Sep 04 WATCH: Kavanaugh's record shows he's willing to disregard precedent, Feinstein says By Associated Press California Sen. Dianne Feinstein says Kavanaugh has been quoted as saying the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that established a woman's constitutional right to an abortion is "settled law." But she says the question is whether he believes it "is… Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: Senate committee shouldn't 'rush to judgement' on Kavanaugh, Feinstein says By Associated Press Feinstein said during the Supreme Court confirmation hearing for Brett Kavanaugh that the process is taking place under unique circumstances, namely, the number of legal problems facing President Donald Trump as part of the Russia investigation. Continue reading
Sep 04 WATCH: Democrats call for delay to Kavanaugh hearing By Associated Press Sen. Kamala Harris of California began a round of Democratic objections as Judiciary Committee Chairman Sen. Chuck Grassley tried to open the hearings Tuesday morning. Continue reading
Sep 04 Your guide to the Kavanaugh confirmation hearings By Lisa Desjardins Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings begin Tuesday. Here's a guide to the hearings, and key issues that may come up. Continue reading
Sep 03 Watch 5:41 What you should know about Brett Kavanaugh's life and record Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh has a thoroughly Washington resume. He clerked for the Justice Anthony Kennedy, whom he's tapped to replace, was a top official in the Ken Starr investigation of President Clinton, served in the George W. Bush… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 8:29 Amy Walter and Tamara Keith on Kavanaugh's hearings, McCain's funeral Tamara Keith of NPR and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report join John Yang to break down what to expect at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh’s confirmation hearings, and the dynamics of upcoming Democratic primary races, plus Sen. John… Continue watching
Sep 03 WATCH: Day 1 of Brett Kavanaugh Supreme Court confirmation hearings With some ideological mashup, Kavanaugh's judicial record has been conservative in the main, reflecting views that could swing the court right on abortion, gay rights, executive power and more for decades to come. Continue reading
Sep 03 Why should you watch Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearings? Here's where he stands on key issues By Marcia Coyle Ideology has and does count. Continue reading
Sep 03 These terms may come up in Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Expect senators to use these terms at Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing, starting Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 03 Congress must consider Kavanaugh nomination, pay the bills By Kevin Freking, Matthew Daly, Associated Press Other items on the agenda when Congress returns Tuesday: passing a farm bill, renewing federal aviation programs, and grilling social media executives about foreign interference in their operations and whether they are biased against conservatives, as President Donald Trump has… Continue reading