KamalaHarris: Dr. Ford, you are not on trial ... I believe you, and I think many Americans believe you.

Prosecutor asking question on behalf of Republican senators drilling down into Ford's fear of flying, establishes that she has flown with some regularity/frequency.

Ford says what she remembers most from alleged sexual assault is Kavanaugh's and Judge's "uproarious laughter" during the incident and them "having fun at my expense."

Feinstein: How can you be sure it was Kavanaugh who assaulted you? Ford: the same way I know I am talking to you. Q: Possible mistaken identity? A: Absolutely not.

Ford tells Feinstein she has suffered PTSD-like trauma, claustrophobia, social anxieties as a result of sexual assault as a teenager.

Ford being questioned now by prosecutor tapped by Republicans.

Ford insists she is no one's political pawn, acting out of sense of civic duty.