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First Kavanaugh vote is set for today

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled a vote this morning on the Supreme Court nominee, a day after emotional testimony that riveted the nation. Read our article about Thursday’s hearing.

Two accounts unfolded on Thursday: Christine Blasey Ford, her voice shaking at times, said a drunken Brett Kavanaugh had sexually assaulted her when they were teenagers.

He angrily denied the accusation and denounced a partisan “frenzy” bent on destroying his nomination, his family and his good name. President Trump praised Judge Kavanaugh, saying that he had “showed America exactly why I nominated him.”

• Highlights: Here are four takeaways from the testimony and video of key moments.

• Analysis: Dr. Blasey said she was “100 percent” certain that Mr. Kavanaugh was her attacker. He said he was “100 percent” certain that he was not. What will senators say?