Kavanaugh Failure May Leave Him Open to Discipline in Old Job

Brett Kavanaugh may find that going back to his old job won’t be so simple if he fails to be confirmed to the nation’s highest court.

Kavanaugh, whose seat on the U.S. Supreme Court is in jeopardy after allegations of sexual assault, was already facing questions about whether he gave full and honest answers in testimony before Congress on other matters. His answers on Thursday to questions about the alleged assaults will face heightened scrutiny. He could face disciplinary proceedings if he returns to his seat on the D.C. Circuit.

The “idea that this guy could in fact go back ...