Apr 10 WATCH: Neil Gorsuch sworn in as Supreme Court justice By Associated Press The 49-year-old judge from Colorado is to be sworn in after a bruising fight in which Republicans changed rules for approving Supreme Court picks. Continue reading
Apr 07 Watch 5:21 News Wrap: Neil Gorsuch confirmed at end of Senate’s Supreme Court fight By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Friday, the battle over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch ended as President Trump’s pick was confirmed to fill the seat of the late Justice Antonin Scalia. Also, an attack in Sweden left at least four people… Continue watching
Apr 07 Neil Gorsuch could be the decisive vote in these Supreme Court cases By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Cases the court could soon decide to hear involve gun rights, voting rights and a Colorado baker's refusal to design a cake for a same-sex couple's wedding. Continue reading
Apr 07 5 things we learned from the fight over Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation By Daniel Bush, Lisa Desjardins The Senate confirmed Neil Gorsuch on a largely party-line 54-45 vote. Here are five ways his confirmation affects Congress and the Court. Continue reading
Apr 07 WATCH: Congress confirms Neil Gorsuch to Supreme Court By News Desk and Erica Werner, Associated Press After a historic Senate showdown, Neil Gorsuch will be sworn into the Supreme Court in two separate ceremonies Monday. Continue reading
Apr 06 Watch 6:03 Murray: ‘Nuclear’ option on Gorsuch is Republicans’ choice By PBS NewsHour Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., sits down with Judy Woodruff to discuss why she opposes Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and blames Republicans for using the “nuclear” option to end the filibuster for high court confirmations, plus Rep. Devin Nunes’ stepping… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 6:06 Thune: Republicans had no choice but to change Senate rules for Gorsuch By PBS NewsHour Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., joins Judy Woodruff to discuss why he defends his party’s move to change Republican rules in order to pave the way for the confirmation of Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the potential for bipartisan cooperation… Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 8:10 News Wrap: New evidence of chemical weapons attack as talk grows of military action against Assad By PBS NewsHour In our news wrap Thursday, Turkey confirmed that chemical weapons had been used in an attack in Syria. Members of the U.S. government seemed to suggest that it might take steps to remove the Syrian president. Also, the stage is… Continue watching
Apr 06 Senate GOP invokes the ‘nuclear option,’ clearing the way for Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Erica Werner, Associated Press Lawmakers of both parties bemoaned the long-term implications for the Senate, the court and the country. Continue reading
Apr 06 A blow-by-blow guide to the (incredibly) complicated Senate votes on Neil Gorsuch By Lisa Desjardins Rule changes, motions and other maneuverings are complicated. But they’re also important and worth understanding -- especially when they determine the outcome on things like a Supreme Court nomination. Continue reading