Senate panel backs Trump’s courtroom choose, however Flake seeks FBI probe

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Republican-led committee accredited President Donald Trump’s nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to the U.S. Supreme Court docket however reasonable Republican Senator Jeff Flake known as for an FBI investigation into sexual misconduct allegations towards the decide earlier than a ultimate Senate vote.

Flake’s intervention means a ultimate Senate vote on the nomination could possibly be delayed for as much as per week in order that the potential FBI investigation may be accomplished, if Republican Senate leaders comply with…