Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has denied an allegation of sexual misconduct from when he was in high school.
He is seeking to defuse a potential threat to his confirmation as a handful of key senators remained silent on whether they would vote for him.
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In a statement released by the White House Friday, Kavanaugh said: “I categorically and unequivocally deny this allegation. I did not do this back in high school or at any time.”
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Senate Republicans insist Kavanaugh’s confirmation remains on track.
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But the allegation has inflamed an already intense political battle over President Donald Trump’s nominee.
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