In a tweet aimed at Kavanaugh shortly before midnight, Grassley said he was giving them additional time, without specifying how much. Ford’s accusations and the tense standoff over the terms of her appearance have left the appellate court judge’s confirmation to the high court in jeopardy. In backing away from his deadline, Grassley underscored the sensitivity with which Senate Republicans have tried handling Ford. Ford wants an appearance by Mark Judge, a Kavanaugh friend who Ford asserts was at the high school party and in the room where the incident occurred. The GOP letter to Ford’s lawyers said Kavanaugh and his family have received death threats, too.

Source: National Post September 22, 2018 05:47 UTC