Entering Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, told reporters that lawmakers were meeting to figure out the next steps -- including if the hearing would proceed without Ford.  Full credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

Entering Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell's office, Sen. Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, told reporters that lawmakers were meeting to figure out the next steps -- including if the hearing would proceed without Ford. Full credit: Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP/Getty Images

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FBI interviews in Kavanaugh investigation go beyond initial White House mandate

The FBI is expanding its inquiry into sexual assault allegations against Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh beyond the initial four interviews that the White House directed to be conducted.