“Throughout this process, I’ve been interviewed by the FBI, I’ve done a number of ‘background’ calls directly with the Senate, and yesterday, I answered questions under oath about every topic the Senators and their counsel asked me. I’ve done everything they have requested and will continue to cooperate,” Kavanaugh said in a statement today.

While Trump has given the FBI one week to complete its investigation, it’s unclear what will happen it takes longer. Given Flake’s insistence on receiving the results of the probe before he votes, the Senate may well wait until he’s satisfied.

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