US senators are sparring over an FBI report into sexual misconduct claims against Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee.
One copy of the report exists for all 100 senators to read. Democrats said it was incomplete and Republicans retorted it did not support the accusations.
Judge Kavanaugh has vehemently denied all allegations against him.
A confirmation vote is expected on Saturday. His appointment would tilt the court in favour of conservatives.
The court's nine justices are appointed for life and have the final say on some of the most contentious issues in US public life, from abortion to gun control and voting laws.
Republicans have accused Democrats of seeking to delay the confirmation of Judge Kavanaugh in the hope they will make gains in the mid‑term elections in November and stop his appointment altogether.
[Source: BBC]
