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White House denies 'micromanaging' FBI investigation of controversial Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh

U.S Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh [Courtesy].

US President Donald Trump hit back Sunday at suggestions his administration is trying to "micromanage" the FBI investigation of controversial Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, accusing opposition Democrats of being interested only in obstruction.

Trump on Friday had ordered the new FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations against Kavanaugh, as the Senate delayed a final vote on his confirmation as the key ninth member of the Supreme Court.

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