Politics Oct 04 What senators are saying about the FBI’s Kavanaugh report Senators, preparing for a vote, react after reviewing the FBI's supplemental background investigation on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.
Politics Sep 28 4 possible outcomes for Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation This is what Republican leaders hope to do, several senators confirmed to the PBS NewsHour.
Politics Sep 24 Everything we know about the allegations against Kavanaugh Brett Kavanaugh’s Supreme Court nomination has become ensnared by a he-said-they-said debate over sexual misconduct allegations. Here’s what we know.
Politics Sep 19 GOP faces identity crisis as some candidates stoke racial divide This year, a handful of GOP congressional candidates have openly expressed or supported racist views, opening up a divide in the party over how to address the issue and who Republicans want to be. Lisa Desjardins takes us inside a…
Politics Sep 19 Controversial GOP candidate questions whether white nationalist movement exists Virginia Republican Senate candidate Corey Stewart expresses views on race that are rarely said publicly by congressional candidates.
Nation Sep 18 How the sexual assault accusation against Kavanaugh unfolded, in one timeline Christine Blasey Ford’s allegations have raised many questions -- including about how and when they were made public.
Politics Sep 12 How Brett Kavanaugh and the abortion debate are driving a key Senate race In Missouri, two opposing campaigns share a focus: how a potential Supreme Court Justice Kavanaugh could impact the landmark legal decision Roe v. Wade. Republican candidate for Senate Josh Hawley has made it a central part of his bid against…
Politics Sep 06 Read Brett Kavanaugh’s full email questioning if Roe v. Wade is ‘settled law’ Editor’s note: This article has been updated to reflect the remainder of the hearing testimony. In 2003, while he was working at the George W. Bush White House, Brett Kavanaugh wrote that he wasn’t sure every expert saw the landmark…
Politics Sep 05 Public seating at Kavanaugh hearing cut in half, then restored again For 45 minutes, police stopped allowing any members of the public inside after a series of disruptive protests.
Nation Sep 04 Your guide to the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings begin Tuesday. Here's a guide to the hearings, and key issues that may come up.