And then the U.S. Senate as an institution—we’re coming apart at the seams. Republicans agreed to Flake’s demand, which puts the vote to confirm Kavanaugh by at least a week. “I’ve ordered the FBI to conduct a supplemental investigation to update Judge Kavanaugh’s file," Trump said in a statement. Flake told The Atlantic that he was moved by an impassioned plea by Sen. Chris Coons, D-Del., calling for a delay. However, he also said that the delay could eventually help both Republicans, and Kavanaugh himself.

Source: Fox News September 29, 2018 17:15 UTC