Apr 01 Supreme Court showdown looms with far-reaching consequences By Erica Werner and Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The Senate is headed for a tense showdown over President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee that could have far-reaching consequences for Congress, the high court and the nation. Continue reading
Mar 31 Conservative group launches ad blitz pressuring Senate Dems to back Neil Gorsuch By Daniel Bush, Geoffrey Lou Guray An outside political group backing Judge Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court nomination is launching an ad campaign pressuring Senate Democrats to support him as the Senate prepares for a final fight over his confirmation next week. Continue reading
Mar 30 As Schumer urges ‘no’ to Gorsuch, two Democrats says they’ll vote for Trump’s court nominee By Mary Clare Jalonick and Erica Werner, Associated Press Two Democrats facing tough re-elections in GOP states said they will vote for President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee, even as the Senate Democratic leader strongly warned Republicans against changing Senate rules to confirm Judge Neil Gorsuch. Continue reading
Mar 30 McCaskill ‘torn’ over Gorsuch vote, warns Dem donors of political risk in filibuster By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Missouri Sen. Claire McCaskill, who says she is torn over how to vote, highlighted the dilemma for Democratic senators running next year in states that Trump won. Continue reading
Mar 29 Watch 9:16 In fight over Gorsuch, Senate leaders stand their ground By PBS News Hour In Congress, the spotlight is back on the battle over Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch and the possibility of Republicans using the “nuclear option.” Meanwhile, there are questions about the independence of the chair of the House Intelligence Committee on… Continue watching
Mar 27 Explainer: What is the ‘nuclear option’? And how will it affect Neil Gorsuch’s nomination? By Associated Press Senate Republicans and Democrats appear to be on collision course over President Donald Trump's nominee to the Supreme Court and whether to changes Senate rules to get him confirmed. Continue reading
Mar 27 Democrats force Senate panel to delay vote on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch By Associated Press Senate Democrats forced a one-week delay in a committee vote on President Donald Trump's Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. They will now vote April 3. Continue reading
Mar 23 Watch 6:05 News Wrap: British officials identify London attacker By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, British police identified the man who drove a car into pedestrians near Parliament yesterday, and fatally stabbed a police officer before being shot to death. Also, Israeli police arrested a Jewish teenager who is allegedly… Continue watching
Mar 23 Top Senate Democrat opposes Neil Gorsuch, Trump’s pick for Supreme Court By Mark Sherman, Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press The top Democrat in the Senate said Thursday he will oppose the nomination of Judge Neil Gorsuch to serve on the Supreme Court and encouraged other Democrats to reject President Donald Trump's choice, setting up a showdown with majority Republicans. Continue reading
Mar 22 ‘Backward is not backwards’ and other takeaways from Neil Gorsuch’s Supreme Court confirmation hearing By Daniel Bush Some highlights from the third day of Neil Gorsuch's Supreme Court confirmation hearing. Continue reading