Politics

A quiet ‘no’ and other dramatic moments leading up to Saturday’s final Kavanaugh vote

By Daniel Bush

Here are key moments from the Capitol and what to expect from Saturday’s final vote on Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.

WATCH: Senate votes on confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh

By Erica R. Hendry

Senators are expected to vote on Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court starting at 5 p.m. ET Saturday.

Indictment of GOP incumbent puts California House race into play

By Julie Watson, Associated Press

Duncan Hunter, R-California, has been indicted for alleged misuse of hundreds of thousands of dollars in campaign funds.

‘I can see 2022 from my house…’ Palin tweet hints at primary run against Murkowski

By Associated Press

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin mentioned Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski in a tweet Friday. Murkowski has signaled she will vote against Brett Kavanaugh's nomination to the Supreme Court on Saturday.

WATCH: Democrat Manchin says he’ll vote to confirm Kavanaugh

By Associated Press

The West Virginia senator announced his decision moments after the remaining undecided Republican, Sen. Susan Collins of Maine, said she would vote to confirm the nominee.

WATCH: ‘I will vote to confirm Judge Kavanugh,’ Collins says

By Associated Press

The Maine Republican announced her decision Friday in Senate speech that was disrupted by protesters before it even began and met with applause when it ended. Her support all but ensures Kavanaugh will be confirmed.

Collins: ‘I will vote to confirm Judge Kavanaugh’

By Joshua Barajas

The Maine senator, considered a key swing vote, is expected to deliver a speech from the Senate floor at 3 p.m. ET today. Watch her remarks here.

More than 80 Maine writers, including Stephen King, to Sen. Collins: Vote ‘no’ on Kavanaugh

By Joshua Barajas

Richard Russo, Ann Beattie, Michael Chabon, Elizabeth Strout, among others, joined the letter.

American Bar Association reopens Kavanaugh evaluation

By Associated Press

The nation's largest legal organization is reopening its evaluation of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh based on his performance during a Senate hearing last week.

Arizona Senate candidates in a balancing act amid Kavanaugh confirmation battle

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

Democrat Kyrsten Sinema and Rep. Martha McSally, R-Arizona, who are in a heated race for the U.S. Senate, have chosen their words carefully when discussing the controversial confirmation process of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh.