Judge Brett Kavanaugh was confirmed by the Senate to be an associate justice on the U.S. Supreme Court on Saturday, ending a monthslong battle that laid bare the political divisions of a polarized nation and a nomination stained by uncorroborated allegations of sexual misconduct.
Confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh appeared virtually certain Friday after two undeclared senators announced their intent to support the controversial nomination, ending an acrimonious battle that has deepened political and gender divisions in the country.
Republicans barreled ahead Thursday with plans for Senate votes on the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court after wavering lawmakers signaled their support following their review of an FBI report into allegations of sexual misconduct.
Thousands crammed the streets of central London on Friday to vent their anger over Donald Trump’s first official visit to Britain, blowing horns, waving banners and hoisting a bright orange effigy of the U.S. president on their shoulders
