Politics Apr 18 Republicans block temporary replacement for Sen. Feinstein on Judiciary Committee By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press
Politics Mar 20 Some Democrats express concern over Biden's appeals court nominee One of President Joe Biden’s nominees to a federal appeals court has generated rare concern from some Democrats and outside groups. They question the nominee's involvement in a legal brief defending a New Hampshire parental notification law, injecting the issue… By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
Nation Sep 23 Watch 3:58 Ginsburg remembered at Supreme Court as battle over her seat flares Wednesday marked a somber day at the U.S. Supreme Court, where Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg lay in repose. Her former law clerks lined the building’s steps. Inside, her eight fellow justices gathered with family and friends to honor her contributions… By Yamiche Alcindor, Patty Gorena Morales
World Feb 05 Watch 5:36 News Wrap: Trump court nominee says her past statements on date rape make her 'cringe' In our news wrap Tuesday, Neomi Rao, the woman nominated to take the federal appeals court seat formerly held by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, voiced regrets for her past statements on rape, race and equal rights before the Senate…
Politics Aug 17 Senate confirms more Trump judges A Trump-nominated judge now holds one out every seven seats on the circuit courts. The Senate on Thursday confirmed two more, as Republicans have made a priority of confirming judges in their fight to hold the Senate majority ahead of… By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press
Dec 18 Trump judicial pick withdraws, saying nomination has become a 'distraction' By Jill Colvin, Zeke Miller, Associated Press Matthew Petersen, nominated by Trump to the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, became an internet sensation after the video of his confirmation hearing — during which Petersen was unable to define basic legal terms — was… Continue reading
May 09 Trump announces first slate of federal court nominees By Vivian Salama, Associated Press White House press secretary Sean Spicer said the candidates include individuals previously named on Trump's list of 21 possible picks for Supreme Court. Continue reading
Dec 31 Watch Obama Administration May Bring Ideological Shift to Federal Courts President-elect Barack Obama is poised to preside over significant shifts in the federal courts from lower court judicial appointments to Supreme Court shifts. Analysts examine Obama's constitutional views and how he may handle changes in the judiciary. Continue watching