As the dramatic hearing with Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh and Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who accused him of sexual assault, got underway, hundreds of protesters clashed on Capitol Hill – shutting down roads. Some stood silently lining stairwells in the Senate building while others clogged elevators. United States Capitol announced the closure of First St. NE between Constitution Ave. NE and East Capitol St. NE Thursday as additional officers gathered. KEY PLAYERS IN THE KAVANAUGH, FORD SENATE HEARINGConservative groups in support of Kavanaugh also planned counter-protesters around Capitol Hill Thursday. Kavanuagh’s confirmation hearing earlier this month was marred by dozens of protesters interrupting the hearing even before Ford’s allegation became public.

Source: Fox News September 27, 2018 14:25 UTC