Jul 09 Democratic lawmakers, liberal groups rally against Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's Supreme Court nominee By Associated Press The speakers, including Sens. Kirsten Gillibrand of New York, Cory Booker of New Jersey, Jeff Merkley of Oregon and Bernie Sanders of Vermont, say the nominee poses a threat to abortion rights and health care protections. Continue reading
Jul 09 The politics behind Brett Kavanaugh's nomination and the Senate battle ahead By Daniel Bush In nominating Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump went with a seasoned federal judge and Washington insider who has impeccable credentials. Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh says he 'will keep an open mind in every case' By Associated Press WASHINGTON -- Judge Brett Kavanaugh said he is "humbled" and "deeply honored" to have been selected by President Donald Trump for the Supreme Court. Continue reading
Jul 09 McConnell calls Kavanaugh a 'superb' court pick By Associated Press Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says by picking Kavanaugh, Trump is delivering on his pledge to "punish" women for their choices. He says he will fight the nomination "with everything I have."… Continue reading
Jul 09 Who is Brett Kavanaugh, Trump's Supreme Court nominee? By Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — Judge Brett Kavanaugh is the embodiment of the Republican legal establishment: an Ivy Leaguer who worked for the justice he has been nominated to replace, investigated a Democratic president, served in a Republican White House and now is… Continue reading
Jul 09 Trump nominates Brett Kavanaugh to the Supreme Court By Catherine Lucey, Zeke Miller, Mark Sherman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — After days of frenzied lobbying and speculation, President Donald Trump decided on federal appeals Judge Brett Kavanaugh for his second nominee to the Supreme Court, setting up a ferocious confirmation battle with Democrats as he seeks to shift… Continue reading
Jul 09 More than 2 centuries of Supreme Court justices, in 18 numbers By Rachel Wellford What do we know about those who have served on the nation's highest court?… Continue reading
Jul 09 WATCH: Trump announces Supreme Court nominee By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press President Donald Trump is expected to make the Supreme Court announcement at 9 p.m. ET Monday. Watch his remarks here. Continue reading
Jul 05 Trump says he'll announce Supreme Court nominee Monday By Catherine Lucey, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press "I think I have it down to four people. And I think of the four people I have it down to three or two," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. Continue reading
Jul 04 Trump spoke with 3 more Supreme Court candidates By Catherine Lucey, Ken Thomas, Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press As Trump weighs his options, he has heard from Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., who has expressed reservations about one top potential nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, according to a person familiar with the call but not authorized to publicly disclose details of… Continue reading