dr. li? >> supervisor peskin: thank you, madam president, colleagues. as president cohen said, dr. raymond li has been of service to patients in san francisco for almost half a century. he was born in hong kong in 1941 and received his doctorate of medicine in 1967 from hong kong university, specializing in pediatric care. and when he emigrated to the united states, he realized that there -- that there are only a limited number of chinese american doctors in the chinatown community, and even less so who are proficient in cantonese and recognizing the growing need at that time to serve the monolingual population, he decided to open his practice not only in chinatown but in the sunset in 1972. dr. li has long been committed to providing community base, culturally competent services to underserved communities, and for 45 years, his office has been open from 11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. without any extra charge to accommodate people's daily schedules of working and dealing with their families. dr. l

dr. ford and her allegations yet. obviously if judge kavanaugh has lied about what happened, that would be disqualifying. >> a vote on kavanaugh's nomination was originally scheduled for this thursday. >> i talked to him on the phone today. what is did he say to you? >> well, he didn't do that. and he wasn't at the party. so, you know, there's clearly somebody is mixed up. >> i don't know enough about dr. ford and her allegations yet. obviously, if judge kavanaugh has lied about what happened, that would be disqualifying. >> for the latest on this story, download the "abc7 news" app. >> didn't mean to run the same comment twice, obviously. the professor has said -- was said to be terrified about going public, according to the reporter who broke the story initially. melanie woodrow is in the newsroom with the latest on this aspect of our coverage. >> reporter: we're getting a better sense of the timeline of events today from that washington post reporter, who spoke to the palo alto university professor, christine blase ford. this is the high school yearbook photo of christine blase ford in 1983 at holton arms school i

dr. ford. he lied about what a devil's triangle is. it's a sexual act, not a drinking game. list goes on. i don't believe him when he says that he, you know, never was a blacked out drunk. look, it's just unbelievable. someone that likes to drink a lot as he noted, that he never had a few foggy nights he doesn't remember. the unnecessary small lies is were real shocks to his credibility. what i saw was a display of privilege, a man that could not believe the senate had the audacity to ask these questions. >> if professor ford had given the exact same sort of however you want to characterize it, do you think it would be described in the same way? >> first of all, on the last thing, there's no question in the workplace for instance, women and men are not treated the same when there is a temper. that is true. i don't believe he was unhinged. i believe he was angry. i believe when you're innocent and wrongly accused of something, and you believe you're getting a raw deal, it is absolutely understandable to show some emotion, and to say, this is terrible. this is not true. i didn

dr. -- judge kavanaugh lied somewhere in the nomination process or yesterday regarding some small things/or some big things, he may have a problem taking a polygraph exam. i would be surprised if he agrees to take one. >> wow, and barbara, what is -- what's their ability to compel if people don't want to cooperate? >> well, with regard to someone like mark judge or others, that's a place where you could run into some problems. it is not required to talk to an fbi agent. it would be purely voluntary. if mark judge or others would refuse to talk to the fbi agents, the remedy really is to go back to the senate and ask them to issue a subpoena for their testimony before the committee. in light of the short time line that has been put on this, one week, i don't know that if someone refuses to cooperate they could get them subpoenaed and appear before the committee in that short period of time or in they would have the political will to do so, so far mark judge has said he is willing to cooperate. if i were brett kavanaugh and i believed i was innocent and really wanted this confirmation, i wo

dr. jill biden sat down for an exclusive li >>> new this morning, former vice president joe biden and dr.jill biden sat down for an exclusive, live interview on nbc's "today" show. >> nbc's craig melvin interviewed the couple at the anthem theatre in washington, d.c. that's where the biden cancer summit is taking place today. the bidens discussed their initiative, which focuses on changing the culture of research and care of cancer. >> there's so much opportunity. if we didn't find one more cure, if docs started to share data, not hoard it, make it available to everybody for research, we would extend lives beyond anything we're doing right now. >> the former vice president also talked about the possibility of making a run for president in 2020, and let's just say he's nowhere near all-in. instead, he said there are a lot of ways to change the landscape, and he mentioned the bay area's camilla harris. >>> a cancer summit, there will be a biden community summit. happening in washington, today's event is focused on cancer prevention, diagnosis, care and treatment. this starts at 1:30 at the

