http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/ Full NewsHour coverage of the nomination and confirmation process for Samuel Alito to join the U.S. Supreme Court NewsHour with Jim Lehrer Full NewsHour coverage of the nomination and confirmation process for Samuel Alito to join the U.S. Supreme Court en-us Copyright ©2008 MacNeil/Lehrer Productions. All Rights Reserved. 144 144 http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/newshour/ http://www.pbs.org/newshour/images/rss/promo_podcast.jpg No News, NewsHour, Daily, Politics, Supreme Court, Law, Justices, Alito, Congress, President, Bush, Capitol, Senate, Election, Campaign, Analysis, Federal, Government NewsHour with Jim Lehrer onlineda@newshour.org NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec06/bd_07-28.html Fri, 28 Jul 2006 20:21:00 EST Columnists David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the continuing crisis in the Middle East, the role of international leaders in seeking a diplomatic solution, and the confirmation hearings of U.N. ambassador John Bolton. Columnists David Brooks and E.J. Dionne discuss the continuing crisis in the Middle East, the role of international leaders in seeking a diplomatic solution, and the confirmation hearings of U.N. ambassador John Bolton. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/07/28/20060728_bd28.mp3 12:52 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/political_wrap/jan-june06/sb_1-27.html Fri, 27 Jan 2006 21:29:00 EST Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss efforts by some Democrats to block the confirmation of Samuel Alito, the mandate won by Hamas in the Palestinian parliament, and the Bush administration's response to the wiretapping scandal. Mark Shields and David Brooks discuss efforts by some Democrats to block the confirmation of Samuel Alito, the mandate won by Hamas in the Palestinian parliament, and the Bush administration's response to the wiretapping scandal. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/27/20060127_sb28.mp3 11:54 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Fri, 27 Jan 2006 20:57:00 EST The prospects for the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito improved this week as three Democrats crossed the aisle to support his nomination, however other Democrats led by Sen. John Kerry are calling for a filibuster. The prospects for the confirmation of Judge Samuel Alito improved this week as three Democrats crossed the aisle to support his nomination, however other Democrats led by Sen. John Kerry are calling for a filibuster. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/27/20060127_alito28.mp3 05:13 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/congress/jan-june06/alito_1-24.html Tue, 24 Jan 2006 17:57:00 EST The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10-8, along party lines, to approve Judge Samuel Alito as a Supreme Court justice. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 10-8, along party lines, to approve Judge Samuel Alito as a Supreme Court justice. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/24/20060124_alito28.mp3 05:09 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Fri, 13 Jan 2006 19:10:00 EST In a final day of hearings, Senators on the Judiciary Committee heard testimony about Judge Samuel Alito from a series of colleagues and advocates. In a final day of hearings, Senators on the Judiciary Committee heard testimony about Judge Samuel Alito from a series of colleagues and advocates. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/13/20060113_alito28.mp3 07:06 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/political_wrap/ Fri, 13 Jan 2006 18:20:00 EST Shields and Brooks debate why after 500 questions and 18 hours of testimony it appeared Democrats would be unable to stop the nomination of Samuel Alito to the high court. Shields and Brooks debate why after 500 questions and 18 hours of testimony it appeared Democrats would be unable to stop the nomination of Samuel Alito to the high court. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/13/20060113_sb28.mp3 12:38 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:30:00 EST Two guests give their insight on the confirmation process and how the Senate Judiciary Committee handled the hearings. Two guests give their insight on the confirmation process and how the Senate Judiciary Committee handled the hearings. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/12/20060112_scholars28.mp3 12:01 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Fri, 13 Jan 2006 09:29:00 EST Senators wrapped up questioning of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito after 18 hours of inquiries into his judicial philosophy and moved on to witness testimonies Thursday afternoon. Senators wrapped up questioning of Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito after 18 hours of inquiries into his judicial philosophy and moved on to witness testimonies Thursday afternoon. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/12/20060112_alito28.mp3 07:58 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:12:00 EST Constitutional law experts reflect on how much has been learned about Samuel Alito's legal philosophy and opinions. Constitutional law experts reflect on how much has been learned about Samuel Alito's legal philosophy and opinions. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/11/20060111_legal28.mp3 14:11 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Wed, 11 Jan 2006 19:08:00 EST Kwame Holman reports on day three of the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. Kwame Holman reports on day three of the Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/11/20060111_alito28.mp3 12:39 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june06/alitoanalysis_1-10.html Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:42:00 EST Two court watchers analyze whether Judge Alito's answers in the first round of questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee reveal anything about his opinions on abortion or executive power. Two court watchers analyze whether Judge Alito's answers in the first round of questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee reveal anything about his opinions on abortion or executive power. