Trump's Supreme Court nominee a step closer to Justice seat

US President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court Brett Kavanaugh seems all but confirmed for the coveted designation. He won the backing of key senators despite an FBI investigation into sexual assault allegations. 

Republican Senator Susan Collins and Joe Manchin, a Democrat, both indicated their backing for the judge



yesterday.  A final vote on whether Judge Kavanaugh will join the nine-member panel is scheduled for tonight. If confirmed, the position is for life.

Judge Kavanaugh's confirmation would tilt America's highest court in favour of conservatives. The court has the final say on issues such as abortion and gun control.