Kavanaugh stresses independence, won't discuss WH subpoenas

WASHINGTON (AP) — Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh repeatedly stressed the importance of judicial independence on the second day of his confirmation hearing Wednesday as he faced questioning from senators, including Democrats who fear he would be President Donald Trump's man on the high court. But he declined to address whether Trump could be subpoenaed or could pardon himself.Pressed by Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley, a Republican, on whether he would be independent from