Article snippet: MORE and congressional Republicans are moving to defang a looming fight over the scope of the FBI’s investigation into sexual assault allegations that have thrown Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination into limbo. The scope of the probe — which the White House and Senate Republicans agreed to after pressure from moderates — was threatening to become a flashpoint in the Supreme Court fight and the latest headache for Republicans, who have faced weeks of curveballs on a nominee they once believed was a lock for confirmation. Seeking to stem the fight, Trump and the White House said Monday that they had no problem with the FBI widening its investigation, which came after three woman publicly accused Kavanaugh of sexual misconduct. Trump told reporters that he wants a “comprehensive investigation” into the allegation, including allowing the FBI to talk with Julie Swetnick, the third woman to bring public allegations against Kavanaugh. Swetnick says Kavanaugh was present at a party where she was gang raped. “I think the FBI should do what they have to do to get to the answer," Trump told reporters during a press conference. “Now with that being said, I’d like it go go quickly … because it’s unfair to [Kavanaugh] at this point.” The New York Times, citing four individuals familiar with the matter, reported that the White House had told the bureau that it could speak with anyone it deemed appropriate as long as the agency finished by the end of the week. In addition... Link to the full article to read more