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Sen. McSally opens up after revealing assault

The Air Force is apologizing to a U.S. senator who revealed during a public hearing on military sexual assault that she is a survivor of it. Arizona Republican Martha McSally, America's first female fighter pilot to fly in combat, served in the Air Force for more than two decades. She said Wednesday that sexual abuse nearly forced her to quit. "CBS This Morning" co-host Norah O'Donnell spoke with the senator just after she told that intensely personal story. To watch their extended conversation, tune in to "CBS This Morning" on Friday, March 8.

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Parallels between Fairfax and Kavanaugh

Two women have now accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault, and many are calling for his resignation. Fairfax has denied the claims, saying they are an attempt to "smear" him as his political profile rises. The situation draws parallels to the allegations Brett Kavanaugh faced during his Supreme Court confirmation hearings last year, which many said was a loss for the #MeToo movement. Washington Post national columnist Karen Tumulty joined CBSN to discuss her recent column comparing the two.

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