Kavanaugh Hearing: Senate Judiciary Committee Votes to Advance Supreme Court Nomination | THR News

The Senate Judiciary Committee advanced Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination after negotiations led to Senator Jeff Flake's conditional support, requiring an FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations. Dr. Christine Blasey Ford testified against Kavanaugh, who denied the claims. Flake's decision was influenced by encounters with sexual assault survivors. Public figures like Kumail Nanjiani and Bernie Sanders reacted on social media, with Alyssa Milano retracting a previous criticism of Flake. Milano praised Ford's composure and criticized Kavanaugh's temperament during the hearings.

What role did social media play in the public's reaction to Senator Flake's decision?

What were Alyssa Milano's reflections on Dr. Ford's testimony during the hearings?