target of constant harassment and threats i intend no wheel well to dr ford and her family the other night actually and my daughter lies assert their prayers and little lies all of ten years old. said to actually we should pray for the woman. it's a lot of wisdom from a ten year olds. we mean we know we're well. i believe that if i came forward my single voice would be drowned out by a of a chorus of powerful supporters this is a circus. well another round of hearings in the senate judiciary committee the us president then ordered an f.b.i. investigation into covenant insisting none the less that he's paid remains the best choice still for the job of a republican senator called up a spoke in the full senate confirmation and launch a week long investigation of the divide was evident among committee members during what turned out to be a heated debate filler gallus from wonderland around here rather than working with us my democratic colleagues chose not to participate in this process and yet again and again their refrain has been the same delay delay delay i'm very disappointed that we are here today voting on this nomi

dr. ford is refusing to come testify on monday. last night i'm looking at republican senators saying on twitter, susan collins said i hope she'll reconsider. there's a bunch of lies going on here. dr. ford has not refused to testify on monday. >> right. >> we don't -- i don't know if she's telling the truth, if brett kavanaugh's telling the truth. we don't have any bomb shell reporting that we're waiting to drop, but i do think that we understand how optionality works. christine ford doesn't have to give an answer until tomorrow morning at 10:00 a.m. she has the option. why on earth would she tell anyone what she is going to do until then, and what she's asked for thus far, she's not demanding an fbi investigation. she's requesting an investigation and more witnesses for the purpose of making monday not strictly a he said/she said. republicans are betting on the credibility of brett kavanaugh will beat hers. >> right, so the issue here is that if you were to lie to the fbi, i think everybody in america knows this now, that is a crime, so if you are lying, then it's odd to ask for an fbi investigation into your very lie. >> it would be so strange for someone to ma

dr. ford statement lied right here on mornings on 2.f you would like to watch the hearing we have that as well on ktvu.com and ktvu plus right now. it is a busy thursday. thank you for joining us i am gasia mikaelian. >> i am frank mallicoat. we will get you back to the hearing but we'll get you back to the weather on thursday morning. >>> we have cory in clear lake. a clear the their waiting for sunrise and lake county. 50's and sunrise. a few 40s countywide. the expected high at 93 or 95. a few high clouds major thin. they are getting very close from a system offshore and more likely late tonight and tomorrow but if you of those make make it and plenty of low clouds underneath with very thick fog. it does look a little cool with morning fog and still 80s, and 90s inland. 60s and 70s coast in the big changes tomorrow and again monday and tuesday as this low losing and another one will drop in and the remains of hurricane rosa moving north will tap in and bring it here are well that stay south. the majority consensus seems to be take it

target of constant harassment and threats i intend no wheel well to dr ford and her family the other night actually and my daughter lies or said their prayers and little lies all of ten years old. so do i actually we should pray for the woman. it's a lot of wisdom from a ten year old. we need we you know we're well. i believe that if i came forward my single voice would be drowned out by have a chorus of powerful supporters this is a circus. following the testimonies the final votes on the nomination was postponed to give the f.b.i. a week to investigate the claims made by kavanagh's huge users the agency had contacted the second woman who said that he exposed himself to her during a party in the one nine hundred eighty s. president trump ordered the probe but still insists that his pick is the best choice for the job. when more than twenty million people tuned in for the hearing sixteen were dismissed in court due to lack of evidence however since then twenty different women have come forward and accused him now those accusations have not yet gone to court but jian ghomeshi never got his job back there are a lot of gu

target of constant harassment and threats i intend no wheel well to dr ford and her family the other night actually and my daughter lies or said their prayers and little lies all of ten years old. said to actually we should pray for the woman. it's a lot of wisdom from a ten year old. we mean we know we're well. i believe that if i came forward my single voice would be drowned out by a of chorus of powerful supporters this is a circus. following the testimonies the final vote on the nomination was then perspired to give the f.b.i. a week now to investigate the claims made by cavernous accuses as the agency contacted a second woman then who said that he exposed herself himself to her rather during a party also back in the nineteen eighties when he was a university student though president trump called the initial accuser a credible witness and ordered the probe still insist that his pick is the best choice for the job. well it seemed to be a good television more than twenty million people tuned in for that hearing that divided not only the senate but america as a whole the washington correspondents mirror karma as more.

