A tense Senate confirmation hearing erupted as Sen. Richard Blumenthal sharply confronted President Donald Trump's judicial nominee over answers given during questioning, accusing the nominee of dodging key issues and delivering rehearsed responses. The fiery exchange escalated as both men repeatedly interrupted each other.The nominee pushed back, insisting, "I gave an ethically and legally correct answer," while Blumenthal replied, "I regret that you can't do better," accusing the nominee of failing to answer truthfully.

At today's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) questioned Anna St. John, nominee to be United States Circuit Judge for the Fifth Circuit.

A tense Senate confirmation hearing erupted as Sen. Richard Blumenthal sharply confronted President Donald Trump's judicial nominee over answers given during questioning, accusing…