Brett Kavanaugh, who strongly denies the assault allegation, has said he wishes to testify as soon as possible to clear his name. By AFPMore by this AuthorWASHINGTON,US lawmakers drew battle lines Sunday ahead of a dramatic showdown over the fate of Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, after a university professor who accuses the judge of sexual assault agreed to testify in the Senate. Kavanaugh, who strongly denies the assault allegation, has said he wishes to testify as soon as possible to clear his name. At stake is not only the fate of Trump's hand-picked Supreme Court nominee, but also Republican chances in November's midterm elections, which risk being harmed if the polarizing confirmation battle drags on. TRUMP REACTIONRepublicans, who hold a paper-thin majority in the Senate, can ill afford defections if Kavanaugh is to be approved.

Source: Daily Nation September 23, 2018 18:45 UTC