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/10/20060110_alito228.mp3 12:59 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Wed, 11 Jan 2006 09:40:00 EST Senators pressed Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito for more information on his views about executive power, abortion and the right to privacy in the second day of confirmation hearings. Senators pressed Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito for more information on his views about executive power, abortion and the right to privacy in the second day of confirmation hearings. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/10/20060110_alito128.mp3 21:47 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/jan-june06/alito_1-09.html Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:42:00 EST Two constitutional law scholars analyze opening statements on the first day of Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. Two constitutional law scholars analyze opening statements on the first day of Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/09/20060109_alito228.mp3 10:38 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/index.html Tue, 10 Jan 2006 09:40:00 EST Senators pledged to question Judge Samuel Alito on issues including constitutional powers, privacy and abortion during hearings this week on whether he should be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. Senators pledged to question Judge Samuel Alito on issues including constitutional powers, privacy and abortion during hearings this week on whether he should be confirmed as a Supreme Court justice. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/09/20060109_alito128.mp3 13:55 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/ Mon, 09 Jan 2006 16:28:00 EST Wrapping up the first day of Samuel Alito's confirmation hearings, four experts reflect on the opening statements from the judge and senators. Wrapping up the first day of Samuel Alito's confirmation hearings, four experts reflect on the opening statements from the judge and senators. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/09/alito/20060109_analysis2-28.mp3 15:13 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/supreme_court/alito/ Mon, 09 Jan 2006 16:26:00 EST Addressing the committee for the first time, Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito shared his personal journey that has led to his high court nomination. Addressing the committee for the first time, Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito shared his personal journey that has led to his high court nomination. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2006/01/09/alito/20060109_alito28.mp3 10:59 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec05/alito_12-28.html Wed, 28 Dec 2005 15:43:00 EST Documents released recently by the National Archives from Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito's past have sparked a debate over his judicial philosophy. Documents released recently by the National Archives from Supreme Court nominee Judge Samuel Alito's past have sparked a debate over his judicial philosophy. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2005/12/28/20051228_alito28.mp3 13:38 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec05/alito_12-01.html Thu, 01 Dec 2005 15:47:00 EST Papers released from the National Archives show that when Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito was assistant solicitor general in the Reagan administration, he outlined a strategy for effectively overturning the landmark abortion rights decision, Roe v. Wade. Papers released from the National Archives show that when Supreme Court nominee Samuel Alito was assistant solicitor general in the Reagan administration, he outlined a strategy for effectively overturning the landmark abortion rights decision, Roe v. Wade. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2005/12/01/20051201_alito28.mp3 13:28 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/congress/july-dec05/battle_11-1.html Tue, 01 Nov 2005 19:50:00 EST Republican Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio and Senate Judiciary Committee member Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., discuss the nomination. Republican Senator Mike DeWine of Ohio and Senate Judiciary Committee member Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., discuss the nomination. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2005/11/01/20051101_senators28.mp3 14:02 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec05/alito_10-31.html Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:55:00 EST Samuel Alito, with 15 years on the federal bench and a dozen more as a public official, has developed a long list of judicial decisions that outline a conservative philosophy and a high level of judicial restraint. Samuel Alito, with 15 years on the federal bench and a dozen more as a public official, has developed a long list of judicial decisions that outline a conservative philosophy and a high level of judicial restraint. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2005/10/31/20051031_legal28.mp3 10:14 NewsHour with Jim Lehrer http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/law/july-dec05/alito_setup-10-31.html Mon, 31 Oct 2005 19:52:00 EST Less than a week after his first choice for the Supreme Court bowed out due to Republican opposition, President Bush nominated noted conservative federal appeals Judge Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. Less than a week after his first choice for the Supreme Court bowed out due to Republican opposition, President Bush nominated noted conservative federal appeals Judge Samuel Alito to replace Sandra Day O'Connor. http://www.pbs.org/newshour/rss/redir/http://www-tc.pbs.org/newshour/rss/media/2005/10/31/20051031_alito28.mp3 09:20