Jul 27 The left's strategy to block Kavanaugh from the Supreme Court By Jessica Yarvin Liberal groups have already launched an all-out campaign to pressure key senators ahead of the confirmation hearings for Brett Kavanaugh, who they say will drastically shift the balance of the court to the right. Continue reading
Jul 21 Kavanaugh: Watergate tapes decision may have been wrong By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Judge Brett Kavanaugh responded to a Senate Judiciary Committee questionnaire that probes his career as an attorney and jurist. Continue reading
Jul 19 LGBTQ advocates fear Kavanaugh's votes on gay-rights issues By Mark Sherman, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Kavanaugh's approach to judging leads some scholars and activists to believe he is unlikely to echo Kennedy's votes on LGBTQ issues. Continue reading
Jul 12 Millions from anonymous donors will help shape fight over Supreme Court nominee Kavanaugh By Richard Lardner, Associated Press While the groups' positions on Kavanaugh are clear, their sources of cash aren't. Continue reading
Jul 11 Column: Why replacing the 'swing' justice ignites warring passions of special interest groups By Marcia Coyle What happened after Justice Sandra Day O'Connor left and Justice Samuel Alito Jr. took her seat is a window into why filling the Kennedy seat will be a high-stakes battle. Continue reading
Jul 11 AP analysis: Democrats meet Supreme Court pick with mixed message By Lisa Lerer, Steve Peoples, Associated Press There's so much for Democrats to dislike about Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump's Supreme Court pick. And that could be a problem. Continue reading
Jul 10 Where Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh stands on key business issues By Gretchen Frazee Brett Kavanaugh’s record on the D.C. Circuit Court offers clues about how he could rule and potentially shift the Supreme Court on key business issues. Continue reading
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