WASHINGTON (AP) — The Latest on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh (all times local):12:42 p.m.Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh is denying new allegations of sexual misconduct, saying they're from the "Twilight Zone." Kavanaugh denies having a "sexual or physical encounter of any kind" with Christine Blasey Ford, who will also appear at Thursday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing. The Senate Judiciary Committee says it is reviewing new allegations of sexual misconduct against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. Kavanaugh has been accused of sexual misconduct by two other women, putting his nomination for the high court at risk. GOP leaders set a Senate Judiciary Committee vote for Friday and hoped to confirm Kavanaugh early next week.

Source: Economic Times September 26, 2018 16:41 UTC