Breaking News: Live video: Watch Christine Blasey Ford testify about her sexual assault claim against Judge Brett Kavanaugh in a momentous Senate hearing nyti.ms/2OjvRNl
In the minutes before Dr. Christine Blasey Ford arrived on Capitol Hill, Deborah Ramirez, another of Judge Brett Kavanaugh’s accusers who alleges that he exposed himself to her at a drunken party in college, sent a message of support on Twitter nyti.ms/2DzBSkN
Read Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's prepared statement, as released by the Judiciary Committee nyti.ms/2ObRzD1
Watch the contentious moment between Senators Dianne Feinstein and Charles Grassley at the beginning of the hearing nyti.ms/2OfVzSV
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford delivered her opening statement, at times through tears, at times resolute — but always with palpable emotion nyti.ms/2DAbveu 
"It was hard for me to breathe, and I thought that Brett was accidentally going to kill me," Blasey Ford told senators in her testimony about Brett Kavanaugh nyti.ms/2OeuRtN
Senator Patrick Leahy asked Dr. Christine Blasey Ford the strongest memory she had of the incident.
She said, "The uproarious laughter between the 2 and their having fun at my expense." nyti.ms/2DLJeSD
She said, "The uproarious laughter between the 2 and their having fun at my expense." nyti.ms/2DLJeSD
As other senators sought to clarify Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s memory, Senator Richard Durbin took the question head on. Her response was unequivocal. nyti.ms/2OnNbkx
As the questioning got underway, the GOP choice to turn over questions to Rachel Mitchell appeared cumbersome, as it resembled a trial than a Senate hearing. Democrats, instead, used their time to cut straight to the heart of Dr. Blasey’s story. nyti.ms/2DzOmc9
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford said she was “100%” certain Brett Kavanaugh was her attacker, rebutting a GOP argument about mistaken identity nyti.ms/2Okz3bq
With Republicans deferring to Rachel Mitchell, Democrats used their time to make broad political points about the integrity of Republicans’ investigation, the treatment of the victims of sexual violence in the U.S., and Dr. Blasey in particular.
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Dr. Christine Blasey’s Ford's testimony inspired at least one woman to call into C-SPAN3 to share their own story of sexual abuse. “This brings back so much pain. I thought I was over it, but it is not. You will never forget it," the 76-year-old said. nyti.ms/2DBUYXu
The Senate Judiciary Committee has reconvened for further questioning of Dr. Christine Blasey Ford nyti.ms/2OmtBFi
During the lunch break, Senator Orrin Hatch said of Dr. Blasey to reporters, “I don’t think she’s uncredible. I think she an attractive, good witness.”
Asked what he meant by “attractive,” he said, “In other words, she’s pleasing.” nyti.ms/2Of3a43
Asked what he meant by “attractive,” he said, “In other words, she’s pleasing.” nyti.ms/2Of3a43
Julie Swetnick, the third woman to accuse Judge Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct restated, through her lawyer Michael Avenatti, her request for an FBI investigation, citing other people who could corroborate her allegations nyti.ms/2DM1njd
Senator Lindsay Graham delivered a threat to Democrats: “If this is the new norm, you better watch out for your nominees" nyti.ms/2Oh4gwl
Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s testimony has ended.The Senate Judiciary Committee will reconvene to hear Judge Brett Kavanaugh. nyti.ms/2DAXq0A
Breaking News: Live video: Brett Kavanaugh is responding to sexual assault allegations described in dramatic testimony by Dr. Christine Blasey Ford nyti.ms/2OeF2yE
Watch live: “My family and my name have been totally and permanently destroyed,” a visibly furious Brett Kavanaugh said in a forceful statement to senators nyti.ms/2OiPzsx
As Brett Kavanaugh recounted his daughters praying last night for Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, he broke down in tears nyti.ms/2Oksd5R
Brett Kavanaugh condemned Democrats who he said had searched for reasons to sink him weeks before, only to turn to dark accusations. He pointed back at deep-seated liberal grudges, going back to Bill Clinton's presidency and Trump's victory as evidence. nyti.ms/2OgC0Kd
In stark contrast to his subdued appearance earlier this week on Fox News, Brett Kavanaugh was sharp and emotional — fulfilling a wish of President Trump, who felt he was too robotic on TV. nyti.ms/2DyozkQ
In his yearbook, Brett Kavanaugh and others called themselves "Renate Alumni." The woman they were referring to told NYT, "I pray their daughters are never treated this way."
Kavanaugh testified that the reference "was meant to show affection." nyti.ms/2OfbYXM
Kavanaugh testified that the reference "was meant to show affection." nyti.ms/2OfbYXM
In saying that he couldn't have sexually assaulted Dr. Blasey, Brett Kavanaugh said he was out of town nearly every weekend in the summer of 1982 and was too busy working during the week. But his calendar entries dispute that. nyti.ms/2OkjZKQ
Questioning grew fiery when Senator Richard Durbin pressed Brett Kavanaugh to ask for an FBI inquiry nyti.ms/2DCtPDN
Watch Lindsey Graham's fiery defense of Brett Kavanaugh after Richard Durbin urged the nominee to call for an FBI investigation nyti.ms/2OkkRPI
Judge Brett Kavanaugh has said repeatedly in his testimony that he never blacked out from drinking. But an email he sent in 2001, released during his confirmation hearings, implied otherwise. nyti.ms/2OgBifY
Ahead of this hearing, officials inside the White House had hoped Brett Kavanaugh would fight for himself when the time came. The judge’s defiance — as well as his pugilistic approach under questioning — gave them what they wanted. nyti.ms/2DyRl4E
Today's extraordinary testimony has ended. President Trump said that "Judge Kavanaugh showed America exactly why I nominated him." nyti.ms/2DyRl4E