target of constant harassment and threats i intend no ill will to dr ford and her family the other night actually and my daughter lies assert their prayers and little lies all of ten years old. so do i actually we should pray for the woman. it's a lot of wisdom from a ten year olds. we need we know well. i believe that if i came forward my single voice would be drowned out by a chorus of powerful supporters this is a circus well following the testimonies the final votes on the nomination was postponed to give the f.b.i. a week to investigate the claims made by carbonyls accusers the agency has contacted a second woman who said that he exposed himself to her during a party also in the one nine hundred eighty s. when he was a university and a student at yale university's me though present from call the initial accuser a credible witness and ordered the probe he insists that his pick is the best choice for the. well more than twenty million people tuned in for the hearing which divided not only the senate but americans as a whole are washington correspondents and your account has more. international issues like iran d.p

lies. what three other people dr. ford indicated were present last night. he told us as his exonerating evidence kept mentioning three names over and over again. four people who knew dr. ford who dr. ford said were present at the gathering where she was sexually assaulted said it didn't happen. that's patently untrue. mark judge said i have no memory of the alleged incident. this is not it did not happen. pj smith said he has no judge. that's not it did not happen. leland kaiser said through her attorney she has no recollection of being at a party or gathering where kavanaugh was present. that was not it did not happen. in fact leland kaiser said she believes dr. ford. the only person who denied the event has taken place and said it did not happen is judge kavanaugh. so now this is the real point, sir. >> can you -- >> i would like to finish, sir. i understand that, but may i finish my segment. >> okay. i want to ask you a question. you have gone 17 minutes. i have three other people who would like to speak. >> sir, i understand that. i will be closing my c

target of constant harassment and threats i intend no will wilt to dr ford and her family the other night actually in my daughter lies a said their prayers and little lies all of ten years old. said to actually we should pray for the woman. it's a lot of wisdom from a ten year old. we mean we know well. i believe that if i came forward my single voice would be drowned out by a of chorus of powerful supporters this is a circus. following a bit hearing president doubled down on his support for his pick for the supreme court he called cover noise testimony powerful and accuse democrats of obstruction calling on the senate to vote for the nominee season so american reports from washington international issues like iran d.p. r. k. and actual wars like syria and yemen have taken a back seat and capitals hearings have been a dominating the news cycle for a couple of weeks now and we witnessed a series of twists and turns over the past month or so and all of america is tuned in to find out if cavanaugh did or did not sexually assault christine for over thirty six years ago but all the suspense and media hype surrounding the

been totally and permanently destroyed i intend no we'll we'll see dr ford and her family the other night actually and my daughter lies assert their prayers and little lies all of ten years old. should there actually we should pray for the woman. it's a lot of wisdom from a ten year old. we mean we know we're well. this is a circus but it looks like the only thing that's clear from all of this is that both of their lives have been turned upside down well in this incredibly polarized climate of americans chose a side long before either of them spoke i respect this man and believe him we must put an end to the democrats' witch hunt god bless this man for refusing to back down from the democratic elite who try to destroy his life i stand with judge cavanagh who is with me. on a strategy played the victim meanwhile the actual victim conducted herself with out most dignity and unwavering bravery dr ford is a patriot in the survivor the fact that this hearing is playing more like a trial is devastating she is not on trial kevin though is her testimony has read as credible reliable and compelling in fact it would be super di

