Good Thursday morning. Here are some of the stories making news in Washington and politics today.

• The woman who accused Judge Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault rejected the idea of a Senate hearing, saying it would not be a “good faith investigation.” [Read the story]

• Here’s the story of Christine Blasey Ford, the researcher and statistician who was reluctant to come forward with her allegation against Judge Kavanaugh. [Read the story]

• The accusation against the judge has scrambled the political calculations for 10 Democratic senators running for re-election in states won by President Trump. [Read the story]

• Mr. Trump’s pugilistic approach to trade and China could rupture relations for years to come. [Read the story]