dr. wford's lifelong friend, h said she doesn't know me and never remembers being at a party withg me at any time in her li. i am not questioning and have not questioned that perhaps dr. ford at some point in her life was sexuallyme assaulted by someone in someau place. but what i know is i never sexually assaulted anyone. >> kavanaugh also told fox news he will notls withdraw his nomination to the supreme court and that he still has the support of the president. >> we are looking for a fair process where i can be heard and defend my integrity, my lifelong record. myy lifelong record of promoti dignity and equality for women, starting with the women who knew me when i was 14 years old. i'm not going anywhere. >> do you believe that president trump is going to stand by you throughout? >> i know he's going to stand by me. he called me this afternoon and> said he's standing by me. >>ng senate republicans are comg out with a more forceful defense of judge kavanaugh of late. earlier today in a speech on the senate floor senator mitch mcconnell blasted something he named six or seven times, the smear campaign by

lies in state. the great and the good from across the political divide paying their respects. by his own account dr was a rebellious young man. in his case that's understandable what faster way to distinguish yourself when you're the son and grandson of admirals went to munich. eventually though he concluded that the only way to really make. his mark on the world is to commit to something bigger than yourself and for job that meant answering the highest of calls. serving his country. in a time of war mccain's family emotional and his daughter meghan unafraid of politics the america john mccain is generous and welcoming and bold she is resourceful and confident secure. she meets her responsibilities she speaks quietly because she is strong america does not boast because she has no need to. the america john mccain has no need to be made great again because america was always great a swipe at president donald trump's divisiveness many feel that the death of john mccain comes at a time when american politics really needs more few would like him politicians who can reach across the widening political di

lied to this committee. every fact witness that dr. ford named has explicitly disputed her allegations. now, one of the witnesses was mr. judge. a the love my colleagues said why didn't we hear his testimony? he refused to talk to the committee. he smilted a statement under penalty of perjury, under penalty ever felony, but refused to be interviewed by investigators. it's not complicated to understand why. mr. judge had a very troubled life and he battled with addiction for most of his life. we heard testimony that he had been near death and battled with depression and is a cancer survivor. he has been directly accused of multiple felonies. so when me is investigators asked to interview him, he said no. that shouldn't surprise anybody. we had a vote earlier today on subpoenaing mr. judge. it's not complicated what would happen if he were subpoenaed. if he came before this committee, any defense lawyer worth assault would tell mr. judge not to testify. i understand politically the democratic members of this senate would very much like to see a man who struggled with addiction most of his

dr. greg hampikian of idaho innocence project, the answer still lies not in the machinery of law, but int the scene, it points, he says, to the simplest explanation, not to a third man or even a second one, but just one. >> one what are the chances that a story could remain a secret that many years if three people were involved? >> secrets can be kept but science reveals those secrets. somebody went in and committed a typical, violent, rape/murder and left typical evidence. there's no other person there by dna. where is he? >> where, indeed? and carol dodge is still tortured, still pondering that last message from her angie -- that she had done something stupid. >> sounds to me like you believe she had crossed or double crossed somebody who was very dangerous -- >> she crossed the line and didn't have any clue of what she had gotten herself into. >> and neither did she, carol admits. when she sat out on a quest to find a killer, not finished, not yet. >> i'm never going to stop looking. one day i'm going to look that man in the eye. one day he will be found. he'll be found. >>> that's al

dr. ford and her allegations yet to reac that kind of judgment. obviously, if judge kavanaugh has lied >> supporters of dr. ford already banding together. schoolmas from the all girls she attended writing ar letf support, the actor julia louise-drfus among them. kavanaugh told orrin hatch he wasn't at the party. >> i think this woman, whoever sh, is mixed up. >> reporter: senators have already had a chanc to tal to kavanaugh and develop something of a personal rapport with him, but in the "me too" era there are so many risks fan republ in appearing to attack dr. ford, especially because all the republicans on >> all right. casey count. thank you. > at least one person was killed overnight as tornados struck central virginia. >> oh! >> one large tornado moved in the richmond area, damaged homes andin bses and sent up swirling clouds of debris. students at t university of o shelter in place. a worker at a flooring company n was killed w the building collapsed on top of him raising ed to ath toll conne florence to 31 people. the rivers are still rising in parts of north carolina. official

obviously, if judge kavanaugh has lied about what happepened, thatat would be disqualifying. dr. christineer, blasey ford, is a professor at palo alto university in california who teaches in a consortium with stanford university, training graduate students in clinical psychology. monday's hearing comes just 50 days before midterm elections. meanwhile, democrats have called for the fbi to re-open kavanaugh's background check investigation. senator richard blumenthal told "the washington post" -- "if there's a hearing before that investigation, the committee is going to be shooting in the dark with questions." for more, we are joined here in our new york studio by ryan grim, washington, d.c., bureau chief for the intercept. last week he was the first to report that democratic senator dianne feinstein had a letter describing an incident involving kavananaugh and a woman in high school, and that feinstein was refusing to share it with her democratic colleagues. his new piece is headlined "attorney sent letter to chuck grassley and dianne feinstein claiming federal court employees wil

dr. ford and her allegations yet to reach that kind of judgment. obviously, if judge kavanaugh has liedeporter: supporters of dr. ford's already banding together. schoolmates from the all-girls high school she attended writing a letter of support. the actress, julie louis-dreyfus among them. the president calling republicans to come. orrin hatch said he wasn't at the party. >> i think this woman is mixed up. >> reporter: senator had a chance to talk toany riskit to atta republicans on the committee are men. hoda? >>>>> one person wasilt as torn central virginia. one large tornado the ground in the richmond area. damaged homes and businesses and sent up swirling clouds of debris. students at the university of richmond had to shelter in place. one worker at a flooring company was killed when the building collapsed on top of him, raising the death toll connected to florence to 31 people. and the rivers are still rising in parts of north carolina. officials are warning that the catastrophic flooding is not over yet. >>> one couple in north carolina had a different kind of brush with nature.

lied to this committee. so every single fact witness that dr. ford named has explicitly disputed her allegations. now, one of the fact witnesses was mr. judge. we have heard a lot of discussions about mr. judge, and lot of omy colleagumy colleague didn't we hear testimony from mr. judge. well, mr. judge refused to talk to the committee. he submitted a statement under the penalty of the perjury and under the penalty of felony, but he refused to be interviewed by investigators and it is not complicated to understand why. the public record indicates that mr. judge has had a very troubled life. he has battled with addiction for moest of his life. we have heard testimony yesterday that he has been near death and battles with depression, and that he is a cancer survivor. he has also been directly accused of multiple felonies. so when the end of the day, if we subpoenaed mr. judge, it is not complicated what would happen. if he came before this committee, any defense lawyer worth his salt would tell mr. judge not the test fichlt i understand that politically, the democratic members of the senate would v

corroborate her story. story. they did so under penalty of perjury. perjury. prison if they lied to this committee. committee. drunderstand why. complicated to understand why. judge brett kavanaugh and dr blasey ford yesterday. ford yesterday. other halls outside that committee room filled with protesters. room filled with protesters. illegal to protest inside those buildings. buildings. assault after he announced he would vote for brett kavanaugh. vote for brett kavanaugh. do not walk away from me. walk away from me. it does not matter what happened to me. me. highest court of the land and telling everyone what they can do. telling everyone what they can do. in the republican party is viewed as one of the possible defectors. one of the possible defectors. will vote to confirm brett kavanaugh. let's get the thoughts ofjeffrey howard. he's a lecturer in political theory at university college london. thank you for sitting with us here this afternoon. this afternoon. quite fascinating what has been going on in committee. what has been going on in committee. idea of the presumption of innocence on the part of brett

dr. goldfarb has been the victim of i think the most heinous lies imaginable, that he killed his friend, that he killed his wife, that he is a member of the cia, and there are -- besides the inherent implausibility of those claims, we know that a very extensive inquiry was conducted by the high court i believe 36 days of testimony, and the conclusion was beyond a doubt that two former kgb agents were sent in to england to kill mr. litvinenko and that there was a high probability that putin ordered that. so this is something that is happening in the united states, when cable television programs that are available to hundreds of thousands of people here, and of course this is a case that is about an individual american citizen who has been defamed, but i think we can see in this case some real echos of what is going on generally with russian propaganda that attempts to disrupt democracy not only in our country but all over the world. >> thank you. alex and marina, i would like to first give you both an opportunity to respond to last week's statement by teresa may identifying two gru operat